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Chilla Wilson (44)
Just reading the Boks A team thread & a few posters seem concerned about the English.
If the group stages go to plan the Wallabies will meet either Samoa or Wales I for one would like it to be Samoa. For the fact we owe them one & I also believe it will be a tougher game.
The English should come up against the French which is definitely not a game they are assured of winning (likewise the Wobs v Samoa/Wales) but on form & coaching I'd back the poms.
After last years spring tour I am probably a little bit more worried about meeting the French for a few reasons.
1. It's the French in a RWC semi.
2. We spanked the French last time we met
3. The Wallabies mindset coming up against a side they should beat.
4. Most major upsets happen in the semi except for RWC 2007 when they happened in the quarters.
A lot has changed since the English spanked us at Twickers & here is a few reasons why I think we can turn it around against the English.
1. Deans/Blake have hidden Quade in defence which is a great move as keeping Quade's tackle count/attempts at 5 or below is a good thing. I'd much rather have Easter running at Digby.
2. JOC (James O'Connor)'s goal kicking is on the up, he was only new to the job when he lined up at Twickers.
3. Our pack will be reminded about the breakdown hiding we got @ Twickers last year in the lead up.
The Wallabies will have a few tough games along the way & are not assured of winning their group against an Irish side that spanked England but if we do make it to the semi final this year I say bring on the Poms.
If the group stages go to plan the Wallabies will meet either Samoa or Wales I for one would like it to be Samoa. For the fact we owe them one & I also believe it will be a tougher game.
The English should come up against the French which is definitely not a game they are assured of winning (likewise the Wobs v Samoa/Wales) but on form & coaching I'd back the poms.
After last years spring tour I am probably a little bit more worried about meeting the French for a few reasons.
1. It's the French in a RWC semi.
2. We spanked the French last time we met
3. The Wallabies mindset coming up against a side they should beat.
4. Most major upsets happen in the semi except for RWC 2007 when they happened in the quarters.
A lot has changed since the English spanked us at Twickers & here is a few reasons why I think we can turn it around against the English.
1. Deans/Blake have hidden Quade in defence which is a great move as keeping Quade's tackle count/attempts at 5 or below is a good thing. I'd much rather have Easter running at Digby.
2. JOC (James O'Connor)'s goal kicking is on the up, he was only new to the job when he lined up at Twickers.
3. Our pack will be reminded about the breakdown hiding we got @ Twickers last year in the lead up.
The Wallabies will have a few tough games along the way & are not assured of winning their group against an Irish side that spanked England but if we do make it to the semi final this year I say bring on the Poms.