Wallabies world cup squad selection

[tigerland12]

What a twist! haha

Also that is a great squad, now a converted Deans fan

 

[fatprop]

Well no one can say that Deans doesn't make some damn tough decisions.

No gits
Elsom no longer captain

 

[Doc]

Very, very happy with that.

Kev is far more suited to test captaincy than s14, in that his style is more in that 'win the game' mould.

Better late than never.

 

[Jnor]

Well I guess Bam better not get injured!

And QC (Quade Cooper)'s eye view

 

[sneaker]

Well Done Horwill

 

[RedsHappy]

Well deserved James Horwill.

A real credit to RD and JO'N to have shown (uncharacteristic) flexibility and changed judgement to make this alteration in Captain. Much better than to repent later if RE had not worked out well for the RWC. And I think this will be good for RE's play and enjoyment of the WC.

 

[Bowside]

Deans been reading to much GAGR.

Congrats to Horwill. Hard luck to gits and turner, I would have had either instead of a third half-back. Rest of squad looks pretty decent.

No More Excuses.

 

[tigerland12]

Wait.....no openside back up?

 

[redstragic]

What is the rules on replacing Pocock if he gets injured?

 

[barbarian]

Wait.....no openside back up?

Yeah think that could hurt us.

Imagine if Pocock picks up a minor ankle strain which will rule him out until the semi-final. We can't replace him as then he can't come back. So who plays 7 for the pool games and the quarter?

Higgers?

 

[fatprop]

What is the rules on replacing Pocock if he gets injured?

he gets replaced, (I think there is a 72-48 hours rule to allow fairness for distant teams) but can't come back

 

[fatherted]

three hookers? saia as emergency number 7?

 

[RedsHappy]

Yeah think that could hurt us.

Imagine if Pocock picks up a minor ankle strain which will rule him out until the semi-final. We can't replace him as then he can't come back. So who plays 7 for the pool games and the quarter?

Higgers?

Good summary Barb. I think this is a flaw in this team. Perhaps RD is relying on a Beau R fly-in scenario if DP grabs other than a minor injury?

 

[Viking]

Very weird there is no openside, Should have picked either Samo or McCalman not both just in case. If Pocock does go down I would say we would need to send out an SOS call to George Smith.

 

[Crow]

deans been reading almost enough gagr.

ftfy

 

[No4918]

Will Horwill captain the Bled test next week?

Good squad though and as tough as it is on Gits i think they did make the right decision going with Barnes.

 

[Rev Spooner]

Good squad - very pleased Horwill has been named captain. Agree with the lack of back-up openside flanker - could be very costly. Few players getting a go who've returned from injury is a risk but I suppose they've shown their worth in the past. Palu doesn't do it for me, neither does Horne.

 

[No4918]

Good squad - very pleased Horwill has been named captain. Agree with the lack of back-up openside flanker - could be very costly. Few players getting a go who've returned from injury is a risk but I suppose they've shown their worth in the past. Palu doesn't do it for me, neither does Horne.

Agree with Palu and Horne they are the biggest risks and when you factor in Barnes, Mitchell & TPN with little game time its a big call. Ideally all will play for the Aus Baabaas next Friday.

 

[RedsHappy]

Imagine how Bret Harris is coping; he's probably in counselling as we speak, and his book being recalled from the shops...

 

[Richo]

Taking 4 props was smart, because if someone is very seriously crocked they can be replaced by Cowan (or whoever) -- who wouldn't be seeing any game time otherwise and would not be taken for development purposes.

Not taking an openside is weird.