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Chilla Wilson (44)
I think he should be dropped. I'd be hard pressed to see how he should be retained given the players lining up behind him who deserve a crack and who hopefully will bring a bit of heart (and some tries) with them.
I think he should be dropped. I'd be hard pressed to see how he should be retained given the players lining up behind him who deserve a crack and who hopefully will bring a bit of heart (and some tries) with them.
I reckon there is a 0% chance that a fit Hooper will be benched for McCalman.
He's been one of our best players all year.
If anything, I think the non-selection of Gill in the touring squad is a sign that Hooper's spot in the team is very safe right now and Link is relying on him to play 80 minutes.
Gill's omission from the bench in the last couple of tests would also indicate that McKenzie isn't a fan of dual 7s late in the game.
I reckon there is a 0% chance that a fit Hooper will be benched for McCalman.
He's been one of our best players all year.
If anything, I think the non-selection of Gill in the touring squad is a sign that Hooper's spot in the team is very safe right now and Link is relying on him to play 80 minutes.
Gill's omission from the bench in the last couple of tests would also indicate that McKenzie isn't a fan of dual 7s late in the game.
You are more than likely right in which case McCalman is the back up 7. But if Hooper does get injured against the Boks I reckon my assessment will prove correct and they will play L & R flankers against the Pumas. We may never know though.
Given that we'll probably only find this out if Hooper gets injured, let's hope we never find out!
Sounds good,but not logical.Well, the other side of the coin is that he was told he could get adjoining seats on the plane with his missus at check in, and couldn't when they got to the plane.
Started arguing about it, iwth his missus piping in and eventually they were told they could re-book on a later flight and sit together.
No mention of booze, so before we start a lynch mob, how about we just wait for the facts?
If he was pissed and causing hassle, then yes he should be stood down from the tour and sent back to club rugby.
Cummins is out with a fractured hand.
I know he has fractured his hand but last I heard he was still hoping to play after 14 days rest. Has there been later news?