Another problem is whether or not we are giving the guys close to the A team a real chance. In mind are Cooper, McMahon, Naivalu, Morahan. All might prove better if given a shot while surrounded by the A team.
how much time has really been spent building this particular team?
Absolutely no way he did this.If I was being Machievalen and looking on the dark side it looks like setup to fail to quieten all the dissenting voices on his selections.
You can get on with me.Couldn't disagree more, PK. In fact, after seeing this team selected to play France I'm now quietly confident of a grand slam. THIS IS A VERY GOOD AUSTRALIAN TEAM RUNNING OUT ON SATURDAY! And it hits two nails on the head with one blow: develops worthy talent (as EoYTs should) and gives that good handful of first choice players with the most playing minutes a rest. Fardy v Mumm, Pocock v Hooper, Cooper v Foley, there's fuck all lost playing either player in their respective positions. On another day this forward pack could run on for Australia, and be favourites to win that test apart from against the ABs.
Nice to see Godwin's good form these past few years rewarded, and Morahan's and big Taqele's efforts with the BaaBaas noted.
Australia by 9.
I think it's a good team only problem is how well they gel, good team on paper I think they can get the job done.
Massive call from Cheika, but not one that I disagree with. We've all been screaming for resting some blokes and he's duly delivered.