There is a separate thread for the squad discussion. Just sayin'.
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There is a separate thread for the squad discussion. Just sayin'.
Derpus
Nathan Sharpe (72)
oops
No oops, just bolded it so it would stand out. Trying to keep things tidy.
Micheal
Alan Cameron (40)
Not squad related so I'll put it here. After reading this article: https://www.thetimes.co.uk/edition/sport/i-heard-my-daughter-crying-i-was-powerless-xxdj6705l?t=ie
I am utterly convinced that Australia should pursue Lancaster for the Wallabies job post Cheika. No other Australian candidate is up to it and I think he's learnt an incredible amount from his RWC2015 experience.
It's such a shame to hear him say that he wanted the Reds job but wasn't given it.
I am utterly convinced that Australia should pursue Lancaster for the Wallabies job post Cheika. No other Australian candidate is up to it and I think he's learnt an incredible amount from his RWC2015 experience.
It's such a shame to hear him say that he wanted the Reds job but wasn't given it.
upthereds#!
Peter Johnson (47)
Yeh but the Reds got Stiles - sooo pffft lancaster big deal. Weeeee got a Queenslader.
Brumby Runner
Jason Little (69)
Yeah, I'd expect so. Even so, I think it's a bit rich to ask one franchise to rest players. Were others asked but just hasn't been publicised?
If Sio and AAT were to be rested, I think Mayhew and Makin would start and be backed up by Sione and Alexander. Not bad replacements, but Sio and AAT are really needed to help boost the attendance.
Brumby Runner
Jason Little (69)
That's a pretty weak reason BH. If the short turnaround is so important, the Aus conference should mirror the SA side and start a week early so there is a full two weeks gap between Super Rugby and the tests to prepare.
I agree that it would have made more sense for the whole competition to start a week earlier and for all the SANZAAR nations to get a week off before their test matches (would have also meant the Sunwolves rested players for less games).
It is what it is though and we have a one week preparation for the first test for three of our teams and a 6 day turnaround for one of them. I don't think it's a weak reason at all that you're only asking some of the players from the team with the shortest turnaround to sit out that match. I don't think the Brumbies have to say yes but I think it is a pretty reasonable request for Cheika to make.
Brumby Runner
Jason Little (69)
Reds and Tahs play Saturday night, right? They will be available to join the squad on Sunday. Brumbies play Sunday arvo. In time to get a flight to Brisbane on Sunday evening. How much will they really miss out on by missing Sunday?
Anyway, I think the Reds and Tahs will bash each other to the point of exhaustion, and half the Wallabies' contingent will end up in hospital overnight or longer. Really all the Wallabies in those teams should be rested on Saturday to avoid injury.
Anyway, I think the Reds and Tahs will bash each other to the point of exhaustion, and half the Wallabies' contingent will end up in hospital overnight or longer. Really all the Wallabies in those teams should be rested on Saturday to avoid injury.
Brumby Runner
Jason Little (69)
Thay are not bad, they are inconsistent. It is very feasible that they could put the Brumbies away if they (the Brumbies) are not at full strength.
RebelYell
Arch Winning (36)
I would also like us to look at Rob Baxter, Dean Richards, Vern Cotter...
Derpus
Nathan Sharpe (72)
Their B team are terrible. As would any other team be if they rested 14 first team players or whatever it was.
Up the Guts
Steve Williams (59)
I know you've been critical of some of Koroibete's defence this year BR and don't have him in your starting side (and I agree his decision making in defence hasn't been nearly as good as it was for the Wallabies last year) and I've been thinking maybe some of the difference between this year and last year was that when he was playing for the Wallabies Kurindrani was telling him who to cover in defence in Fijian. Perhaps, as someone still relative new to Union defensive patterns having someone talking in his mother tongue helps him to make decisions on the run better and he will hopefully be back to his best outside Kerevi or Kurindrani barking orders in Fijian.
And this is the reason I'd stick with Kurindrani for the first test, his organisation of a defensive line that makes so many changes is extremely underrated. He's the glue that holds it altogether imo.
wamberal
Phil Kearns (64)
There is a reason that the most successful British and Irish national rugby sides have Antipodean coaches. The English cricket team has an Aussie coach.
Derpus
Nathan Sharpe (72)
The English cricket team suck.
wamberal
Phil Kearns (64)
I have a theory that the English are not very good at team sports. They do produce some very talented athletes, but not so much when it comes to producing good teams.
The only really successful England rugby coach in the modern era is Clive Woodward. He spent a few seasons playing club rugby for Manly. His captain, Martin Johnson, spent a season or so playing in New Zealand as a young man. That sort of experience was invaluable to them, I reckon, in learning about the team ethos.
I would not touch an English rugby coach with a barge pole, when it comes to our national team.
