RWC Pool D - Wallabies vs Uruguay -Saturday October 5 2019 @ 2:15pm
John S
Chilla Wilson (44)
https://www.smh.com.au/sport/rugby-...ends-says-uruguay-centre-20191001-p52wob.html
Bet Cheika really paid attention at this teams lasting where what the refs would focus on (inc dangerous fends) was covered........
Bet Cheika really paid attention at this teams lasting where what the refs would focus on (inc dangerous fends) was covered........
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Bobby Sands
Guest
I think we do that too, with some minimal rotation. Lets build some momentum and combinations.
Playing a team of blokes who won't play together again, for the sake of just stumbling over these sides makes no sense.
Up the Guts
Steve Williams (59)
Agree to a large extent but there should be some rotation for recovery and tactical reasons. I would definitely play near full strength against Georgia but would rotate some guys to the bench for a breather, thinking front row, against Uruguay. I would also start guys like Tupou, FF (Folau Fainga'a), Petaia, To'omua because they may offer upsides.
The Honey Badger
Jim Lenehan (48)
It would appear, that in a country of 25 million people there is no one who can compently play 10 for the national rugby team.
Best we have is a 12 that goes alright at 10 sometimes. For that reason, To'omua should be "rested" (protected) in the 2 remaining pool games against opposition that the other 14 should handle easily regardless of who wears 10. We need our one good 10 fully fit come quarters.
Best we have is a 12 that goes alright at 10 sometimes. For that reason, To'omua should be "rested" (protected) in the 2 remaining pool games against opposition that the other 14 should handle easily regardless of who wears 10. We need our one good 10 fully fit come quarters.
Derpus
Nathan Sharpe (72)
Playing Foley again this tournament would simply be cruel.
The_Brown_Hornet
John Eales (66)
It really is astonishing that a country that has produced so many high quality five-eighths in its history can't provide one at this point in time.
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Bobby Sands
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molman
Jim Lenehan (48)
I get the sarcasm, but you have to concede recent performances have left some question marks over who you'd play against someone like England in a QF. I don't think it is just about resting, but what they want to get out of these next two games (besides obviously winning).
I guess we will know soon enough which direction they decide to go. If the chatter from the media is correct it's sounding like it could be To'omua starting - yet another starting 10 which presents its own continuity considerations. Me personally I wouldn't mind seeing Foley / To'omua in the next game and CLL / To'omua in the following.
molman
Jim Lenehan (48)
It doesn't paint us (Australian team/coach) in a good light does it.
John S
Chilla Wilson (44)
It shows that either a) he didn't pay attention; b) he let his emotions get the better of him and he forgot; C) he was frustrated with the lack of consistency.
He's got his shovel and is continuing to dig his hole
Joe Blow
John Hipwell (52)
Sounds like a Cheika has already decided that To'omua rides the pine. CLLs structure as a 5/8 is the best of the three if we play to the game plan. Even maybe give a half to each. Genia has an off game after starring against Fiji. I think he’s better suited to coming home as well.
KOB1987
John Eales (66)
Doran says that White and Lilo will be the halves with To'omua still on the bench, Dempsey will be 6, Simmons and Coleman in the row, and the front row will be rotated. Wayne Smith meanwhile reporting that Petaia is fit and starting on the wing.
Fill in the gaps:
1. Slipper
2. Fainga'a
3. Tupou
4. Simmons
5. Coleman
6. Dempsey
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10. Lealiifano
11. Petaia
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Fill in the gaps:
1. Slipper
2. Fainga'a
3. Tupou
4. Simmons
5. Coleman
6. Dempsey
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wamberal
Phil Kearns (64)
In our country of 25 million there are quite a few who could play 10 for our national team. They are playing NRL.
And there is always O'Connor, who looks as though he could fill just about any spot in the backline to me.
Strewthcobber
Simon Poidevin (60)
Is it really a suprise? We have had one genuine world class 10 since professionalism, and he was a creation at senior pro level.
Our junior/club systems haven't thrown up a top ranking 10 since what, late 70s?
Our junior/club systems haven't thrown up a top ranking 10 since what, late 70s?
Strewthcobber
Simon Poidevin (60)
D) doesn't think it was a dangerous carry
molman
Jim Lenehan (48)
... or he's actually smarter than that and is using this to turn the focus off the actual players or even the game plan and to help him create this underdog, us vs. the world narrative in camp. Eddie has always been good at the misdirection, Cheika might have emulated some of that.
I guess we'll never 100% know until he releases his memoirs.
John S
Chilla Wilson (44)
Sometimes I get the feeling he's a mad genius, but only rarely do we see the genius side
Rugby Head
Ted Thorn (20)
Fingers crossed that Petaia is fit to play on Saturday- will be great to see how he fairs at the national level.
