Wallabies v Wales Game 2 Sat 13 July Melbourne

[capalaba]

Got the win, the game was shit!
Lolesio, centres, maul, both defence and attack and Wright all weak.
Slipper was disappointing, maybe the captain but his entire game was shit, Kailea played better from the bench.
Donaldson needs to start, Hodgman needs to be selected give Slipper a rest, Lynagh from the bench, I have no fucken idea what to do with our centres.

 

[cyclopath]

Valetini is marking himself as a dangerous ball carrier and workhorse. Seriously underrated player.

Under-rated??

 

[drewprint]

I really like Lolesio, and I hope this doesn’t come off as an anti-Brumbies shot because it really isn’t, I solely have my Wallabies hat on here. Maybe a trend has formed now under a few national coaches; I’m just not sure he’s it at this level. Donaldson and Lynagh absolutely may not be either, but I think we need to give them their shots next.

 

[Linerunner2023]

Interesting from Schmidt
“Im relieved we got the win but boy have we got to get better”

 

[carrc99]

Why did Nic White do a box kick and give away possession with 3 minutes to go?

 

[LeCheese]

Because 3 minutes is a surprisingly long time to be able to hold possession of a rugby ball, so you're better off getting it down field

 

[The_Brown_Hornet]

Got the win, the game was shit!

Len should be back next week

 

[WorkingClassRugger]

Interesting from Schmidt
“Im relieved we got the win but boy have we got to get better”

I for one really liked his candor.

 

[Brumby Runner]

Poor lineout tonight, inadequate maul defence and lack of penetration by either of Williams and LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto) demand some changes to the second row. I think any of Smith, Holloway or Swain would give us a bit more command of the lineout and maul. Pity Smith has been released from the squad and the others aren't even in it.

I agree that Donaldson really needs to be given a starting spot to see what he can contribute. Saying that, Lolesio has improved this year from the last couple, but still not quite up to what is needed.

Full marks to Jake Gordon for his opportunist try, but his service from the base of the ruck is woeful. I do also like his clearance kicks for touch from our red zone. More distance and not so much height as with a box kick.

I think the replacement front row completely outplayed the starting three. Kailea is really looking good and his hits must hurt. Allan A was back to top form in his stint too. Fes was definitely off his game tonight.

 

[The_Brown_Hornet]

Interesting from Schmidt
“Im relieved we got the win but boy have we got to get better”

I like that from him. I'm sure there will be an honest appraisal given tomorrow to the players. I reckon Schmidt is a bloke where you 100% know where you stand.

 

[Overtime]

I forgot about Len. They still need a decent 12 and 10. My absolute off the cuff left field thought is I wonder how Jorgensen would go at fly half.

 

[The_Brown_Hornet]

Agreed. I could see Donaldson or Lynagh starting next week at 10.

 

[cyclopath]

A win is a win is a win.
Scrappier. Maul defence needs a LOT of work - really no structure to it.
Details not done as well as last week but pretty poor conditions.
Surprised Lolesio was not subbed earlier - he was played about 10-15 mins too long at least. Not his best game tonight.
Good things? Valetini is a freak, what a motor. McReight and Cale both with plenty of good. Scrum good early but got a bit scrappy later. Lineout pressure good. Daugunu has a great work-rate.
Ikitau is needed. I thought Flook looked OK with the very few opportunities he had with the ball. Paisami with some good, some bad.
We lost those games in recent years, so there is something good to take out of that.

 

[rugbyAU]

Did Peitsch get on?

 

[Strewthcobber]

Agreed. I could see Donaldson or Lynagh starting next week at 10.

Lynagh starts for Reds and Donaldson for Wobs?

 

[The_Brown_Hornet]

Possibly yeah

 

[Yoda]

Did Peitsch get on?

No unfortunately.

 

[Jimmy_Crouch]

Strap Lenny's hammy up and play him for a start

 

[Strewthcobber]

Crowd was 21,932 apparently

 

[Aussie D]

Flook did well in defence and limited opportunities in attack. The ball only got past Paisami on two or three occasions. Think it is time to give Hamish Stewart a run at 12 to see if he offers more than Hunter.