Wallabies: Latest Injuries and selection for Test 3

[Hairy Test Eagle]

I would much rather having Lilo at 10, just for stability in that backline. What is wrong with Horwill anyway?

 

[Zander]

Jesus some of you have nfi what Hooper is bringing to the team. The reason the Lions made barely any metres and struggled for the gain line is due to Hooper's tackling out of the line.

 

[Hugh Jarse]

I need to see the replay but my thoughts on the R/M turnovers last night is not Hooper related but due to the 6 & 8 (and other support players) not getting to the R/M in time to clean out the B&I Lions (warburton and BO'D).

When they got to the R/M in time, they were not particularly accurate in clearing out the B&I hands.

St Sam and BO'D had great games in the loose last night.

 

[jimmydubs]

By this logic, we should also pick the player who has played 101 test matches for Australia, won a grand slam, won a world cup Bledisloe Cups, has scored over 60 tries for the Wallabies, and is one of the most influential players Australia has ever produced. David Campese.

If campo had been the best in his position in the S15 this year...

 

[rsea]

Id like to see Beale benched for the next test. O'Connor to retain the 10 but cut out the hero plays and use Foloa as a decoy more.

Palu needs to be benched as well but Id retain him if Horwill is suspended.


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[BDA]

I wouldn't select MMM or Smith. Neither are match fit enough in my opinion. Bench at the most.

I think it is worth remembering how well Smith played in his first game back for the brumbies (in round 3? when Pocock got injured). played 60 minutes and was one of the best players on field).

 

[BDA]

I'd bring Kimlin in for Horwill
Smith either starting or on the bench. His leadership will be important.
Lilo and JOC (James O'Connor) to switch jerseys.
otherwise the same

 

[KOB1987]

I would much rather having Lilo at 10, just for stability in that backline. What is wrong with Horwill anyway?

ummmm..the IRB has appealed his innocence from last week's stomping charge

 

[KOB1987]

I'd bring Kimlin in for Horwill
Smith either starting or on the bench. His leadership will be important.
Lilo and JOC (James O'Connor) to switch jerseys.
otherwise the same

the leadership point is a good one..if Kev is outed who does everyone reckon for the captaincy? I'd say Moore or Genia..both have heaps of experience and pretty cool heads..

 

[Hugh Jarse]

I vote for Moore to be Captain.

Sanchez does not seem to play well when given additional responsibility of Captain.

We need Sanchez on top of his game, not distracted in the series decider.

 

[#1 Tah]

Forecast for Sydney?

 

[Hairy Test Eagle]

Genia is a great leader but he's hopeless when it comes to handling a referee

 

[Sparky]

Jusy watched the replay and Palul needs to go ASAP! Watched the replay and my god he is lazy. For a bloke whose that size and can't get over the advantage line does my head in! Ill bring smith in at 6 and let him go until he runs out of fuel and bring on gill, maybe the 50th minute. Put mowen at 8, he is playing great.

The backs last night...oh my! They looked in shambles. JOC (James O'Connor) isn't a 10, he is a 15, a world class 15 too, he stood deep and created nothing, the one time he did stood up a bit flatter and took on the line he created a try. Other than that they didn't look dangerous at all unless folau touched it. But deans won't change the backs unfortunately

 

[KOB1987]

Other than that they didn't look dangerous at all unless folau touched it.

except for AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper) at least once! there was another occasion he went within a whisker of breaking out for a 50m break...

 

[Tomikin]

the leadership point is a good one..if Kev is outed who does everyone reckon for the captaincy? I'd say Moore or Genia..both have heaps of experience and pretty cool heads..

I would throw Mowens name in the mix because he is an outstanding Captain.. But maybe too green at Tests.. But it does seem to make him lift.

 

[Paradox]

 

[Hoolly Doolly]

Jesus some of you have nfi what Hooper is bringing to the team. The reason the Lions made barely any metres and struggled for the gain line is due to Hooper's tackling out of the line.

Thank goodness we have a loose forward that can tackle! You seem to be pretty precious when people make opinions that oppose yours.

 

[Bairdy]

I vote for Moore to be Captain.

Sanchez does not seem to play well when given additional responsibility of Captain.

We need Sanchez on top of his game, not distracted in the series decider.

Might have to disagree with you there, Mr Jarse. Genia is the leader for the Wallabies unofficially. It was him who led out there in his play and decisions. e.g. in the replay he mouthed to Horwill to call for the scrum.

 

[Sully]

The same thing happens at the Reds. That doesn't mean he's telling Horwill what to do but his opinion is sort.

 

[Pfitzy]

Mowen is one of the best ref wranglers in the country. I would not be unhappy to have him as skipper. Genia is a good leader, but I'd rather have him concentrate on being the best fucking player out there and take it to 11.

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