Wallabies 31 Man Squad
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John Thornett (49)
The difference is that Higgers, prior to his injury, had not only been in career-best form, but was also playing a tighter, harder game than he had in the past. Previously, he's been great in Super Rugby but his wider game at the Reds didn't translate upwards as well, leading to some disappointing performances in gold. This year he's been playing differently, IMO, as well as better. Dennis is essentially the same guy.
James O'Connor
Bob McCowan (2)
It is ridiculous that Phipps has been picked over White. Deans clearly has no idea on what is going on..
Dumbledore
Dick Tooth (41)
I, for one, am glad you've brought this to our attention. I was under the impression that Deans did know what was going on, but now I realise that he clearly doesn't. Where's that ARU Facebook page? I can feel another angry letter coming on.
You'll need fibre before then. Not good to hold on too long.
Inside Shoulder
Nathan Sharpe (72)
No one said that.
Cosmo Jones
Allen Oxlade (6)
http://www.superxv.com/news/super15_rugby_news.asp?id=39292#.Ua1NfJUdXa4
http://www.superxv.com/news/super15_rugby_news.asp?id=39292#.Ua1NfJUdXa4
looks very possible with Burgess being forced into the Rebels squad this weekm maybe people were right saying Deans' selection of Phibbs was a way to get Burgess back into Australia?
http://www.superxv.com/news/super15_rugby_news.asp?id=39292#.Ua1NfJUdXa4
I don't really get the criticism of Deans in potentially selecting players like Beale and Burgess.
I think Beale will definitely be selected but I'm not sure about Burgess yet.
If the coach thinks they are amongst the players he wants in his team and they are available for selection then he should pick them. It isn't the coaches responsibility to decide who deserves and who doesn't deserve selection.
It is the ARU's responsibility to determine if these players are available for selection. If they don't want Burgess selected above a regular Super Rugby player then they should change their policy.
If they don't want Beale selected because of his indiscretions then they should suspend him.
I don't think the coach should ever be in the position of having to make moral judgements with their selections.
I think Beale will definitely be selected but I'm not sure about Burgess yet.
If the coach thinks they are amongst the players he wants in his team and they are available for selection then he should pick them. It isn't the coaches responsibility to decide who deserves and who doesn't deserve selection.
It is the ARU's responsibility to determine if these players are available for selection. If they don't want Burgess selected above a regular Super Rugby player then they should change their policy.
If they don't want Beale selected because of his indiscretions then they should suspend him.
I don't think the coach should ever be in the position of having to make moral judgements with their selections.
The Red Baron
Chilla Wilson (44)
Well, you know you are up shit creek when the Wallaby flyhalf comes onto the forums to voice his displeasure with the coach..
Tomikin
David Codey (61)
I see now he was talking about Tamini but first person who sprung to mind was Noodles Kimlin. I think his work rate is first class everything first class except he couldn't hold the pill even if you put super glue on his hands..
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Stirling Mortlock (74)
But he shouldn't be selecting someone like Burgess on the mere basis that he's available.........
Slim 293
Stirling Mortlock (74)
Passes that go behind a player are not generally a style of play most teams want to utilise, but I guess Deans is two steps ahead of the rest of us.........
Stupid comment that contributes nothing. Can we please keep discussion somewhat intelligent and not resort to this rubbish that only starts a slanging match.
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