Maybe Rennie thinks that they are approximately equal in value but with completely different skillsets. By giving both of them time on the bench he keeps both ready to play if anything happens to White and he can pick which skillset he wants for which match.The back and forth between Gordon and McDermott doesn't really make any sense to me.
I've always thought the same. And the healthy competition for spots is a good thing for us.Maybe Rennie thinks that they are approximately equal in value but with completely different skillsets. By giving both of them time on the bench he keeps both ready to play if anything happens to White and he can pick which skillset he wants for which match.
Hodge covers all backline spots bar 9, which is Gordon’s to cover. There’s versatility in the starters to switch around if needed and at a pinch Hooper or Samu could cover 12 in an emergency.Roll of the dice going 6-2 with Petaia starting.
They are Rennie‘s favourite two words ‘skill set’ !Maybe Rennie thinks that they are approximately equal in value but with completely different skillsets. By giving both of them time on the bench he keeps both ready to play if anything happens to White and he can pick which skillset he wants for which match.
And we wonder why the games struggling in Australia. What ever happened to the anti syphoning laws?No free to air, is that correct?
Every time. These only protect games played in Australia.And we wonder why the games struggling in Australia. What ever happened to the anti syphoning laws?
Never used to be the case.Every time. These only protect games played in Australia.
Probably but it is what it is. Rugby isn't important enough to pay to televise a middle of the night game.Never used to be the case.
Besides, isn't it more important to protect the Wallaby "brand" and have every test available for every possible eyeball?
It's ok but that bench shows to the world that you don't trust 100% in your forward pack. An international forwards pack should have 13 proper players to match against any teamHodge covers all backline spots bar 9, which is Gordon’s to cover. There’s versatility in the starters to switch around if needed and at a pinch Hooper or Samu could cover 12 in an emergency.
The battle is going to be won upfront , I like the 6-2 bench .
And we wonder why the games struggling in Australia. What ever happened to the anti syphoning laws?
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It’s only just been announcedDidn't realise Hooper was out
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