Hmm... when they announced the EOYT squad they said that Cummins and TPN were both certain not to play against the ABs but would be fit for the first test on tour.
All Blacks v Wallabies, Dunedin, 19th October 2013
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Hmm... when they announced the EOYT squad they said that Cummins and TPN were both certain not to play against the ABs but would be fit for the first test on tour.
Joe Tomane and Chris Feauai-Sautia ruled out with hamstring issues.
Peter Betham has been called up to the 24-man squad.
Starting team named Thursday morning.
Peter Betham has been called up to the 24-man squad.
Starting team named Thursday morning.
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Jim Lenehan (48)
I'd say AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper) on one wing, Folau on the other, Foley at fullback.
How 'bout Kuridrani to 12 and AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper) back to where he plays best, 13. If other countries are going to run big burly bastards at us from IC we should aim to fight fire with fire.
WTF has Harris done to get another sniff of a Wallaby jumper? He must have some very incriminating photos of Link squirrelled away.
WTF has Harris done to get another sniff of a Wallaby jumper? He must have some very incriminating photos of Link squirrelled away.
Photoshopped Robbies head out of the photo and inserted Links?
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Jim Lenehan (48)
Liking the idea of Kuridrani at 12, could be a very JdV style player. It is an unfamiliar position for him, however, and I wouldn't be asking him to try it out for the first time against the All Blacks.
With Harris, I feel it's just getting a backup 12 that fits the Lilo mold. Link clearly wants a goalkicking second playmaker at 12, that's what Harris does.
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Peter Sullivan (51)
if Cummins is right (and the clips say he is) then just swap him out for Tomane and leave the rest as is. If he isnt right to go then you may have to look at moving Izzy but i dont think they would want to do that not the way he has been playing at 15.
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Peter Sullivan (51)
Or they could always give JOC (James O'Connor) a call........
Harris was only the third best 12 for his franchise in 2013.
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Jim Lenehan (48)
How much of Harris not being selected was due to injury?
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Ken Catchpole (46)
Deja vu, or a glitch in the matrix?
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Tim Horan (67)
Agree Braveheart, I not sure he capable of being a Super player, let alone making the step up to test status!
I'd say only a small part. A large part was Cooper, Fainga'a and Tapuai being healthy for much of the year.
I don't mind Harris, but if I was making a list of players I'd pick at 12 for the Wallabies (assuming everyone was fit) he'd struggle to be in the top 10).
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Michael Lynagh (62)
Some surprising tackling stats, from FoxSports. Below are some Wallabies and All Blacks, ranked on top tackle completion rate during the RC.
Some interesting Wallabies in the top 5. Simmons is fairly impressive, but the real surprise is Quade Cooper.
Wallabies
1. Rob Simmons: 45 tackles, 3 ineffective tackles, 1 missed tackle. 91.8%
2. Scott Fardy: 51 tackles, 3 ineffective tackles, 4 missed tackles. 87.9%
3. Stephen Moore: 40 tackles, 5 ineffective tackles, 2 missed tackles. 85.1%
4. Quade Cooper: 38 tackles, 4 ineffective tackles, 3 missed tackles. 84.4%
5. Michael Hooper: 54 tackles, 2 ineffective tackles, 9 missed tackles. 83.1%
All Blacks
1. Sam Whitelock: 66 tackles, 1 ineffective tackles, 3 missed tackles. 94.3%
2. Kieran Read: 64 tackles, 6 ineffective tackles, 0 missed tackles. 91.4%
3. Tony Woodcock: 35 tackles, 5 ineffective tackles, 0 missed tackles. 87.5%
4. Conrad Smith: 41 tackles, 3 ineffective tackles, 3 missed tackles. 87.2%
5. Brodie Rettalick: 56 tackles, 7 ineffective tackles, 2 missed tackles. 86.2%
6. Steven Luatua: 39 tackles, 4 ineffective tackles, 4 missed tackles. 83.0%
7. Richie McCaw: 51 tackles, 10 ineffective tackles, 1 missed tackles. 82.3%
Source:
http://www.foxsports.com.au/rugby/t...han-richie-mccaw/story-e6frf4qc-1226739843336
Some interesting Wallabies in the top 5. Simmons is fairly impressive, but the real surprise is Quade Cooper.
