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George Smith (75)
I was wondering about that too........
He managed to get his foot around and hook it back in, but I suppose since he's using his feet it's ok?
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I was wondering about that too........
He managed to get his foot around and hook it back in, but I suppose since he's using his feet it's ok?
I guessed it was OK, as the ref did not seemed fussed, but I was curious if flankers are really allowed to stick their foot around the prop into the tunnel to hook. Under the legs, sure.
A quick squiz at the LB, Law 20.9(f) states: Locks and flankers: Staying out of the tunnel. A player who is not a front row player must not play the ball in the tunnel.
Looks like the Sharks flanker got away with that one. I suspect Jackson's marker (there's a ref's assessor at every Super match) will bring that Law to Glen's attention; it'll now be mulled over in every Australian referees' association meeting!
Looks like the Sharks flanker got away with that one. I suspect Jackson's marker (there's a ref's assessor at every Super match) will bring that Law to Glen's attention; it'll now be mulled over in every Australian referees' association meeting!
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Ken Catchpole (46)
There are some guys who seem to play a lot better for the Wallabies than they ever do for their Super Rugby sides. In my opinion, Adam Ashley-Cooper is a good example of this. Can't think of any other good current examples at the moment.
Anyway, I reckon Longbottom would be one of those guys who would step up big time at Wallaby level.
Anyway, I reckon Longbottom would be one of those guys who would step up big time at Wallaby level.
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Steve Williams (59)
AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper) was always no. 1 on that list. There was never any question about that.
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Mark Ella (57)
Lock stocks lood good. I still think Simmons and Horwill will start. Link will take the combination and it is one he knows very well. Douglas and Pyle no longer count or shouldn't count. That leaves Carter, Jones and Coleman for the reserve lock spot in my view. None of those options would look out of place. I would add Skelton and I think he has a big future but I would like to see him prove able to play a full eighty of super rugby before being exposed to test rugby.
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George Smith (75)
I think Simmons will most likely start, but I'm unsure about Horwill............
Simmons offers something with his line out calling and reasonable work rate..........
Regardless, there are quite a few young locks making a name for themselves this year..........
I agree about Skelton though.......... I think he has the maximum impact for a minimal amount of time, whereas the other contenders offer more over a match.........
Anyways, it's almost a shame that the RWC isn't another year or two off, but a lot of these guys should be a at their peak by Japan, if they don't head north before then..........
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Vay Wilson (31)
Horwill shouldn't be anywhere near the Wallabies this year.
He didn't perform last year and is not performing now.
I'd have Simmons, Carter, Skelton, Jones as the locks. If we want a fifth, Coleman.
In the backrow, look at Hooper, Gill (if fit?), McMahon, Fardy, McCalman, Cottrell.
Front row of Slipper, Longbottom, Alexander, Sio, Robinson, PAE.
Hookers of Moore, TPN and Charles.
He didn't perform last year and is not performing now.
I'd have Simmons, Carter, Skelton, Jones as the locks. If we want a fifth, Coleman.
In the backrow, look at Hooper, Gill (if fit?), McMahon, Fardy, McCalman, Cottrell.
Front row of Slipper, Longbottom, Alexander, Sio, Robinson, PAE.
Hookers of Moore, TPN and Charles.
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Stirling Mortlock (74)
I'm puzzled by people saying he's back in form. He's so ineffective at the breakdown, he seems to have lost all strength and aggressiveness. Often he just flops onto the breakdown or comes in from the side or often the oppositions side as he's overrun the ruck. He's Kepu-like atm.
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Michael Lynagh (62)
I don't know I fully expect it to be Horwill and Simmions in the second row, but wouldnt it be nice to see Jones and Carter get the gigs.
Front Rows the same, I think Benny A's playing well but it might be nice to see a front row of Slips Moore Longbottom
Back row of Fardy, Hoops and Benny McCalmen..
Backline of White, To'omua, AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper), Goodwin, Kirindrani, Badge, Izzy..
Some giant wake calls needed.. But I full expect to see.
Slips Moore Alexander
Horwill Simmons
Fardy Palu Hoops
Genia, Quade, AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper), To'omua, kirendrani, Badge, Izzy
Front Rows the same, I think Benny A's playing well but it might be nice to see a front row of Slips Moore Longbottom
Back row of Fardy, Hoops and Benny McCalmen..
Backline of White, To'omua, AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper), Goodwin, Kirindrani, Badge, Izzy..
Some giant wake calls needed.. But I full expect to see.
Slips Moore Alexander
Horwill Simmons
Fardy Palu Hoops
Genia, Quade, AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper), To'omua, kirendrani, Badge, Izzy
Have you watched any tahs games this year??? he has easily been the consistently best back!
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