Scotland v Wallabies at Murrayfield 12.40am Mon 25 Nov

[Derpus]

Haven't seen Qwerty in a while

 

[HogansHeros]

Which to my smooth brain is counter intuitive. The breakdown and game is going to be slow already and the Scots aren't going to be isolated (especially if you play wet weather rugby), so Tiazzano's effectiveness will be diminished.

I fully acknowledge I sound like Qwerty, but this is a game built for size and collisions. I just fear a repeat of the Boks and Wallabies game in Brisbane where Tizzano was busy, but ineffective.

Isnt Tizzano exactly who you want in a slow and messy game? (If that assumption is even true). Someone who has proven to be a solid defender, very physical not afraid to get in the mud. Where as Mcreight is a great link player in the open running rugby we have been playing?

Regardless I agree with the others, Mcreight is probably being rested due to a niggle, cant understand why else and Schmidt seems to think Tizzano is next in line.

Also whilst we should always be putting out our best teams, we do need to create depth and give our squad some experience for the inevitable times we do get injuries.

 

[fatprop]

Which to my smooth brain is counter intuitive. The breakdown and game is going to be slow already and the Scots aren't going to be isolated (especially if you play wet weather rugby), so Tiazzano's effectiveness will be diminished.

I fully acknowledge I sound like Qwerty, but this is a game built for size and collisions. I just fear a repeat of the Boks and Wallabies game in Brisbane where Tizzano was busy, but ineffective.

That would be a more viable argument if McReight was some monster out to smash and bash the bad guys, but he isn't, his super power is his linking skills with cohesion arguments with Wilson

and the Boks will bash whoever we put out

 

[Slim 293]

There’s also a six day turnaround for Ireland which Schmidt might be factoring in…

 

[Slim 293]

But I will have a good chuckle if Doran’s wording of “strongly considering” amounts to just that…

This kind of selection bombshell usually gets more coverage.

 

[wamberal99]

Gee I hope Schmidt reads this forum. He could learn a lot.

 

[Thalium]

Tizzano is a good option here watch his games and how he tackles especially when linked with williams. he cuts low and provides clear access to Jackal. so when in a pod you always get someone over the ball.

he has also only had a short time so far at the higher level of training and coaching in the wallabies setup so i am keen to see how much further he has developed since debut.


I trust Schmidt knows what he is doing especially compared to all of us. Remember that it wasnt so long ago everyone was wild about Williams saying he should be nowhere near the wallabies setup

 

[Derpus]

Tizzano is a good option here watch his games and how he tackles especially when linked with williams. he cuts low and provides clear access to Jackal. so when in a pod you always get someone over the ball.

he has also only had a short time so far at the higher level of training and coaching in the wallabies setup so i am keen to see how much further he has developed since debut.


I trust Schmidt knows what he is doing especially compared to all of us. Remember that it wasnt so long ago everyone was wild about Williams saying he should be nowhere near the wallabies setup

I think it was more surprise that some other options like Swain or Smith were overlooked in his favour. But yes, Joe's judgment has been impeccable thus far.

 

[stillmissit]

Valetini plays the same every match regardless of his number. Or, at least, to my ignorant eye he does.

I agree and his best position is 6 and the best one we have in the country.

 

[cyclopath]

Haven't seen Qwerty in a while

Look at your keyboard...

 

[rugbyAU]

Haven't seen Qwerty in a while

After the Wales game at last years WC he said he was done with the forum

 

[Shiggins]

I am not convinced that JAS should start at 12.
He gets lost in defense and his tackle technique could get him in hot water.

100 percent. his small time off the bench he made like 3 tackles and all could have been penalties.