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I think all our 9s have looked worse with the accelerated timeframe for clearing the ball; where they had ages to fuck around behind the caterpillar, now they don't. Tate has probably been impacted the most. I can't really see why Gordon's box-kicking went from the level of the Wales Test (very...

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Yeah, I think they have to look at their data on lineout success and maul success and work out how they balance best. It may be that the ideal team will vary from opponent to opponent. In any event, we are talking about some quality players and combos to be making decisions over. Nicer to have...

I see Wilson as "gonna be selected if fit", based on his play on this tour. The 6/7/8 combo has been terrific. I cannot see why he would not be captain as well. I think he has done a very good job in the role. His interactions with refs are good, and he is considered and honest in his post match...

Fair point. Having been around the squad this tour, maybe it will be an easier transition for home Tests next year, if he is in the mix.

Who said you were full of shit? I don't read every post, if you report it, it gets looked at.

Can we reign inn the hyperbole a bit, please? It's getting a bit silly.

I think the 3/10 is really the main bone of contention for many. I don't think anyone thinks he's anywhere near the finished product.

I still don't accept that a lineout cannot be made to work, if the coach wants Skelton on there for his obvious attributes. His ability in the maul, both in attack and defence cannot be overlooked. A weak maul on either side of the ledger will get reamed at the better levels. It yields points...

I don't buy that - it came across as a lazy way to dismiss someone's counterpoint to yours as being that of an irrational family member.

I think this sort of comment is unnecessary, and ironic, given your tone about people who disagree with you needing to grow up.

Yep. I think he has the attributes to kick much better. Guys like Wright and Jorgensen could be options at times too.

Lolesio can kick a penalty from 48m out that easily goes 55m. He can generate the speed to get better distance - either with a drop punt or conventional punt. I think it's a confidence issue - he does not want to miss touch, and aims conservatively with penalty kicks for touch and kicks in...

I find it hard to believe that this is a "re-calibration" as opposed to just an inconsistent application of the guidelines. Large sample size of these offences being YC v sample size of 1-2 that I can recall recently being a penalty.

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Finally watched it. I think it was a very good Wallabies' effort. If you look at the numbers Ireland had the better of most stats. Our defence is really becoming a positive - I know last week was a bit off but the trajectory overall is excellent. As others have noted we need to get more mileage...

Completely agree. I think Gleeson has been OK, but certainly a step down from Valetini. We look somewhat light for bashers in this line-up.

I'm not "uninterested" at all, just think stuff posted in threads should be relevant to that thread. It's kind of the point...

Wrong thread, perhaps??? Unless Tuipulotu has switched teams.

The NH narrative is very much that it is primarily a SH problem. It dove-tails with the notion that the 20 min RC was a cunning plan to have a sacrificial lamb take out a class opposition player for little / no penalty.