Wallabies v Wales Game 2 Sat 13 July Melbourne

[Rugby Head]

Wainwright would be a big loss.

 

[stillmissit]

one of their best last week.

 

[Maulalltheway]

It's a bloody opinion site what did you expect? It would be dead if we all awaited the thoughts from those on high. I love the guesswork and would love to have the patience to go back and point out the contradictions inc mine!

have you opinion on players and performances but claiming you know what joe wants or what joe thinks is laughable.

 

[stillmissit]

No! that's not it, we have opinions on everything which makes it contentious at times and I enjoy that. Sitting and wondering what Joe would do is a part of the fascination, particularly if you're like me ie can't play anymore, can't ref anymore but have a thousand opinions.

 

[The_Brown_Hornet]

Wainwright would be a big loss.

He was a constant threat on the weekend and for mine by far their best player.

 

[MarkJ]

L Wright out according to Doran, most of the rest stay the same

https://www.theroar.com.au/2024/07/10/exclusive-wright-goes-from-skipper-to-sidelines-as-young-gun-set-for-starting-debut-against-wales/

 

[whitefalcon]

Doran reporting that L.Wright is out of the 23 with Cale starting

Slipper as captain with minimal other changes.

You'd have to assume that Wright isnt fit to get dropped from the 23 all together

 

[rugbyAU]

So expect

6 - Valetini
7 - McReight
8 - Cale
20 - Hooper

 

[KOB1987]

Could be 20. Gleeson as well if he’s after a bit of impact in the last 20, provided he can catch the bloody ball

 

[Slim 293]

Hooper was one of the five standby players in the stands on the weekend, so he is potentially next in line...

 

[The_Brown_Hornet]

Would Frost be an option at 6?

 

[scrans21]

I'd imagine Schmidt's just testing combinations to see who his best side is for the RC. Wouldn't surprise me to see a few changes to the XV, along with Wright dropping out for this match. I still maintain is the long term captain, so it wouldn't shock me to see a few more changes again for Georgia then a settled side for the RC once we have the France/Japan based players and a few injured guys like Bell back in.

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

Wainwright would be a big loss.

If he's ruled out I get even more confident of a good win. Wales put in a big effort in the first Test with a limited group. They're in the dog days now and the Wallabies can only improve on continuity and patterns. (wishful thinking I know)

 

[rugbyAU]

Would Frost be an option at 6?

I think they would go for Valetini and Hooper first

 

[KOB1987]

Personally I'd have both of Hooper and Gleeson on the bench and Blyth in the stands. I'd say Hooper is the favourite for the gig but on the other hand he is probably more suited to a starting role as he has a big engine but is not really an impact player, so it depends what Joe is looking for I guess.

 

[drewprint]

I really like Hooper and I know he’s played some lock for the Brumbies but I really see him as a 6. If Wright is out I’d like to see Hooper there. Blyth was busy and I’d like to see him have a run again.

 

[Derpus]

Would be a shame if Liam is out injured. I was expecting some changes but probably wouldn't have picked him to be rotated.

 

[Strewthcobber]

Think this change has been pretty well pre-empted, even back to the "everything is short term" comments from last week.

McReight and Valetini aren't getting rotated, and I'm expecting changes in the row as well

 

[Slim 293]

Sydney-raised Brumbies back-rower Charlie Cale is in line for a starting debut for the Wallabies against Wales in Melbourne, with skipper Liam Wright in serious doubt due to a shoulder injury.

Rookie replaces injured Wallabies skipper as Wales call in cricket legend’s grandson

Wallabies captain Liam Wright will miss the second Test due to injury, while Warren Gatland and Wales have called up a breakaway with a famous surname.

www.smh.com.au

 

[Tomthumb]

Disappointing for Liam, hopefully only a niggle