Palu's Replacement

[Swat]

With Brendan Cannon coming out and calling for Filthy Waugh to get the nod I think it's only fair that everyone gets a say. So, if you were in Dingo's boots who would you choose as a replacement? Another 8? (not likely)

 

[RugbyReg]

If I was Robbie Deans I would pick Huia Edmonds as a replacement for Wycliff Palu

 

[Tangawizi]

I think Dick Brown is still recovering from Shoulder surgery so perhaps we can drop him from the poll but given Robbie's man crush on him, maybe not.

http://www.foxsports.com.au/rugby/r...-shoulder-injury/story-e6frf4zl-1226103123527

 

[Swat]

How do I edit the poll? I also left Taps out

 

[Tangawizi]

Not sure on the editing of the Poll but I'll have Dave Dennis - replace a hard hitter with another one. This is based on Pocock coming through unscathed against the Russians though.

If Pocock doesn't come out 100% fit, Beau Robinson is on the plane for me.

 

[Braveheart81]

I would certainly wait until after the Russia game to make a decision.

 

[light]

What's with the George Smith love on this poll?

 

[Slim 293]

What's with the George Smith love on this poll?

The greatest Australian backrower to ever exist?

A one legged George Smith would be better than Robinson or Hodgson, but it will never happen...

 

[DJC]

If it's a straight 8 for 8, then I look at who consistently carried the ball forward during the Super 15 season and the answer is Ita Vaea. Maybe he's not eligible and maybe his hands let him down at the crucial times but despite not looking overly fit he did truck it up for the Brumbies and made a fair share of crunch tackles (except for the one on Diggers!)

 

[Groucho]

Where is the Dave Dennis option?

 

[cyclopath]

The greatest Australian backrower to ever exist?

A one legged George Smith would be better than Robinson or Hodgson, but it will never happen...

Will they cut off his leg? We'll never know.

 

[royboi]

how about Colby Fainga'a?

 

[jason]

The numbers have it - has to be Beau. The Rock, Higgers, DK and Benny Mac can all cover 6/8, why bring out another like that?

 

[rotary hoe]

Strangely,I find myself agreeing with Slim. JON should be on bended knee begging George.He's still got it. Also played a bit of 10 and 12 for Toulon this year..

 

[fatprop]

It depends on Pocock's fitness, if there is a concern then Hodgson will be called up I reckon.

If he is OK, then someone who can play 8

 

[Cutter]

I voted Hodgson as the realistic option. Personally, I'd choose George Smith. I think Dennis rates a better chance than some of the others on there as well.

 

[Sir Arthur Higgins]

George Smith all the way. on the bench as a back up 7, 8, 12 and 13

 

[tigerland12]

George Smith? Fuck some people on here has some strange ideas.

 

[fatprop]

George Smith? Fuck some people on here has some strange ideas.

Campese is rumored as a backline option as well

 

[James Buchanan]

I'd be inclined to get an outside back for the russia game, then reassess where we stand re: injuries after that.

A tier 1 nation lining up a no.8 on the wing (despite his prior experience there) is embarrassing. It says an awful lot about our belief in our depth back at home.

Players coming back from injuries pre-emptively into a knockout comp is a good way to get knocked out. I'd be inclined to go with fit players who just missed the cut rather than crocked players who made it.