Tomthumb
Nicholas Shehadie (39)
No, it's not something any good team does so not a huge fan of it
Wallabies v Georgia 20 July - Allianz Stadium 3.45PM
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Derpus
Nathan Sharpe (72)
Its not like they are doing it on purpose...
Tomthumb
Nicholas Shehadie (39)
Slipper isn't injured, and AAA has been on the bench the last 2 games, and when Wright had it he was quick to stress it wasnt a long term pick. Just feels a bit like 'hey, why don't you have a go this week'
I get it, but after the shambles of last year I just think sooner rather than later we need a single captain to start building this team
Joe Blow
Peter Sullivan (51)
I think he wants Wright as the long term Captain? I agree that the next cab off the rank is Frasier McReight. He captained the U20s and is also a natural leader.
There is a a decent leadership group and it’s good if anyone can take the reins when called on. I imagine it will be clearer when the RC squad is announced assuming Wright is fit.
There is a a decent leadership group and it’s good if anyone can take the reins when called on. I imagine it will be clearer when the RC squad is announced assuming Wright is fit.
TSR
Andrew Slack (58)
I think that’s all fair except the two jumpers bit. Both Valetini & Wilson can and do jump. Sure, they aren’t primary targets like Wright or Cale but they don’t need to be in attack. Both have good enough hands and Wilson in particular is quick enough into the air. Defensively might be another story.
Your other points are all fair enough but I guess it’s up to this group of players to get it right to push their case. Wilson & Pollard in particular have a lot to gain if they can demonstrate they can be part of a functioning lineout and that they can give Schmidt what he needs at the breakdown.
Strewthcobber
Steve Williams (59)
If I was the Georgian coach I'd also be going hard at the Australia breakdown. There's a lot of attacking threats out, Valetini and Wilson will make inroads for sure, and McReight will be linking/backing up all over the place but I would be testing this backrow's willingness to secure their own ball.
I was disappointed with the speed of Gordan's service last week. He seemed to stand behind the ruck too long. Hopefully Tate just gets to the ball and shifts it quickly.
Also like that Donaldson likes to run before catching the ball, Noah doesn't move much before he receives the ball.
The_Brown_Hornet
John Eales (66)
Yep, Nick needs to step up his game in contact. He's a fantastic athlete, but part of a lock's job is winning in the tough stuff too.
Brumby Runner
Jason Little (69)
In the second half in particular, he looked indecisive on occasions and was taking two or three steps before deciding who to pass the ball to, and putting those receivers under a fair bit of pressure. That specifically why I didn't rate him in the 3, 2, 1 after the match.
Brumby Runner
Jason Little (69)
He actually looked to handle the No 6 spot with more physicality the he did in the second row. Maybe running a bit wider allows him to convert speed into momentum in the contact.
stillmissit
Peter Fenwicke (45)
All potentially...Depending
stillmissit
Peter Fenwicke (45)
True BR but we have a few decent 6's with Valetini there now and we need a big physical lock, let's see how he goes against a strong pack.
What about in the first Wales test where he was the official MOTM and you still didn't give him any points?
dru
Tim Horan (67)
You base your scoring on the basis of the "official MOTM"?
Strewthcobber
Steve Williams (59)
I base my scoring on a)which Super Rugby team they all play for, b) their haircuts c) what colour their boots are, like most others here
Wilson
Nick Farr-Jones (63)
This is such a poor approach.
You've completely ignored "Is their headgear in the teams colours?", "Is their jersey tucked in?" and "Are their socks up or down?"
whitefalcon
Dave Cowper (27)
If the jersey's not tucked they shouldn't even be eligible for MOTM