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Australia v Ireland, Sat 9th June @ 8.00pm, Suncorp Brisbane

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Brumby Runner

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David Wilson (68)
Ignoto said:
I wouldn't put any weight on a players listed height or mass. I swear they measure the guys with studs on AND after they've just downed a couple of litres of water.
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I'm not so sure Ignoto. Every time I've been to a Brumbies function, I have been somewhat overawed by the size of the players, including those who look to be quite small out on the field. By way of example, I passed Tom Banks at Belconnen Mall a few days ago, and while he is not a giant on the field, he was of impressive size in the flesh.
 
Tomikin

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Simon Poidevin (60)
K974 said:
The left wing podcast , and Leinster fans events
To be fair he'd hardly bag anything to those audiences so I accept it could be taken with grain of salt
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Im more confused as ever

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John Hipwell (52)
So interesting stats:

So since the 2015 RWC Australia has played 30 test, won 13 lost 15 and 2 draws (Win percentage 43.33%). Ireland has played 28 test, won 20 lost 7 and drawn 1. (Win percentage 71.43%) (England 82.76 NZ 86.67 SA 42.31)
 
Tomikin

Tomikin

Simon Poidevin (60)
Brumby Runner said:
I'm not so sure Ignoto. Every time I've been to a Brumbies function, I have been somewhat overawed by the size of the players, including those who look to be quite small out on the field. By way of example, I passed Tom Banks at Belconnen Mall a few days ago, and while he is not a giant on the field, he was of impressive size in the flesh.
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Its funny i worked at city supabarn Joe Roff came in buying food.. He was absoutle massive and i was so surprised how big he was...

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KOB1987

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Rod McCall (65)
Revised prediction of today's team announcement having read a few articles:

1. Sio
2. BPA
3. Kepu
4. Coleman
5. Rodda
6. Pocock
7. Hooper
8. Timu
9. Genia
10. Foley
11. Koroibete
12. Beale
13. Kerevi
14. Hodge
15. Folau

16. Latu
17. Robertson
18. Tupou
19. Simmons
20. Tui
21. Samu
22. Phipps
23. Kuridrani
 
Joe Blow

Joe Blow

Peter Sullivan (51)
I’m sorry, I do not get the push for Kerevi at 13. There is no doubting his individual skillset and incredible athletic ability.
However, his defence is still horrible and he just appears to find it almost impossible to gel with the other players at both the reds and the Wallabies. You get the feeling he is playing to a different game plan to the rest of his side just about every time he runs out.
I hear that he is also a stand up guy and natural leader. That’s great but he is not what we need right now at outside centre.
Kurindrani must start this test. If not then Hodge in order to find a spot for him in the side. We have Foley, Beale and Folau to create opportunity with pace to burn our wide. Our 13 needs to be a rock in defence and be able to carry the ball forward.
 
Braveheart81

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Will Genia (78)
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I remember when I was a junior at Easts and saw Tom Bowman in the clubhouse. He was pretty much the biggest human I'd ever seen close up at that point.
 
emuarse

emuarse

Desmond Connor (43)
Joe Blow said:
I’m sorry, I do not get the push for Kerevi at 13. There is no doubting his individual skillset and incredible athletic ability.
However, his defence is still horrible and he just appears to find it almost impossible to gel with the other players at both the reds and the Wallabies. You get the feeling he is playing to a different game plan to the rest of his side just about every time he runs out.
I hear that he is also a stand up guy and natural leader. That’s great but he is not what we need right now at outside centre.
Kurindrani must start this test. If not then Hodge in order to find a spot for him in the side. We have Foley, Beale and Folau to create opportunity with pace to burn our wide. Our 13 needs to be a rock in defence and be able to carry the ball forward.
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Possibly the reason Kerevi gets selected before Kurindrani (if this happens), is the former has a higher level of fitness.
Cheika is a strong advocate of fitness, and Brad Thorn has delivered this in his coaching of Kerevi. At intense training sessions this week , Cheika would observ who hasn't got the gas over the distance
 
Sully

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Tim Horan (67)
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emuarse said:
Possibly the reason Kerevi gets selected before Kurindrani (if this happens), is the former has a higher level of fitness.
Cheika is a strong advocate of fitness, and Brad Thorn has delivered this in his coaching of Kerevi. At intense training sessions this week , Cheika would observ who hasn't got the gas over the distance
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Their defensive stats are close (Kuridrani's is better) but their attacking stats are worlds apart.

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Joe Blow

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Peter Sullivan (51)
I would start TK with Hodge on the bench. I’m guessing that Kerevi will be in the 23 though. I would give his bench spot to Maddocks. We need stability amongst the creativity that is already there. Kurindrani always rises to the occasion even if his Super Rugby form has been less than stellar.
It looks as though DHP will also be there to add more play making ability. Ditto with Timu and Tongan Thor.
 
Braveheart81

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Will Genia (78)
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Everyone was so critical of Cheika last year when he complained about the fitness of players when the team got together in June suggesting he was making excuses for himself.

This year it is very clear that all the teams are a lot fitter and that has helped improve the Super Rugby results and the form of a bunch of players important to the Wallabies.
 
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