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David Wilson (68)
Yes agreed, not perfect with another player out of posiution but possibly as close as we get with the squad and the double-7. Didn't Tui play reserve grade for Souths last week? What could go wrong with that?
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Yes agreed, not perfect with another player out of posiution but possibly as close as we get with the squad and the double-7. Didn't Tui play reserve grade for Souths last week? What could go wrong with that?
KOB1987
John Eales (66)
Pocock is expected to start at Suncorp Stadium but with captain Michael Hooper wearing his favoured No 7 it is unclear whether the 30-year-old will spend more time at the back of the scrum or at blindside.
It is an awkward fit but Australian rugby simply can’t afford to leave world class talents riding the pine.
Regardless of the number on his back, Cheika will encourage Pocock to focus on his phenomenal breakdown strengths with Reds rookie Caleb Timu favoured to head off Pete Samu and Lukhan Tui for the other starting spot in the backrow.
It is an awkward fit but Australian rugby simply can’t afford to leave world class talents riding the pine.
Regardless of the number on his back, Cheika will encourage Pocock to focus on his phenomenal breakdown strengths with Reds rookie Caleb Timu favoured to head off Pete Samu and Lukhan Tui for the other starting spot in the backrow.
I thought he was alright last season as well, it is just the normal complaints about what unit doesn't add instead of appreciating what he does add.
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KOB1987
John Eales (66)
I don't think they've ever announced the actual team on it have they?
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Michael Lynagh (62)
Totally agree....Simmons been a great acquisition for Tahs and he has done wonders for the lineout. Also think he has improved this season overall and deserves to be on the bench for the Wallabies. Sure aspects of his game not as strong as perhaps others like Philips but excels in lineout for sure. Been win win for both QLD and NSW to share the talent around given QLD have an abundance of quality second rowers which NSW did not. Having simmons experience to help the next generation of young nsw second rowers also good.
Stat of the Day:
The Wallabies win 71.8% of the time when both Pocock and Beale are in the side.
The Wallabies win 71.8% of the time when both Pocock and Beale are in the side.
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Peter Johnson (47)
Mcmahon: 186cm / 101kg
Samu: 185cm/ 102kg
Pocock: 183cm / 103kg
Hooper 182cm / 101kg
Samu not a genuine lineout option and is shorter than Mcmahon. Being 6ft 1 with boots on just isn't enough. Epic super sub option however, just like Mcmahon
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Dave Cowper (27)
Ireland win 72.8% of the time they are coached by Joe Schmidt.
KOB1987
John Eales (66)
Australia has lost none of the past 7 tests with Adam Coleman playing.
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Peter Sullivan (51)
I wouldn't put any weight on a players listed height or mass. I swear they measure the guys with studs on AND after they've just downed a couple of litres of water.
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Geoff Shaw (53)
Ireland have lost none of the last 12 tests.
A couple of players have never lost a professional game of rugby with Leinster or Ireland.
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Nathan Sharpe (72)
Pfft, you can pick and choose stats to make anything look favorable.
KOB1987
John Eales (66)
That one doesn't count because there's a first time for everything.
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