Wallabies
1. Rob Simmons: 45 tackles, 3 ineffective tackles, 1 missed tackle. 91.8%
2. Scott Fardy: 51 tackles, 3 ineffective tackles, 4 missed tackles. 87.9%
3. Stephen Moore: 40 tackles, 5 ineffective tackles, 2 missed tackles. 85.1%
4. Quade Cooper: 38 tackles, 4 ineffective tackles, 3 missed tackles. 84.4%
5. Michael Hooper: 54 tackles, 2 ineffective tackles, 9 missed tackles. 83.1%
All Blacks
1. Sam Whitelock: 66 tackles, 1 ineffective tackles, 3 missed tackles. 94.3%
2. Kieran Read: 64 tackles, 6 ineffective tackles, 0 missed tackles. 91.4%
3. Tony Woodcock: 35 tackles, 5 ineffective tackles, 0 missed tackles. 87.5%
4. Conrad Smith: 41 tackles, 3 ineffective tackles, 3 missed tackles. 87.2%
5. Brodie Rettalick: 56 tackles, 7 ineffective tackles, 2 missed tackles. 86.2%
6. Steven Luatua: 39 tackles, 4 ineffective tackles, 4 missed tackles. 83.0%
7. Richie McCaw: 51 tackles, 10 ineffective tackles, 1 missed tackles. 82.3%
Source:
http://www.foxsports.com.au/rugby/t...han-richie-mccaw/story-e6frf4qc-1226739843336
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Geoff Shaw (53)
Rebels will be having a good Pre-season, not going to be missing any players from the squad.
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What is an ineffective tackle?
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Steve Williams (59)
Injured wingers Joe Tomane, Chris Feauai-Sautia ruled out of Australia test vs New Zealand
The Associated Press: October 14, 2013 11:08 PM
SYDNEY - Joe Tomane and Chris Feauai-Sautia have been ruled out of Australia's Bledisloe Cup test against New Zealand on Saturday with hamstring soreness.
The wingers join goalkicking centre Christian Lealiifano (ankle) and flanker Scott Fardy (eye) on the injury list this week ahead of the Dunedin match. World Cup and Rugby Championship winner New Zealand has already retained the trans-Tasman trophy after taking a 2-0 lead in the Bledisloe Cup 2013 series.
The Australian Rugby Union issued a statement saying Tomane and Feauai-Sautia had "hamstring awareness issues" and wouldn't risk aggravating the problems before departing next week on the Wallabies' five-test tour of Europe.
Uncapped Waratahs winger Peter Betham has been added to the Wallabies squad and will travel to New Zealand on Wednesday with the squad.
- See more at: http://www.courierislander.com/spor...-vs-new-zealand-1.659685#sthash.g3ozxoK5.dpuf
The Associated Press: October 14, 2013 11:08 PM
SYDNEY - Joe Tomane and Chris Feauai-Sautia have been ruled out of Australia's Bledisloe Cup test against New Zealand on Saturday with hamstring soreness.
The wingers join goalkicking centre Christian Lealiifano (ankle) and flanker Scott Fardy (eye) on the injury list this week ahead of the Dunedin match. World Cup and Rugby Championship winner New Zealand has already retained the trans-Tasman trophy after taking a 2-0 lead in the Bledisloe Cup 2013 series.
The Australian Rugby Union issued a statement saying Tomane and Feauai-Sautia had "hamstring awareness issues" and wouldn't risk aggravating the problems before departing next week on the Wallabies' five-test tour of Europe.
Uncapped Waratahs winger Peter Betham has been added to the Wallabies squad and will travel to New Zealand on Wednesday with the squad.
- See more at: http://www.courierislander.com/spor...-vs-new-zealand-1.659685#sthash.g3ozxoK5.dpuf
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Bill McLean (32)
Nonu Vs Kuridrani would be a bloody interesting match up. In saying that, He's just coming into his own at 13 so I reckon we leave him there. To'omua compliments Quade's game just as Lilo does. He has a bloody cool head and will be able to ease the pressure of Cooper.
But my god I hope Cummins is fit... Otherwise we're in trouble. Why did JOC (James O'Connor) have to go and fuck everything up. Can't see them recalling him unless we're down to Radike Samo on the wing again.
But my god I hope Cummins is fit... Otherwise we're in trouble. Why did JOC (James O'Connor) have to go and fuck everything up. Can't see them recalling him unless we're down to Radike Samo on the wing again.
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