PhilClinton
Mark Loane (55)
How much pressure is there on Rennie, perceived or otherwise, to win more than 2 games on this tour or get walked.
Wallabies 2023
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Tim Horan (67)
Rob42
Nicholas Shehadie (39)
I can't see any way that Rennie gets sacked at this point. We're less than 12 months from the RWC, there's no obvious replacement - McKellar is obviously the understudy but no reason to think he'd miraculously turn things around overnight - and Rennie's results are right in line with the previous well-credentialed coaches that we've had. From all appearances, he's popular in the boardroom and the dressing room.
PhilClinton
Mark Loane (55)
Is there some benefit in McKellar running through two RWC's though as the HC? There will still be a number of players who will likely go to both.
Obviously 2023 won't be a success, I think even the most painted on Wallabies fans would agree we aren't peaking in line with some of the Northern Hemisphere sides. But 2027 at home, with our talent coming through, should be a genuine target.
I don't think anyone is expecting some kind of dramatic turn around with this current group, whether that is under Rennie or otherwise. Maybe cutting the cord early is better.
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Peter Johnson (47)
I think it's a shame they didn't use him after the 1st game. He should have been given the 13 jersey over creighton in the 2nd match. Watching Creighton play 13 twice at that level just seemed....a waste.
stillmissit
Peter Johnson (47)
Taking 3 7's (inc Samu) on this trip is madness. We need some big bodies and I was surprised that Wilson or Seru Uru wasn't included.
This pack will have to grow some big ones to have a decent impact against France and Ireland. Foley will be a minor speed hump and Lolesio and maybe Donaldson will be used to try to stem the tide if the pack cannot hold out. This is time for the forwards to get together and form a pack mentality and decide to fight it out, up the controlled aggression and cut out the brain-dead penalty, yellows and reds stuff.
This pack will have to grow some big ones to have a decent impact against France and Ireland. Foley will be a minor speed hump and Lolesio and maybe Donaldson will be used to try to stem the tide if the pack cannot hold out. This is time for the forwards to get together and form a pack mentality and decide to fight it out, up the controlled aggression and cut out the brain-dead penalty, yellows and reds stuff.
qwerty51
Stirling Mortlock (74)
So only two 7s then.
LeCheese
Greg Davis (50)
0 wins =3 wins =
2 wins =
1 win
Is McKellar, untested as an international head coach so obviously the best choice that you'd commit to him for 5 years now?
Viking
Mark Ella (57)
He played superbly well in his first 2 games in the England series. It's funny how quickly we forget about the good performances when a player has a few stinkers.
Personally, I think he he makes too many errors for Test rugby, but he certainly does have a cracking highlight reel and occasionally a very good game in him. Give credit where credit is due.
Slim 293
Stirling Mortlock (74)
Who could forget all of Larkham's favourites during the Cheika years...
Thankfully the McKellar Mafia now have control, and have clearly asserted their influence on the current squad.
Viking
Mark Ella (57)
I agree on Hanigan. His workrate, low error rate, and consistency in Aus A got him selected. But his lack of impact is telling (especially against wingers).
I think Uru should have come into contention, I think his last game was great, he was impactful, especially around the edges, he was combining well with Vunivalu at times and making metres. Much better then Hanigan on the wider channels.
Plus Hanigan is basically like for like with Holloway. Maybe that's why he was picked, can cover lock too.
Viking
Mark Ella (57)
First I heard about Will Harris being a potential option. Will he even get game time with the likes of Gleeson, Hooper, Gamble, Swinton, Sinclair, Holloway, Hanigan at the Tahs? I'd hope Gleeson start at 8.
PhilClinton
Mark Loane (55)
Not at all, I'm simply asking some questions. Because I think it's a genuine discussion point.
I have a lot of faith in the young talent coming through our system, clearly the selectors are seeing the need to starting exposing some of those guys like Donaldson, Mark N (Nawaqanitawase) and Gleeson going on tour.
If this tour ends up being more than just a disappointment, but a full-blown disaster, maybe it will be time to look the next option and expose the young talent to a more likely future coach.
Derpus
Nathan Sharpe (72)
Why though? He was phoning it in big time before he left and never looked particularly happy in the Wallabies setup.
Viking
Mark Ella (57)
I feel like I have been watching a different Aus A series. I didn't see him win many collisons or make any dominate tackles. I recall him being tackled easily by wingers several times. He was a workhorse though.
I hope I am wrong. Because he does everything right besides the impact.
Derpus
Nathan Sharpe (72)
Viking
Mark Ella (57)
For a future coach, surely the flood gates open after the RWC23. Scott Robinson and Eddie Jones should be options, although probably difficult to get on board.
Maybe Jamie Joseph could be a chance. I love this idea as I feel we should be playing a more similar style to Japan (as we don't seem to be able to complete physically with less dominate forwards).
I would be chasing these 3 with McKellar as the back-up option.
stillmissit
Peter Johnson (47)
They should also be putting pressure on the players. Rennie has only one issue that I have seen it's in game day management, he works to a clock for replacements outside of injury and he won't pull someone who's having an off day. Mind you he ain't the only coach who does this.
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stillmissit
Peter Johnson (47)
Anyone but EDDIE thanks Viking.