Wallabies v Wales, 6 July

[LeCheese]

I'd be astonished if an astute elite coach like Schmidt would pick TT if there was a significant doubt over his match fitness.

Not if it suits their plan to have him burn bright and fast

 

[Ignoto]

Devils advocate, it's easier to have Taniela start and be gassed after 30 minutes than it is to have Alan injured 20 minutes in and an undercook Taniela has to play 60 minutes.

 

[dru]

Devils advocate, it's easier to have Taniela start and be gassed after 30 minutes than it is to have Alan injured 20 minutes in and an undercook Taniela has to play 60 minutes.

Can't the starting THP return to the field if the bench THP is injured? That scenario is a problem whoever starts.

 

[Mick The Munch]

Great to see so many Rebels in the squad and congratulations to Harlequin Rugby Club contributing 3

 

[Yoda]

You’d hope so anything less than that would be disappointing

At least they aren’t playing at the Olympic Stadium! That place is a joke to watch rugby and a half empty stadium is soulless … hoping the Sydney people and Welsh enjoy a great game at a full SFS.

 

[Yoda]

Not a bad way to ease lynagh into international football with some familiar combinations

Ease is the word… interested to see how he goes. Still don’t think he is a Test player yet…. but he will be!

 

[Adam84]

Great to see so many Rebels in the squad and congratulations to Harlequin Rugby Club contributing 3

I agree it's good to see. Bittersweet if nothing else.

Which is odd then that same ‘Rebels fans’ are claiming its the worst wallabies team ever.

 

[Derpus]

Fuck the poverty seats are only fiddy bucks maybe I'll torture myself and my wife by attending.

 

[Brumby Runner]

Unlike any of the other "6's", none of them are capable of playing 7.

Outside of Fraser, is there even a back up "7" there?

Tom Hooper is capable of playing 7, amd has done so at test level. He might not be the best, nor perhaps not as good as Liam at the spot, but he has certainly done it.

 

[Adam84]

Fuck the poverty seats are only fiddy bucks maybe I'll torture myself and my wife by attending.

Cheap seats are still good seats in the new stadium

 

[Adam84]

Tom Hooper is capable of playing 7, amd has done so at test level. He might not be the best, nor perhaps not as good as Liam at the spot, but he has certainly done it.

He certainly wore the number, not sure he played/filled the traditional role of a 7 though.

 

[KOB1987]

Fuck the poverty seats are only fiddy bucks maybe I'll torture myself and my wife by attending.

See if you can find any restricted view tickets. The last ones I got were in the platinum section and the restricted viewing was that the edge of the handrail meant you couldn’t see part of the dead ball area.

 

[Derpus]

Oof that seems very dice rolley. Think my wife would be even less impressed with the view of a cement pillar than she is with view of a dismal Australian rugby side.

 

[Dan54]

Oof that seems very dice rolley. Think my wife would be even less impressed with the view of a cement pillar than she is with view of a dismal Australian rugby side.

I would be getting there Derps. Wallaby supporters should be feeling a bit confident I think.

 

[Braveheart81]

Fuck the poverty seats are only fiddy bucks maybe I'll torture myself and my wife by attending.

Torture yourself and treat your wife by only buying one ticket for you!

 

[TSR]

Just complain at home like you complain on here and your wife will buy your ticket for you.

 

[Adam84]

Just complain at home like you complain on here and your wife will buy your ticket for you.

we've peaked in here, lock the thread!

 

[rugbyAU]

 

[Tomikin]

Should have put Kellaway at 15 and don't think we would lose much by having T.Wright on the wing. I wonder if Schmidt is planning to let Wright run and have Kellaway backing up at 15 in the case of a counterattack.
I do like the finishers, fast and competent within the limits of what we have on offer.

This is clearly, not the ideal solution, Tom Wright, has proven this year to be the best fullback in Oz, and one of the best in Super Rugby.

 

[dru]

This is clearly, not the ideal solution, Tom Wright, has proven this year to be the best fullback in Oz, and one of the best in Super Rugby.

So you keep saying, Tomikin. I look forward to Wright fullfilling your expectations. He is one of the more experienced Wallabies on the field so holds quite a leadership role.

In the mean time It is good to have Kellaway available should something unexpected happen.