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Wallabies at the Rugby World Cup 2011

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grievous

Johnnie Wallace (23)
Actually, my mistake I was thinking he was in the dreaded smallest back row ever selection but that was Brown, The Orc and Smith. Still dont rate Hodgson
 

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Stirling Mortlock (74)
Actually, my mistake I was thinking he was in the dreaded smallest back row ever selection but that was Brown, The Orc and Smith. Still dont rate Hodgson

Eddie was dumped before the Force existed.

Brown never played under him either.
 

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Stirling Mortlock (74)
According to Fox Sprots Hodgson pretty much has his boarding pass already.

Some will cry foul that Robinson deserves it more, but I don't see how.

Hodgson has been the superior player at Super level and for a few years now has been in excellent form.

Last year he was one of the best Australian Super rugby players, and I was surprised he wasn't shortlisted for the player of the year award.

He's had limited test opportunities, yet has somehow copped criticism for not doing enough at that level... although it's unlikely he's going to get any more now heading into the finals unless Pocock gets injured again.

It's a shame because he should've been in the original squad.
 

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Tim Horan (67)
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I'd be happy for either of them to be on the plane. But I'll still have a go at why Robinson should go over Hodgson.
Robinson's team came first in the super rugby comp Hodgson's came 12.
Robinson is the number one 7 in his side and played there all year. Hodgson is not and did not.
Robinson has played in a winning combination with Higginbotham, Samo, Genia and Cooper all year. Hodgson has not.
Robinson has just finished a finals series and is used to pressure rugby. Hodgson has been playing club rugby for months.
Robinson's rags to riches story is better for the media. [longbow]

Hopefully who ever goes they should get very limited time on the field and shouldn't matter who it is as long as he is a real openside flanker.
 

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Tim Horan (67)
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That doesn't stack up. Pocock has been playing test matches since Super Rugby finished. He is the number one openside in his club. Some say he is best in the country.
 

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Stirling Mortlock (74)
That doesn't stack up. Pocock has been playing test matches since Super Rugby finished. He is the number one openside in his club. Some say he is best in the country.

And Hodgson is second best, and has been the best when Pocock has been missing in the competition.

So the correct decision has been made.
 

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Tim Horan (67)
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And Hodgson is second best, and has been the best when Pocock has been missing in the competition.
That is only your opinion.

To be clearer. I meant that it's subjective. In your opinion Hodgson is the 2nd best 7 in Australia. Others will say Robinson. It's not a fact. just your view on the matter.
 

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Stirling Mortlock (74)
That is only your opinion.

True.

But you would have to have a pretty short memory not to acknowledge Hodgson's standout form last year, and that he stood up again this year when Pocock was out.

We can only compare the two on Super rugby form, and Hodgson has been a standout for a few years now.
 

Hardtackle

Charlie Fox (21)
Hodgson is a poor man's McCalman. Robinson's impact this year against the top Saffa and kiwi sides was immense.
 
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Waylon

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Hodgson has frequently outperformed Pocock whilst they are both starting for the Force. His speed to the breakdown and kick chasing and ability to turn over the ball is outstanding at super level. He is very tough. When he has had opportunities at test level, he hasn't delivered. He doesn't have the same physicality as Pocock or Robinson and his poor game against Samoa earlier this year demonstrates this. He is a great fethcher and McCaw-like nuisance at the breakdown but lacks the power to dominate if the tide of the game is against his team.

Robinson was in great form during the super season. I would be happy for him to get the nod.

Hodgson has been with the squad more so has more exposure to the team plan etc and this gives him an advantage on short notice.

The poor form of the wallabies when Pocock has not been on the field demonstrates how badly a team needs an openside. This position has not been made obsolete from law changes, especially since the law changes are not enforced at this world cup. The more things change, the more they stay the same. We need a 7 on the bench in case Pocock is injured. The wheels fall off our team without a specialist 7
 

fatprop

George Gregan (70)
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With a fit Pocock Hodgsen is a better option for the squad (and bench) than Robinson as Hodgsen covers the whole backrow well.
 
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