Aus vs NZ - 1st Test Sydney 17Aug2013
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Scoey
Tony Shaw (54)
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Pfitzy
Nathan Sharpe (72)
Shame - he was going to be a key litmus test for the generation of tall props that have sprung up for lineout lifting
Ash
Michael Lynagh (62)
Forgive me for being technical, but can you please point out where you called that A. Fainga'a would be out of the squad due to injury?
I like to watch
David Codey (61)
You didn't know Pfitzy has been jabbing needles in his Ant Finger doll?
Brumby Runner
Jason Little (69)
Good effort Pfitzy. Almost spot on imo for the first test. I'd have Slipper start at THP in place of Kepu, and Alexander on the bench to cover. I really like the look of Fardy at 6, but think it's unlikely.
Nailed the backline.
I would discard one of Kepu or Ryan in place of Benny A, Schatz in place of MMM, JOC (James O'Connor) in place of Tomane and McCalman in place of Simmons. Not sure about the need for a third No 10 in the 30, but would be happy enough if Foley is retained.
Ash
Michael Lynagh (62)
I'd say that Foley would likely go as Lealiifano covers the third 10.
Would be surprised if S. Finger went, as I think they will keep a third hooker. Same may be true for Phipps as well.
Link might swap Schatz for Dennis (or gone completely with Foley to make room for a 3rd hooker - S. Finger - and 3rd halfback - Phipps), Kimlin for 3M (primarily as Kimlin is most likely off and I wouldn't bank on him being back until the ink is dry) and Tomane for CFS as well from those left overs as well as Benny A for Ryan, as you mentioned.
The final one is Simmons. Not sure Link will discard him. I'm not entirely in agreement with Pfitzy over how apparently useless Simmons is - Simmons put in some very complete performances in Super Rugby at the back end of the season.
From the 7 lefts overs, I think we will see roughly 1 prop, 1 hooker, 1 lock, 1 flanker, 1 halfback, 1 inside back (or utility back), 1 outside back (or utility back).
My revised left overs from Pfitzy's team:
Benny A, S. Finger, 3M, McCalman, Phipps, JOC (James O'Connor) (also considered as a 12 as well as wing/fullback), Tomane. Simmons may also appear. Horne may also feature over Tomane as he covers 12/13, leaving JOC (James O'Connor) to cover wing/fullback (ditto Harris, but unlikley).
Out:
Ryan, Simmons, Kimlin, Dennis, Schatz, Foley, Harris, Horne, CFS, Betham.
In the end, I agree that Fardy will probably not be seen at blindside. 6/8 combination is a big headache for Link (working out who will partner Mowen in the other position).
Bairdy
Peter Fenwicke (45)
Ha, Joe Moody. Reggie Goodes has looked far more impressive this year, but I guess it is the team he plays for that assisted greatly in his selection.
Waiting for the inevitable call up of Ben Funnell when Hore, Mealamu or Coles goes down.
Dan54
David Wilson (68)
Hell I thought Moody has looked pretty good for SadersHa, Joe Moody. Reggie Goodes has looked far more impressive this year, but I guess it is the team he plays for that assisted greatly in his selection.
Waiting for the inevitable call up of Ben Funnell when Hore, Mealamu or Coles goes down.
Blue
Andrew Slack (58)
So he can rest that freakish 90 degree waist of his. Never seen another human being whose hips can face forward while he looks square on to the sideline when scrummaging. Amazing.
Amazing those Kiwis. take the other AB LH prop for instance, the one with three legs...
Rassie
Trevor Allan (34)
So he can rest that freakish 90 degree waist of his. Never seen another human being whose hips can face forward while he looks square on to the sideline when scrummaging. Amazing.
Amazing those Kiwis. take the other AB LH prop for instance, the one with three legs.
We’ll never be as good as the Ozzies and Kiwis, and we just have to accept that……at cheating, conniving and how to put a smile on a sheeps face that is.
