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Both looked very punishing live at the ground.......
Rebels vs Brumbies RD2 SR2013
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Both looked very punishing live at the ground.......
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Paradox
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You went? Lucky bugger. Did you go with a tour?
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I think To'omua had a really good game, better then last week. Think Lilo is well suited to 12 and im backing him to capture the wallaby 12
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Paradox
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Who played at 12 when we won the trinations title? You are talking a load of shite. We've had success against NZ (and Nonu) with McCabe at 12. I'm not saying he is possibly the best Wallaby option but he's a good player. The W's have problems in the backs. 10,12 is an issue. Quade has been in poor form and Barnes didn't shine at 12 when given the opportunity last year. Taps had a good game against the Poms followed up by a lousy game against Wales. Other than Genia at 9, I believe the whole backline is up for grabs.
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Nathan Sharpe (72)
Agreed.
I would add that no one from the rebels earmarked to play 10, 12 or 15 for the Wobbs added to their case for selection last night on what I saw (which, so far, was the last 60 mins).
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Nathan Sharpe (72)
Think LILO might be too small for 12 at that level.
Like both he and To'omua a big lot.
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Moono75
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Beale can play some great rugby but on occassions he can appear lazy. He gave up the chase on Mowens try. I don't like that. What if Mowen had tripped short of the line? Chase the player until he touches the ball down over the line. He was close enough and should have a bit more gas than Mowen. I can appreciate a player staying on if they've got an injury, but if it's going to effect your game I'll take the bench player whoose 100% fit.
If we play with width shouldnt see his size being a problem, would also depend on the 13 I suppose. The candidates being Fainga, AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper), Taps, Inman. Not that he has done enough yet but just on style of play Lilo, Inman centre pairing would appeals
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Paradox
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He's bigger than Giteau, Barnes, McCabe (surprisingly) and quite a few other blokes who play centre internationally (D'Arcy, O'Driscoll of the top of my head). Lilo is 95kgs. He can play at first receiver and has good size. Not a bad combo. OF you course you might prefer a big 105kg+ bopper at 12, a lot of people do
Lilo has come back from a shocking injury. Going ok so far
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I'm really hoping Folau plays at 13 for the Tahs and does ok (except against the Brumbies
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Nathan Sharpe (72)
He gave up because he was making no impression on him:now that is a REAL worry!!
I reckon Mowen deserves a go higher up.
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Moono75
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Mowen leads by example, just what you want in your team captain. Higher honours could be calling, nothing like winning to put you in the eye of the selectors.
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John Hipwell (52)
Brumbies too good in the end but i wasn't as impressed this week. Reds would have done them and despite having the better of it they only really pulled away when a few key Rebels started to come off. Still many good performances so hopefully they can bring everything together with more game time. Andrew Smith as a smokie for Wobs 13. Nice to see Mowen making metres and bending the line, he'd be my Wobs 6 on current form.
Rebels really need JOC (James O'Connor) and Beale on the field. Still don't think they are in the positions i'd prefer and think they need to find a new 10, maybe develop Kingi. Liking Luke Jones more and more and Caderyn Neville is a mountain so hope to see more of him.
Rebels really need JOC (James O'Connor) and Beale on the field. Still don't think they are in the positions i'd prefer and think they need to find a new 10, maybe develop Kingi. Liking Luke Jones more and more and Caderyn Neville is a mountain so hope to see more of him.
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Tony Shaw (54)
Cadeyrn Neville has a big engine and I thought the Rebels ran out of puff against the Brumbies last night.
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David Codey (61)
I am surprised they don't start with Neville, and finish with Jones.
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Nathan Sharpe (72)
And another thing - I've just watched the first half of the chief v highlanders.
Nanai-Williams showed Nonu up. He's 90kg and Lilo claims 92 which is the same as pat McCabe - which i would not have picked. Lilo offers a bit more skill than McCabe.
Not sure Lilo is quite as quick on his feet as nanai-williams.
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Nathan Sharpe (72)
Saffy coughed up a stupid penalty within minutes of getting on - he'd need to erase that from the memory banks of the selectors.
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Peter Johnson (47)
I think they start jones because he is better in the scrum than neville, but if they had a better front row this is the formation I'd go with.
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