Australia vs British and Irish Lions 2nd Test (Melbourne)
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Nah, I'd pick Cummins over Tomane as well.
Badger has a playing style I love, and also has the runs on the board at the top level. I haven't been blown away by Tomane this year, and I think he is fortunate to be behind a good pack and on the end of a good backline.
But JT is a Deans favourite I think, so I'd expect him to start.
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Badger has a playing style I love, and also has the runs on the board at the top level. I haven't been blown away by Tomane this year, and I think he is fortunate to be behind a good pack and on the end of a good backline.
But JT is a Deans favourite I think, so I'd expect him to start.
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Peter Sullivan (51)
How many injury’s will it take this year for Deans to Pick Cummins? He and Tomane should have been in front of digby who has been out of form the last 2 years. Cummins should start this week he Folou and Beale would reek havoc
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Alfred Walker (16)
There seems to be a bit of Force v Brumbies coming into the argument about who should start on the wing. Let me bring a neutral's perspective to the table. I think Cummins should start, he's earned it and should match up well defensively with the big Lions wingers who caused some damage on the weekend.
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Larry Dwyer (12)
I'll put my hat in for Cummins as well, nothing against Tomane he's a class player, I just think he's more of a classic finisher style of winger and having Cummins would bring a nice balance to the back 3 assuming Beale starts at 15. Cummins runs and tackles hard and never takes a step back, he goes looking for work too which is what we need from whoever replaces Digby. Not to mention he's got runs on the board versus the Northern Hemisphere teams. I do fully expect Tomane to start though.
In a few months it will be a moot point with Speight being eligible anyway.
In a few months it will be a moot point with Speight being eligible anyway.
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Nathan Sharpe (72)
Not only that but I reckon the HB is good for team morale - not that i know anything about Tomane in that context, of course.
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Ted Fahey (11)
looks like tomane has been chosen on the left wing to replace digs
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Jim Lenehan (48)
Cummins v Tomane
I'm not too fused. I think there is a fair few people out there that see Cummins as an unremarkable player. I certainly voiced that opinion last year, but then he performed brilliantly on the wing for aus; played with the type of fire and passion deserving of the Wallabies jersey.
I think Tomane is probably a bit more skilful in attack. Cummins doesn't really fit the "impact player" mould we generally go for in our wingers. Nevertheless I'd have complete confidence that if he is chosen he'll play with a lot of energy, make his tackles count and will put his body on the line all night long.
I'd probably go with whoever is least likely to get injured
I'm not too fused. I think there is a fair few people out there that see Cummins as an unremarkable player. I certainly voiced that opinion last year, but then he performed brilliantly on the wing for aus; played with the type of fire and passion deserving of the Wallabies jersey.
I think Tomane is probably a bit more skilful in attack. Cummins doesn't really fit the "impact player" mould we generally go for in our wingers. Nevertheless I'd have complete confidence that if he is chosen he'll play with a lot of energy, make his tackles count and will put his body on the line all night long.
I'd probably go with whoever is least likely to get injured
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Ron Walden (29)
Honey Badger will play at 110% which in this environment means he'll score two tries through people then get carted off trying it a third time so we might need both of them....still want him to do one of his famed carry backs straight at North. Sort of like taking the other guy's queen and sacrificing yours. post match MOM speech would be worth its weight in gold.
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Stirling Mortlock (74)
I believe this only happened in my dreams........ alas.........
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Trevor Allan (34)
So I take it as a no?
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Nev Cottrell (35)
Not yet, and I haven't seen that squadron of pigs doing barrel rolls over Suncorp yet either
The biggest argument for Cummins over Tomane is more entertaining pre/half-time/post match interviews.
That aside, both are likely to do a good job.
That aside, both are likely to do a good job.
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