Wallabies 2020
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Bobby Sands
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Why not show the lineout stats?
Hasn’t Wright had the same amount of takes as Simmonds & won the most lineout turnovers?
I think I also read he has been involved in a third more “effective” rucks than Hooper.
Hoops runs better lines in outside channels, no doubt about it.
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Bobby Sands
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What was the origin of stats? Let me see what I can find.
Wright has won 11 lineouts. I don't have stats on steals. If anyone has access to them, I'm all ears. Clearly he's a far better lineout option. I would imagine Hooper has zero because he's not being used as a jumper in a lineout that is functioning well.
I don't have any stats relating to effective ruck involvements.
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Nick Farr-Jones (63)
well that statistics support your comments about the importance of the line out in the modern game.
2015 RWC statistical report demonstrates that line-outs were the source for 50% of all tries scored that tournament, followed by the scrum 15%, turnovers and handling errors 12%, opponents kick 11%, restarts 7% and penalty/free kick 5%.
I haven't see whether WR (World Rugby) has released a similar report for 2019, ill be interested to see if those figures have changed much.
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Stirling Mortlock (74)
Actually, Samu is a pretty good jumper..........
He’s been the Brumbies main third target the last two seasons, and even got a steal on the weekend.
It’s actually Valetini who is not a great jumper and seldom used.
So that’s where I will agree that Wright’s jumping ability is a big plus, because for me Valetini is the leading candidate at 6, and Naisarani hasn’t been that great in the lineout.
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John Eales (66)
I thought Samu has been great, especially recently. Think he's been the form backrower well above Valetini.
Interesting that Simon Raiwalui on the rugby ruckus thinks that LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto) is not only more suited for 6 but will be one of the best players in the world in the next few years.
Interesting that Simon Raiwalui on the rugby ruckus thinks that LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto) is not only more suited for 6 but will be one of the best players in the world in the next few years.
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Tim Horan (67)
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Nick Farr-Jones (63)
For the Wallabies starting 8 this year, i'd prefer Naisarani to start and Wilson off the bench, I agree with the sentiment that good enough is old enough, but I also prefer people to be introduced in a way which sets them up for best success, earning caps off the bench to build experience is a good way to build exposure to test rugby.
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Rod McCall (65)
The Aus reporting this morning that Dan Mackellar will be the Wallabies forward coach. Also that Rennie is pushing for a South African Glasgow colleague to be scrum coach, who is also a physio. Smith points out that Lillicrap also fits that description and highlights what he has done at the Reds. I prefer the homegrown option too personally.
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Mark Ella (57)
Speaking of the latest shiny new thing - Deegan was pretty good last night at a time when our other choices are compromises or premature (I don’t personally believe they’ll go with Harrison as much as I like the kid).
Not saying he’s jumped into contention but if he keeps playing like that he’d have to be a shot.
Not saying he’s jumped into contention but if he keeps playing like that he’d have to be a shot.
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Rod McCall (65)
Haha I read the article and then couldn’t be bothered going back to get his name while I was posting here.
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George Gregan (70)
A little lacking in the lineout. Id prefer a jumper at 6 such as Wright or Samu. I think Wilson should be on the bench.