That was their team when we played them at the RWC.
Faletau is out of this test.
Refer to your gif above.
Faletau is out of this test.
Refer to your gif above.
Wales vs Australia, 5 November 2016, (1:30am 6 November AEDT) @ Millenium Stadium
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Pfitzy
Nathan Sharpe (72)
I've watched Speight's defensive positioning, and quite frankly it needs work. This is the danger of him on the wing, and Joe Tomane was the same - excellent attacking player. Hard in contact on attack or defence, but doesn't read the game or communicate very well under pressure.
The outside men are going to rely on Phipps a lot to sweep, and pick targets for them.
Pfitzy
Nathan Sharpe (72)
My mistake - I rescind my gif. But I'll leave it there because its fucking funny.
I think that defensive positioning is down to the ponies love of outside shooters in defense to stop opportunities (a big reward/massive loss gambit) as opposed to the passive drift using the sideline.
But guys like Roberts, Davies & North etc aren't big on guile, they are big units who will try to run over you, Speight will be fine
Viking
Mark Ella (57)
All probably true, except I have to say Speights defence is usually top notch. I even rate him up there with Horne. Even after his injury he was solid defender for the Brumbies (whilst not setting the world alight on attack). Last Test match was horrible but I think that was an off-game - every player has them from time to time.
amirite
Chilla Wilson (44)
Plus AWJ is out. A true warrior and an excellent footballer.
Viking
Mark Ella (57)
I have to say I'm excited about this back-row. Timani gets his opportunity to cement himself as the premier number 8 if he performs in the line-out.
Plus our forward pack is probably the most physical and aggressive pack for some time.
I'm have high expectations that we will get decent if not great front foot ball, still concerned what the backs will do with it but as always happy to be proved wrong.
Plus our forward pack is probably the most physical and aggressive pack for some time.
I'm have high expectations that we will get decent if not great front foot ball, still concerned what the backs will do with it but as always happy to be proved wrong.
Over the last few games out lineout tempo has been much faster and our lineout has become more effective
I would be more concerned about Wales actually giving us the front and pressuring Phipps' pass and the receiver closer to the ruck to stymie our attack with an up and in defence
If Timani can do a "Palu" and be an viable option at two for a fast flat throw in a full lineout we will be fine
Strewthcobber
Simon Poidevin (60)
Not the broken jaw as reported earlier Reg?
Pfitzy
Nathan Sharpe (72)
As long as we've prepared for the Gatlandball of two midfield decoys, ball out the back to North, wash rinse repeat, we'll be fine.
amirite
Chilla Wilson (44)
It's not like we have a winger that bites really hard on dummies - wait, crap!
In all seriousness, we'll be fine. We've got their measure IMO.
Micheal
Alan Cameron (40)
We definitely more than have their measure in the pack. Line out will be interesting however with Frodo and Samwise Gamgee messing with the big boys.
(Perhaps we should just refer to them both as Sam. "I can't carry it for you Mr. Frodo, but I can carry you!" Something about the Wallabies and the Pooper's backpack)
The key to this game will be Hodge and Kuridrani vs The Bish Bash Bosh brothers. Whilst they are one dimensional that dimension can he truly damaging on its day (see BIL test #3). Our centres muscling up will make or break the game.
North is always a threat but his career has been ravaged by injury and head knocks so he's struggled to maintain any momentum for prolonged periods of time. Halfpenny hasn't played in 14 months so I'm not too worried on that front.
Whoever takes the kicks out of him and Biggar could pose a real problem though.
(Perhaps we should just refer to them both as Sam. "I can't carry it for you Mr. Frodo, but I can carry you!" Something about the Wallabies and the Pooper's backpack)
The key to this game will be Hodge and Kuridrani vs The Bish Bash Bosh brothers. Whilst they are one dimensional that dimension can he truly damaging on its day (see BIL test #3). Our centres muscling up will make or break the game.
North is always a threat but his career has been ravaged by injury and head knocks so he's struggled to maintain any momentum for prolonged periods of time. Halfpenny hasn't played in 14 months so I'm not too worried on that front.
Whoever takes the kicks out of him and Biggar could pose a real problem though.
Scrubber2050
Mark Ella (57)
The Poooer (V2) was always going to happen once Mumm was outed.
For some reason Chek values Mumm at 6 so it would have been very interesting to see the selections if he was available.
Reckon Pocock would have played 8 to support (as always) Hooper and Timani would ride the pine.
Thankfully catastrophe averted (thanks to Mumm) and both could start.
For some reason Chek values Mumm at 6 so it would have been very interesting to see the selections if he was available.
Reckon Pocock would have played 8 to support (as always) Hooper and Timani would ride the pine.
Thankfully catastrophe averted (thanks to Mumm) and both could start.
I don't know mate. Couple of fractures? I asked via twitter if it meant he was homeward bound, but he said no they are keeping him there and he should be back into it in a few weeks
It is on beIN Sports 3 (Foxtel channel 515) at 1:30am AEDST.
Should be 12:30am in Queensland.
chasmac
Alex Ross (28)
QLD viewers need to roll their sundials forward from 1995. The game has turned pro guys..
Scrubber2050
Mark Ella (57)
Another cheap shot at the most unbiased and intelligent group as evidenced when we fucked you financially blood sucking blokes off on June 6 1959.
We deal with real time in a real world (although I have to confess I'f like daylight saving if it wouldn't fade the curtains blah blah).
And Chasmac I'll have you know I recently purchased a new fangled watch called a Casio and it has a battery so I sent my sundial to the Salvos
