RWC: AUS v URU (Villa Park, Birmingham): POOL A; 9pm (AEST) Sunday 27 September

[Tex]

Cricket score is expected, hopefully no injuries.

I'd like to see a rock solid set piece, low penalties and maintaining structure and patterns in the face of a disruptive and scrappy opposition.

The kickoff time is much more civilised than last night's red-eye effort!

 

[qwerty51]

Slipper was the likely captain for that game. Who gets it now?

Mumm, McCalman, McMahon, Quade for me in that order..

 

[Tex]

Slipper was the likely captain for that game. Who gets it now?

Mumm, McCalman, McMahon, Quade for me in that order..

I'm a bit confused, are you suggesting those blokes as stand-in skippers, or likely starters?

QC (Quade Cooper) was VC under the OC (old coach) so that might be a good fit.

 

[qwerty51]

We know the XV already. Captain preference order.

 

[BDA]

Mumm?! - tell that bloke to just concentrate on the line-out

What is the rule with concussion availability? Is Slipper still eligible to play against England?

 

[Tex]

I've got a Bill Lawry/Shane Warne-level mancrush on Sean McMahon but to suggest he's third in line for the captaincy stretches credulity.

 

[KOB1987]

Cricket score is expected, hopefully no injuries.

I'd like to see a rock solid set piece, low penalties and maintaining structure and patterns in the face of a disruptive and scrappy opposition.

The 7am kickoff is much more civilised than last night's red-eye effort!

I have pleasure in informing you that the correct time of the game is 9pm AEST Sunday night. So even more civilised than your time, can even have beverages!


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[Braveheart81]

What is the rule with concussion availability? Is Slipper still eligible to play against England?

He has to pass certain protocols in the lead up to the game. It should take a minimum of 6 days but revolves around him passing each stage.

The 10 day turnaround is certainly enough that he won't be ruled out automatically.

 

[qwerty51]

I've got a Bill Lawry/Shane Warne-level mancrush on Sean McMahon but to suggest he's third in line for the captaincy stretches credulity.

I reckon he would make a fantastic captain. Real lead by example bloke and loves a chat too. He was very good during the u20s and is about the same age as Hooper when he took over. Would be an inspired call by Cheika.

 

[swingpass]

the concussion to Slipper will obvious cause some front row rearranging.

Smith, TPN and Holmes to start, Sio, Kepu and now Moore as a reserve. many were suggesting the Sio would be the reserve hooker and Smith the bench THP, seems unlikely now. All three starters to go 80 mins ?

 

[Braveheart81]

I understand the plan about not using the reserves much in the first two games but we've got a good turnaround between Uruguay and England.

I'd have thought that playing players for close to their usual game times was the best option. Presumably injury risk increases when players are fatigued.

I'd be thinking that the front row reserves will be substituted between 50 and 65 minutes like they were against Fiji.

Locks would be similar.

McCalman and McMahon play 80 minutes because that's what they're used to.

Genia plays the last 20 or so for Phipps.

Outside back reserves only get on the field in the closing minutes to get a cap.

 

[Tex]

I have pleasure in informing you that the correct time of the game is 9pm AEST Sunday night. So even more civilised than your time, can even have beverages!


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Dr Google and her "timezone translate" function clearly hasn't served me well.

Mods - can you please edit?

 

[RugbyReg]

AUSTRALIA'S FIRST EVER TEST MATCH v URUGUAY!!!!

GET EXCITED PEOPLE!

 

[hammertimethere]

IMO Douglas needs to play maximum available footy. I would hope that he gets at least 40 mins this weekend (don't care which 40).

I'd go
1. smith
2. TPN
3. Holmes
4. Skelton
5. Douglas
6. Mumm
7. The McBeast
8. MCalman
9. Phipps
10. QC (Quade Cooper)
11. Tomane
12. To'omua
13. Speight
14. Mitchell
15. Beale

16. Moore (not to play unless necessary)
17. Sio (comes on for LH or hooker at 60)
18. Kepu
19. Fardy
20. Palu (not to play unless necessary)
21. Genia
22. Foley
23. Horne

 

[Tex]

Beale probably needs another gallop, but that may not fit with TGC's selection policy.

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[Merrow]

I have pleasure in informing you that the correct time of the game is 9pm AEST Sunday night. So even more civilised than your time, can even have beverages!

Public holiday in Canberra, so lots of beverages to be consumed.

 

[Joe Blow]

Douglas will not start. Palu needs to start or be replaced (injury)in the squad.
Hoping this game can kick start QCs form leading into the big pool games and hopefully the quarters.

 

[cyclopath]

Public holiday in Canberra, so lots of beverages to be consumed.

What's the occasion? Certainly timely!

 

[Merrow]

What's the occasion? Certainly timely!

Family and community day. What's more about community than rugby?

 

[cyclopath]

Family and community day. What's more about community than rugby?

Good point. Thankfully, work for me starts middle of the day Monday, so a few game beers are in order too. Enjoy.