Scotland v Wallabies at Murrayfield 12.40am Mon 25 Nov
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HogansHeros
Dave Cowper (27)
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.
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
wamberal99
Jim Clark (26)
Gee I hope Schmidt reads this forum. He could learn a lot.
Thalium
Bill Watson (15)
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
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
Nathan Sharpe (72)
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
Peter Johnson (47)
I agree and his best position is 6 and the best one we have in the country.
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rugbyAU
Bob Davidson (42)
After the Wales game at last years WC he said he was done with the forum
Shiggins
Simon Poidevin (60)
100 percent. his small time off the bench he made like 3 tackles and all could have been penalties.
Derpus
Nathan Sharpe (72)
Can't blame the bloke.
noscrumnolife
Bill Watson (15)
Wallabies team to play Scotland at Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh on Sunday November 24 at 1:10pm GMT/12:10am AEDT.
1. Angus Bell (34 Tests) – Hunters Hill Rugby
2. Matt Faessler (14 Tests) – USQ Saints
3. Allan Ala'alatoa (78 Tests) – West Harbour Juniors
4. Jeremy Williams (9 Tests) – Wahroonga Tigers
5. Will Skelton (31 Tests) – The Hills Sports High School
6. Rob Valetini (50 Tests) – Harlequin Junior Rugby Club
7. Carlo Tizzano (4 Tests) - University of Western Australia
8. Harry Wilson (c) (20 Tests) – Gunnedah Red Devils
9. Jake Gordon (27 Tests) – Canterbury Juniors
10. Noah Lolesio (27 Tests) – Tuggeranong Vikings
11. Harry Potter* - Moorabbin Rams
12. Len Ikitau (37 Tests) – Tuggeranong Vikings
13. Joseph-Aukuso Sua'ali'i (2 Tests) – The Kings School
14. Andrew Kellaway (37 Tests) – Hunters Hill Rugby
15. Tom Wright (35 Tests) – Clovelly Eagles
Substitutes
16. Brandon Paenga-Amosa (18 Tests) – Southern Districts
17. Isaac Kailea (6 Tests) - Harlequin Junior Rugby Club
18. Zane Nonggorr (9 Tests) – Gold Coast Eagles
19. Lukhan Salakaia-Loto (39 Tests) - Randwick
20. Langi Gleeson (12 Tests) – Harbord Harlequins
21. Tate McDermott (39 Tests) – Flinders Rugby Club
22. Ben Donaldson (15 Tests) – Clovelly Eagles
23. Max Jorgensen (5 Tests) – Balmain Wolves
Potter, Tizzano come in as expected, JAS back to 13, Gordon back to 9. Slipper drops out so Kailea and Nonggorr off the bench will be one to keep an eye on.
1. Angus Bell (34 Tests) – Hunters Hill Rugby
2. Matt Faessler (14 Tests) – USQ Saints
3. Allan Ala'alatoa (78 Tests) – West Harbour Juniors
4. Jeremy Williams (9 Tests) – Wahroonga Tigers
5. Will Skelton (31 Tests) – The Hills Sports High School
6. Rob Valetini (50 Tests) – Harlequin Junior Rugby Club
7. Carlo Tizzano (4 Tests) - University of Western Australia
8. Harry Wilson (c) (20 Tests) – Gunnedah Red Devils
9. Jake Gordon (27 Tests) – Canterbury Juniors
10. Noah Lolesio (27 Tests) – Tuggeranong Vikings
11. Harry Potter* - Moorabbin Rams
12. Len Ikitau (37 Tests) – Tuggeranong Vikings
13. Joseph-Aukuso Sua'ali'i (2 Tests) – The Kings School
14. Andrew Kellaway (37 Tests) – Hunters Hill Rugby
15. Tom Wright (35 Tests) – Clovelly Eagles
Substitutes
16. Brandon Paenga-Amosa (18 Tests) – Southern Districts
17. Isaac Kailea (6 Tests) - Harlequin Junior Rugby Club
18. Zane Nonggorr (9 Tests) – Gold Coast Eagles
19. Lukhan Salakaia-Loto (39 Tests) - Randwick
20. Langi Gleeson (12 Tests) – Harbord Harlequins
21. Tate McDermott (39 Tests) – Flinders Rugby Club
22. Ben Donaldson (15 Tests) – Clovelly Eagles
23. Max Jorgensen (5 Tests) – Balmain Wolves
Potter, Tizzano come in as expected, JAS back to 13, Gordon back to 9. Slipper drops out so Kailea and Nonggorr off the bench will be one to keep an eye on.
SamoanNo8
Jimmy Flynn (14)
I really cannot understand the ‘resting’ of McReight, especially in such a crucial fixture.
Joe Blow
John Hipwell (52)
He likely has a niggle. Frost too. Shame TT is not back
Derpus
Nathan Sharpe (72)
Yeah I reckon TT is the biggest loss out of those three. Much maligned but hes still a fuck off enormous human you gotta move at scrum time.
Purce
Dave Cowper (27)
What sticks out to me here is how inexperienced this squad is at test level. Only 2 players with 50 caps or more. A handful in the 30s. Another handful in the 20s. And a few in the teens and single digits. Bodes well for the future.
I don't really know anything about Potter however I remember there was a bit of excitement around him coming back to super rugby. Good luck yound man. Tizzano is a machine and won't let us down. We do lose quite a bit with McReight's running, support and ball playing game though.
Excitement levels growing. If we manage a win this weekend then the Ireland one will be epic!
Tomthumb
Peter Fenwicke (45)
I’m not sure about that. Williams has been Joe’s most selected lock this year