My preference was a twin playmaker set up. Cheika chose not just a single playmaker, but a 6/2 bench.
It came undone.
But he should stick with it! At this point we have to grimace at the POMs getting one up but what a hell of a hit out for shaking out bugs.
Possible rotate Sio and Slipper which is no biggy as there are 6 blokes in an Aussie front row.
We just invested heavily in Arnold. Hold steady to the course, it will pay off before the Rugby Championship.
Foley is not my ideal 10. I'd take someone like Quade every time. BUT he is not only the best, but good enough for us to stick to a single play maker. He gets better every time.
That means Kerevi is like Arnold. An investment. Touch dodgy for me, but calm the horses and hold to the path.
DHP and Folau is a bit like our LHP policy. There are three at the back, swap these two if needed. And of course that is too much pressure on FB, no room for Hunt, who is theonly other second playmaker to be considered. Unfortunately the answer is no.
Horne is tricky, we need more speed but is it available? Solid servant in the mean time. Simmons will be dictated by injury, swap to Horwill if needed.
Cant see too many changes on the bench either. Maybe 5/3 but I dont know.
Hold onto our nerves. Grinder on the rust in training with some obvious points to work on. Cant wait till game two.
