But is was only last year that actually played like he earned the spot
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Hawko
Tony Shaw (54)
Against a player with Wallaby caps and vast experience in Super rugby? I doubt it.
I think it is more about the bench mix, Dennis will start at 6, but I suspect he may finish at lock a few times with Hoilse coming on at 6. But Hollaway is a good option as well for the bench
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Tomikin
David Codey (61)
Hawko
Tony Shaw (54)
Last year the Tahs scored several great tries off set piece, because set piece opens up the space for the backs to run uncluttered. Funny how the NH teams just don't seem to get it. Haven't seen a try like that in this year's 6N after five games.
I watched it four or five times and then asked myself "How would the Stormers' defensive pattern have coped with that move?" The answer is "Not very well" I would suggest. Its just deliberately constructed, with pace, looping and dummy runners that makes it very hard to stop. And yet, until the two involvements by Bread it is quite uncomplicated - it almost looks like a good training routine.
Then again, I guess Bob always says perfect practise makes perfect.
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David Codey (61)
Just shows the value of IF,they bite hard on him.
He doesn't need the ball to make a difference.
He doesn't need the ball to make a difference.
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John Eales (66)
That try looked a bit like some classic Randwick footy of a couple of decades ago. Now who did Cheika play for? Hopefully he can bring some more of that, because the Tahs will be bloody exciting this year if the can produce more of it.
Ruggo
Mark Ella (57)
That one would make Bob Dwyer jolly. Plenty of support play and second touches.
Was a bloody beauty though. Very smooth skills considered it was only a trial. They look to be in the right place.
He was pretty good in the trial. When he came on for his second stint in particular, he was really looking to make some big tackles. A couple of them really came off.
It certainly seems like he's been instructed to ramp up the physicality.
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Dick Tooth (41)
Second row depth looks like it could be a big problem this season, was a bit disappointed with Skelton at the weekend. I think he needs to work some more on his body height carrying and clearing out. Potgeiter is going to have to play more than would be ideal throughout the season, we're going to be light on second rows of Super Rugby standard.
boyo
Mark Ella (57)
Kurtley Beale's trial switch to No.12 may become permanent for Waratahs
Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-union/union-news/kurtley-beales-trial-switch-to-no12-may-become-permanent-for-waratahs-20140209-329o0.html#ixzz2ssH0BR6L
Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-union/union-news/kurtley-beales-trial-switch-to-no12-may-become-permanent-for-waratahs-20140209-329o0.html#ixzz2ssH0BR6L
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Steve Williams (59)
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Skelton is an extremely young lad playing in one of the most technically difficult positions on the field, any wallaby talk is far to premature at this point, he needs a season or two of refining the technical aspects of not only the set piece but in his general play around the field.
You can can see his talent, he bends the defensive line every time and his weight in the scrum and height in the line-out offers so much raw potential.
Viking
Mark Ella (57)
I hope this is the case. If successful, Beale would become the perfect utility back/impact player able to cover 10,12 and 15 at a very high level. Plus I rate Foley as a 10.
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