Derpus
Nathan Sharpe (72)
In theory, but you won't come up against many bigger packs than the Bokke and it didn't really pan out.
TRC Round 2: Australia vs Argentina @ Brisbane - Saturday 27 July 2019
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Silverado
Dick Tooth (41)
I was impressed with Jones' form early in the Super Rugby season but was uninspiring at the back end. Are you sure he's up to it?
have a look at the Boks this week, we got the babies
Derpus
Nathan Sharpe (72)
Nah but i think hes earnt a shot.
footy1>31
Charlie Fox (21)
Rob Horne was a success on the wing and extended his time in the Wallaby frame. With Kerevi the better option as a crash ball/offload center and Lilo deserving an opportunity, think it would be worthwhile to stick him on a wing. A whole lot more consistent than DHP and Hodge.
KOB1987
John Eales (66)
TPN is back in camp by the looks of it:
https://www.rugby.com.au/news/2019/07/24/rugby-championship-wallabies-argentina-polota-nau
https://www.rugby.com.au/news/2019/07/24/rugby-championship-wallabies-argentina-polota-nau
Strewthcobber
Simon Poidevin (60)
Have we ever played a better team that have lost 19 of their last 22 games?
footy1>31
Charlie Fox (21)
Good, interestingly we started with 2 hookers last world cup, can see that being done again if TPN proves he is up for it. Shorter travel time as well if need reinforcements. Wouldn't count him out being the starter.
Joe Blow
John Hipwell (52)
I’d like to see Jones and Valetini given a run this week, one off the bench of course, to see what they bring.
Cheika said he would experiment over these two tests and then start to formulate a 23 and squad with an eye on the RWC.
The backrow lacked balance once again last week. It’s ironic that we now have the perfect foil for the Pooper in Naisarani but Pocock is not available.
Cheika said he would experiment over these two tests and then start to formulate a 23 and squad with an eye on the RWC.
The backrow lacked balance once again last week. It’s ironic that we now have the perfect foil for the Pooper in Naisarani but Pocock is not available.
Brumby Runner
Jason Little (69)
IIRC it was two games for short periods off the bench. I'm pretty sure it was hardly a suitable time for a convincing argument either way. I do remember that he dropped the ball on his first two touches and was roundly crucified here for that but I was also sure that he did improve later in the game and made some metres with ball in hand.
Having said that, I don't think his form was at all impressive for the Rebels in Super Rugby this year.For all the talk about him being a legitimate No 6 I would be very surprised if he made more ground in possession than LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto) did throughout the season. They are both excellent lineout operators.
If we want more go forward in the forwards, and are happy to take three lineout jumpers into the test match, then Valetini would be the answer. If we want more cover in the lineout, then one of LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto) or Jones would be the pick.
Brumby Runner
Jason Little (69)
KOB, in a match up for over the ball No 6s, I'd go with Valetini in preference to Dempsey. Valetini also jumps in the Brumbies lineout, so there wouldn't be any diminution there and otherwise he makes more forward progress with ball in hand and hits harder in defense.
But I am not sure that the coaching staff are willing to go with only three primary lineout jumpers, so I expect one of LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto) or Jones to take the No 6 spot. Of course, far better over the ball capability would be achieved if Liam Wright came in at No 7.
Brumby Runner
Jason Little (69)
Even in those circumstances BH, I believe he could have, and should have, had more opportunity than the quite limited time I remember him having.
KOB1987
John Eales (66)
Didn't he get dropped from the squad? Or are he and Maddocks back in contention for this game?
bring back rucking
Fred Wood (13)
Dempsey is playing for Gordon this weekend
Slim 293
Stirling Mortlock (74)
They were released from the squad last week to play club rugby because they weren't required for the match, but like the others sent home I assume everyone would've rejoined the camp this week..........
KOB1987
John Eales (66)
Oh OK, I just assumed that as 7 or 8 others who weren't required for the game stayed over there, and that those two weren't injured, they had trimmed down the squad by a couple. If he's in contention then sure he's an option for a bench spot this week.
Up the Guts
Steve Williams (59)
I’m not sure he and Maddocks weren’t originally being sized up to start in this match. Losing in South Africa may have complicated things but it wouldn’t have surprised me if Cheika was looking to get them good game time in what should be our easiest match. Things may have changed given we must win at all costs, basically.