Wallabies 2019 Thread
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Ok, so front rowers don't play as many minutes but their playing time will need to be equally managed due to the intensity of workload when on the field.
Using the same structure the Tahs probably need to manage their front rowers a bit better (albeit injury/suspension hasn't helped).
HJH (Harry Johnson-Holmes) is playing damn well but probably won't fall under Wallaby conditions (and would benefit from playing as much as possible probably).
Kepu and Fainga'a are the ones most in need of a rest it would seem, with Fitzpatrick and Rangi both Wallaby contenders but probably not likely to be forced to rest.
Other than Fainga'a, the Brumbies have rotated their props well although, again, injury has played a part.
Using the same structure the Tahs probably need to manage their front rowers a bit better (albeit injury/suspension hasn't helped).
HJH (Harry Johnson-Holmes) is playing damn well but probably won't fall under Wallaby conditions (and would benefit from playing as much as possible probably).
Kepu and Fainga'a are the ones most in need of a rest it would seem, with Fitzpatrick and Rangi both Wallaby contenders but probably not likely to be forced to rest.
Other than Fainga'a, the Brumbies have rotated their props well although, again, injury has played a part.
my over complicated tables didn't help I don't think. I think the last table is the most relevant.
Interestingly quiet on this thread after the weekend.
I thought Foley, Beale, Hooper and Kepu were all outstanding in the Waratahs game. But I suppose some would just see that as a 'dead cat bounce' performance which should count for nothing when the Wallabies are picked.
After all, it was only against the Crusaders.
But seriously, it's the first sign that the Waratahs and their Wallaby contingent are starting to hit their straps.
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I thought Foley, Beale, Hooper and Kepu were all outstanding in the Waratahs game. But I suppose some would just see that as a 'dead cat bounce' performance which should count for nothing when the Wallabies are picked.
After all, it was only against the Crusaders.
But seriously, it's the first sign that the Waratahs and their Wallaby contingent are starting to hit their straps.
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Three observations from the Reds/Brumbies:
James Slipper is looking better every week. Get him to Tokyo.
Folau Fainga'a is increasing his margin over the other hookers.
Samu Kerevi is in beast mode, and it will be tough to keep him out of the starting XV.
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James Slipper is looking better every week. Get him to Tokyo.
Folau Fainga'a is increasing his margin over the other hookers.
Samu Kerevi is in beast mode, and it will be tough to keep him out of the starting XV.
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Strewthcobber
Simon Poidevin (60)
I'd add in after the last few weeks Rodda is nearly first picked
Derpus
Nathan Sharpe (72)
Joe Blow
John Hipwell (52)
Well that’s our RWC then because if you hadn’t noticed, we have not been going so well.
If you do that, I think you'd need Beale on a wing or at FB. I think we're just better with a second option to take the heat off Foley.
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Derpus
Nathan Sharpe (72)
I reckon Kerevi has created more tries than Beale thus far.
What if we start QC (Quade Cooper) over Foley?
Derpus
Nathan Sharpe (72)
Who else though? Meakes, McCaffrey - Maybe. Not many else who are uncapped and playing the house down.
The_Brown_Hornet
John Eales (66)
QC (Quade Cooper) does allow two big centres, especially if they're hitting the line at pace, because you know he'll hit one of them with a flat ball. The Wallabies can't go into the tournament with that as the only option though, it's too easy for a good team to defend. Beale or To'omua have to be in the 23 in case a change of game plan is required. I actually like the option of Beale at a blind side wing again, like in 2015. That worked mostly really well.
I thought he was really good in the first half. He made a few errors in the second.
He's very important to the attack.
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Jason Little (69)
Big call Barb to have Foley as a certain starter after last weekend's game where he did little other than put a couple of kicks on Izzy's chest.
After 6 rounds, Quade is still in front of Foley by a fair margin in my book. I am not so committed to TK at 13 on present form, but all things taken into consideration, I am with Derpus that, if picked today, it would be QC (Quade Cooper) at 10, Kerevi at 12 and TK/CFS/Rona/English at 13. Samu must almost have a mortgage on the 12 spot.
I really think this is unlikely unless we pick someone like Beale at fullback or wing to act as first receiver at times.
I don't think Kerevi can fill that first receiver role well enough and there's no track record that Cooper really doesn't need a second playmaker at test level. All his best test rugby has come with a second playmaker at 12.
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