Australia A matches Northern Tour

[stillmissit]

Guys I was surprised to see that Stan is not broadcasting those games. Is there anywhere to watch them?

Also, add any comments regarding games especially if you have watched any of them.

 

[molman]

Guys I was surprised to see that Stan is not broadcasting those games. Is there anywhere to watch them?

Also, add any comments regarding games especially if you have watched any of them.

Is this confirmed? Sometimes things appear on Stan at the 11th hour.

The first game against the Bears might stream on their own site, or maybe even RugbyAU as these things sometimes do;

Australia XV v Bristol Bears, 7:45pm GMT, Friday November 8, Ashton Gate, Bristol

Bristol Bears vs Australia XV - Bristol Bears Rugby

www.bristolbearsrugby.com

 

[stillmissit]

Molman. Thanks a lot. I would love to see both games to get an idea re guys who could step up.
Particularly how Swain goes.

 

[Dctarget]

 

[Yoda]

Stewart at 10? No Lynagh or HMP. Jock Campbell not selected to start either is surprising. IFL ahead of Lonergan another surprise imo.

 

[Dctarget]

Stewart at 10? No Lynagh or HMP. Jock Campbell not selected to start either is surprising. IFL ahead of Lonergan another surprise imo.

This week is warm up, next weekend the big one against England ‘A’. I’d expect them to get their time then.

 

[Strewthcobber]

Stewart at 10? No Lynagh or HMP. Jock Campbell not selected to start either is surprising. IFL ahead of Lonergan another surprise imo.

HMP and Lynagh only landed from Japan a couple of days ago.

Mind you it does feel like a bit of a missed opportunity. Stewart last started at 10 at pro level in a victory in 2018

 

[kiap]

Team news: Australia XV & Bath Rugby - Bristol Bears Rugby

Siva Naulago returns from injury for Bristol Bears’ historic exhibition match against Australia XV at Ashton Gate on Friday night (7.45pm KO). The powerhouse wing has recovered from a fractured cheekbone to face the tourists in BS3, as Pat Lam names a strong side to take on the Australians. Toby...

www.bristolbearsrugby.com

Siva Naulago returns from injury for Bristol Bears’ historic exhibition match against Australia XV at Ashton Gate on Friday night (7.45pm KO).

The powerhouse wing has recovered from a fractured cheekbone to face the tourists in BS3, as Pat Lam names a strong side to take on the Australians.

Toby Fricker is named at full back while Academy fly half Sam Worsley continues in the number 10 shirt after an impressive showing against Bedford Blues last weekend.

Jake Woolmore, Harry Thacker and Lovejoy Chawatama make up an experienced front row, with Jake Heenan coming in on the blindside flank and Fitz Harding at openside. Argentina U20 back row Benjamin Grondona starts at number eight for the second successive week.

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

The idea of starting Muirhead at 15 with Campbell on the bench baffles me.

Pack is fine but the backline is how would I say it... steady.

 

[Wilson]

HMP and Lynagh only landed from Japan a couple of days ago.

Mind you it does feel like a bit of a missed opportunity. Stewart last started at 10 at pro level in a victory in 2018

I think Schmidt might have wanted to take a look for a little while - if he can cover it well enough than it makes him much more useful as a bench player for the Wallabies.

Overall though I'm guessing they want to shuffle the team a fair bit between games and get game time into the whole squad, which feels like the right approach for the Aus XV.

 

[Dctarget]

Team news: Australia XV & Bath Rugby - Bristol Bears Rugby

Siva Naulago returns from injury for Bristol Bears’ historic exhibition match against Australia XV at Ashton Gate on Friday night (7.45pm KO). The powerhouse wing has recovered from a fractured cheekbone to face the tourists in BS3, as Pat Lam names a strong side to take on the Australians. Toby...

www.bristolbearsrugby.com

Siva Naulago returns from injury for Bristol Bears’ historic exhibition match against Australia XV at Ashton Gate on Friday night (7.45pm KO).

The powerhouse wing has recovered from a fractured cheekbone to face the tourists in BS3, as Pat Lam names a strong side to take on the Australians.

Toby Fricker is named at full back while Academy fly half Sam Worsley continues in the number 10 shirt after an impressive showing against Bedford Blues last weekend.

Jake Woolmore, Harry Thacker and Lovejoy Chawatama make up an experienced front row, with Jake Heenan coming in on the blindside flank and Fitz Harding at openside. Argentina U20 back row Benjamin Grondona starts at number eight for the second successive week.

That's a very solid team, I expect them to get close or actually across the line against us. Our team is less than impressive and much less cohesive. I see Lahiff hiding on the bench (or system players?? wtf). Janse Van Rensburg is an absolute talent too and will steam roll some of our players.

 

[Spamnoodle]

The idea of starting Muirhead at 15 with Campbell on the bench baffles me.

Pack is fine but the backline is how would I say it... steady.

Muirhead was a very good fullback in hospital cup before moving to the ACT. In my opinion, his natural position. It's a good selection.

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

Look he's been a very good player for a long time but a 31 year old Super Rugby Winger and Club Fullback over a 29 yr old capped Wallaby Fullback just sticks out for me.

The odds of seeing Muirhead at 15 for the Wallabies are beyond long.

Also understand there could be a lot of other factors playing into selections.

 

[Strewthcobber]

I hadn't realized Bristol are playing Bath the next day after this game. Are they running out the B-Team against our brave lads?

Two of their reserves are even backing up for both games

 

[Derpus]

Ah man I wish I could watch this live. Ashton Gate is a solid ground and there's something so enjoyable about these lower stake games.

 

[Dctarget]

I hadn't realized Bristol are playing Bath the next day after this game. Are they running out the B-Team against our brave lads?

Two of their reserves are even backing up for both games

No we have their A team (minus Genge, Will Stuart, Harry Randall who are all with England, AJ MacGinty, Luatua), the game the next day is the Premiership Rugby Cup, a development comp with some teams from the top two divisions.

 

[Tomikin]

The idea of starting Muirhead at 15 with Campbell on the bench baffles me.

Pack is fine but the backline is how would I say it... steady.

I'm going to say it now .. because Muirhead is better then Jock . Come at me Queenslanders lol

 

[Tomikin]

Look he's been a very good player for a long time but a 31 year old Super Rugby Winger and Club Fullback over a 29 yr old capped Wallaby Fullback just sticks out for me.

The odds of seeing Muirhead at 15 for the Wallabies are beyond long.

Also understand there could be a lot of other factors playing into selections.

There also long for Campbell ..

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

Love the passion for the your Brums.

 

[Yoda]

I'm going to say it now .. because Muirhead is better then Jock . Come at me Queenslanders lol

Good one!