RWC: Pool C - Wallabies v Fiji - Monday 18 Sep 2am AEST

[footy1>31]

Skelton "tight calf" so in doubt ... what is going on at training

 

[Dctarget]

Where did you see that, he’s named to start and there’s been no mention in the media

Christy Doran on Twitter, tight calf, gone for scans

 

[rugbyAU]

Christy Doran on Twitter, tight calf, gone for scans

Don’t risk it start Arnold & Frost, Phillip on the bench, Slipper captain

 

[hammertimethere]

The Wallabies for the last 3-4 years have an absolutely dreadful record with soft tissue injuries

 

[The_Brown_Hornet]

I would be VERY careful with big Will here. No need to end his tournament by pushing things at this stage. We have other locks.

 

[Derpus]

Philip straight in you'd think. Slipper to captain.

 

[Ignoto]

Happy to see a a lock on the bench. Real tough on Slipper to go from injured into starting THP. Hopefully there aren't too many knock ons.

At what point do you stop investing in the glass cannon that is Pone and call HJH (Harry Johnson-Holmes) in?

 

[Derpus]

At what point do you stop investing in the glass cannon that is Pone and call HJH (Harry Johnson-Holmes) (Harry Johnson-Holmes) in?

 

[rugbyAU]

At what point do you stop investing in the glass cannon that is Pone and call HJH (Harry Johnson-Holmes) (Harry Johnson-Holmes) in?

Pone should be back for Wales

 

[DropGoal]

Skelton "tight calf" so in doubt ... what is going on at training

I have wondered looking at their social media, Why are they still lifting so heavy in training ? Surely the hard work should be done by now …wouldnt just light maintenance work would be better at this stage ? ??? Anyone an expert in S&C here ?

 

[dillyboy]

I have wondered looking at their social media, Why are they still lifting so heavy in training ? Surely the hard work should be done by now …wouldnt just light maintenance work would be better at this stage ? ??? Anyone an expert in S&C here ?

Thought the exact same thing with Tupou and his hammy - surely 300kg squats in trainers have something to do with that....

 

[Drew]

At what point do you stop investing in the glass cannon that is Pone and call HJH (Harry Johnson-Holmes) (Harry Johnson-Holmes) in?

I get holding out for Tupou, he’s a point of difference player. But we really need the backups to be fit and healthy to nurse him through to the pointy end of the comp. I can’t see risking one of our best looseheads at tighthead because the backup tighthead isn’t right.

 

[Sam Old]

I get holding out for Tupou, he’s a point of difference player. But we really need the backups to be fit and healthy to nurse him through to the pointy end of the comp. I can’t see risking one of our best looseheads at tighthead because the backup tighthead isn’t right.

Why not play Nongorr. If he is good enough to be picked for the Wotld Cup, surely Eddie needs to back his own selections? Or did he take him along for a series of 5 minute cameos

 

[Drew]

Why not play Nongorr. If he is good enough to be picked for the Wotld Cup, surely Eddie needs to back his own selections? Or did he take him along for a series of 5 minute cameos

I don’t disagree. We need two fit tightheads to accommodate Tupou. With Pone and Tupou not fit, who would be Zane’s backup in this match? I think Slippers experience got him the start in this situation.

 

[qwerty51]

For all the talk about how Eddie didn't want to undermine his young players, and one of the key reasons for the omission of Foley and Cooper. He done exactly that to Gordon and Nonggorr bringing in Donaldson at 15 and Slipper at TH ahead of them.

 

[Confucius Say]

Slipper there for leadership and experience.

 

[Goosestep]

Thought the exact same thing with Tupou and his hammy - surely 300kg squats in trainers have something to do with that....

Yeah I severely doubt any NRL sides would be lifting this heavy at this time of year, especially during the finals, which equivalent to the pool stages of the WC.

 

[Drew]

Slipper there for leadership and experience.

Without a doubt. Should be at LHP though

 

[rugbyAU]

Gleeson & Kellaway should be in the 23, Gleeson needs more minutes as a potential backup 7/8 and the reality is that Kellaway is a better rugby player than Donaldson, whose defence will get exposed against the bigger teams. IFL should start ahead of White, Wallabies play off 10 not a 9 like at the Brumbies, White's too slow at the ruck and allows opposition to organise and mitigate our attacking threats

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

I'm very concerned about Donaldson's tackling against the flying Fiji centres; they will be smacking their lips.
Just hope our cover defense can support Donaldson.

I’m very concerned if we are relying on Donaldson’s tackling to start with. Means a complete failure in front of him.

Only thing I want him to do is make his kicks and catch high balls.