RWC Pool D - Wallabies vs Uruguay -Saturday October 5 2019 @ 2:15pm

[Derpus]

I was skeptical of the decision to leave FF (Folau Fainga'a) out but can see why now.

LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto) and Coleman also damaging their chances of a starting spot.

AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper) was suprisingly nimble on the wing. Dempsey grew into the match. Thought Lilo and To'omua were good in the play making department.

 

[waiopehu oldboy]

^ yeah, those WASTE high tackles can be really shitty at times

Any mitigating/ aggravating factors in LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto)'s card?

 

[Rugrat]

All this talks about still settling on halves conversation is wishful thinking. We have one game left in pools and then a knock out quarterfinal. I think Cheika knows exactly who he will be playing and it will be Foley v England and for no other reason than Cheika hates admitting he is wrong.

 

[Dismal Pillock]

LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto) and Coleman also damaging their chances of a starting spot.

LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto) ran too upright and for such a big bloke it was not a great look getting shunted backwards against Uruguay.

neither Kerevi or Kuridrani really seem like centres. TK might be more of a winger and Kerevi seems more of a 2nd 5 to me

 

[Derpus]

What's a 2nd 5

 

[KOB1987]

What's a 2nd 5

Also known as an inside centre

 

[Dismal Pillock]

What's a 2nd 5

Failed 1st 5

 

[KOB1987]

Well overall a pretty underwhelming performance. You expect more against a teir 2 opposition, and from players supposedly pushing for starting spots.

Yes, however when the other tier 1s put in a rusty performance against the minnows with their B team, it’s kudos to the minnow.

 

[Rugbynutter39]

TK awarded Motm

Well I just do not see how he fits in top 23...yes others see it after today’s performance. No I am not anti TK as bloody good rugby player but with oz team balance just not still sure how fits in match day 23. And suspect he is more destined for top quality super rugby player from here then wallaby player. Would be more than happy for him to prove me wrong btw

 

[Rugbynutter39]

I thought Lilo went fine?

Ok against a tier 2 side but nothing to write home on means his chances of starting 10 role dimishing

 

[Derpus]

Ok against a tier 2 side but nothing to write home on means his chances of starting 10 role dimishing

Over who... Foley?

 

[The Honey Badger]

Positives:

Tupou, Petaia, Slipper, TK

Dempsey improved immensely as the game went on.

 

[Lindommer]

So-so effort from the Wallabies.

Improvement needed:

• fer Chrissake, get those tackles right!
• AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper), love yer work over the years, but it's time for the pipe and slippers. Blew up and buggered after one run early in the second half and, sadly, too slow for rugby at this level.
• rucks and ball security at the breakdown need polishing up; if that performance is repeated the majors will have a field day.
• who's our best 10? Fucked if I know. Is the field Foley, To'omua, Leali'ifano, Beale, JOC (James O'Connor) and Hodge? Far too many choices, pick one, Cheika, and stick with him.

Good points:

• scrum went well, as it it should've with an 80kg weight advantage. That's one more player in the pack, albeit a small one.
• good performances from Tupou, Coleman, Dempsey, Kuridrani, DHP and Beale.
• delighted Slipper scored a test try, finally. Now for 7As (Allan Ala'alatoa).
• nice debut from Petaia, need to see more if he's the real deal.

 

[Rugbynutter39]

Over who. Foley?

Yeh Mate our convincing options at 10 are ummm. Non existent!

Probably why I see amongst other reasons why wallabies won’t lift RWC

 

[Up the Guts]

Dempsey improved immensely as the game went on.

Wouldn't mind seeing Dempsey at 6 with Hooper and Naisarani at 7 and 8.

 

[The Honey Badger]

Failed 1st 5

Come one. Giteau invented the 2nd 5, and he was pretty handy at it.

 

[Rugbynutter39]

So-so effort from the Wallabies.

Improvement needed;

• fer Chrissake, get those tackles right!
• AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper), love yer work over the years, but it's time for the pipe and slippers. Blew up and buggered after one run early in the second half and, sadly, too slow for rugby at this level.
• rucks and ball security at the breakdown need polishing up; if that performance is repeated the majors will have a field day.
• who's our best 10? Fucked if I know. Is the field Foley, To'omua, Leali'ifano, Beale, JOC (James O'Connor) and Hodge? Far too many choices, pick one, Cheika, and stick with him.

Good points:

• scrum went well, as it it should've with an 80kg weight advantage. That's one more player in the pack, albeit a small one.
• good performances from Tupou, Coleman, Dempsey, Kuridrani, DHP and Beale.
• delighted Slipper scored a test try, finally. Now for 7As (Allan Ala'alatoa).
• nice debut from Petaia, need to see more if he's the real deal.

Petaia showed enough today to start on wing with another trial run against Georgia

AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper) showed to me deserved spot behind many - but probably not petaia and hodge...but not far off

 

[The Honey Badger]

Ok against a tier 2 side but nothing to write home on means his chances of starting 10 role dimishing

Not sure, but I think he got a head knock at the end of that game. Not sure how fit he will be for next match or quarters.

 

[Derpus]

Petaia showed enough today to start on wing with another trial run against Georgia

AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper) showed to me deserved spot behind many - but probably not petaia and hodge.but not far off

Id probably take AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper) over Hodge tbh.

 

[Slim 293]

TK awarded Motm

Well I just do not see how he fits in top 23.yes others see it after today’s performance. No I am not anti TK as bloody good rugby player but with oz team balance just not still sure how fits in match day 23. And suspect he is more destined for top quality super rugby player from here then wallaby player. Would be more than happy for him to prove me wrong btw

He's easily the best 13 in the squad, but he doesn't work in a partnership with Kerevi, who dies with the ball too often.........

So we need at least one player in the centres with the ability to pass...

Controversially, I would suggest that Kerevi's place in the team shouldn't be guaranteed as for every good ball carry he displays he's spoiled numerous other opportunities in failing to pass, and his defence isn't as strong.