Bledisloe 2 - Wallabies vs All Blacks, Wellington, 27 August 2016

[Strewthcobber]

That's the weakest defensive backline we've put out in a long time.

 

[fatprop]

Some awesome fire power of the bench with Mumm and Skelton

and so many better fit options have put their hand up this year

 

[chasmac]

Same thing can be said of Sio as a finisher

Yes but I wouldn't like Sio and Allan Ala’alatoa finishing together

 

[chasmac]

And how would we ever cope with only the one 'playmaker'?

We are the only country stressing about how many 'playmaking' inside backs we have on the paddock, and there is probably a lesson in that for us. Not one I expect us to learn, but still.

We've been over this. Read the analysis on Wallaby Kicking Woes provided on the home page.

 

[Viking]

That's the weakest defensive backline we've put out in a long time.

That's what we said about the NZ backline last week and then look what happened

 

[Moono75]

The Cooper selection at 10 is fine as long as he doesn't overcompensate for his past poor outings against the AB's. Good to see Coleman in and Hodge on the bench for some added enthusiasm.

For some added entertainment, there will be a cultural exchange with the people of Wellington in the second half when we serve up a couple of lamingtons, Skelton & Mumm

#NoLamingtonsInWellington

 

[chasmac]

That's the weakest defensive backline we've put out in a long time.

And slow.

 

[Lorenzo]

We've been over this. Read the analysis on Wallaby Kicking Woes provided on the home page.

I've read it. It confirms that Foley can't kick. We need someone that can kick. We don't need two 'playmakers', just the one. Foley's ability to 'straighten the attack', or 'square his shoulders', or 'take the ball to the line' is a fat lot of good if he can't get us out of our own 40.

 

[tragic]

I wonder if Cooper is at 10 because Cheiks has recognized the problems with Foley at flyhalf lately, and his bacon was saved by the injuries at 12.
Or if Cooper has got a run at 10 because Cheiks sees no other experienced alternative at 12.

 

[fatprop]

The Wallabies are sponsored by Sportscraft.

I bet he's got his RM Williams boots on as well.

love the sunnies ...........................

 

[HoldingOn]

love the sunnies .........

Ironic how at least three of them shouldn't be in the starting side..

 

[Scrubber2050]

And how would we ever cope with only the one 'playmaker'?

We are the only country stressing about how many 'playmaking' inside backs we have on the paddock, and there is probably a lesson in that for us. Not one I expect us to learn, but still.

Well we haven't had ONE yet

 

[Scrubber2050]

Ironic how at least three of them shouldn't be in the starting side.. And at least two aren't

Cannot recognise that bloke in the sunnies

 

[A mutterer]

Ironic how at least three of them shouldn't be in the starting side.. And at least two aren't

just because the clothes are well pressed doesn't in any way make that picture 'ironic'.

 

[HoldingOn]

just because the clothes are well pressed doesn't in any way make that picture 'ironic'.

When you put the caption and picture together the impression is that they are the poster boys for the wallabies- I wouldn't have thought that needed explaining.

 

[cyclopath]

Doesn't change that he looks like a FIGJAMer

Getting a bit sad if you have to bag the guy for wearing the team sponsor's gear.

 

[Inside Shoulder]

I don't think so. 12. Hodge 13. Kerevi smells of inexperience. K2 leaves us with only one playmaker. 12. Hodge 13. Kuridrani was probably the other option, they are both on the bench so it could be plan B.

Who had the bright idea to bring QC (Quade Cooper) back in NZ when he's had little rugby and they loathe him over there: setting him up for a fall, IMO.
Should be Ok though because its not like we weakened two positions to cover 1 or anything.
We've got a noted non-tackler in 12, a 10 who tries but who for most of his career has been shunted to right wing in defence, a 12 playing 13, an arguable 13 at 15, an arguable 15 at 11.
When Marto suggested we should play McMahon at 12 i thought he thought that was a joke but that will be next on this bizarre ride we've signed up for now.
We re no longer the wallabies we are the headless chooks.

 

[cyclopath]

Pretty sad when Pulver says: "on Saturday night we didn't represent the country well."

I'm not sure what that has to do with what I wrote, but thanks.

 

[Viking]

Getting a bit sad if you have to bag the guy for wearing the team sponsor's gear.

He doesn't have to wear his jumper around his neck like that.... Looks terrible, deserves all the baggin he gets

 

[HoldingOn]

I'm not sure what that has to do with what I wrote, but thanks.

I'm not sure either