KOB, it's good to be optimistic, but don't get your hopes up too high is my message. There are still many questions to be asked of this side, and while I agree that Aus rugby is a bit up to shit right now, if Eddie thinks we can win by playing without the ball he has rocks in his head. So, first thing is for him to drop that stupid approach and let the players he has selected do their best in an environment that will allow it.
My issues with some selections are, eg, with some queries about Angus Bell's match fitness and Slipper's apparent tired workrate start the game with Bell and use him for as long as possible before bringing Slipper into the fray. Similar with Porecki/Uelese - start with the injury prone player if he must be there and finish with the more durable. But I really wouldn't have Uelese there at all in preference to Lonergan, Fainga'a, Faessler etc. Also, Mark N (Nawaqanitawase) (Nawaqanitawase) has had some very weak defensive efforts during 2023 Super Rugby, way down on his form last year. If fit, I would prefer either Kellaway (who admittedly has also had some defensive issues this year but most won't concede that) or Jordan Petaia (neither Brumbies, I might add). Otherwise, Arnold, Skelton and McReight are all trying to establish themselves in the test side. I hope they go well for the good of the Wallabies, but they could all quite easily be found to be wanting.
