Bledisloe 2. Eden Park, 24th Sept 7.05pm NZT. 5.05 pm AEST, 3.05 WA

[Slim 293]

This week’s team lineup story has Neville set to start on Saturday…

Philip out with injury…

Doran speculating about a Harry Wilson recall.

 

[Joe Blow]

Ouch. Philip out as well as Swain and no Leota. Getting thin on the ground. Neville and Holloway to start with Frost on the bench?

 

[Derpus]

Swain gone for 6 weeks.

 

[Slim 293]

Apparently the Wallabies will field an unchanged backline...

 

[wamberal]

Ouch. Philip out as well as Swain and no Leota. Getting thin on the ground. Neville and Holloway to start with Frost on the bench?

I'd like to see Frost get a start, actually.

 

[waiopehu oldboy]

Can't say I'm thrilled about 2, 17 & 18...

 

[Hawko]

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Can't say I'm thrilled about 2, 17 & 18...

Australia is, for sure!

 

[Dan54]

I am somewhat surprised that Sott Barrett not in team, and Sam W is captain, thought he due a rest. Would of liked Bower and Newell on bench too, but guessing Ryan has a plan?

 

[Dan54]

Though on second thoughts, perhaps if Coles is hurting, I can understand starting Taylor, if he has off game, throw ST on early?

 

[swingpass]

1.James Slipper (c) (122 Tests)
2. David Porecki (6 Tests)
3. Allan Ala'alatoa (59 Tests)
4. Jed Holloway (5 Tests)
5. Cadeyrn Neville (2 Tests)
6. Rob Valetini (26 Tests)
7. Pete Samu (27 Tests)
8. Harry Wilson (11 Tests)
9. Jake Gordon (15 Tests)
10. Bernard Foley (72 Tests)
11. Marika Koroibete (50 Tests)
12. Lalakai Foketi (3 Tests)
13. Len Ikitau (20 Tests)
14. Tom Wright (17 Tests)
15. Andrew Kellaway (17 Tests)
Replacements
16. Folau Fainga’a (32 Tests)
17. Angus Bell (19 Tests)
18. Pone Fa’amausili (2 Tests)
19. Nick Frost (4 Tests)
20. Fraser McReight (7 Tests)
21. Nic White (55 Tests)
22. Reece Hodge (59 Tests)
23. Jordan Petaia (21 Tests)

 

[qwerty51]

The "#6 and #8 are important numbers on their back" people will feel awfully justified.

 

[Ranga-Richo]

Will need to be a big shift from Wilson. While I think he’s gonna be a proper beast in a couple years, if he can clean up his ruck work and focus his unrivalled enthusiasm this weekend, that will put him in better stead for more game time later this year.

 

[Tomthumb]

Good to see they have kept old John Eales jr Jed Holloway there

 

[Slim 293]

Really hoping that backrow clicks... so much promise.

 

[Adam84]

Glad Wilson is given an opportunity in his actual position, and happy Angus Bell is back in the team. He is a monster.

 

[KOB1987]

Glad Wilson is given an opportunity in his actual position

Yes it’s good, Valetini can do his job from either position but Wilson is much more an 8 than a 6, and compensates a bit for the fact that Samu isn’t an out and out 7.

 

[qwerty51]

I can't tell if you guys are trolling me or not

 

[Viking]

I hope Neville is match fit. I recall his last test was a cracker so if he's fully fit and in form this could well be an even better locking combo. Still concerned having a first game back at Eden Park.

I'm assuming he is going to be line-out caller.

 

[Viking]

Really hoping that backrow clicks... so much promise.

Absolutely, I am pumped for that back-row.

 

[KOB1987]

I can't tell if you guys are trolling me or not

Not at all but I’ll clarify - I’m referring to the roles from a scrum where it can actually matter.