He played on the wing against Canada but I think he's been in the centres more often than not.
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RWC: Australia v Fiji - 23 September 16:45, Millenium Stadium(24 September 1:45 AEST)
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Steve Williams (59)
Played a lot of 12 in last year's PNC (Pacific Nations Cup).
Won't play 13 in any regard.
Nayacaleavu (can't spell it, but stade francais centre) is too good.
Won't play 13 in any regard.
Nayacaleavu (can't spell it, but stade francais centre) is too good.
Omar Comin'
Chilla Wilson (44)
He played 12 last year but hasn't played there in any match this season. He missed the PNC (Pacific Nations Cup) but was on the wing when he got injured against the Maori and again against Canada last weekend. He looked in need of the run against Canada.
But he's potentially a Lomu-esque weapon on the wing for Fiji and they have good options at 12 in Lovobalavu and Botia. It's also Matavesi's preferred position but he'll be playing at 10.
Omar Comin'
Chilla Wilson (44)
I think he's played more on the wing. Goneva from Leicester Tigers has been starting at 13.
Fiji don't lack for depth out wide! Timoci Nagusa didn't even make the squad and he's a freak.
Joe Blow
John Hipwell (52)
I am guessing that we will not start the Pooper against Fiji. We will most likely have McCalman at 8 and one of the Poopers on the bench.
We need strong set piece (including lineout) and breakdown presence.
I think Cheika will keep the start Pooper for the English game and not give them a look at it until then.
We need strong set piece (including lineout) and breakdown presence.
I think Cheika will keep the start Pooper for the English game and not give them a look at it until then.
KOB1987
John Eales (66)
Although the article you posted on the other thread clearly implies that the objective of having the 2 separate sides is to avoid any player having to play 2 games inside a week. Assuming the plan is to play Pocock/Hooper v England, then they will also need to play v Fiji and then rest v Uruguay.
I'm assuming they'll start v Fiji. I think the statement that this selection policy is for the opening 2 games is just to allow for injuries and/or any clear flaws in the selections. Barring that the Fiji team will be the A team for the entire tournament.
http://www.news.com.au/sport/rugby/...g-two-pool-games/story-fndpt9s1-1227519937487
KOB1987
John Eales (66)
The other thing to note from the article is that for the Fiji and Uruguay games it looks like we are going back to the good old days of the starting XV playing the whole match with the bench only being used for injuries. That said, you'd probably expect that Toby Smith will get time off the bench in both games. But he will be the exception not the rule.
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Are you suggesting we go with all six back three players for this one - maybe drop out the loose forwards?
Just saying that a traditional Fijian team consists of 2 guys for the set pieces and 13 wingers.
Brumby Runner
Jason Little (69)
At least one prop, the two hookers and the two half backs will be in the 23 for the first two tests. Maybe others as well, like Beale or Izzy. A very good chance that some of them will be seeing game time against both Fiji and Uraguay, and for that matter against England as well.
KOB1987
John Eales (66)
For the England game yes, the reserves will be used. Minimally for the two preceding games though.
For this game I expect the Wobs to maul a lot from lineout, keep the ball in the scrum, get the penalty and then have a go; and roll from set piece to set piece.
Kick their goals and just grind for a goodly length of time.
The last thing we want to see is a free for all chuck it wide contest against this lot
We will then rollout the fresh reserves and turn it on in the last quarter as they tire.
Kick their goals and just grind for a goodly length of time.
The last thing we want to see is a free for all chuck it wide contest against this lot
We will then rollout the fresh reserves and turn it on in the last quarter as they tire.
Omar Comin'
Chilla Wilson (44)
How many Fiji matches have you watched recently?
Wales beat them 17-13 last November, and from a relative perspective Fiji have probably improved more than any other team in this pool since then.
The Fijian forwards all play professionally in Europe, most of them in France. The back 5 in the scrum are top-level players. To say they can't handle it in tight is a stereotype - their players are used to that style of rugby at club level. If anything they're probably more exposed to it than our guys.
Maybe Fiji will come out and perform poorly, but the signs all point to them being very competitive.
KOB1987
John Eales (66)
I'm pretty sure that it's been stated that the intention is to start the same team v Fiji as what is planned for the England game, with the Uruguay game allowing all of those players to rest. There will be minimal subs in the first 2 games. That said, I'm sure the bench for the Fiji game will reflect a plan B if it's required. If they aren't planning to stick to that then they would have taken Hanson.
Further to that, I'm not sure why all the headlines on this over the past 24 hours, the coaches spoke on this not long after the squad was announced. Maybe it's just that they have confirmed it to be the plan.
Further to that, I'm not sure why all the headlines on this over the past 24 hours, the coaches spoke on this not long after the squad was announced. Maybe it's just that they have confirmed it to be the plan.
qwerty51
Stirling Mortlock (74)
All of them.
The_Brown_Hornet
John Eales (66)
If we're fair dinkum about being a top tier side and getting out of our group, let alone winning the comp, we need to play our best XV and win handsomely against Fiji. I want to see an utterly ruthless performance and taking every single point on offer. We don't want to give Fiji even a sniff. You can be sure England won't be and will grind them into the turf in the first game.
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