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Everyone posts some cracking sides which really makes me doubt / change my own selections. Putting this side up for a bit of fun. I'm a big fan of combinations and have tried to implement a few key ones. I really think if you have Kerevi and TK in the centres Foley isn't your best 10.
If you...
The thing I like about Duncan at 12 is it lets the outside backs shine. Naivalu, Daugunu.. dangerous in space, I'm keen to see them have some more ball, even CFS will get more of a crack.
Worked well for country.
I would go with:
4. Rodda or Coleman
5. LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto)
6. Hooper or Valentini (lets be honest, Hooper plays like a 6)
7. Pocock (get him close to the ball ffs)
8. Isa
Jones off the bench for sure, possibly Timu for some impact if he sticky sprays his hands before he runs out.
I would have: Hanigan...
I feel like they've had one of the toughest draws to begin the season and it's not too late to turn things around. They have some great players and are picking from the local pool. Let's keep the same side on the pitch a few weeks in a row and watch the combinations grow.
If I can remember in...
I really think Korczyk would be a great addition for the Reds, especially needing more dominance at the breakdown. CFS I believe is a great player, it's a shame he looks so disinterested on the field. When he gets the ball, he is very dominant, however every touch is usually under pressure...
I was confused all week and still am.. why on Earth would you take out the one bloke who's been stiffening up our defence (To'omua) especially at the start of the game. Bring Beale on for impact at the end.. or not at all
I hope Cheika doesn't stand down after this game.. he definitely needs help with selections / retention though (yes we have a lot of injuries atm but this is pathetic!)