Bledisloe 2 - Wallabies vs All Blacks, Wellington, 27 August 2016

[KOB1987]

1. Scott Sio (19 Tests)
2. Stephen Moore (106 Tests)
3. Sekope Kepu (67 Tests)
4. Kane Douglas (24 Tests)
5. Adam Coleman (1 Test)
6. Scott Fardy (34 Tests)
7. Michael Hooper (55 Tests)
8. David Pocock (57 Tests)
9. Will Genia (67 Tests)
10. Quade Cooper (58 Tests)
11. Dane Haylett-Petty (4 Tests)
12. Bernard Foley (31 Tests)
13. Samu Kerevi (2 Tests)
14. Adam Ashley-Cooper (115 Tests)
15. Israel Folau (42 Tests)
Reserves

16. Tatafu Polota-Nau
17. James Slipper
18. Allan Ala’alatoa
19. Dean Mumm
20. Will Skelton
21. Tevita Kuridrani
22. Reece Hodge
23. Nick Phipps

 

[louie]

Me likes it.

 

[Viking]

I can live with that.

Moore saved by being the Captain.

Keeping faith in Sio - I'd prefer Slipper but I like Sio so I can live with that.

 

[KevinO]

No real surprises, don't really see the point in having both Skelton and Mumm on the bench.

 

[KOB1987]

No real surprises, don't really see the point in having both Skelton and Mumm on the bench.

No McCalman, Mumm will be there to cover 6/8

 

[Braveheart81]

Good call naming Phipps in the 23 jersey.

It was probably the best performance by a reserve Wallaby winger this season.

 

[Viking]

Kuridrani on the bench is odd given he can only cover 13, which means a re-shuffle is inevitable if he come onto the field.

I guess there aren't any other options.

 

[Jagman]

Can't see this being the structure they defend with. Foley switches to 14, Kerevi to 12 and AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper) to 13 perhaps?

 

[Sword of Justice]

I really do not understand the contined selection of Sio. I am told that he is a more x factor player than other options at prop but I have never seen that.

I think, like Palu, people expect him to be an explosive player based on the colour of his skin where as he is more of a work horse and scrum technician. In these areas he is certainly not at his best presently.

 

[Viking]

Good call naming Phipps in the 23 jersey.

It was probably the best performance by a reserve Wallaby winger this season.

fixed. (has DHP scored a try yet?)

 

[Viking]

I really do not understand the contined selection of Sio. I am told that he is a more x factor player than other options at prop but I have never seen that.

I think, like Palu, people expect him to be an explosive player based on the colour of his skin where as he is more of a work horse and scrum technician. In these areas he is certainly not at his best presently.

Especially when you go a player like Slipper on the bench.

Although an in-form Sio is an awesome Prop. He was immense in the RWC and last year at the Brumbies.

 

[No4918]

Skelton and Mumm reserves. Looks like 6-8 are expected to play 80.

 

[The_Brown_Hornet]

That 10/12 combination is a littler, err, interesting. No real argument with the pack or the rest of the backs though. I'm chuffed for Hodge though. Well deserved.

 

[Viking]

Skelton reserve back row? Looks like 6-8 are expected to play 80.

Nah Mumm is backrow cover, Skelton is lock cover. So say goodbye to the line-out in the last 20mins if it's not gone already.

 

[420]

I really do not understand the contined selection of Sio. I am told that he is a more x factor player than other options at prop but I have never seen that.

I think, like Palu, people expect him to be an explosive player based on the colour of his skin where as he is more of a work horse and scrum technician. In these areas he is certainly not at his best presently.

He is actually an explosive and strong ball carrier, but has not showed lately.

 

[Ignoto]

Surely this is fire or be fired for Moore, the Pooper and Foley? The ARU should start contract negotiations around the 2nd/3rd round of the Rugby Championship for some added motivation as well

 

[John S]

http://www.rugby.com.au/news/2016/08/25/01/34/wallabies-second-bledisloe-team

Quade at 10, and Foley at 12. Kerevi in for Kurindrani.

Ok, I posted this before getting to the end of the thread

 

[Viking]

Foley's skillset on attack is certainly that of a 12 - consistent solid runner into holes, okay distributor.

Not so sure about defence, and obviously lack of experience.

Although To'omua shined when he came on at 12 beside Cooper - and I don't think he had played a game at 12 either, he was always 10 at the Brumbies before then.

 

[No4918]

Nah Mumm is backrow cover, Skelton is lock cover. So say goodbye to the line-out in the last 20mins if it's not gone already.

Mumm can play 6, doesn't mean he should or is good enough at this level. Big difference to true back row cover which would have made Timani a smart choice.

Still think he will be looking for 80 from the starting backrow.

 

[Lee Enfield]

Personally, I think if the players named in the starting backs have to be it, I would rather Kerevi at 12 and Foley at 13. Kerevi will create more opportunities for Foley to take advantage of than Foley will create for Kerevi.

Looking forward to hopefully seeing a 10-12-13 Combination of Cooper, Hodge and Kerevi getting a good chunk of game time.