Yep. it is always about balance
Too often we (myself included) focus too much on a units negatives and ignore what they contribute
RWC Pool D - Wallabies v Georgia, Friday 11th October, 9.15pm ADST
- Thread starter KOB1987
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Yep. it is always about balance
Too often we (myself included) focus too much on a units negatives and ignore what they contribute
Viking
Mark Ella (57)
Always strong under the set-piece. I think he's a lot better into contact then he used to be (which is was target for a lot of criticism). Work-rate is always good too. A solid option - only criticism I have of him is he still has a habit of giving away a few penalties.
But I think if Rodda is injured, Simmons is the ideal replace - would take him over Coleman.
Derpus
Nathan Sharpe (72)
Or the opposite, where a player brings an attribute we particularly like but falls down in other facets of the game.
Dismal Pillock
Michael Lynagh (62)
Straya should forfeit tonight's game. So they're on an even keel rest-wise with the other mollycoddled "one rule for us and fuck Italy and Scotland" 1/8 final teams. It7s not like they need the points.
"We have decided that in order to allow ourselves the maximum opportunity to compete with England or France or NZ or Japan on a level playing field in next week's quarter finals that it is in Australian rugby's best interests to forfeit tonight's match."
Imagine if key Aus players are injured tonight and out of RWC in what is now for Aus an extra game, compared to their rivals, a match that they're required to play but that is in essence surplus to requirements.
"We have decided that in order to allow ourselves the maximum opportunity to compete with England or France or NZ or Japan on a level playing field in next week's quarter finals that it is in Australian rugby's best interests to forfeit tonight's match."
Imagine if key Aus players are injured tonight and out of RWC in what is now for Aus an extra game, compared to their rivals, a match that they're required to play but that is in essence surplus to requirements.
Derpus
Nathan Sharpe (72)
Gives us a convenient excuse for generally being pretty garbage.
wamberal
Phil Kearns (64)
Derpus
Nathan Sharpe (72)
Yeah I don't see how one game against minnows at this point will tell them who to choose. That ship sailed after the rugby championship.
KOB1987
John Eales (66)
I have a feeling they know exactly who they're going to pick for the quarter
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Peter Fenwicke (45)
I have a feeling it won't make much difference, or am I being pessimistic?
England will certainly start favourites.
For the record, we are 3-3 against England at Rugby World Cups. They have beaten us twice in quarter finals though ('95 and '07).
TSR
Andrew Slack (58)
I’d imagine the selectors would be pretty clear, but I wouldn’t be surprised if they are waiting to see how Dempsey, Petaia & Tupou get through the games before they finalise the selection. Dempsey & Petaia to see if they’re 100% (or close enough) and Tupou to be confident he can bring the best parts of his game and not some of his early season flaws.
I also wouldn’t be surprised if they were still weighing up the 9 jersey. Whilst continuity is always a bonus, both White & Genia are capable of starting and it may end up being a final gut feeling as which is the best to run with.
I also wouldn’t be surprised if they were still weighing up the 9 jersey. Whilst continuity is always a bonus, both White & Genia are capable of starting and it may end up being a final gut feeling as which is the best to run with.
Ignoto
Peter Sullivan (51)
We could be 5-1 up against the Poms and the 03 loss would still hurt like Ned Starks death!
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Bobby Sands
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I am not a fan of Simmonds, but there is doubt he improved when he went to the Tahs, so well done to Cron and the team with that development late in his career.
Spruce Moose
Fred Wood (13)
Always seen him as a gentle giant, he has copped a lot of criticism over the years so well done to keeping his head up and making 100. I agree he has always improved our line out when he plays.
He must be doing something right as there have been 3 different coaches since he started and he has hit 100 games at the relatively young age (for a forward) of 30.
Also don't forget the #Simmonseffect
dru
David Wilson (68)
Absolutely.
1. We are surely here to play rugby, so play rugby.
2. If the selectors did not have a plan as to who they want for England we would be screaming blue murder.
3. It's a chance for some players with little recent game time to get game time.
4. A chance for continued building of combinations though admittedly not fully taken advantage of.
5. Petaia. Dempsey.
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Bobby Sands
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Bookies have the line at 28 points.
KOB1987
John Eales (66)
That is probably a reasonable assessment considering. But I'll take that, we will win by more than that