Bledisloe #1 - AUS v NZL, ANZ Stadium, Sydney, August 8th
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John Eales (66)
The tweet infers that, would make sense.
Fox Sports Rugby @FOXRugbyLive 27m27 minutes ago
BREAKING| no Rob Horne or Will Genia, who were injured in Brisbane against the Sprinboks, but had hoped to be fit #Wallabies
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John Eales (66)
I think we're closing in on the RWC squad and would be surprised if what's been posted isn't about 95% plus accurate.
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Tony Shaw (54)
Cheika was quoted as saying the same on Fox.
He also said it was always his intention to rest Palu for the first games of the RC and that he "has come back in great shape and really eager to play". Reading between the lines I think Palu is still Cheika's no. 1 choice for 8.
He also said that "In additional to the 31 players, we’ll be bringing some injured and fringe players into camp to continue their rehabilitation and manage their return to play. It’s important that they remain connected and contribute to the group." Depending on form we may well see these guys get a run at Eden Park.
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Stirling Mortlock (74)
Higginbotham is probably the only significant omission..........
I think Mitchell has two games to show he deserves inclusion, because no doubt Horne will slot back in at the expense of one of the wingers and right now you wouldn't pick Mitchell ahead of any of them.
I think Mitchell has two games to show he deserves inclusion, because no doubt Horne will slot back in at the expense of one of the wingers and right now you wouldn't pick Mitchell ahead of any of them.
Groucho
Greg Davis (50)
My Bled 1 team:
Sio
Moore
Kepu
Simmons
Skelton
Fardy / Hooper
Pocock
Palu
Phipps
Foley
Tomane
To'omua (or a straight swap with Lilo if still concussed)
Kuridrani
Speight
Folau
Holmes
Smith
Nau
Horwill
McCalman
Hooper / Fardy
Beale
AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper)
Rested but not dropped: Slipper. Slipper's locked in imho but needs a break.
Sio
Moore
Kepu
Simmons
Skelton
Fardy / Hooper
Pocock
Palu
Phipps
Foley
Tomane
To'omua (or a straight swap with Lilo if still concussed)
Kuridrani
Speight
Folau
Holmes
Smith
Nau
Horwill
McCalman
Hooper / Fardy
Beale
AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper)
Rested but not dropped: Slipper. Slipper's locked in imho but needs a break.
You would go into a Bledisloe with just one scrummie?
Hugh Jarse
Rocky Elsom (76)
And the ARU Respond with this:
We might still see Michael Hooper run around for the MMM tomorrow.
How much to Judiciary Review Officials charge for after hours work?
We might still see Michael Hooper run around for the MMM tomorrow.
How much to Judiciary Review Officials charge for after hours work?
Rugbynutter39
Michael Lynagh (62)
Higgers out can understand with competition intense as never really nailed it at test level b4 so was always going to be given limited chances and against Boks was not up to scatch - yes could say because type of game asked to play but don't completely buy into that...
No Kane Douglas big surprise for me as limited game time to trial him b4 world cup....
Nick Cummins out is also expected as just not player he was b4 he left for Japan
Horne and Genia obvious injury outs...
Rest of squad all makes a lot of sense..
Harder bits is game 23 and things like:
1. What we do with Hooper - start him with Pocock or come on from the bench....for me is latter
2. Start Palu or Ben Mc at 8? and do we have one of them on the bench if go 6/2 bench
3. Who we start at 10....cripes Foley probably the start as Cooper just to risky but getting so unconvincing I would not be opposed to seeing how To'omua or Giteau fare there
4. Who we start at 12....To'omua no brainer if not out but if is agree should be Lilo to start
5. Who will partner AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper) on wing...sorry don't buy into not starting AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper) on one wing....Spreight/Tomane or Mitchell with one of these on the bench
6. Who is bench lock - Horwill or Mumm - yep now convinced Skelton should start with Simmons
7. Who should be our starting LH and TH props.....not sure it matter as neither first front row choice been better than other teams starting front row but our second front row from the bench as been better than oppositions second string front row....some positives....Slipper just not up to it as injury clearly affecting him....
8. Who should be the backup bench players as far as backs go outside of other winger...well White is there if go 5/3 bench but otherwise see Giteau taking other spot given at a pinch can cover 9/10/12.....If Giteau starts (unlikely) then Beale the next option
Otherwise rest all easy peazy....glad I am not Cheika but hey he is much better placed than me to pick best 23 to be on the paddock as I would have dropped skelton after Boks game and certainly proved me wrong there on last game....
No Kane Douglas big surprise for me as limited game time to trial him b4 world cup....
Nick Cummins out is also expected as just not player he was b4 he left for Japan
Horne and Genia obvious injury outs...
Rest of squad all makes a lot of sense..
Harder bits is game 23 and things like:
1. What we do with Hooper - start him with Pocock or come on from the bench....for me is latter
2. Start Palu or Ben Mc at 8? and do we have one of them on the bench if go 6/2 bench
3. Who we start at 10....cripes Foley probably the start as Cooper just to risky but getting so unconvincing I would not be opposed to seeing how To'omua or Giteau fare there
4. Who we start at 12....To'omua no brainer if not out but if is agree should be Lilo to start
5. Who will partner AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper) on wing...sorry don't buy into not starting AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper) on one wing....Spreight/Tomane or Mitchell with one of these on the bench
6. Who is bench lock - Horwill or Mumm - yep now convinced Skelton should start with Simmons
7. Who should be our starting LH and TH props.....not sure it matter as neither first front row choice been better than other teams starting front row but our second front row from the bench as been better than oppositions second string front row....some positives....Slipper just not up to it as injury clearly affecting him....
8. Who should be the backup bench players as far as backs go outside of other winger...well White is there if go 5/3 bench but otherwise see Giteau taking other spot given at a pinch can cover 9/10/12.....If Giteau starts (unlikely) then Beale the next option
Otherwise rest all easy peazy....glad I am not Cheika but hey he is much better placed than me to pick best 23 to be on the paddock as I would have dropped skelton after Boks game and certainly proved me wrong there on last game....
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Jimmy Flynn (14)
I agree with everything except I'd start AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper) instead of Tomane & I'd have Slipper, White Cooper and Beale on the bench.
Rugbynutter39
Michael Lynagh (62)
yes we overtake both England and Ireland if beat ABs as less than 1% points score difference in there
mst
Peter Johnson (47)
SANZAR appealing Hooper ban
http://www.sport24.co.za/Rugby/RugbyChampionship/SANZAR-appeals-Hooper-ruling-20150731
http://www.sport24.co.za/Rugby/RugbyChampionship/SANZAR-appeals-Hooper-ruling-20150731
KOB1987
John Eales (66)
Well that's not quite right..he was part of the Tahs super rugby victory less than 12 months ago.
He is recovering from a back injury he got playing overseas but I'm not sure how long ago.
He is clearly not in bledisloe calcs but could be a smokey for the RWC if he gets fit and kicks ass in the NRC and someone gets injured.
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