Yeah, whichever 10 is selected, I don't see either being a bench option so they become a dirt tracker for two minor games and a tackling bag holder waiting to be an injury replacement
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Yeah, whichever 10 is selected, I don't see either being a bench option so they become a dirt tracker for two minor games and a tackling bag holder waiting to be an injury replacement
Brumby Runner
David Wilson (68)
Exactly. And imo he was only a better than average No 12 when he played outside Bernie.
Tomikin
Simon Poidevin (60)
Come off it, I'd take Git's now in any of our teams and twice on Sunday's the things his done in rugby, speak for itself. Yes he had some bad times, but is a better player then most who have warn gold..
RoffsChoice
Jim Lenehan (48)
Great 12. Will go down in history as one of the best 12s to ever play in Aus. There is a funny story about when Toulon announced the signing of Giteau to the team, and Wilkinson was worried that he was going to take his spot in the team.
His value in the 2015 World Cup was almost immeasurable. Losing him less than half an hour into the final was devastating.
He's not a good Super or Test level 10.
His value in the 2015 World Cup was almost immeasurable. Losing him less than half an hour into the final was devastating.
He's not a good Super or Test level 10.
chasmac
Dave Cowper (27)
My biggest fear for the Wallabies this year is a Nathan Grey musical chairs defense pattern.
Whilst I cannot see how he can go away from what appears to be his own patented system I truly hope he has put it on the scrap heap.
Defense wins world cups.
I think we need to pick a team based around hiding only 1 weak defender at any point in the game. From what i have seen that weak defender will end up being our 1st and 2nd choice number 10.
This puts KB (Kurtley Beale) on the outer at either 12 or 15.
My current backline would be;
Genia
QC (Quade Cooper)
Maddocks
Kerevi
TK
Koro
Hodge
White
Foley
DHP
Whilst I cannot see how he can go away from what appears to be his own patented system I truly hope he has put it on the scrap heap.
Defense wins world cups.
I think we need to pick a team based around hiding only 1 weak defender at any point in the game. From what i have seen that weak defender will end up being our 1st and 2nd choice number 10.
This puts KB (Kurtley Beale) on the outer at either 12 or 15.
My current backline would be;
Genia
QC (Quade Cooper)
Maddocks
Kerevi
TK
Koro
Hodge
White
Foley
DHP
dru
Tim Horan (67)
While I agree with your QC (Quade Cooper) selection it will be Foley. Earlier assessments of a second 10 making the squad but not the bench is I think correct. Maybe be Foley to 10, then you need an inside utility to the bench. If DHP makes 15, Hodge to the bench, if aborts is 15, then Hunt to the bench.
Though I won’t be surprised to see Beale there.
Though I won’t be surprised to see Beale there.
I reckon Beale is a really strong chance at 15. He's clearly one of Cheika's favourites, he's had two strong games since moving to 15, he fills that second playmaker option given the overwhelming likelihood of Kerevi playing 12 and DHP has been out injured for a substantial chunk of the season.
My backline:
Genia
Foley
Naivalu (although Cheika might prefer Koroibete).
Kerevi
Kuridrani
DHP
Beale
Hodge will be on the bench.
I don't think Hunt will make the RWC squad at this point.
My backline:
Genia
Foley
Naivalu (although Cheika might prefer Koroibete).
Kerevi
Kuridrani
DHP
Beale
Hodge will be on the bench.
I don't think Hunt will make the RWC squad at this point.
RoffsChoice
Jim Lenehan (48)
Totally agree with Reg (for better or for worse), but I also don't see a world where we don't have a guy like Beale, Hunt, or To'omua on the field as well. Foley isn't going to be wanting for playmaking support if he needs it.
I don't disagree. If I was a betting man (and I am), I think Beale has a pretty strong shot at playing XV and DHP staying on the wing.
Strewthcobber
Andrew Slack (58)
Haven't watched the Tahs for a bit. Has he been tested by high balls and/or decent tactical kicking?
That was always his issue at international level, especially against the likes of England. Hoping it something he's done a lot of work on.
That was always his issue at international level, especially against the likes of England. Hoping it something he's done a lot of work on.
The_Brown_Hornet
John Eales (66)
I think Beale will play fullback and it makes sense. He's a gun in that position when the mood takes him and he'd be running off the 10's shoulder all day or injecting himself at first receiver. It's a good option if Cheika plays the K-squared formation in the midfield.
I'm totally with Chas on the defensive setup though. There has to be a simple setup in the front line, with the centres and preferably the 10 as well making their own tackles in their own channels. The revolving door has no place in international rugby for mine. If you're that weak in defence you'd better make twice as many line breaks to justify your spot.
I'm totally with Chas on the defensive setup though. There has to be a simple setup in the front line, with the centres and preferably the 10 as well making their own tackles in their own channels. The revolving door has no place in international rugby for mine. If you're that weak in defence you'd better make twice as many line breaks to justify your spot.
Rebels3
Jim Lenehan (48)
I like the thought of a beefed up centres pairing, however one thing that rarely gets discussed is that with such size, you need some lateral movers around them to close space. Otherwise you have some very flat footed targets out wide. We don’t need teams fixing the feet of our bigger bodies and blowing through the 13-wing channel.
KOB1987
Rod McCall (65)
It certainly looks like Foley has been doing some work here. He was never an atrocious defender but he's next level now, at least he seems to be from what we have seen this year. I don't see any reason for him not to be trusted defending his own channel. There might be strategic reasons to move him out of the defensive line at times e.g. to counter attack off a prospective kick but overall he should stay put.
Brumby Runner
David Wilson (68)
KOB, I think the stats for the Sharks game were 2 tackles made and 5 missed. Is that a level above what? The floor?
KOB1987
Rod McCall (65)
did you actually watch the game? Stats don't tell the full picture. I wasn't referring to one game's performance in any case.
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