Scrubber2050
Mark Ella (57)
Rassie,
you poor Saffa - no need to say more
you poor Saffa - no need to say more
Rassie
Trevor Allan (34)
My sincere apology . It was not intended as a insult. So my apology to the the people from the USA.
Anyways I got the EBF of NZ and Australia here. EBF is a calculation normally used to see what position is the best for youngsters according to height and weight. It tells you the meat a player is packing. Here is the Aussie and Kiwi side
Pos EBF H-met W-met H-imp lbs st-lb Player name
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N 1 658 193cm 127kg 6' 4" 280 20s 0 Afeaki,Ben
N 1 647 184cm 119kg 6' 0" 262 18s10 Woodcock,Tony
N 1 641 184cm 118kg 6' 0" 260 18s 8 Franks,Ben
N 1 638 185cm 118kg 6' 1" 260 18s 8 Franks,Owen
A 1 635 189cm 120kg 6' 2" 265 18s13 Alexander,Ben
A 2 635 181cm 115kg 5'11" 254 18s 2 Polota-Nau,Tatafu
A 1 629 186cm 117kg 6' 1" 258 18s 6 Slipper,James
A 1 628 188cm 118kg 6' 2" 260 18s 8 Kepu,Sekope
A 1 620 187cm 116kg 6' 2" 256 18s 4 Sio,Scott
A 1 619 189cm 117kg 6' 2" 258 18s 6 Ryan,Paddy
A 1 612 183cm 112kg 6' 0" 247 17s 9 Robinson,Benn
A 2 602 186cm 112kg 6' 1" 247 17s 9 Moore,Stephen
N 1 601 193cm 116kg 6' 4" 256 18s 4 Crockett,Wyatt
N 2 601 183cm 110kg 6' 0" 243 17s 5 Hore,Andrew
A 4 589 202cm 119kg 6' 8" 262 18s10 Douglas,Kane
N12 588 182cm 107kg 6' 0" 236 16s12 Nonu,Ma`a
N 2 586 181cm 106kg 5'11" 234 16s10 Mealamu,Keven
A 4 582 201cm 117kg 6' 7" 258 18s 6 Pyle,Hugh
N 4 581 198cm 115kg 6' 6" 254 18s 2 Thrush,Jeremy
A 4 580 200cm 116kg 6' 7" 256 18s 4 Horwill,James
N 4 578 199cm 115kg 6' 6" 254 18s 2 Romano,Luke
A 2 578 187cm 108kg 6' 2" 238 17s 0 Fainga'a,Saia
A 4 575 200cm 115kg 6' 7" 254 18s 2 Simmons,Rob
N 4 574 204cm 117kg 6' 8" 258 18s 6 Retallick,Brodie
N 4 574 202cm 116kg 6' 8" 256 18s 4 Whitelock,Sam
A 6 573 192cm 110kg 6' 4" 243 17s 5 Dennis,Dave
A 4 570 200cm 114kg 6' 7" 251 17s13 McMeniman,Hugh
N 6 570 193cm 110kg 6' 4" 243 17s 5 Read,Kieran
N 6 568 192cm 109kg 6' 4" 240 17s 2 Vito,Victor
A 8 568 192cm 109kg 6' 4" 240 17s 2 Schatz,Jake
N 6 568 190cm 108kg 6' 3" 238 17s 0 Messam,Liam
N 6 562 194cm 109kg 6' 4" 240 17s 2 Luatua,Steven
N 6 562 185cm 104kg 6' 1" 229 16s 5 Todd,Matt
N 2 560 184cm 103kg 6' 0" 227 16s 3 Coles,Dane
A 6 556 198cm 110kg 6' 6" 243 17s 5 Fardy,Scott
A 4 556 198cm 110kg 6' 6" 243 17s 5 Kimlin,Peter
A 6 555 182cm 101kg 6' 0" 223 15s13 Hooper,Michael
A 6 552 192cm 106kg 6' 4" 234 16s10 McCalman,Ben
N 6 550 189cm 104kg 6' 2" 229 16s 5 Cane,Sam
N12 550 180cm 99 kg 5'11" 218 15s 8 Saili,Francis
