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I'm happy he went with Genia, shows he doesn't give two shits about combinations and picks the best player in form. Which is Genia. He's had 3 or 4 games where he was one of our best. Phipps has had 2 games where he was solid. Genia is the form halfback no doubt about it.

But I don't think it's an unreasonable expectation for our current lot. Genia/Foley was successful in the RWC. Phipps/Foley obviously works too - something it doesn't though despite there "combination". So I can't see why Phipps/Cooper couldn't carve up Wales the same? Cooper with fast...

Disagree. Just to once again use the All Blacks as an example. TJ Perenna and A.Smith - both different styles and can both play well with Barrett. Smith isn't prefered because he has a better combination with Barrett, he is preffered because he is better. Both halfback can seamlessly fit into...

It would be nice to start Genia not only because he is in better form, but it would be nice to know that we can have a successful Genia/Foley combination, rather then relying on a Phipps/Foley, and vice versa with Phipps/Cooper - who would no doubt finish the Test. So sick of this reliance on...

Surely forwards re-aligning and hitting half gaps at pace, or even hitting the ball with pace enabling them to get over the gain line is all part of the attack patterns? I don't think the attach coach is limited to backline plays.

You just have add-up Phipps wayward passes Vs Genia's to know that ain't true. Or even look 2 games previous at Phipps couple of slow-as-snails lobbing passes that put us under pressure. He was passing good last game though. I'll give him that. Speed of service was also very good but Genia...

Yes statistically that is true but you just have to look at Hoopers workload and general psychical play to know that what he does is hard on the body. Sure we'd like to believe that because he hasn't sustained a major injury yet that it won't happen... but at the end of the day he isn't made...

But will be still be fresh by the time we get to Ireland and then England? Plus I think he is the easiest person to rotate given we have Poey and McMahon as replacements. Not a lot of risk resting him.

I have my doubts about this. This required Hodge to be in a kicking position -and be in that position very quickly. Works easily enough off set-peice but what about in general play. Sure he is closer to the action at 12, but Foley is still the primary pivot and will no doubt be put in a position...

Personally, I'll add missed tackles to that list too.

In reality Cooper's error rate is lower then Foley's. Posters needs to start avoiding preconceived ideas. Not that Cooper isn't prone to errors himself. But slightly better still then Foley.

It would be a little strange to drop a player after a MOTM performance. I think it would be wise to start Foley but bring on Cooper early. I think Coopers kicking game, and Foley's lack-thereof, will be a factor against England, so I'd still much rather see Cooper start in that game, which...

Thinking about it Coles and Itoje would be Barretts closest competition. Would be surprised if Barrett didn't get it though. Didn't think Vunipola was too crash hot in the June tests so he must have had a superb 6 nations.

Thats a risk but subs should come on and provide some fresh options too. Umm then theirs his passing game, decision making, low error rate (especially under pressure), kicking game, catching the high ball, far better discipline. Practically better in every aspect of the game bar fitness...

I hope the Rebels play Timani at 8 next season!!

My team: Assuming Poey is out, rest Hooper & Moore, insert Genia. Keep Foley but Cooper to come on early to get a good gauge where he's at, His kicking game will be better against England later in the tour. 1. Sio 2. Latu 3. Kepu 4. Colman 5. Arnold 6. Fardy 7. McMahon 8. Timani 9. Genia 10...

I think it's wise to rotate the team given the long season. But when you look deeper there aren't a lot of players who actually need it to avoid burnout. 2 stand out to me, Hooper & Moore. The rest are either backs in a less physical role or they have had limited game time anyway. Coleman...

Also, I meant he doesn't have a lot of evidence backing his claim to the spot, in terms of performances on the field, not popularity - in which he is also obviously low on.

Would you pick him though?

I expect that from Cheika too, still doesn't change my mind in thinking McMahon will be a much better option. Also what TWAS is saying, if your picking Mumm for this line-out ability and work-rate around the park then evidence suggests Simmons to be a better like-for-like option. Mumm really...