It is a big call, but if they break down they get replaced, like any other player in the squad
Wallabies world cup squad selection
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It is a big call, but if they break down they get replaced, like any other player in the squad
I have worked it out, and the tactic is genius. Robbie KNOWS that one or all of Cliff Palu, Rob Horne and TPN will get injured within the first week of the competition. They fly home, and Robbie can bring in anyone he wants- eg Hodgo, Beau, Gits etc. So he gets to show faith in his established players but still have the subs he desires. He can have his cake and eat it too.
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Charlie Fox (21)
I didn't see the switch to Horwill coming. Happy as a pig in mud though. Samo in is also great news. Reckon we'll be all keeping everything crossed that Pocock can stay fit. Might see Ant Finger hanging off the side of a scrum in an emergency. The thought doesn't scare me too much.
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Bob Loudon (25)
Totally - Dingo's even said as much that players WILL get injured. Should start a thread on who that'll likely be (not so soon after announcement though).
I think Higgers looks to be the most likely
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Rev Spooner
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Can McCalman play openside flanker? Seems we're a bit top heavy on the No 8 position if he can't considering we have Palu, Samo and Higgers already.
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Andrew Slack (58)
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Andrew Slack (58)
Surely not.
In the event of a last minute need stick TPN on the side of the scrum. Best equipped in an emergency in my opinion.
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Arch Winning (36)
training session with Timani.
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Tony Shaw (54)
I guess it's not so much the risk of another 'breakdown', though that is a consideration of course, but just as much how long it takes for this ex-injured group to get Test match playing fit again...eg, we have seen Rocky still not to his complete best after 4 Tests this year.
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daz
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Just saw the squad and have not had time to fully digest, but my initial gut reaction is that Deans has done well here. Concerned about the back up options for Pocock, but only a little bit. I'm sure Beau R is on 30 minutes notice to move if required.
However, I'm really just stunned at the switch from Rocky to Horwill. That is a massive, massive change. I feel for Rock but by gee, I'm so fucking proud and pleased for Big Kev.
Great call Robbie. You have some seriously big balls after all.
However, I'm really just stunned at the switch from Rocky to Horwill. That is a massive, massive change. I feel for Rock but by gee, I'm so fucking proud and pleased for Big Kev.
Great call Robbie. You have some seriously big balls after all.
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There's that word again. Why not take Beau Robinson? Weird.
As usual, in making Horwill captain, Mad Robbie is almost exactly 6 months behind the rest of us.
And selecting so many crocked players? Barnes over Giteau? Weird.
It's a 30 man squad, there are always going to be surprises and things people disagree with. In the end I am very happy with the captaincy switch, and no-one really deserving of a spot was left out. Couldn't ask for much more. But what do I know, I am just a mindless Wallaby cheerleader.
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Andrew Slack (58)
Is Matt Gitaeu a destabilisng factor in the squad? He is a cocky little bloke. It would have made perfect sense to have him ahead of a bunch of guys just in case, but maybe he's just s shit and Robbie doesn't want him around? No? Yes?
Weird.
All I can say is a wish our coaches had the BALLS to drop their captain becuase they know there is a better bloke. Kudos to Deans. Big Kahunas.
Weird.
All I can say is a wish our coaches had the BALLS to drop their captain becuase they know there is a better bloke. Kudos to Deans. Big Kahunas.
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Phil Hardcastle (33)
Does Rocky losing the captaincy mean that his test position is not assurred? He has played well recently but overall his form has been down. If he does not produce it will allow RD to replace him with Higgers much easier if he is not captain
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Charlie Fox (21)
Yes Ant as Saia won't get many mnutes if TPN gets fit. I'm referring to a case where Pocock goes down early, then we cop a couple more back row injuries. I wouldn't pick him as a run on 7, but if shit happens..........is it weirder than say Higgers ending up on a wing?
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Rev Spooner
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Is Matt Gitaeu a destabilisng factor in the squad? He is a cocky little bloke. It would have made perfect sense to have him ahead of a bunch of guys just in case, but maybe he's just s shit and Robbie doesn't want him around? No? Yes?
Weird.
All I can say is a wish our coaches had the BALLS to drop their captain becuase they know there is a better bloke. Judos to Deans. Big Kahunas.
I've heard this from numerous sources - and where there's smoke ...
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Charlie Fox (21)
Has to be both a question mark over his leadership and he may not be the best 6 at the moment.
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