Tomikin
Michael Lynagh (62)
Oh did he, I seem to have shut them out of my mind
Wallabies v England November 1
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Hopefully AA can help counter the stacked English bench front row.
Decent 23 all things considered. Not convinced by Hamish Stewart but hopefully Tane shoots the lights out and he’s hardly needed
emuarse
Chilla Wilson (44)
That Nick Champion de Crespigny is on the bench & not Carlo Tizzano, for me is a flag that the Wallabies back row will stay the game, with CdC going into the lock position along with Lukhan Salakaia-Loto.
Playing against Maro Itoje & Ollie Chessum is going to be a hard day at the office for Frost & Williams, & they will be gassed.
At the same time, CdC's preferred position is loose forward & can also replace Rob Valetini if injured (calf problem flaring) or gassed.
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Playing against Maro Itoje & Ollie Chessum is going to be a hard day at the office for Frost & Williams, & they will be gassed.
At the same time, CdC's preferred position is loose forward & can also replace Rob Valetini if injured (calf problem flaring) or gassed.
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Wilson
Tim Horan (67)
Tizzano has an "MCL twinge" - his knee was strapped heavily towards the end of the game against Japan, he probably would've come off of they had forwards left on the bench. I doubt they'll look to replace both locks though, not sure CdC is much more than emergency cover there.That Nick Champion de Crespigny is on the bench & not Carlo Tizzano, for me is a flag that the Wallabies back row will stay the game, with CdC going into the lock position along with Lukhan Salakaia-Loto.
Playing against Maro Itoje & Ollie Chessum is going to be a hard day at the office for Frost & Williams, & they will be gassed.
At the same time, CdC's preferred position is loose forward & can also replace Rob Valetini if injured (calf problem flaring) or gassed.
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KOB1987
Tim Horan (67)
There are obviously a few holes there due to well flagged injuries & Reg 9 unavailability, but I'm curious as to what alternatives that are available will have filled you with confidence?
LeCheese
Tony Shaw (54)
I’m not suggesting it isn’t our strongest available team, just that it’s a little bit dire
PhilClinton
Mark Ella (57)
I bet RA are pumped they paid $100k to get Carter Gordon on a plane ASAP and he's now been left out of two squads with what we believe is some type of lower limb injury/strain.
FFS Hamish Stewart on the bench against England is dire.
FFS Hamish Stewart on the bench against England is dire.
Major Tom
Chilla Wilson (44)
When do we ever have a team that doesn't feel a little bit dire though?
We never get the best possible team on the park due to injury, suspension and reg 9.
rugbyAU
Peter Johnson (47)
Seeing Pietsch, Gordon and Faesslar would be good
rugbyAU
Peter Johnson (47)
Passed his HIA
Slim 293
George Smith (75)
Well, unfortunately Lolesio, Lynagh and Meredith are all injured and then there’s really no one else except for maybe… HMP?
So we’ve just got to lump it.
KOB1987
Tim Horan (67)
Potter is there over Pietsch for the impending aerial bombardment, Gordon isn't quite ready, and Faessler maybe isn't either.
Dctarget
Jason Little (69)
Pietsch is also being managed for his jaw too hence not being selected.\
I agree with other posters, it's our best team but looks real skinny without Ikitau, Wright and Skelton.