Joe Blow
John Hipwell (52)
And likely the best performing
Scotland v Wallabies at Murrayfield 12.40am Mon 25 Nov
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emuarse
Chilla Wilson (44)
Just watched an Utube video of Joe Schmidt interview, who said that the training grounds were frozen minimizing training, & that they have only had the one open field run at Murrayfield thanks to the SRU . Because TT has'nt had an opportunity to show his availability, hence he has been further rested.
PhilClinton
Mark Loane (55)
Wallabies by 20, this team is rolling.
And can we finally put the theory to bed that Wilson isn’t the preferred captain going forward?
And can we finally put the theory to bed that Wilson isn’t the preferred captain going forward?
Brumby Runner
Jason Little (69)
well, we get to see whether playing with one primary lineout jumper gets to work. This will be crucial in this game. If it goes to shit, then LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto) will have to come on early, for either Skelton or Wilson. In the former case, to partner Williams in the second row, and otherwise to play 6 with Valetini moving to 8. It does look like a gamble to me, and we'll have to hope that Williams doesn't suffer an injury or we'll still be down to one primary jumper.
dru
David Wilson (68)
Definitely a gamble from where I sit, though I'm building confidence that Schmidt sees it differently.
From recollection Williams wears #5 when he partners Frost? I'm wondering if he is considered the better scrummager to back up Bell?
I think we can expect more line out action from Valetini and Wilson, and few (if any) WB line outs attacking Scot-throws until LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto) is on. Mauls are fine but you have to catch the bloody pill first. Others have mentioned a kicking game aimed to avoid touch and to be focused on possession.
Who is calling the throws?
stillmissit
Peter Johnson (47)
Lets see how we go against the Scots and what, if any, injuries or niggles we pick up. Next weeks game will be huge and there's some guys like Ikitau and Bell who need to come through OK.
stillmissit
Peter Johnson (47)
Schmidt did state that TT was OK to play this weekend but due to lack of training decided to put it off.
Kailea appears to be able to proved a level of dynamism from LHP, he may get 30-35 minutes this week
drewprint
Dick Tooth (41)
Let’s hope so. He’s gotten no relief from Slipper unfortunately through injury and head knocks.
Dctarget
Tim Horan (67)
Scotland team: 15. Blair Kinghorn, 14. Darcy Graham, 13. Huw Jones, 12. Sione Tuipulotu (c), 11. Duhan van der Merwe, 10. Finn Russell, 9. Ben White, 8. Matt Fagerson, 7. Rory Darge, 6. Jamie Ritchie, 5. Scott Cummings, 4. Grant Gilchrist, 3. Zander Fagerson, 2. Ewan Ashman, 1. Pierre Schoeman. Replacements: 16. Dylan Richardson, 17. Rory Sutherland, 18. Will Hurd, 19. Alex Craig, 20. Josh Bayliss, 21. George Horne, 22. Tom Jordan, 23. Kyle Rowe
Nearly full strength team, Scotland deserved favourites. I imagine the test caps total difference between the two teams would be stark.
Nearly full strength team, Scotland deserved favourites. I imagine the test caps total difference between the two teams would be stark.
wamberal99
Jim Clark (26)
And snow is the forecast. Dreadful conditions for rugby,
noscrumnolife
Bill Watson (15)
But suits a tight 5 game, which is where I think our advantage is strongest.
kiap
Steve Williams (59)
Yeah, all their starters are on 20 or more caps. Only ten of ours are.
1. Pierre Schoeman (36 caps)
2. Ewan Ashman (21 caps)
3. Zander Fagerson (69 caps)
4. Grant Gilchrist (74 caps)
5. Scott Cummings (41 caps)
6. Jamie Ritchie (53 caps)
7. Rory Darge (vc) (24 caps)
8. Matt Fagerson (49 caps)
9. Ben White (23 caps)
10. Finn Russell (81 caps)
11. Duhan van der Merwe (vc) (43 caps)
12. Sione Tuipulotu (c) (29 caps)
13. Huw Jones (52 caps)
14. Darcy Graham (41 caps)
15. Blair Kinghorn (54 caps)
16. Dylan Richardson (5 caps)
17. Rory Sutherland (36 caps)
18. Will Hurd (3 caps)
19. Alex Craig (5 caps)
20. Josh Bayliss (9 caps)
21. George Horne (33 caps)
22. Tom Jordan (3 caps)
23. Kyle Rowe (9 caps)
1. Angus Bell (34 caps)
2. Matt Faessler (14 caps)
3. Allan Ala'alatoa (78 caps)
4. Jeremy Williams (9 caps)
5. Will Skelton (31 caps)
6. Rob Valetini (50 caps)
7. Carlo Tizzano (4 caps)
8. Harry Wilson (c) (20 caps)
9. Jake Gordon (27 caps)
10. Noah Lolesio (27 caps)
11. Harry Potter*
12. Len Ikitau (37 caps)
13. Joseph-Aukuso Sua'ali'i (2 caps)
14. Andrew Kellaway (37 caps)
15. Tom Wright (35 caps)
16. Brandon Paenga-Amosa (18 caps)
17. Isaac Kailea (6 caps)
18. Zane Nonggorr (9 caps)
19. Lukhan Salakaia-Loto (39 caps)
20. Langi Gleeson (12 caps)
21. Tate McDermott (39 caps)
22. Ben Donaldson (15 caps)
23. Max Jorgensen (5 caps)
Dctarget
Tim Horan (67)
Their front row is better than ours
Thalium
Bill Watson (15)
Let’s hope Mike Cron was able to weave some magic this week
rugbyAU
Bob Davidson (42)
Why are they deserved favourites
we're coming off a record win v Wales (who Scotland beat by a point), and a terrific win v England
Scotland have only played against one Tier 1 side since March where they failed to score a try
They also barely beat Uruguay and lost to Italy
We beat them last time in Scotland not long before Rennie got sacked
if we lose it’s because of the same inconsistency and inability to win close games not because they’re a much better side
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dru
David Wilson (68)
In open play?