Lynagh is 21. At just about this age Lolesio had 10 test caps and had already played the All Blacks 6 times.IMO Lynagh has most of these, and has guided the Reds around very well at an age of 19/20. Is he consistent enough right now? No. But which of the 10s are? I think he is leaps and bounds ahead of the other options when they were his age.
He has the foundations of a very good test 10. He is tough as nails too with a big ticker. Doesn't physically look it, but he is.
He isn't consistent enough at the moment but which 19/20 year olds are? At anything, let alone professional rugby.
Agreed, I think Donaldson offers a lot more than Noah and will make the playing squad.Garbage.
I always thought the concern wasn't that people wouldn't attend the test, but that they wouldn't attend the other gamesFor all the hysterics about the kick off time and clashes with GPS and QPR(which were resolved), just goes to show there’s a broader rugby fanbase to be concerned about then just those who can afford to attend GPS schools…
Richie Mounga didn’t get super good until way past 21. Difference though he played plenty of rugby games to hone his skills. Problem with our young blokes is they don’t play enough top rugby. The Mickey Mouse Super rugby is over before it starts and if you don’t play Test footy you are back to club which is not the hard level you need imho. Most young blokes would benefit playing in Europe or New Zealand or extend our Super Rugby season. It can take a break during Test window around now then resume, maybe finishing with a home and away local derby series. Anything to get more games in.Lynagh is 21. At just about this age Lolesio had 10 test caps and had already played the All Blacks 6 times.
(I agree with most of your post, but historically most guys who end up playing a lot of tests at 10 are ready at age 21or soon after - although maybe not starting at 10, and that's where Lynagh's lack of speed becomes an issue - you can't introduce him to test rugby in other positions with less pressure).
Excited for the game. Weather is looking slightly overcast.
We have 7 attending from my family, for a couple of the kids it will be their first Wallabies test thanks to the 2:30 kick off.
For all the hysterics about the kick off time and clashes with GPS and QPR(which were resolved), just goes to show there’s a broader rugby fanbase to be concerned about then just those who can afford to attend GPS schools…
Richie Mounga didn’t get super good until way past 21.
Yeah one offs are ok, but I generally don't like it for the bigger games. I get particularly annoyed by the set of commentators and reports who keep claiming that people are clamoring for them off the back of pretty slim and shaky evidence. I have a feeling it's a fair bit of bias on their part, with them enjoying covering afternoon games and finishing up at 5pm instead of 10pm, which is understandable, but hardly a universal experience.I think the opportunity to bring younger kids is a key aspect of why some afternoon games should always be part of the Super Rugby and test schedule. I'm certainly not advocating for it to be the bulk of games but the odd one is great.
It's not about being good. It's about being good enough and ready.Richie Mounga didn’t get super good until way past 21.
Agreed, I think Donaldson offers a lot more than Noah and will make the playing squad.
It's been said before, but this line of thinking is genuinely problematic. We shouldn't be dropping a 10 (or most positions, for that matter) off the back of one bad game. We've consistently seen that feeling a lack of security inspires absolutely no confidence within a player.For that reason, if Noah plays shit this weekend I'd prefer to see Donaldson at 10 next week and keep Lynagh on the bench
It's been said before, but this line of thinking is genuinely problematic. We shouldn't be dropping a 10 (or most positions, for that matter) off the back of one bad game. We've consistently seen that feeling a lack of security inspires absolutely no confidence within a player.
I'm by no means a huge Noah fan, but I do hope Schmidt's told him he's got the keys for the RC. Same would go for Donaldson or Lynagh if they were called upon. Pick and stick.
That's all very well but neither Lolesio nor Donalson have grabbed their opportunities and they have had plenty. 10 is not a placemat, it is a key position for any rugby team. I agree with sticking IF we have a 10 who shows some improvement over some games. Both Donaldson and Lolesio have not done this, particularly Lolesio.It's been said before, but this line of thinking is genuinely problematic. We shouldn't be dropping a 10 (or most positions, for that matter) off the back of one bad game. We've consistently seen that feeling a lack of security inspires absolutely no confidence within a player.
I'm by no means a huge Noah fan, but I do hope Schmidt's told him he's got the keys for the RC. Same would go for Donaldson or Lynagh if they were called upon. Pick and stick.
He was 19 when he debuted for the Reds, which is what I was referring to. His ability to manage games is about as good I've seen from a flyhalf of 19/20yo in Aus.Lynagh is 21. At just about this age Lolesio had 10 test caps and had already played the All Blacks 6 times.
(I agree with most of your post, but historically most guys who end up playing a lot of tests at 10 are ready at age 21or soon after - although maybe not starting at 10, and that's where Lynagh's lack of speed becomes an issue - you can't introduce him to test rugby in other positions with less pressure).
I couldn't agree more with this. There are a number of players in Oz who would benefit from time spent in Europe. It should be encouraged if possible.Richie Mounga didn’t get super good until way past 21. Difference though he played plenty of rugby games to hone his skills. Problem with our young blokes is they don’t play enough top rugby. The Mickey Mouse Super rugby is over before it starts and if you don’t play Test footy you are back to club which is not the hard level you need imho. Most young blokes would benefit playing in Europe or New Zealand or extend our Super Rugby season. It can take a break during Test window around now then resume, maybe finishing with a home and away local derby series. Anything to get more games in.