Reds 2016
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Jason Little (69)
I'd also have Nathan Charles and Josh Mann-Rea ahead of Ready, both with Wallabies' experience as well as a tonne of Super experience. Maybe smoke around Ready but I don't see the fire.
Sef has been going good but as a LHP he has a mountain in front of him. Sio, Slipper, Smith, Ala'alatoa. Not this year I'd think.
Sef has been going good but as a LHP he has a mountain in front of him. Sio, Slipper, Smith, Ala'alatoa. Not this year I'd think.
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David Wilson (68)
Few naysayers have a koala in their header ;-)
I'm just thinking that no Australian rugby follower can be missing the Red scrum, even when it was without Finger and Slipper. Id imagine Cheika might just want a Red front row to at least be packing against in training.
I did say a smokey.
I'm just thinking that no Australian rugby follower can be missing the Red scrum, even when it was without Finger and Slipper. Id imagine Cheika might just want a Red front row to at least be packing against in training.
I did say a smokey.
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I never promised it would be a good selection
We're talking about players who are only a selection chance with injuries. Latu made a squad briefly a couple of years ago after lots of injuries so who knows what will happen if a similar situation occurs again.
I think his lineout throwing is an issue. Hard to blame him too much for the Tahs scrum problems in my opinion. TPN wasn't able to hold that scrum together either.
I see no value in Latu whatsoever. I just don't see any quality.
I'd have Ready there for sure in the top 3 and I reckon Cheika would dig his style. Abrasive and physical.
Also reckon Cardyern Neville's a strong shout at lock.
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Steve Williams (59)
Anybody but Moore, TPN or Hansen taking the field this season in a Canary jersey while 2 of them are fit is silly talk IMO. Ready wouldn't be a bad 4th choice, but I suspect it'd be either Fainga’a or Charles depending on the opposition, series circumstances and who's injured.
As for Lock, while Simmons is likely number 1, reckon Coleman, Arnold and Carter, not necessarily in that order, are likely to be ahead of Neville.
As for Fa'agase, with Sio, Smith, and probably Slipper all fit, why would he be considered. Even with injuries, Allalatola would deserve the call first.
As for Lock, while Simmons is likely number 1, reckon Coleman, Arnold and Carter, not necessarily in that order, are likely to be ahead of Neville.
As for Fa'agase, with Sio, Smith, and probably Slipper all fit, why would he be considered. Even with injuries, Allalatola would deserve the call first.
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Steve Williams (59)
It appears Nick Stiles has a message for haters of scrums
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Peter Sullivan (51)
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David Wilson (68)
Yeah yeah. Didnt Reg say it. The kind of physical attitude that Cheika looks for.
Fwiw I think the WB coach squad has rugby IQ issues if they dont want to use the Red "B" front row for scrummaging training. From there Ready and Faagase have a rock'n'roll ride in front of them. Hell, add in Talakai while w are at it.
[One eyed Red rant now done]
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I don't think Smith is locked in as one of the Wallabies top 3 loose-head props.. Slipper and Sio are the top loose heads, followed by a pack of props include Sef, Ala'alatoa and Smith.
Don't know why everyone is concerned about loose-head though, tight head is the area of real concern..
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Alan Cameron (40)
I'd happily pay to watch our scrum atm. That's how i deal with it
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Nev Cottrell (35)
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Dave Cowper (27)
It is pretty much the Reds and Brumbies front row who should and IMO will dominate test selection.
1. Sio
2. Moore
3. Holmes
16. Slipper
17. Hanson
18. Alexander - Pains me to say it.
Can we get Talakai/Makin more game time, we really need to blood that second THP moving forward.
1. Sio
2. Moore
3. Holmes
16. Slipper
17. Hanson
18. Alexander - Pains me to say it.
Can we get Talakai/Makin more game time, we really need to blood that second THP moving forward.
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