PeterK
Alfred Walker (16)
Interesting.
Depending on the locks and backrow England play with their injuries and now suspension I would play 6 Mumm, 7 Pocock 8 Timani.
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Interesting.
Depending on the locks and backrow England play with their injuries and now suspension I would play 6 Mumm, 7 Pocock 8 Timani.
Scoey
Tony Shaw (54)
I haven't yet seen the second game between IRE and NZ but from what I've heard it was a particularly torrid and brutal game. The injuries coming from it are probably testament to that.
I think that's what most people are talking about when they ponder how Ireland might back up. Such a big physical test can take longer than a week for the players to return to top fitness. I could have read it wrong but.
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Mark Ella (57)
No doubt in my mind Hooper and Pocock will start. Neither will be "rested".
All things being equal and Chek's past preference, Hooper will play 7.
So Pocock either plays 6 or 8. Who misses ot, Timani or Fardy/Mumm.
Timani has gone pretty well and probably should hold his spot but Chek has a lot of faith in Mumm so it wouldn't be a surprise to see Mumm start.
Tight five should be as expected with Sio, Moore and Keps and Simmons and Arnold taking the lock spots. I really think that forward dominance will go a long way to winning the game.
I am wondering whether Quade will even make the bench for this match.
This will be our toughest match of the tour, so far. A win is desperately important, a win with no more injuries.
Our starting backrow is going to be Pocock, Hooper and Timani for the Ireland game.
If all three remain healthy I almost guarantee that will be the case for the England game too.
I think Cooper will be on the bench for both games. He's the backup 10 and needs to be there. I don't think Cheika will go into a test with his reserve 10 option being Hodge.
If all three remain healthy I almost guarantee that will be the case for the England game too.
I think Cooper will be on the bench for both games. He's the backup 10 and needs to be there. I don't think Cheika will go into a test with his reserve 10 option being Hodge.
PeterK
Alfred Walker (16)
Wallabies had a torrid 2 games in a row against then and then easily backed up in the 3rd game and won.
Except for injuries Henshaw and Sexton Ireland will back up fine.
SBS will now be broadcasting this test. Great news for the 27 die hard rugby fans who a) will get up at 4:30am to watch the game and b) don't have Foxtel!
http://www.rugby.com.au/news/2016/11/22/23/58/sbs-ireland-test
http://www.rugby.com.au/news/2016/11/22/23/58/sbs-ireland-test
I'm stoked. I don't have Foxtel IQ (watch on laptop) but I do have FTA with a recording mechanism. So I don't have to get up at 4am, or wait for a replay - can record the game and watch at my own leisure!
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I'm in Adelaide this weekend and having it on SBS means I could potentially watch the game live whereas there would be no chance if I needed beIN Sports. No hotel has that on their TV package.
The 4:30am game is the worst for watching live. Too late to go back to bed afterwards unless you're not planning to do much on Sunday!
The 4:30am game is the worst for watching live. Too late to go back to bed afterwards unless you're not planning to do much on Sunday!
Twoilms
Trevor Allan (34)
Ah it's terrible isn't it! There should always be a level of consideration put into the time-slot of games for the away country's fans.
Problem with Beale being the best bench back is that if he's fit and in form he should be starting at 12 or 15. I've really come to terms with the idea that a fullback should have some kicking and game management skills. Skills Israel really lacks.
Problem with Beale being the best bench back is that if he's fit and in form he should be starting at 12 or 15. I've really come to terms with the idea that a fullback should have some kicking and game management skills. Skills Israel really lacks.
amirite
Chilla Wilson (44)
Naivalu for Speight makes sense. They can play the same 'wing on attack, 13 on defense' role.
Sefa is obviously quite green and might make some bad reads in the line, but Speight makes a lot of bad reads and I think Sefa is honestly more dominant in the tackle anyway.
Sefa is obviously quite green and might make some bad reads in the line, but Speight makes a lot of bad reads and I think Sefa is honestly more dominant in the tackle anyway.
KOB1987
Rod McCall (65)
Doesn't the cricket start tomorrow? You should be back home by Sunday.
Yes, I'm going to Friday and Saturday (days 2 and 3) and then back home on Sunday.
Won't be home at 4:30am Sunday though!
Scoey
Tony Shaw (54)
I wasn't arguing either case, just speculating as to why.
I assume you're talking about the first three games of the Rugby Championship in your example though. If you are there was a two week break between our second NZ game and the Brisbane match against South Africa that we won so you would expect us to back up easily in that case.
I'm expecting Ireland will show little effect also but the proof will be in the pudding.
Mr Doug
Dick Tooth (41)
BH, don't forget the 15 "die hard (Queensland) Rugby fans" who will have to be up at 3:30am!!
I heard this morning that Ireland have lost another three players to injury, (added to the previous two). I predict a win for the boys in gold, but I'm not so confident about our chances against "Fast Eddie's" mob!
Kevin77
Fred Wood (13)
Depends on who they bring in for Stander at 6. If it's O'Mahony he's one of the best defensive line-out operators going around. Ireland then have four jumpers (Ryan, Toner, Heaslip and O'Mahony).
Would you believe that from Kevin 0 to Kevin 77, all 78 Kevins on the forum are Irish.
Brumby Runner
David Wilson (68)
By way of comparison, though, Barratt seems to defend in the line when he's playing 10.
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