Wallabies v Springboks - Suncorp, Brisbane, 10th September 2016
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Mark Ella (57)
Inside Shoulder
Nathan Sharpe (72)
Judging by the number of chins he has in the photo they should be sweating him rather than on him
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Steve Williams (59)
Playing for Lyon, having signed there ~7 months ago. 80 minutes at fly half the weekend just gone, 65ish minutes at 13 the one before.
If he hadn't injured himself, we might have gotten to see him at 12 in the June series, then he might have made himself available for now rather than going straight to France. Eh. Que sera, sera.
KOB1987
John Eales (66)
Nathan Sharpe @NathanSharpe5 10m10 minutes ago
Sick of this bullsh#t selection debate. Can have world class L/O with 3 quality jumpers and part timer like hoops.
Sick of this bullsh#t selection debate. Can have world class L/O with 3 quality jumpers and part timer like hoops.
Rugbynutter39
Michael Lynagh (62)
Yes I am a bit tired of the 'lets try Skelton again' ploy. He is not test standard, has not been for some time, and shown no evidence he will be for some time, and frankly if ever (hit fitness continues to be an issue). So lets stop going back to the rejects and move forward.
Agree Arnold now back should be the bench option to replace Skelton. And the positive out of what has not been many is that Coleman definitely seems to be a good test standard lock that could only get better if given time and decent run. Got that bit of mongrel that has been missing.
The midfield needs to change. Some options there - not going to rehash all those which many have posted on here. TK no at 13 for the mo, and Foley no for 12. And not sure about Kerevi. I prefer Hodge at 12, Folau at 13 and DHP at 15 please or out. Kellaway in recent NRC games and Waratahs season looks like he could be a 15 in waiting for the Wallabies but probably not this season.
Soon we will be able to field Melbourne Rebels two Fijian wingers as our starting wingers who have pace. Wow a winger with genuine pace - been a long time since had one of those. Funny I thought that was meant to be one of the key qualities of a winger/finisher.
Yes we need a real 8 not the pooper - Timani needs to be given a go. Forget Houston as what I have seen in NRC is he is not test standard. Holloway when returns from injury probably in with a chance to nail 8 and who would have said that last year. Definitely not me. Our cupboards are certainly bear on the 8 front.
Cooper - cripes - yes best what we have to offer. Is there anyone half decent coming through that we should be aware of! Got to be better than lets recycle the rejects. But yes Cooper best option for the moment (and this is from someone who was never a Cooper fan)
Moore - can we just accept he needs to not start at least! Please.
Rugbynutter39
Michael Lynagh (62)
The torpedo
Peter Fenwicke (45)
Nah mate. Wallabies are in disarray with injuries, questionable coaching and poor player form, Boks are actually capable of winning this year, and have good coaches.
Boks by 70
Rugbynutter39
Michael Lynagh (62)
People keep wondering how much worse it could get for the Wallabies.
You would have to think we are in for a shot for the wooden spoon.
You would have to think we are in for a shot for the wooden spoon.
The torpedo
Peter Fenwicke (45)
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Michael Lynagh (62)
In the great Australian Spirit of our recycled Wallabies I have selected a new look Wallabies combination as we go forward and seek 'new' answers to our current poor performance. I have decided to save this and bring out after every Wallabies game as at some stage if these players are not selected their name must come up (again!)
1. Alexander
2. S.Fainga
3. Smith
4. Carter
5. Simmons
6. McCalman (Recycling Specialist)
7. Hodgson
8. Palu (Recycling Specialist)
9. Phipps (Recycling Specialist)
10.Foley
11.Speight
12.Godwin
13.TK (Potential New Recycling Specialist)
14.Morahan
15.Cooper (Recycling Specilist)
16.Cowan
17.Hansen
18.Weeks
19.McMahon
20.L. Jones
21.Genia (Recycling specialist)
22.A. Fainga
23.English
1. Alexander
2. S.Fainga
3. Smith
4. Carter
5. Simmons
6. McCalman (Recycling Specialist)
7. Hodgson
8. Palu (Recycling Specialist)
9. Phipps (Recycling Specialist)
10.Foley
11.Speight
12.Godwin
13.TK (Potential New Recycling Specialist)
14.Morahan
15.Cooper (Recycling Specilist)
16.Cowan
17.Hansen
18.Weeks
19.McMahon
20.L. Jones
21.Genia (Recycling specialist)
22.A. Fainga
23.English
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Rod McCall (65)
Torpedo
Winning isn't the buss word in SA, transformation is much more important.
Wallabies by 51
Sorry Boet as a Stormer supporter I know there cant be worse coaches like AC. He had the perfect opportunity to do the right thing by select the form players from the Lions and only a few from the other provinces. But no, he was a Heyneke Meyer co coach and made the exact same mistake by selecting has been chicken runners from the Stormers. Meyer loved has beens like Matfield, AC love has beens like Habana. I am sure he will make JdJ captain.
Winning isn't the buss word in SA, transformation is much more important.
Wallabies by 51
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Trevor Allan (34)
Bit harsh on McMahon and English. One been around for just over a year, one uncapped. And Lorenzo has never looked more like a test prop with his magnificent receding hairline.
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bigmac
Billy Sheehan (19)
Dhp good at super rugby but his defence was truly diabolical v all blacks
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Billy Sheehan (19)
Peter hewat for aust A was the worst i have ever seen in defence. Worse than mogg cooper beale dhp.
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Michael Lynagh (62)
I would agree McMahon harsh - which reflects we are strong in 6/7 space. But had to keep with the theme. English I think has one cap - and yes maybe a bit harsh. Thought Godwin had a cap but may be mistaken. So if anyone knows of any other recycled better options please let me know.
bigmac
Billy Sheehan (19)
English toured with the wallabies but no test cap.
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