1. Scott Sio
2. Stephen Moore (c)
3. Sekope Kepu
4. Rob Simmons
5. Kane Douglas
6. Scott Fardy
7. Michael Hooper
8. David Pocock
9. Nick Phipps
10. Bernard Foley
11. Rob Horne
12. Matt Giteau
13. Tevita Kuridrani
14. Adam Ashley-Cooper
15. Israel Folau
16. Tatafu Polota-Nau
17. James Slipper
18. Greg Holmes
19. Dean Mumm
20. Ben McCalman
21. Will Genia
22. Matt To'omua
23. Kurtley Beale
That's the team that knocks England out of their home World Cup.
I also wouldn't be surprised to see Cooper on the bench and the Wobs finishing with a 10. Foley 12. Cooper combo in order to put our best attacking passer on the back end of some second man plays.
I think we will see a completely different game plan than the one which the Wallabies played against Uruguay. Last night there was lots of 2-3 man cut passes with the idea being the Wobs wingers could get one on one with the less experienced players, that won't work the same against at England (frankly I don't think it worked last night either) but I think Cheika is a good coach to know that.
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Did I miss some news? if he is out for the whole pool stages then we're f*cked. They won't play Slade now and the others can't bloody pass, so our back 3 will only get the ball when kicked too! Grrrrr!
Well, if Foley is 10, the Wallabies will not score enough tries to beat the English. They will just grind it out and take 3 points via penalties and drop goals. The English will hold no fear of the ball getting wide enough quick enough to create space with Foley at 10. The outside backs will have limited ball and no space, cause Foley couldn't crack a safe with the combination, let alone an international defence. With Foley at 10, Poms to win 25-13.
Well, if Foley is 10, the Wallabies will not score enough tries to beat the English. They will just grind it out and take 3 points via penalties and drop goals. The English will hold no fear of the ball getting wide enough quick enough to create space with Foley at 10. The outside backs will have limited ball and no space, cause Foley couldn't crack a safe with the combination, let alone an international defence. With Foley at 10, Poms to win 25-13.
And I suppose if Quade is 10 we'll win comfortably?
I think Quade needed an outstanding performance to take the 10 jersey from Foley. It didn't happen and it would seem very unlikely that he'll be in the 23 next weekend.
And I suppose if Quade is 10 we'll win comfortably?
I think Quade needed an outstanding performance to take the 10 jersey from Foley. It didn't happen and it would seem very unlikely that he'll be in the 23 next weekend.
I think To'omua or AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper) at 13 is offering more at this stage.
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