The Wallabies Thread

[Joe Blow]

Before Rona's debarkale last weekend, I thought he would have been the obvious choice

Previously his defence has been good and what he lacks in "punch" he has been really good at holding lines giving his wingers space

But Hodge would do a job there as well

I don't think Rona offers much and will really struggle defensively. Hodge has all the right attributes to make a very good 13 and always takes good options. I would like to see him given some time to make the position his own.

Izzy at 13 could put the ABs off a bit? Not bad since they feel they have our measure.

 

[Tomikin]

Pretty sure he ruled himself out of any international stuff (unfortunately).

His did in June but he just resigned with the brumbies to have a crack at the world cup.

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[fatprop]

Georgina Robinson reporting that To'omua may be available for bledisloe 1!

And to play where? All I could see as is a bench option

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[Slim 293]

And to play where? All I could see as is a bench option

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That could be handy if Hodge plays at 13...........

 

[Up the Guts]

Reckon if Folau plays 13, DHP is the obvious choice at fullback with Hodge slotting into the vacant wing slot.

Yes DHP would definitely be the fullback but I’d rather keep Hodge on the bench and have Banks at 14. Hodge is very solid but it’d be nice to have the pace of Banks out there.

 

[Derpus]

And to play where? All I could see as is a bench option

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This is one of those good problems (oxymoron?).

 

[KOB1987]

I assumed you were trying to troll Brumby Runner.

I wonder what strips the 2 teams will be wearing? I hope the 'probables' are in pale blue

 

[RoffsChoice]

Fox Sports ran an article stating Cheika was considering Folau at 13. Perhaps more just floating an idea to keep the Kiwis guessing but it would allow Banks Hodge to be brought into the starting side.

Agree with the rest. I still think it will be a backline of Genia-Foley-DHP-Beale-Rona-Koroibete-Folau, but it could well be Genia-Foley-Hodge-Beale-Folau-Koroibete-DHP.

 

[Braveheart81]

I reckon the most likely scenario is that Hodge will start at 13 and To'omua will wear the 22 jersey.

 

[Derpus]

I reckon the most likely scenario is that Hodge will start at 13 and To'omua will wear the 22 jersey.

so 5-3 split. Who's the bench second rower and loose forward? I'd go with Simmons and Samu.

 

[RoffsChoice]

I'd say Coleman and Rodda the starting locks, Samu-Pocock-Timu the starting backrow, Philip and Hanigan on the bench.

 

[Derpus]

Surely you'd have Tui over Timu?

 

[Slim 293]

I'd say Coleman and Rodda the starting locks, Samu-Pocock-Timu the starting backrow, Philip and Hanigan on the bench.

Will Philip make the squad?

 

[Up the Guts]

I’m not sure Philip will make the Wallaby squad but I’m looking forward to seeing him trying to rip people’s heads off playing for the Super team in the trial.

 

[Braveheart81]

I'd say Coleman and Rodda the starting locks, Samu-Pocock-Timu the starting backrow, Philip and Hanigan on the bench.

Philip won't be there. I heard he wasn't invited to the camp.

Tui Hooper Pocock will surely be our first choice starting backrow.

Samu on the bench.

Here's my first choice 23:

Sio
TPN
Kepu
Coleman
Rodda
Tui
Hooper
Pocock
Genia
Foley
Koroibete
Beale
Hodge
DHP
Folau

Latu, Robertson, Tupou, Simmons, Samu, Phipps, To'omua, Rona

 

[Brumby Runner]

I wonder what strips the 2 teams will be wearing? I hope the 'probables' are in pale blue

Now that would get my blood boiling.

 

[cyclopath]

I wonder what strips the 2 teams will be wearing? I hope the 'probables' are in pale blue

Full circle - back to the Wallabies in pale blue. Heritage being respected!
But seriously, let's get funky and try some new colours for this - make it a spectacle. Maybe pick 40-odd kids from the crowd to get the jerseys after the game too.

 

[RoffsChoice]

Philip won't be there. I heard he wasn't invited to the camp.

Tui Hooper Pocock will surely be our first choice starting backrow.

Samu on the bench.

Will Hooper be fit? I was picking under the assumption he wouldn't. Obviously he starts if he is able.

 

[Braveheart81]

Will Hooper be fit? I was picking under the assumption he wouldn't. Obviously he starts if he is able.

He is expected to be back if the Waratahs make the Super Rugby final so he will definitely be available for the test season.

 

[upthereds#!]

Did they invite Enever but not Sweet Chilly Philly?. Hockings I get - it's a taste for him whoopee...but Phillyphilston is playing well and deserves to be in the wider training squad and selected in teh 'Super rugby allstars'