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Scrum was much stabler when Kepu was on.
With completely different Lions props. Robinson got drilled by Adam Jones - Robbo was good though. We'll be better next week.
Scrum was much stabler when Kepu was on.
Re: Skelton, it's more than a little hopeful, but he did stand up to the same pack only a couple weeks ago.
Kimlin would be a good realistic choice, but I'm not convinced he offers enough grunt in the scrum. I have the same reservations about Hugh Pyle.
I don't think Smmons should be anywhere near a wallaby jersey.
Jesus mate, Skelton is not ready. Furthermore, the Tahs scrum got dicked with him at lock by the Force and Lions.
I think there are question marks over Palus place in the team. We could go with Mowen at 8 and MMM or Kimlin at 6
Changes I'd make for the 2nd test: Youngs, Croft, St Sam, Heaslip, Phillips, Davies, Cuthbert out Hibbard SOB Tipuric Faletau Youngs Roberts Bowe in
Changes Gatland will make Lydiate in Croft out
Agreed. Also hard to say who exactly was at fault given that they were all changed at the same time, but the 2nd front row that came on was significantly weaker and the Lions scrum was a shambles from that point onwards.I thought Tom Youngs got through a lot of work around the park and was accurate enough in the lineouts - why would you drop him?
I thought Tom Youngs got through a lot of work around the park and was accurate enough in the lineouts - why would you drop him?
Jones had some skulduggery going on - very experienced operator. Robbo did OK, I think that first scrum was just missed timing by the Wallabies. I wouldn't want to see too much tinkering, and I agree, the scrum will be better. Although that might depend on Horwill's presence or absence.With completely different Lions props. Robinson got drilled by Adam Jones - Robbo was good though. We'll be better next week.
Well, it's a sample size of one so far. Not quite trending.I know Skelton has been good in the last couple of weeks but surely nobody in a sober state is putting him forward for Wallaby selection yet?
Kimlin should come into the squad if Kev is rubbed out.
From rugbystats.com.au:
Ben Mowen: 80 mins, 8 tackles, 6 runs (28m), 6 ruck/maul, 1 t/over, 4 missed tackles.
Wycliff Palu: 80 mins, 8 tackles, 7 runs (29m), 7 ruck/maul, 3 missed tackles.
So what, exactly, are these question marks? No, stats don't tell the full story but it's pretty clear that Palu was not a liability.
Our pack performed well enough to win last night, but the backs couldn't make it happen consistently. Despite that, we had two shots at goal that could have done the job.
My only change to the forwards would be dropping Simmons for MMM and Kimlin to ensure more versatility and more grunt off the bench.
But our line out was fine? Did we have any major issues there?Do these stats count run metres as metres over the gain line, or simply metres from where the ball was caught.
I don't necessarily think Palu should be dropped for the next test, but I thought he was just about our weakest forward last night. And our lineout abilities could improve dramatically if Kimlin or MMM were to come into the starting side.
On your suggestion of dropping Simmons; Whilst I am not sold on Simmons as a player, I think you need a strong scrummaging lock on the bench to keep the scrum stable late in the game, and I don't know if MMM or Kimlin really offer that.
Do these stats count run metres as metres over the gain line, or simply metres from where the ball was caught.
On your suggestion of dropping Simmons; Whilst I am not sold on Simmons as a player, I think you need a strong scrummaging lock on the bench to keep the scrum stable late in the game, and I don't know if MMM or Kimlin really offer that.
ANNOUNCEMENT: Jesse Mogg, Ben Tapuai and George Smith will be joining Camp Wallaby in Melbourne tonight.#LionsTour
Who is George being brought into the squad for?
Won't he be suffering from the same lack of recent game performance that is a major criticism that many had against some of the original team selections?
The Wallabies have called up veteran flanker George Smith plus backs Ben Tapuai and Jesse Mogg to bolster a side decimated by injury during Australia’s loss to the British and Irish Lions in Brisbane on Saturday.
Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-union/union-news/smith-called-up-as-wallabies-sweat-on-skipper-20130623-2oq53.html#ixzz2X1OLKxm3