Wallabies V Samoa - Test 2011

[Reddy!]

I don't really rate Timani - he is just a bit of tall timber.

 

[tigerland12]

I don't really rate Timani - he is just a bit of tall timber.

I wouldn't go that far, but I do think he tends to be talked up a bit too much.

 

[Brumbies Guy]

Isn't Timani contracted to the Waratahs next season?

Just with Canon Eagles at this stage I'm pretty sure. Tah's have just expressed an interest for his services post Japan season.

 

[light]

I know if I was Higgenbotham, Dennis or Hodgson I'd be running straight at Rocky during training exercises.

 

[Richo]

I can't believe we have all just glossed over Fatcat's knee. Sounds bad, we would be screwed without him. Sending good vibes.

Not that article gives us any detail, but I'm reading into that lack of information that the injury is not serious.

 

[RugbyReg]

no point risking him this weekend then right?

 

[RugbyReg]

Anyone reading anything into Digby being listed as a centre on the ARU site?

 

[barbarian]

And AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper) at FB. And KB (Kurtley Beale) at flyhalf. And Gits at Inside Centre. And JOC (James O'Connor) at wing. And Palu at lock?

 

[Godfrey]

Good pickup! I wouldn't mind seeing a bit of Digby 13 tbh..

 

[tigerland12]

Good pickup! I wouldn't mind seeing a bit of Digby 13 tbh..

Hasn't got the passing game to be a mainstay there

 

[Godfrey]

Definitely an option though, if you want that style of 13. Keep in mind every other back on the field (with the exception of whoever places him at wing) would have a noted passing game.

 

[vidiot]

Anyone reading anything into Digby being listed as a centre on the ARU site?

Unusual way to announce the team, but I like it:

:

9 Phipps
10 Beale
11 Davies
12 Giteau
13 Ioane
14 JOC (James O'Connor)
15 Gerrard

I must get the name of the ARU photographer for my next Munsters themed event.

 

[light]

I think McCabe or Turner will get the wing spot over Davies.

 

[vidiot]

Turner needs a GPS to find the try line and some sort of pavlovian conditioning not to chip-kick.

McCabe is too versatile, he really is too good a player to start on the field and should be utilised from the bench so as to best appreciate his talent.

 

[Viking]

There is no way Turner deserves it over Davies. McCabe had a good season and I wouldnt be disappointed to see him get a start. But I agree with vidiot... Turner needs a GPS to find the try line. He would not have scored half the tries Davies did this season had he played in his shoes.

 

[en_force_er]

Anyone reading anything into Digby being listed as a centre on the ARU site?

I fell into this trap when the Rebels started up. Basically the website is made by the media/communications/whatever-you-call-it department and not the coaching staff.

My guess is they make the site off a combination of their knowledge and wikipedia.

 

[tranquility]

Davies > Turner.

* Even if he can't kick

 

[Richo]

Turner was very frustrating to watch this season. He had a few excellent games that reminded you of how good he can be... he had some good flashes... but overall you just kept finding it hard to make excuses for sloppy form.

I'm guessing Brumbies fans had a similar feeling watching AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper).

 

[nathan]

Speculation on SMH and The Australian seems to think the starting lineup will be as follows:

1. Ben Alexander
2. Stephen Moore
3. Sekope Kepu
4. Nathan Sharpe
5. Sitaleki Timani
6. Dave Dennis
7. Matt Hodgson
8. Ben McCalman
9. Nick Phipps
10. Matt Giteau
11. James O'Connor
12. Pat McCabe
13. Adam Ashley-Cooper
14. Rod Davies
15. Mark Gerrard

With rumours of Hanson, Simmons, Samo, Genia on the bench.

 

[tranquility]

I would love to watch that team go round, some very interesting combinations.

Robbie Deans for PM