Wallabies 2024

[stillmissit]

Zane had played well. Makes no sense to me

This bit I can relate to.

 

[Slim 293]

If you think club is sufficient prep then that is plain stupid. Stepping up to International Rugby from playing club with no Super Rugby this year is just ridiculous. Hope that explains things.

Maybe... it's not more sarcasm, is it?

 

[Tomikin]

I don't. If Robertson had played more than one game of club and touch on Sunday's with the family I wouldn't be so hard on the guy. Zane has been solid and should not have been dropped, he clearly rhe biggest loser. Schmidt lacks credibility after this call.

fucking hell

 

[Brumby Runner]

Tizzano (35) second only to Todd Blackadder (40) in tackles won over the two matches all teams have played so far, so yes

And just the one pilfer if I remember correctly. Wouldn't be losing a lot in defence if a bigger body (Hooper, Gleeson) took the 7 spot and would be gaining impact around the ground and jumping options in the lineout. I think Carlo is really unnecessary in the test side. But in case Joe sees his style as necessary, where is a backup in case of injury? Why no Uru? Why no Reimer?

 

[Derpus]

And just the one pilfer if I remember correctly. Wouldn't be losing a lot in defence if a bigger body (Hooper, Gleeson) took the 7 spot and would be gaining impact around the ground and jumping options in the lineout. I think Carlo is really unnecessary in the test side. But in case Joe sees his style as necessary, where is a backup in case of injury? Why no Uru? Why no Reimer?

I dunno. We otherwise have a pretty limited pack in terms of mobility. You need at least one mobile loosie out there.

 

[Adam84]

Wearing 7 on your jersey doesn’t mean your playing like a 7

 

[Tomthumb]

Unfortunatley with limited options for captaincy and quality tight heads they have to pick him despite the form

Yeah but I’d have Nonggorr ahead of him personally

 

[Adam84]

Just realised Nonggor dropped. somewhat surprising given the struggles AAA is having and that the scrum did pretty well whenever Zane came on. That and Roberstons lack of game time in the past year.

 

[Derpus]

Yeah AAA seems way off the pace. Another bloke we could be looking at in another universe is Sio @Dctarget He been doing any good?

 

[Braveheart81]

Just realised Nonggor dropped. somewhat surprising given the struggles AAA is having and that the scrum did pretty well whenever Zane came on.

I agree he was solid in the first Springboks test but he didn't pack a contested scrum last weekend.

Presumably we will see plenty of Taniela Tupou regardless.

 

[Ignoto]

I'm surprised to see Slipper on the plane as well. His body has been failing him big time and he has a pretty ordinary first game, not to mention he needs to sit out training for a few days.

Hodgman and Zane seem the logical decisions. I can understand we need experience that James has but it's starting to be all he offers at this stage. Would almost prefer him to rest and be ready for the All Blacks.

 

[Braveheart81]

I wonder if we'll see McReight named captain once he is back?

With Bell and Tupou available it becomes a difficult (poor) choice not to have both of them on the field for the better part of the game.

 

[KOB1987]

Which club does Zane play for? Just wondering if he was considered the 3rd THP then maybe it was a mutual decision to stay and play finals and let Tom go and hold tackle bags as emergency cover for both sides.

 

[Yoda]

Good point but I think he’s a standout.

Block him. He’s a goose.

 

[Braveheart81]

Which club does Zane play for? Just wondering if he was considered the 3rd THP then maybe it was a mutual decision to stay and play finals and let Tom go and hold tackle bags as emergency cover for both sides.

Bond Uni I think, so it isn't that.

 

[The GroundsKeeper]

I wonder if we'll see McReight named captain once he is back?

With Bell and Tupou available it becomes a difficult (poor) choice not to have both of them on the field for the better part of the game.

I honestly think that Schmidt should go with triple A he has shown how good of a leader he is at the Brumbies and has stepped up on the international stage, it should be him any day of the week
Especially with where the wallabies are they need a leader to take charge

TGK

 

[The Bulldozer]

I honestly think that Schmidt should go with triple A he has shown how good of a leader he is at the Brumbies and has stepped up on the international stage, it should be him any day of the week
Especially with where the wallabies are they need a leader to take charge

TGK

Yeah i’d agree with AAA based on leadership and consistency. I’d say it’s a flip of a coin between Topou and Bell for the other spot. Both would have great impact off the bench. Could definitely see Schmidt leaning towards Bell off South Africa performance though with Topou missing out

 

[The GroundsKeeper]

Yeah i’d agree with AAA based on leadership and consistency. I’d say it’s a flip of a coin between Topou and Bell for the other spot. Both would have great impact off the bench. Could definitely see Schmidt leaning towards Bell off South Africa performance though with Topou missing out

I defiantly think that bell should be a starter, I think that Tupou is best suited as an impact player off the bench for the last 20 minutes or there abouts

TGK

 

[Derpus]

Yeah i’d agree with AAA based on leadership and consistency. I’d say it’s a flip of a coin between Topou and Bell for the other spot. Both would have great impact off the bench. Could definitely see Schmidt leaning towards Bell off South Africa performance though with Topou missing out

Tupou and Bell play different positions

 

[Joe Blow]

He was also brought into camp in Perth for the week so presumably Schmidt liked what he saw and thinks he is ready to go.

Robertson is a decent test prop. He will not set the world on fire but will hold his own at scrum time. He is also good in the tight. Very busy.