Australia A v Japan XV matches

[Derpus]

If the Wallabies aren't winning the collisions, I wouldn't be reaching out to Hanigan...

I dont think there is any Australian 6 that can address that issue outside Leota.

Wilson runs real hard but he picks out two set defenders each time. Might as well pick a 6 who brings some other skills to the table.

 

[RugbyReg]

I dont think there is any Australian 6 that can address that issue outside Leota.

Wilson runs real hard but he picks out two set defenders each time. Might as well pick a 6 who brings some other skills to the table.

 

[Derpus]

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Yeah would like him to see him in the squad. Is he injured?

 

[RugbyReg]

Yeah would like him to see him in the squad. Is he injured?

no - he's there. He'll get time I am sure

 

[Adam84]

Yeah would like him to see him in the squad. Is he injured?

back from injury and received the Tony Shaw medal (player of the match) in the QPR Grand Final

 

[The Nomad]

I dont think there is any Australian 6 that can address that issue outside Leota.

Wilson runs real hard but he picks out two set defenders each time. Might as well pick a 6 who brings some other skills to the table.

Wilson has great skills, but as mentioned he tends to bring out his inner “Rabbitoh” and invite the collision. Find that strange seeing he was told to work on his footwork pre-collision by Rennie.

His hand-eye coordination is crazy, very good cricketer. Not sure if he still holds the record, but at one stage had the fastest century in Qld GPS cricket as a notch in his belt.

Having seen him play since his mid teens , footwork at/before collision is it really. Work ethic and attitude are first class.

 

[7137]

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Uru has many fine qualities. But winning collisions isn’t one of them.

 

[RugbyReg]

Right….

 

[Joe Blow]

Uru is a great option to replace Leota. Good to have in the lineout, can carry well and just has a great rugby brain. He also can easily slot into the row when needed. He has to be very close.

 

[hifflepiff]

Wilson has great skills, but as mentioned he tends to bring out his inner “Rabbitoh” and invite the collision. Find that strange seeing he was told to work on his footwork pre-collision by Rennie.

His hand-eye coordination is crazy, very good cricketer. Not sure if he still holds the record, but at one stage had the fastest century in Qld GPS cricket as a notch in his belt.

Having seen him play since his mid teens , footwork at/before collision is it really. Work ethic and attitude are first class.

Wilson looks like he's used to being the biggest bloke on the field. A big part of the number 8s job nowdays is to get over the gainline consistently which he just isn't doing.

As you say, lots of other great qualities, but it's the one thing holding him from being international standard atm.

 

[wamberal]

Wilson looks like he's used to being the biggest bloke on the field. A big part of the number 8s job nowdays is to get over the gainline consistently which he just isn't doing.

As you say, lots of other great qualities, but it's the one thing holding him from being international standard atm.

Maybe he needs to learn how to use a bit of footwork?

 

[Derpus]

Maybe he needs to learn how to use a bit of footwork?

I do wonder if there is anyone around to teach him how to use a little footwork.

 

[hifflepiff]

I do wonder if there is anyone around to teach him how to use a little footwork.

Valetini has excellent footwork, its a major part of his success as a ball runner. Watch how often he spins out of contact to gain a few extra yards.

I have no idea why Wilson hasn't incorporated this into game after multiple seasons in a professional environment.

 

[7137]

Valetini has excellent footwork, its a major part of his success as a ball runner. Watch how often he spins out of contact to gain a few extra yards.

I have no idea why Wilson hasn't incorporated this into game after multiple seasons in a professional environment.

Watching too many run it straight videos

 

[Running_rugby_1954]

Wilson looks like he's used to being the biggest bloke on the field. A big part of the number 8s job nowdays is to get over the gainline consistently which he just isn't doing.

As you say, lots of other great qualities, but it's the one thing holding him from being international standard atm.

To me he looks really rushed as well as his opportunities have dropped.

As though he is trying too hard? If that is possible. It is hard when you are trying to earn a constant starting spot not to do that.

 

[Running_rugby_1954]

I do wonder if there is anyone around to teach him how to use a little footwork.

The wallabies do a lot of those footwork drills. Often see them posted on instagram.

 

[qwerty51]

And we have no sound.

 

[The Red Baron]

Yep, the commentary is weird when there is no on field sound.

 

[gel]

Rather have no commentary - particularly if Sean is gonna sit there doing his best impression of doing an asmr with a lozenge

 

[The Red Baron]

Reminds me of Marv Albert's last season commentating on the NBA. You'd hear random noises and heavy breathing and wonder just what the hell was going on.