Up the Guts
Steve Williams (59)
Too bad Rob Valetini got injured in the first game, probably would have solved the whole 6/8/Pooper problem.
The Wallabies Thread
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Nathan Sharpe (72)
He's one of those players that everyone talks up before he has actually achieved anything. Reminds me of Simone.
Dismal Pillock
Michael Lynagh (62)
The Kyle Godwin Phenomenon
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David Codey (61)
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David Codey (61)
I agree but who do we play at 6 or 8..We are missing McMahon and Dempsey...Really who do we pick in our best backrow..In the end if you bench one of Hooper or Pocock you better have something a damn bit better..Id say Narsrani probably has the goods..McMahon would have put the pressure on..but really the cupboards bare
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Simon Poidevin (60)
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Dave Cowper (27)
I’d pick timu at 8, he may be relatively new but it’s not like he’s a boy. We need some go forward from that spot. Not only against the Irish but in general and with the pooper we have none at international level.
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Peter Johnson (47)
If you had Timu at 6, Cheika can pick his favourite son Simmons or rodda as either the starter with coleman, or the bench to shore up the set piece to compensate for backrow abilities in the air both at the start and towards the end . If you start hanigan at 6, your 2nd lock would have to be angry arnold with timu off the bench.
4. Coleman 5. Arnold
6. Hanigan 8. Poey 7. Hoops
19. Simmons/Rodda 20. Timu
4. Coleman 5. Simmons/Rodda
6. Timu 8. Poey 7. Hoops
19. Arnold/Rodda 20. Hanigan
4. Coleman 5. Arnold
6. Hanigan 8. Poey 7. Hoops
19. Simmons/Rodda 20. Timu
4. Coleman 5. Simmons/Rodda
6. Timu 8. Poey 7. Hoops
19. Arnold/Rodda 20. Hanigan
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David Codey (61)
But no way is Timu tackle hit rucks or defend as good as Pocock..He doesn't run or have the energy of Hooper..Not like Timu is better or much better in a lineout
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Dave Cowper (27)
Yes their aren’t many options.
I can just see a Hanigan-hooper-pocock back row coming and it’s like the slow motion car accident. It’s not going to be pretty.
Timu-pocock-higgers could work well. But higgers is out of favour. Tui/philip/whoever mans up as the lock/6 hybrid between now and then at 6, pocock, timu could work.
Fardy would be useful about now.
It is literally like trying to pick a back row with one hand tied behind your back. I understand the arguments for pooper I just disagree. I don’t think it works and believe it handicaps a pack that will need all the help it an get.
I can just see a Hanigan-hooper-pocock back row coming and it’s like the slow motion car accident. It’s not going to be pretty.
Timu-pocock-higgers could work well. But higgers is out of favour. Tui/philip/whoever mans up as the lock/6 hybrid between now and then at 6, pocock, timu could work.
Fardy would be useful about now.
It is literally like trying to pick a back row with one hand tied behind your back. I understand the arguments for pooper I just disagree. I don’t think it works and believe it handicaps a pack that will need all the help it an get.
Up the Guts
Steve Williams (59)
Honestly would not be surprised if Cheika just goes for:
1. Sio
2. Taf
3. Kepu
4. Coleman
5. Simmons
6. Hanigan
7. Hooper
8. Pocock
9. Genia
10. Foley
11. Koroibete
12. Beale
13. TK
14. Hodge
15. Folau
1. Sio
2. Taf
3. Kepu
4. Coleman
5. Simmons
6. Hanigan
7. Hooper
8. Pocock
9. Genia
10. Foley
11. Koroibete
12. Beale
13. TK
14. Hodge
15. Folau
Brumby Runner
Jason Little (69)
I can see that side as well for the first test, and probably as the core of all the test sides. Personally, I'd have Ala'alatoa as the starting THP, Arnold or Rodda in place of Simmons, Pocock at 7 and Timu at 8, Folau at 11 and DHP at fullback. Hanigan would only survive until someone else steps up, eg Dempsey, Philip, Tui, Valetini etc.
Larkham has said they won't avoid debutantes for the first test but I think it is highly unlikely we will see much change in the team given there is only a week between Super Rugby and the first test.
It's going to make Australia's preparation very difficult so I expect we will opt with as stable a lineup as possible.
My 23 currently:
1. Sio
2. TPN
3. Kepu
4. Coleman
5. Rodda
6. Hanigan
7. Hooper
8. Pocock
9. Genia
10. Foley
11. Koroibete
12. Beale
13. Kuridrani
14. DHP
15. Folau
16. BPA 17. Slipper 18. Tupou 19. Simmons 20. Timu 21. Gordon 22. Hodge 23. Naiyaravoro
It's going to make Australia's preparation very difficult so I expect we will opt with as stable a lineup as possible.
My 23 currently:
1. Sio
2. TPN
3. Kepu
4. Coleman
5. Rodda
6. Hanigan
7. Hooper
8. Pocock
9. Genia
10. Foley
11. Koroibete
12. Beale
13. Kuridrani
14. DHP
15. Folau
16. BPA 17. Slipper 18. Tupou 19. Simmons 20. Timu 21. Gordon 22. Hodge 23. Naiyaravoro
KOB1987
John Eales (66)
Alternatively he himself could step up
I think Hanigan's play this year has been better than it was last year. He's playing a more physical game and I think his accuracy at the breakdown has increased substantially.
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George Smith (75)
Assuming Nathan Charles gets a few runs for the Rebs under his belt pre-June might he come into Wobs contention or has TGC moved on?
I don't think he is likely to figure. I don't think his playing form is anywhere close to what it was in 2014 when he played his tests.
I'd be really surprised if he gets in the frame.