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Mark Ella (57)
Based on form Higgers should be picked.
For a variety of reasons I would be gobsmacked if Cheika picks him at all.
For a variety of reasons I would be gobsmacked if Cheika picks him at all.
I don't think Cheika's preference for certain players has been any different to previous coaches.
The same opinions that the coach has favourites and it is impossible for some players to get selected are consistent for every coach from following comments etc. The prevailing attitude at the time is generally that this coach is somehow different to the last one but that is the case every time.
I would be really surprised if Higginbotham isn't in the squad. People seem to take the fact that Cheika dropped him previously when his form was poor as a sign that he will never select him again.
Based on form Higgers should be picked.
For a variety of reasons I would be gobsmacked if Cheika picks him at all.
Chieka coaches the Wallabies, I guarantee you he does not have the sole say on squad or team selection.
Who are the Australian selectors these days? I know NZ include selectors who are not part of the coaching setup (like Grant Fox when he was a selector, not sure if he still is) and in the past Horan and Andrew Slack were involved but haven't heard who is in the group these days. You would hope to have someone who is strong minded and willing to state their opinion otherwise I get the impression Cheika would ride roughshod over them.
Chieka coaches the Wallabies, I guarantee you he does not have the sole say on squad or team selection.
Let us never forget that Cheika will be remembered for his results as Wallabies coach, for his whole lifetime. That is a pretty powerful incentive for him to choose the best possible team, each and every time the Wobbs go out onto the field of combat.
Or am I missing somthing?
You can't play Fardy, Hooper & Higgers in the one side, someone has to do the heavy lifting
Yep, he picks Mumm over Fardy and will probably do so again this season.