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Phil Kearns (64)
Tupou and Ala'alatoa both play tighthead prop (3), they won't start together. I'm guessing it'll be pairings of Bell + Ala'alatoa and Slipper + Tupou to mix experience and impact.
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Stirling Mortlock (74)
He was selected over… Zane?
I'm certainly not one to agree with plenty of what Haribald Jones says but he's pretty scathing of a few recent debutants.
Ignoto
Peter Sullivan (51)
Realistically speaking, with Taniela back, there is not much chance of Zane getting a look in unless there's an injury.
We've seen the "shock" omissions recently be chalked up to something we aren't privy to, whether it being having a kid, a death or annual leave.
It's within the realm of possibility that something has happened in Zane's life that isn't being shared that has warranted him staying home.
LeCheese
Greg Davis (50)
What in the self-flagellation is this article?
Wilson
Phil Kearns (64)
I wish it was just self-flagellation, unfortunately he hits publish and subjects the rest of us to it
The GroundsKeeper
Allen Oxlade (6)
I really think you've picked the team here. I reckon that Bell should be the starting prop with the impact of Tupou to come from the bench, It will be interesting to see how the play the centers but reckon that looks alright, Wouldn't mind seeing Lynagh having a run
Dctarget
Tim Horan (67)
I have no idea how Harry is a journalist. He uses his articles as a year 9 English class creative piece. They're grating and offer no insights. They read as if he's just discovered what a metaphor is.
Wilson
Phil Kearns (64)
It's like he's still trying desperately to impress that one high school English teacher. I've always found it so disappointing the degree to which Brett McKay indulges and encourages him, I otherwise appreciate his coverage, but can't stand their podcasts thanks to Harry.
Tomthumb
Peter Fenwicke (45)
My god that was a painful read. The man is an absolute blowhard
Who incorrectly told this man he was some rugby sage?
Marce
John Hipwell (52)
Tupou as loosehead prop? Ikitau as inside centre? What are u drinking, mate?
The Bulldozer
Stan Wickham (3)
My mistake putting Tupou there. Replace him with Bell
Thought with Flook playing outside earlier in the year, could bring him in and shift Ikitau to inside. I couldn't really see who Schmidt could put at inside based off the team that he has sent to Argentina.
Who else could play inside?
Slim 293
Stirling Mortlock (74)
Possibly one of the two inside centres they’ve taken on tour…
Tomthumb
Peter Fenwicke (45)
To be fair, neither of them are capped and Ikitau went into 12 last week so it's not totally unreasonable
The Bulldozer
Stan Wickham (3)
Geez i'm having a shocker today
Slim 293
Stirling Mortlock (74)
I'm not really keen on shifting in one of our few world class players from their preferred position...
It's time to give one of these other guys an opportunity.
Tomthumb
Peter Fenwicke (45)
I agree in principle, but we need guys like Ikitau with the ball in their hand more and Flook proved himself a capable 13 so I don't think it's the worst idea considering we suck right now so outside the box thinking cant really hurt
Paisami was one of the very few players he didn't rotate, and considering he want playing great, it would be a fair assumption that the reason why is Schmidt's complete lack of confidence in the other options at 12
Yoda
Cyril Towers (30)
Definitely. Noah hasn’t looked like getting his backline going, so not sure what’s going on at training.