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Dick Tooth (41)
Yes, Dai bando, I had similar problems about 12 months ago. It was suggested by the brains on G&GR that I switch to Google Chrome. I did so, and have had no problems since!
RWC: Australia v Fiji - 23 September 16:45, Millenium Stadium(24 September 1:45 AEST)
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Yes, Dai bando, I had similar problems about 12 months ago. It was suggested by the brains on G&GR that I switch to Google Chrome. I did so, and have had no problems since!
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Jim Lenehan (48)
Leaving aside the Eden Park clusterfuck, which I'm prepared to mark off as an anomaly, our defence has been near impenetrable whilst both Hooper and Pocock are on the field.
Teams are really going to need to use their kicking game to work their way into our half. I think Fiji could come unstuck here. They'll no doubt try to attack from their own half, but unless our systems fail us completely I'd say they'll have little success.
One thing that does concern me a little bit is that a lot of teams have looked horribly rusty in their first game back. SA and NZ in particular looked off their usual pace. England were unable to find much rhythm, likewise Tonga came unstuck despite having the bulk of possession. I'm hoping the Wallabies don't follow suit. We cant afford a slow start.
Teams are really going to need to use their kicking game to work their way into our half. I think Fiji could come unstuck here. They'll no doubt try to attack from their own half, but unless our systems fail us completely I'd say they'll have little success.
One thing that does concern me a little bit is that a lot of teams have looked horribly rusty in their first game back. SA and NZ in particular looked off their usual pace. England were unable to find much rhythm, likewise Tonga came unstuck despite having the bulk of possession. I'm hoping the Wallabies don't follow suit. We cant afford a slow start.
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Nicholas Shehadie (39)
Thanks for clarifying....I do have a memory like a sieve. I knew they started together before, just thought it was as 2 flankers.
Fiji have a 5 day turnaround between England and Australia.
The improvement this RWC is that almost all the teams have a midweek game whereas last RWC pretty much all the top countries just had weekend games for the TV ratings and the 2nd tier sides copped the terrible draws.
One thing that is important to remember for Fiji is that as the fourth ranked team in the pool there are far more fixture combinations which will look tough for them in terms of handling a short turnaround than for Australia.
I think it is on the basis of the preferred substitutions rather than providing the most/best coverage in case of injury.
It's hard to know whether Fardy or Mumm is the reserve number 8. I'd guess Mumm. Skelton is another potential there but I would bet against that.
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Mark Loane (55)
That's some rubbish posting.
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Mark Ella (57)
But Skelton and Mumm add more impact - both proven impact players from previous Tests this year. Without trying to undermine Fiji's abilities I think flexibility is less important in this game.
I am actually impressed with our bench - every player will add impact.
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Dan54
David Wilson (68)
Fair enough Kiap, can I admit I never noticed the letters on top of the keyboard
, as soon as I read your reply, I gave myself a clip under the ear for being almost as dumb as.........I dunno Qwerty???
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Steve Williams (59)
Fair enough Kiap, can I admit I never noticed the letters on top of the keyboard
Yeah sorry, Dan. I rudely interrupted but couldn't resist the opportunity to chuck in a jibe.
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Jim Lenehan (48)
Not in the NFL they don't, which would be more comparable to rugby than say baseball or NBA.
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Greg Davis (50)
Same. The quote function doesn't work reliably in IE.
maxdacat
Nicholas Shehadie (39)
IE doesn't work reliably in IE
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Cyril Towers (30)
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Jim Lenehan (48)
I think nick Mullins made a similar comment. Hope you regret it too
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