I think the McMahon situation is two fold. He's getting offered a massive amount of money to play in Japan and then will come back and play for the Reds which will be easier for him from a PR view than going straight from the Rebels to the Reds.
McMahon left because he was offered the kind of cashmoney that makes you drop everything and leave. Far more than he would ever get in this failing rugby economy. I would have left as well.
Is it true that he was not offered a top up from the ARU?
I think Hanigan will be in the squad but don't think he should be in the 23 again anytime soon. Dempsey should and I think will drop out and Higginbotham might too.
If Hanigan failed to make an impression, Higginbotham was even further off the mark.
I want to see Ross Haylett-Petty in the Rugby Championship squad.
I want to see him too along with Fardy to show him the way. Higgers needs to be there as an 8 I would think. He was a bit meh as well but has a more rounded game than Hanigan. If we have a big tight 6 then Higgers will compliment Hooper well.
I want to see him too along with Fardy to show him the way. Higgers needs to be there as an 8 I would think. He was a bit meh as well but has a more rounded game than Hanigan. If we have a big tight 6 then Higgers will compliment Hooper well.
Agree. I'd call the All Blacks humble. It a very different thing to (not having) pride in the jersey.
Who is in your lineout?I'd like us to abandon playing two short back rowers. One thing I'd like to see is for us to return to having a best-in-the-world set piece. I don't think that's achievable in the scrum at present, but it potentially is in the lineout. I'd also like bigger bodies that can start making an impact at the gain line. I know many consider that to be a strength of McMahon, but I think that's debatable at test level.
I thought Higgers was actually ok. Definitely better than Hanigan - although it seems that Cheika disagreed. Hopefully Timani can get up to fitness.
What the..........One thing I'd like to see is for us to return to having a best-in-the-world set piece
What the....
I missed the memo: when was that?
Haha - well, it was long ago. But I have a feel your my vintage or so. When the likes of Eales/McCall/Harrison/Cockbain et al were features in our side we won numerous games off the strength of our line our. Ask Austin Healy.What the....
I missed the memo: when was that?
Coleman is the first pick for the wallabies now. Even before Izzy. He is the most important player we have
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Arnold, Coleman, Higgers & Timani. RHP in the bench (although I admit I have been impressed with him around the field but not haven't really taken note his strong he is in the lineout). Probably Carter reserve lock at present.
Not saying that would be world best right now - but has potential to be. Coleman & Higgers are both very good.
The biggest issue would actually be hooker at present.
Arnold, Coleman, Higgers & Timani. RHP in the bench (although I admit I have been impressed with him around the field but not haven't really taken note his strong he is in the lineout). Probably Carter reserve lock at present.
Not saying that would be world best right now - but has potential to be. Coleman & Higgers are both very good.
The biggest issue would actually be hooker at present.