Wallabies: Latest Injuries and selection for Test 2

[ChargerWA]

Neither Cooper nor Fainga'a are in the squad. You'll have a hard time selecting either

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I hate autocorrect .

You gotta have a dream.

 

[vidiot]

Payton writes that the evidence has been heard - now waiting a decision.

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Iain Payten ‏@iainpayten

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Horwill hearing over. Deliberation by judicial officer underway.

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[ACT Crusader]

I think Smith could be very valuable.

I wouldn't be at all surprised to see George Smith start at 6 or 8 for test 2.

 

[Country Kid]

You gotta have a dream.

Without a specialist/genuine 10 in the squad, our dreams might become nightmares!

 

[disco]

I dont want to see Smith replace Gill..no match fitness means he should be no chance barring injuries.

I agree Tigerland I don't want any forwards from last night replaced I thought we won the battle up front & there was no injuries.
No need to bring in a rusty Smith when we have a fresh & ready Gill.

Don't fix what isn't broke. The backline is broke & is it any surprise that two injurie prone players who have just come back from injury are re-injured? Deans has learnt nothing from RWC 2011 about carrying injured players.

 

[Paradox]

Smith won't be rusty. He'll hit the ground running. Always has.

 

[disco]

Why drop Gill or Hooper? Head to head it's not like Smith outplayed Hooper or Gill when they last met in Super Rugby.
I see no point in Smith walking into the test 23.

 

[Paradox]

Why drop Gill or Hooper? Head to head it's not like Smith outplayed Hooper or Gill when they last met in Super Rugby.

I think you'll find he did. He was best on field until he left busted against the Tahs. Also had a far more complete game against QLD than Gill did for QLD. Review the stats.

Smith produced a powerhouse performance against the Waratahs, and was best on field until his untimely medial ligament injury in the 60th minute, which could see him sidelined for six-to-eight weeks, potentially ending his comeback Super Rugby stint with the Brumbies.

http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport...ng-a-knee-injury/story-fn8t8ah6-1226645993363

I see no point in Smith walking into the test 23.

I do, I want to win the series.

 

[Joe Blow]

Smith and Kimlin on the bench as the non front row forwards reserves makes a lot of sense and both can impact a game.
Maybe Smith can play 10 at a pinch?

 

[disco]

We didn't lose the 1st test because of our forward pack. Smith has only resumed running this week it would be crazy to play him in Melbourne.

His stats as an openside should be better considering the Tahs & Reds played all the rugby & the Brumbies just played kick & defend.

 

[Ash]

Horne is very underrated in attack. He runs great lines and has a good pass, plus he is surprisingly quick. Every time he's been knocked for been an attacking liability he's been in a team not known for throwing the ball around. Plus, he's a 13, not a 12. As everyone knows they are sometimes interchangeable but not in his case.

Horne was a 12 when a schoolboy. Tahs converted him to 13 to fill their gap there at the time. I reckon Horne is a more natural 12 than 13, and it better suited at 12.

 

[The_Brown_Hornet]

He's been good at 12 for the Tahs this year. God I hope AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper) is right for next week because 13 is a huge problem for us.

 

[lewisr]

about to hear the verdict. Fingers crossed.

 

[USARugger]

Smith and Kimlin on the bench as the non front row forwards reserves makes a lot of sense and both can impact a game.
Maybe Smith can play 10 at a pinch?

He can play 12 if he has to..

 

[The Rant]

I loved the forwards this weekend. They did great.

Here's the backline I hope to see next week:

9- Genia
10-Beale
11- JOC (James O'Connor)
12-Lilo (possibly JOC (James O'Connor) if lilo's not fit)
13-AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper) (Cummins if AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper) not fit)
14- Cummins (Tomane if AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper) not fit)
15-Folau (just needs more ball)

Doubt deans will do that. Mogg for bench?

 

[Ash]

We'll need to wait to hear the final injuries before guessing what Deans will do.

I'd bet that, if all are fit, the only change from Deans would be Beale for Barnes.

 

[USARugger]

Why wouldn't he play Kurtley at 15? Aside from the missed kicks he was good.

 

[Bairdy]

Horwill free to play this week!

 

[Paradox]

His stats as an openside should be better considering the Tahs & Reds played all the rugby & the Brumbies just played kick & defend.

That doesn't even make sense but carry on.

 

[ChargerWA]

Horwill free to play this week!

Thank fuck. We have enough changes to contend with.

My only forward change would be MMM to the bench in place of Simmons. If Smith was parachuted in I could accept it, but I hope it doesn't happen.