RWC: AUS v WAL (Twickenham): POOL A; 2:45am (AEDT) Sunday 11 October

[Cardiffblue]

On a more serious note. Sorry to hear this. further proof, if any were needed, of the need to protect players from concussion

http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/i-couldnt-remember-lineout-calls-10203996

 

[Groucho]

LONDON: Wallabies vice-captain Michael Hooper has been slapped with a one-week ban for an illegal cleanout, but the good news for Australia is that he's openside flanker is still alive.

Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-union/rugby-world-cup/rugby-world-cup-2015-wallabies-vicecaptain-michael-hooper-suspended-from-crucial-match-against-wales-20151006-gk2sio.html#ixzz3nn09czuW
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I didn't realise he was facing the death penalty!

Stop posting pictures of Henry VIII please.

 

[Cardiffblue]

This one is just funny in retrospect!

http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/...s-retirements-fans-deserting-twitchy-10047009

 

[Cardiffblue]

I didn't realise he was facing the death penalty!

Stop posting pictures of Henry VIII please.

Soz. But was desperately searching for something hot as news. Has Gatland died? he's never this quiet!

 

[Hugh Jarse]

Is it possibly that your Gnome has him @CardiffBlue?

 

[Cardiffblue]

Is it possibly that your Gnome has him @CardiffBlue?

dont tempt me to photoshop Samson into a gnome costume. Groucho'll go spare

 

[Cardiffblue]

C'mon Wales. Do not go gentle into that dark night!

 

[Hawko]

Wrap Folau in cotton wool I say.​

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Beale can do the job against Wales.​

And six people agreed with this comment!!! Next thing you'll be telling me is that global warming is really happening.

 

[Cardiffblue]

Is it possibly that your Gnome has him @CardiffBlue?

talking of which. Ever the since the sun came out andyou beat the Orcs he's been like this.

Don't know what to make of it. the little bugger knows something about Saturday he's not telling me

 

[Marcelo]

Can McMahon & Big Dog play against the starting Welsh backrow? To give a rest to Pocock for the finals

 

[TahDan]

Bugger about Hooper and Folau... Both are pretty massive losses. I had thought Folau's ankle wasn't a big deal?


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[mxyzptlk]

MCMAHON! Direct, like-for-like replacement. Play the same game on the ground with the same width, exactly as we mean to go on. McCalman is good but he doesn't quite provide that. McCalman also has a role to play as a finisher.

Beale for Folau and Mitchell for Horne as required.

Although I think Joe Tomane deserves a shot.

Along with McMahon, how many of the current squad played 7s? There's McMahon, Phipps, Foley, Kuridrani -- anyone else?

 

[mxyzptlk]

Someone's having fun with Rob Simmons' Wikipedia page:

He made his Super Rugby debut for the Queensland Reds in South Africa off the bench against the Bulls at the beginning of the 2009 season. Unfortunately for Roberto his performance was nothing short of woeful, and his controversial debut has been regarded as one of the worst in rugby history, scoring the first own try in the history of rugby, along with giving away 29 penalties and receiving a yellow card

 

[the plastic paddy]

Gee thanks. that's unprecedented. Is this a new form of warm fuzzy plastic?

I have always supported Wales if it doesn't affect Ireland. Didn't in protest after the Rolland/ Warburton business, but that is all forgotten now. At the end of the day, we all play in the same league. The same doesn't apply to the Scots of course, hopefully Samoa/ Japan can knock them out, not just for their scabbery over the Heineken but also for their pathetic capitulation in the face of a beatable South Africa, there should be a non trier rule in the RWC.

 

[Groucho]

And six people agreed with this comment!!! Next thing you'll be telling me is that global warming is really happening.

That's if Folau is injured. Beale is an excellent substitute fullback. Seems like a sensible option.

 

[Groucho]

Can McMahon & Big Dog play against the starting Welsh backrow? To give a rest to Pocock for the finals

We have to be careful. This is going to be a harder game than England methinks. We could easily lose if we're not on song.

 

[boyo]

This one is just funny in retrospect!

http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/...s-retirements-fans-deserting-twitchy-10047009

It's only Lord Bald FFS.

 

[Joe Blow]

Can McMahon & Big Dog play against the starting Welsh backrow? To give a rest to Pocock for the finals

No. This game is just as important as the one last week, and can I remind you that these blokes beat the Orcs.
From here on in it's full on best side available for the next 4 weeks.
I hope McMahon gets the nod. He is not really a like for like replacement though. He's a 6 disguised as a 7. He is not as on the ball as Hooper or Poey.
But his work rate is high and he tackles like a demon.
This will be a big test for our back row.

 

[Forcefield]

Not because I am a Force fan, but I think McCalman should start. He is a better jumper, has more experience and offers less as an impact player off the bench. McMahon coming on with 20 to go would be a handful and a half.

 

[The_Brown_Hornet]

I'd be happy with McMahon or the Big Dog starting and obviously the other finishing. That said, I'm with Groucho on the thought that we should keep playing the same style and thus go with two complementary fetchers rather than the traditional back row. It's working so well that I'd not want to mess with it.

Is Izzy definitely out?