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Ted Thorn (20)
I do think they need to figure out where Kerevi is at. If he's close to his pre-injury form he needs to stay in the mix, we're still only an injury to Len or Suallii away from mediocrity.
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David Wilson (68)
If Kerevi is to play, give him #12 and Ikitau #23. Then be planning to return Ikitau for Scotland. Personally, Kerevi would need to be very good to reclaim his jumper. Kicking, passing, game reading, in addition to the thump it up. Get that off-load going.
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David Wilson (68)
One game into the blokes career and we are already trying to Hodge the guy. I think that is silly. But let's see what Schmidt thinks.
Honestly, sometimes we can't seem to help ourselves from tinkering. I think we change only what needs changing due to injury. So, if Kerevi is in line for the 23, it's the bench. The guys who came off the bench last match did the job. Jorgensen likely to start in lieu of Pietsch. Whatever Joe thinks works best for the back-row with Captain Wilson out. Continuity as far as it can be kept.
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Nathan Sharpe (72)
Indeed. Look at how our handling has improved lately - in part that is due to cohesion in match conditions.
Fuck around. Find out.
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Andrew Slack (58)
I agree.
Although I also get the temptation with Kerevi. Last time that he was match fit he played half a dozen games and was a finalist for player of the year. If he was coming straight off that sort of form I’d probably find it too hard to resist. So if Joe decides to give him a crack I’ll be on board.
But that was 2021 and everything I’ve heard sounds to me like he isn’t in that shape at all. Given he is only available for 2 games I’m not even sure we have to give him a run.
Although I also get the temptation with Kerevi. Last time that he was match fit he played half a dozen games and was a finalist for player of the year. If he was coming straight off that sort of form I’d probably find it too hard to resist. So if Joe decides to give him a crack I’ll be on board.
But that was 2021 and everything I’ve heard sounds to me like he isn’t in that shape at all. Given he is only available for 2 games I’m not even sure we have to give him a run.
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Ted Thorn (20)
I'm definitely not saying start him. It looks like its out of Kerevi and Potter for the last jersey unless we go 6:2. If we go Potter I'm assuming Kerevi is done.
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Bill Watson (15)
I’d like to see potter take the 23 Jersey. Happy for Joe to continue getting a look at kerevi at training and put him to work in another game
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Vay Wilson (31)
100%, and the experiment of Ikitau at 12 was a success. Let's keep him there for the time being.
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Bob Davidson (42)
In that case bring in Jorgensen to #11 and either Potter or Flook at #23
Could also do Kerevi-Ikitau at 12-13 and Sua'alii at 23 for a game
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Chilla Wilson (44)
Surprised Flook is called up ahead of Toole
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Phil Kearns (64)
Probably in part because they never called anyone in to replace Paisami either. Also gives Toole a chance at a bit more game time with the Aus XV, which he's probably in need of.
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Bob Davidson (42)
Probably because Toole is uncapped
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Chilla Wilson (44)
Kerevi to 23 I think. Keep the backline unchanged and get minutes into JAS. Jorgo to the wing, there's enough coverage with Kellaway also out there for 15 if needed.
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Peter Johnson (47)
AAA will captain - he filled the role when Wilson went off and in the post game. Also him starting gives a bit more of a workrate over tupou, which is needed with skelton in over Wilson. Bit less impact, bit more get shit jobs done.
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Jim Clark (26)
If - or when - we have must win lineout we should consider using JS. He outjumped Itoje.
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John Eales (66)
I was actually wondering if that might be seen as an 'outside the square' variation, with Bobby V or someone hitting it up at 12.
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