A 6 549 195cm 107kg 6' 5" 236 16s12 Mowen,Ben
A12 538 182cm 98 kg 6' 0" 216 15s 6 Ashley-Cooper,Adam
A11 537 190cm 102kg 6' 3" 225 16s 1 Tomane,Joseph
N11 536 192cm 103kg 6' 4" 227 16s 3 Savea,Julian
A11 534 193cm 103kg 6' 4" 227 16s 3 Folau,Israel
A12 530 179cm 95 kg 5'10" 209 14s13 Lealiifano,Christian
N 9 528 178cm 94 kg 5'10" 207 14s11 Weepu,Piri
N10 528 178cm 94 kg 5'10" 207 14s11 Carter,Dan
N11 527 182cm 96 kg 6' 0" 212 15s 2 Ranger,Rene
A11 524 189cm 99 kg 6' 2" 218 15s 8 Cummins,Nick
A 6 522 184cm 96 kg 6' 0" 212 15s 2 Gill,Liam
A12 520 196cm 102kg 6' 5" 225 16s 1 Kuridrani,Tevita
A12 516 186cm 96 kg 6' 1" 212 15s 2 Harris,Michael
N12 511 186cm 95 kg 6' 1" 209 14s13 Smith,Conrad
N15 511 186cm 95 kg 6' 1" 209 14s13 Dagg,Israel
A11 510 192cm 98 kg 6' 4" 216 15s 6 Betham,Peter
A11 508 181cm 92 kg 5'11" 203 14s 7 Feauai-Sautia,Chris
N11 505 186cm 94 kg 6' 1" 207 14s11 Piutau,Charles
A12 505 182cm 92 kg 6' 0" 203 14s 7 Fainga'a,Anthony
A10 500 182cm 91 kg 6' 0" 201 14s 5 To'omua,Matt
A10 494 186cm 92 kg 6' 1" 203 14s 7 Cooper,Quade
A11 494 180cm 89 kg 5'11" 196 14s 0 O`Connor,James
N10 491 187cm 92 kg 6' 2" 203 14s 7 Barrett,Beauden
A10 489 182cm 89 kg 6' 0" 196 14s 0 Foley,Bernard
N 9 485 171cm 83 kg 5' 7" 183 13s 1 Smith,Aaron
A 9 483 180cm 87 kg 5'11" 192 13s10 Phipps,Nick
A15 481 187cm 90 kg 6' 2" 198 14s 2 Mogg,Jesse
N 9 476 187cm 89 kg 6' 2" 196 14s 0 Kerr-Barlow,Tawera
N10 472 178cm 84 kg 5'10" 185 13s 3 Cruden,Aaron
A 9 471 174cm 82 kg 5' 9" 181 12s13 Genia,Will
A 9 469 175cm 82 kg 5' 9" 181 12s13 White,Nic
N12 457 186cm 85 kg 6' 1" 187 13s 5 Smith,Ben
The thing is Australia is one of the only sides in the world where you can see a clear difference between backs and forwards.
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Nev Cottrell (35)
He's a clever little bugger is Rassie. Green and Gold appears to be hosted on a server in the USA. He was referring to Sully's suggestion that he apologise to the people who host Green and Gold, in this instance Linode, who are based in the USA.
You'd have to be a geek to have gotten his attempt at humour
It would also help if he was actually funny.........He's a clever little bugger is Rassie. Green and Gold appears to be hosted on a server in the USA. He was referring to Sully's suggestion that he apologise to the people who host Green and Gold, in this instance Linode, who are based in the USA.
You'd have to be a geek to have gotten his attempt at humour
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