Argentina v Australia, 8am Sunday 1 Sep (AEST) - TRC Round 3
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Jason Little (69)
If Joe names Gleeson on the bench who would you think he'd replace during the game?
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Steve Williams (59)
Wilson. Tends to look out of gas by 60 but the others are 80 min players normally as well.
This is a good choice given the circumstances - Wilson as captain. I think he is a very good player with heart.
My preferred backrow would be Leota 6, McReight 7, and Valetini 8.
McReight is bigger and stronger this year than he has ever been. Full credit to him as in previous years I thought he was a great player but too small.
He is a much better size for international level now and would also be my choice for Long-term Captain.
Shame Hollaway is gone as I thought he held his own at 6 at international level, overlooked I would think as too old now and going overseas.
I rate the 8's as follows:
1 Valetini
2 Wilson
3 Gleeson (This one likely to upset the Punters and disclaimer I am a Tahs supporter)
4 Cale
Cale fast and good but needs a few years to add on bulk.
My preferred backrow would be Leota 6, McReight 7, and Valetini 8.
McReight is bigger and stronger this year than he has ever been. Full credit to him as in previous years I thought he was a great player but too small.
He is a much better size for international level now and would also be my choice for Long-term Captain.
Shame Hollaway is gone as I thought he held his own at 6 at international level, overlooked I would think as too old now and going overseas.
I rate the 8's as follows:
1 Valetini
2 Wilson
3 Gleeson (This one likely to upset the Punters and disclaimer I am a Tahs supporter)
4 Cale
Cale fast and good but needs a few years to add on bulk.
TSR
Andrew Slack (58)
I assume you mean Wilson but in playing style Gleeson is most similiar to Valetini. Also, replacing Wilson leaves you with only 2 jumpers.
Personally I think Gleeson is unlikely for the bench - I’d guess Hooper or Williams will be preferred but I can see merit in letting Valetini go hard for 60 and then bringing Gleeson on.
Edit - and just to be really clear that is not any slight on Valetini. Malcolm Marx’s gets used in a similiar fashion.
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Steve Williams (59)
Liam Wright is the classic example of someone whose stocks have improved massively by simply not playing any relevant minutes at test match level while the rest of the team gets stomped
TSR
Andrew Slack (58)
In what way? He was starting 6 & captain before injury. Now the guy who replaced him has been named captain. I know a few people thought the Springboks tests were evidence Wilson wasn’t up to test footy but it doesn’t seem like Schmidt agrees.
Wright may not have suffered reputation wise, but ever test he spends out someone else gets a chance to enhance their claim.
sundayeightpm
Herbert Moran (7)
I like this logic - I reckon Jorgo is very close to starting at 14. Him, Wright and MK as a back 3 is pretty exciting, with AK (Andrew Kellaway) as cover.
What are your thoughts on the 3rd backs replacement? (assume AK (Andrew Kellaway) and Jake locked in)
Dctarget
Tim Horan (67)
Riddle me this rugby nerds: Wallabies game at 8am Sunday, perfect, great, me time, no clashes.
BUT big clash Bokke v All Blacks at 2am.
Do I
1) Watch Wallabies live, pray to the Rugby Gods no commentator spoils the previous game then watch it after Wallabies; or
2) Wake up, watch correct order but both on delay??
BUT big clash Bokke v All Blacks at 2am.
Do I
1) Watch Wallabies live, pray to the Rugby Gods no commentator spoils the previous game then watch it after Wallabies; or
2) Wake up, watch correct order but both on delay??
Ignoto
Greg Davis (50)
Wake up at 6am, watch the Boks/AB's game then roll into the Wallabies game. You can join in Marce's delayed rolling commentary as well.
Just don't look at your phone and you won't know any different.
Slim 293
Stirling Mortlock (74)
I’ll watch the Boks/AB’s game live if I’m not out, and then avoid the score for the other one and watch it on Sunday night with beer…
Dctarget
Tim Horan (67)
No chance I could avoid the scores that long. I've subscribed to every possible rugby/wallabies channel/account possible. I think even my fridge gets Wallabies updates.
TSR
Andrew Slack (58)
Does it run hot and cold?
sundayeightpm
Herbert Moran (7)
Wilson
Nick Farr-Jones (63)
Probably depends on the rest of the bench and if we're running a 5-3 or 6-2. The only time Valetini and Wilson have started together under Schmidt and not played 80 was against Georgia when Valetini was subbed off at the 70 minute mark, but the other two games have seen a horror run of concussions in the locks/props that meant he couldn't have subbed either even if he intended to.
I'd guess both are planned to go 80 with a tactical choice for who goes off to be made around the 60 or 70 minute mark, rather than baked in ahead of time.
KOB1987
John Eales (66)
Tizzano
dillyboy
Arch Winning (36)
This is my plan.
Wife is away overseas for work so I'll watch the rugby from 6am & the kids can bring me breakfast in bed
Derpus
Nathan Sharpe (72)
All-nighter surely.
Where I reside the times are not too bad.Boks v AB's at 10 pm,grab 5 hours sleep,then Argies v Wallabies at 5 am.Hope I am not wishing I had ignored the alarm,watching the Wallabies!