The Phoenix
Ward Prentice (10)
Someone like Stewart?
Wallabies v Italy, Florence, Sun 13th Nov 12am AEDT
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Stirling Mortlock (74)
You get 2 matches far easier than Italy.
Derpus
Nathan Sharpe (72)
So its great practice
eastman
John Solomon (38)
Hopefully someone better than Stewart.
griffins
Ted Thorn (20)
Yeh I actually liked the combination he's formed with Foketi but injury has cruelled that partnership. Not sure Stewart does anything at test level apart from try his absolute guts out.
dru
David Wilson (68)
The only reason you would not play Stewart against Italy is because there were better operators in front of him. It's got nothing to do with the guy's ability and how he would perform against Italy. Right now, that query as who is available that is better than him (allowing for injury and rest) is pretty thin.
It won't happen, but I'd have no issues if it did.
It won't happen, but I'd have no issues if it did.
Derpus
Nathan Sharpe (72)
Got any names there? Stewart would do a solid if not spectacular job.
John S
Peter Fenwicke (45)
SMH putting the knocker on?
www.smh.com.au
At least the team is being down to earth about it
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At least the team is being down to earth about it
The Ghost of Raelene
David Codey (61)
I'm not so sure about resting anyone for this match unless they really need it, and you plan on them playing 60min+ v Ireland and Wales.
All of these games are WC prep, and I don't really like the idea of giving guys a run who aren't in the plans for that squad. I know they could play themselves into the squad potentially, but I'd still want to see as strong a side we can sensibly put out there. We don't have the depth to just throw guys around and still win by 25.
I agree with the point about Gordon being the 3rd halfback now. Tate has a much higher ceiling and love him or hate him White is a better Halfback. At least we have 3 halfbacks in the squad that are at standard.
All of these games are WC prep, and I don't really like the idea of giving guys a run who aren't in the plans for that squad. I know they could play themselves into the squad potentially, but I'd still want to see as strong a side we can sensibly put out there. We don't have the depth to just throw guys around and still win by 25.
I agree with the point about Gordon being the 3rd halfback now. Tate has a much higher ceiling and love him or hate him White is a better Halfback. At least we have 3 halfbacks in the squad that are at standard.
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Billy Sheehan (19)
All online news reports are saying Gordon will start this game, so I am guessing Tate is on the bench. So what will happen game 4, best performer of the 3 start and second best on the bench?
Derpus
Nathan Sharpe (72)
White playing 80 would be ideal.
The Ghost of Raelene
David Codey (61)
Tate and White for Ireland IMO. Who starts is anyone's guess, but I'd lean towards Tate. All the pressure is on Ireland to beat us in that one so why not throw in the live wire and spark something.
Viking
Mark Ella (57)
I like White coming off the bench too to finish it. I prefer the strong decision maker, more experienced player finishing a tight match. But I would bring him on very early in the second half.
Derpus
Nathan Sharpe (72)
Most of the good stuff we did against France came off White. I like McDermott and his snipes but with a playmaker like Foley outside him I don't think he's the man for that match.
Holloway should be rested for this match, he's played more than enough minutes and risks picking up an injury if he becomes fatigued. ATM he's the best gold 7. Hanigan's increased involvement and physicality in the A games needs to be tested here. We don't lose anything in the lineout with Ned playing.
McReight, also, must be tested at this level. I'd start him if I was a selector.
McReight, also, must be tested at this level. I'd start him if I was a selector.
Wilson
Phil Kearns (64)
I reckon you're both at sixes and sevens with the positions here...
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