RWC: Australia v Fiji - 23 September 16:45, Millenium Stadium(24 September 1:45 AEST)
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David Wilson (68)
Maybe send a personal message to one of the moderators - they might be able to help- Sully, Hugh Jarse, cyclopath
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Tony Shaw (54)
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Yeah! He will either have a howler doing too much or the game of his life trying to show Cheika he was worth a team spot. I do hope its the former and not the latter.
In reference to comments on wing selections for this game. I am pretty sure we will see Mitchell on one wing against England because of his kicking. Horne is there to cover Nadolo running down the 10 channel. It will be "horses for courses" right through to the final.
Yeah! He will either have a howler doing too much or the game of his life trying to show Cheika he was worth a team spot. I do hope its the former and not the latter.
In reference to comments on wing selections for this game. I am pretty sure we will see Mitchell on one wing against England because of his kicking. Horne is there to cover Nadolo running down the 10 channel. It will be "horses for courses" right through to the final.
Joe Blow
Peter Sullivan (51)
You are setting yourself up for trouble there Dai
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Tim Horan (67)
Point I had made Dai, I can see where Gwerty coming form with Wallabies having tough draw, just think this first week for Fiji is over the top, but anyway the draw is the draw. You would imagine Wallabies should take this comfortably, I imagine the Fijians will be a tad tired (not using it as an excuse for them), and tend to think the Wallabies will be a better team anyway. Looking forward to game regardless.
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Peter Fenwicke (45)
Really highlights our depth that we can afford to select based on a 'horses for courses' policy; cases in point: Horne > Mitchell and Tomane, Genia > Phipps, Simmons > Mumm (who'd have said Mumm would be in calculations a few months ago!)
Expecting SMF to have a huge game. By all reports, Genia has impressed in training, so if he cuts out that two-step skip pass - or uses it sparingly - he should hopefully fire as well!
I'm absolutely pumped! Go you good things
Expecting SMF to have a huge game. By all reports, Genia has impressed in training, so if he cuts out that two-step skip pass - or uses it sparingly - he should hopefully fire as well!
I'm absolutely pumped! Go you good things
KOB1987
John Eales (66)
I think the only really strange selection is that of Mumm as the bench loosie over mccalman. It probably points to us finishing with Skelton and Mumm in the row and the starting loosies. However it means there isn't an experienced 8 in the squad.
I'm guessing it's because Ben is a leader for the Uruguay game and they want to keep him fresh so that he lasts 80 minutes.
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I'm guessing it's because Ben is a leader for the Uruguay game and they want to keep him fresh so that he lasts 80 minutes.
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kiap
Steve Williams (59)
How can you type Qwerty wrong, Stan?
It's the ultimate lazy man's username. Barely two-fingered typing, it's closer to one!
Makes Chopsticks seem like Rachmaninoff.
emuarse
Desmond Connor (43)
Do Fiji have to pay their way to get to the ground. I know some of them had to pay their fares to go to training camp in Fiji.
Dctarget
John Eales (66)
Piap, somehow I don't think he's unintentionally typing it incorrectly.
maxdacat
Nicholas Shehadie (39)
"Cheika stressed it was a great opportunity for the duo, who now get the chance to lock down the spots for the remainder of the tournament."
http://www.theguardian.com/sport/20...ock-and-michael-hooper-in-tandem-against-fiji
Umm if that's the case why play Pocock out of position? Is he really a number 8.....genuine question....I was not aware he'd had a test start there?
http://www.theguardian.com/sport/20...ock-and-michael-hooper-in-tandem-against-fiji
Umm if that's the case why play Pocock out of position? Is he really a number 8.....genuine question....I was not aware he'd had a test start there?
kiap
Steve Williams (59)
Deadset, DC. I'm going to have to correct you, mate. It's Kiap - rhymes with Gee up.
I'd left a few hooks in too. Was hoping to be picked up on Rachmaninoff versus Rachmaninov, but it's too early in the morning...
Anyway, I've had my fun.
Pocock started at number 8 against the All Blacks in Sydney and has played there in the second half of most tests this year when Hooper and Pocock have been on the field together.
Pocock's ball running has improved out of sight this year and he looks to be clearly our best number 8.
It's all about getting two of our best players on the field together. Their styles are quiet different and complementary which also makes it more appealing.
Tahtrajic
Ted Fahey (11)
Dont forget that Fardy and Pooper are able to play the 80 so baring injury I don't think they need to be taken off as they will get the next game off or come off the bench for the last 20-15. I also think Mumm has filled in at 8 in the past.
Also Palu is out again with a hamstring this time.
Also Palu is out again with a hamstring this time.
Viking
Mark Ella (57)
Pocock probably has a longer reach which is better for the back of the scrums, plus Hooper is more mobile and quicker and he has shown he is really good at detaching from the side of the scrum quickly to cover attackers - think of his tackle on Schaulk Burger in the rugby Championship. Although admittedly he probably detaches too early sometimes.
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