Horwill, on his form this year, is out there in a category called "brain explosion", a category usually inhabited only by backs. The last time he played to his best form was three years ago. That's way too long to get any credit. He was not good this year even when he was on the field. In the big match-up in the last round against the Tahs I thought he was anonymous.
I totally agree; Horwill's decline has been dramatic, almost in direct correlation to Link moving to the Wallaby job. He's the kind of committed team player that works off the pride of the team. Ever since his injury in 2013 and Graham came to the Reds Horwill has just fallen into obscurity. Honestly he used to be one of my favourite players over KB (Kurtley Beale) and QC (Quade Cooper) and JOC (James O'Connor) because of his pride and integrity but he hasn't had much to be proud about. Chieka is the kind of Coach that will drag Horwill out of his dip and put a fire into his gut. I definitely think there's a plan.
I think the same of Cummins, although I doubt he'll get a gurnsey. He's the kind of down the straight thrashing machine that will get the team going( I just think Horne is pretty much the same frame but in form)
Deam Mumm is an understandible selection, I don't think he'll see game this year but he's an experienced campaigner and was never a let down. all this crap about him not being tall enough for lineouts is just nitpicking he's 6'5' for gods sake.
It is unfortunate that players like Jones and Vaea miss out but in a world cup year you can understand why you'd prefer to have a more experienced group. I really can't wait for 2016 when all of these young guns get a crack as the older lads move to Chateaus and Mediterranean beaches.