Wallabies v. Springboks, 18th July 2015, Suncorp, Brisbane

[Train Without a Station]

Only test in Brisbane this year and they are struggling... Will the ARU pay attention for once?

To fucking what? What the fuck do you want them to do?

 

[No4918]

(Snip) the forwards just are getting so out played at ruck time.

Feel like I read this comment in just about every test thread. When will we learn

 

[Ash]

Would you excuse coopers behaviour if it had been Beale who tried some stupid low percentage near our try line 2 mins into the red?

Probably the same. The backs need to do something now as the Wallabies have conceded the rucks. The forwards need a rocket up their asses.

If it had actually cost points, no doubt my reaction would be different!

 

[Pusser]

He's been heavily marked. I actually think his runs have lead to decent meters the next phase in his defence, as he's sucked defenders in.

Except when he loses the ball


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[Brumby Runner]

Especially when the other option is Foley, who is smaller.

Can everyone plaese stop getting their knickers in a knot. I inadvertently quoted No 10 when I meant No 12, but I would have thought that was obvious from the tone of my Posts.

It's now half time. Tell me now how Giteau's magic is having a good bearing on the game. Apart from his mistakes, he hasn't threatened the defensive line once, and every time the Saffs run their backline, they make very considerable ground. Not having Matt To'omua to disrupt their backline attack is really hurting us. And in respect of the No 7 debate, we are being beaten all over the ground at the breakdown and again where have Hooper's defense-tearing runs gone? I like Hooper, but he shouldn't start at the expense of Pocock.

 

[ACT Crusader]

Wallabies got one thing going for them, that Le Roux is not a flash fullback. I have never bought into the hype about him, and he proving me right so far, he certainly advertises what he foing to do.

Made a pretty play to set up the try though Dan. I'm not a fan but that was nice.

Burger and BdP have really set the tone for the way the Boks are attacking the collisions.

In terms of attack, I think both teams have been a little guilty of playing a little lateral. Oz have looked good if they get Kurindrani in one-on-one situations out wide, but the Bok defence has scrambled really well so far.

 

[Marcelo]

A first half very worrying. They are winning without doing anything, just some robberies at the breakdown

Poey in, pleaseeeeee

 

[Ruggo]

Skelton adding nothing, very slow and stuff all breakdown work. Hook him.

We need some actual breakdown presence. Time for Pocock.

Yank the crab and lets see Cooper and To'omua again.

 

[Ash]

I reckon Higgers may go soon for Pocock. With Matfield off the field, I think the risk is worth it for the loss in the lineout. Skelton may also go soon anyway.

Not sure what else to do in the forwards. Pocock will make a difference, but it's attitude and execution more than anything.

 

[Ash]

Genia off for Phipps will hopefully be an improvement, as it seems Genia is injured.

 

[Train Without a Station]

I've been disappointed with Skelton. Not because he has been hopeless but because I though he had been so good this year I was confident he would make up for his shortcomings. I don't quite think he has so far.

 

[ACT Crusader]

Third one for BdP.

Smart play by the Wallabies at LO time

 

[Ash]

Too one out, our forwards have guys to pass to but are opting to take it into contact. Slipper had Cooper wrapping there expecting the ball, poor choice.

 

[Inside Shoulder]

there were a lot of things wrong with the lead up to that penalty but Nige seems to have forgotten about the tackler having to release

 

[The Red Baron]

Again! Where was the clean out on Bismarck? Our breakdown work is nonexistent.

 

[Rugbynutter39]

Skelton weakness in scrum showing

Glad to give Cooper chance but at this stage want to see foley in next game

Reminded what a great footballer AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper) is - out of position but reminded at Wing he still has more good games then bad

Horne equally good footballer and him and AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper) best options at wing at the mo

Giteau new back in fold and not perfect but like the tempo he plays. Great option at 12 and will get better

Just not convinced about Cooper at this stage

 

[Ash]

To add, just some variation from the forwards, instead of trucking into contact. Pop to the guy next to you, or anything. It's just so obvious and behind the advantage line.

 

[ACT Crusader]

Try time. Some good hands there but waaaaay too passive in defence.

Skelton struggling. Backs getting through him up the middle.

 

[Marcelo]

Bring back to Robbie Deans

 

[galumay]

Game over, just too much class. It's going to be a long season.


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