Australia vs South Africa 8th September
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Chilla Wilson (44)
Thor if he's fit.
Arnold and Coleman to start.
To'omua for Beale, who goes to bench.
And a bunch of raw steaks for the entire team.
Arnold and Coleman to start.
To'omua for Beale, who goes to bench.
And a bunch of raw steaks for the entire team.
Derpus
Nathan Sharpe (72)
I would probably shake things up just a bit. Wouldn't mind seeing something like:
1. Sio
2. TPN
3. Kepu
4. Coleman
5. Arnold
6. Tui
7. Samu
8. Pocock (c)
9. Genia
10. Foley
11. Maddocks
12. Beale
13. Hodge
14. Banks
15. DHP
16. Robertson/AAA
17. Fainga'a
18. Tupou
19. Simmons
20. Hanigan/Timu
21. Hooper
22. Phipps
23. Koroibete
Maybe lacking a little coverage in the backs. Hanigan because he can do backrow things other than pilfer. Relegating Hooper to the bench not because i think he's not as good as Samu but because he's seemed somewhat off the pace.
Despite all the doom and gloom i think we still have more than enough to beat the bokke and argies. Pretty stoked we don't have to play the god damn all blacks again for another four matches.
1. Sio
2. TPN
3. Kepu
4. Coleman
5. Arnold
6. Tui
7. Samu
8. Pocock (c)
9. Genia
10. Foley
11. Maddocks
12. Beale
13. Hodge
14. Banks
15. DHP
16. Robertson/AAA
17. Fainga'a
18. Tupou
19. Simmons
20. Hanigan/Timu
21. Hooper
22. Phipps
23. Koroibete
Maybe lacking a little coverage in the backs. Hanigan because he can do backrow things other than pilfer. Relegating Hooper to the bench not because i think he's not as good as Samu but because he's seemed somewhat off the pace.
Despite all the doom and gloom i think we still have more than enough to beat the bokke and argies. Pretty stoked we don't have to play the god damn all blacks again for another four matches.
Mr Pilfer
Alex Ross (28)
I think with this Wallabies team it is a bit of a case of horses for courses. Eg against South Africa and Argentina at home we can probably get away with a similar team we had the last 2 weeks and play an expansive game.
We are trying to beat the All Blacks at their own game, and play running rugby which doesn't work. Against the all blacks we should try a more defensive approach with To'omua at 10, better defenders in the centres, no Hooper etc.
We are trying to beat the All Blacks at their own game, and play running rugby which doesn't work. Against the all blacks we should try a more defensive approach with To'omua at 10, better defenders in the centres, no Hooper etc.
Rugbynutter39
Michael Lynagh (62)
Cripes Castle saying oz performance against NZ not acceptable....Well how much have RA contributed to that gap...frigging lots....
Sort out rugby in oz ie. grassroots and better pathways and pro comp people interested in (not what our SANZAAR partners like NZ want) and work with other key partners like Twiggy etc to move forward and you might give the Wallabies a chance.
Sort out rugby in oz ie. grassroots and better pathways and pro comp people interested in (not what our SANZAAR partners like NZ want) and work with other key partners like Twiggy etc to move forward and you might give the Wallabies a chance.
Derpus
Nathan Sharpe (72)
They were required back in England for the weekend not technically part of the international window. The rest of the RC they are required to be released by their club.
I assume Cheika will call them back.
dru
David Wilson (68)
It's the right thing for Castle to support Cheika. Noting that it is also very much the right thing to address grass roots issues first and foremost.
We will not be punting Cheika before the RWC. It's painful but that should stop the RA doing everything they can to help him in his quest.
dru
David Wilson (68)
I thought that there is another week midstream where the same thing happens.
Up the Guts
Steve Williams (59)
And Folau and Banks on the wing with DHP up the back.
Dan54
David Wilson (68)
That makes a lot of sense UTG, I like most though DHP played bloody well at 15 on Saturday, though how Folau (and wife) would handle him having to play on the wing maybe a problem.
Joe Blow
John Hipwell (52)
I think he will persist with Maddocks and we may see a bit more of what he can do in the next few games.
Maybe Folau at 13 with DHP at the back?
It would be nice to have Arnold and Coleman in the row and TT getting a start. AAA went well though last week but may be needed on the other side? Back row will likely be the same.
Maybe Folau at 13 with DHP at the back?
It would be nice to have Arnold and Coleman in the row and TT getting a start. AAA went well though last week but may be needed on the other side? Back row will likely be the same.
waiopehu oldboy
George Smith (75)
Yeah, weekend of 21-23/09, reason being that under WR (World Rugby) Reg 9 if the comp isn't played over consecutive weekends the release window only opens five days prior to the next match. Guarantee it's some kinda "compromise" between the NH Clubs & Unions 'cos it makes fuck all sense other than in the context of players being forcibly released back to their Club when the 6N take their mid-comp break(s).
Derpus
Nathan Sharpe (72)
A decision that makes fuck all sense makes a lot of sense in the context of rugby administration.
waiopehu oldboy
George Smith (75)
Current rankings & points:
4. England 85.68
5. Australia 83.96
6. Scotland 83.02
7. South Africa 81.84
8. France 79.10
If Australia win by 1-15:
Au 84.45
SA 81.35
If Australia win by 15+:
Au 84.69
SA 81.11
Draw:
Au 83.45
SA 82.35
If SA win by 1-15:
SA 83.35
Au 82.45
If SA win by 15+:
SA 84.11
Au 81.69
So, Wobs win or draw = status quo maintained, Bokke win = teams swap places. I know a lot of people on here reckon rankings are irrelevant other than for RWC seeding but I'd argue that at this point the last thing RA needs is the negative press that a drop to 7th would entail.
4. England 85.68
5. Australia 83.96
6. Scotland 83.02
7. South Africa 81.84
8. France 79.10
If Australia win by 1-15:
Au 84.45
SA 81.35
If Australia win by 15+:
Au 84.69
SA 81.11
Draw:
Au 83.45
SA 82.35
If SA win by 1-15:
SA 83.35
Au 82.45
If SA win by 15+:
SA 84.11
Au 81.69
So, Wobs win or draw = status quo maintained, Bokke win = teams swap places. I know a lot of people on here reckon rankings are irrelevant other than for RWC seeding but I'd argue that at this point the last thing RA needs is the negative press that a drop to 7th would entail.
dru
David Wilson (68)
I would be a fair reflection, though.
Don't forget that it is cumulative. Follow up with a win over the Pumas and we must be getting close to getting past England.
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