LeCheese
Greg Davis (50)
I thought Stewart and Henry were both solid, if a bit quiet (particularly in the first half). Some good runs and strong tackles.
Australia A v Japan XV matches
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Thoughts on Vunivalu? From what I saw in the 1st half (didnt see all of it) he got ball this week but couldn't seem to make much impact Defensively he seemed weak and confused about where to position himself. Just ran into defensive rucks and not much else. Was there something I missed?
Derpus
Nathan Sharpe (72)
Froggy
Nicholas Shehadie (39)
Banks and Marky Mark (Nawaqanitawase) on the tour ahead of Vunivalu for mine. Thought Donaldson was a bit indifferent, Edmed is certainly the stronger runner, but not particularly creative. Neither 9 is anywhere near the top three, centres were solid enough but no more. Of the forwards, Lonergan, Eru and Hanigan were the three that impressed me, would be happy to see any of them on the tour. Scott is a good prospect, I guess the question is how much game time he will get at the Brumbies with Valetini and Samu ahead of him.
qwerty51
Stirling Mortlock (74)
Massively successful tour in my eyes. Just to come back there in a dead rubber match, they could've packed it in and said we've won the series who cares job done already.
I'd even put Pietsch ahead of Vunivalu. Doesn't get as many opportunities but seems to always make a positive impact with the ball and don't recall many errors if it all.
Mark N (Nawaqanitawase) is just electric with the ball in hand now, powerful in contact and always gets an arm free.
I'd even put Pietsch ahead of Vunivalu. Doesn't get as many opportunities but seems to always make a positive impact with the ball and don't recall many errors if it all.
Mark N (Nawaqanitawase) is just electric with the ball in hand now, powerful in contact and always gets an arm free.
Rugby King
Sydney Middleton (9)
Really?
Rugby King
Sydney Middleton (9)
When they actually saw the ball!!
Running_rugby_1954
Ron Walden (29)
I could be wrong. Wouldn’t be the first time.
Rugby King
Sydney Middleton (9)
Running_rugby_1954
Ron Walden (29)
I think this just shows how important these games are.
For this group to get some difficult footy and learn from these opportunities is great for our Wallaby depth. Even if only one or two make the transition from here to the wallabies it will be beneficial.
Running_rugby_1954
Ron Walden (29)
I think it also highlights the lack of a strong platform being provided to the backline without any real punch in the forward pack(once Pone went off).
LeCheese
Greg Davis (50)
Agreed - the only real attacking chances came from broken play and the occasional overlap out wide
Derpus
Nathan Sharpe (72)
Cant rely on one bloke to provide all your tight carrying.
I hope he hasn't done too much damage though, he's looking good.
qwerty51
Stirling Mortlock (74)
Clubs too powerful + depth + planning for 2023 RWC
Derpus
Nathan Sharpe (72)
Hope it backfires.
The_Brown_Hornet
John Eales (66)
Fantastic game to finish what was an excellent series. I think the Wallaby selectors will take a lot away from that. It's this kind of hard match play that accelerates the development of young blokes and you always hope that a group of the cohort advance their case for higher honours. I think that's happened here too. Gleeson, Gibbon, Pone and Marky Mark (Nawaqanitawase) to name a few have done that.
Overall I think the Aus A campaign has been a triumph for the development of our elite players this year.
Overall I think the Aus A campaign has been a triumph for the development of our elite players this year.
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