Langthorne
Phil Hardcastle (33)
I've got to agree with Ash. Deans is likely to stick as closely as possible to established Wallaby starters. With the number of injuries around, there is some room for discussion though.
We are now down to Edmonds, S Fainga'a, Whitacker and Fitzpatrick as hooking options. I am still unconviced by S Fainga'a, but given the injuries around and the fact that he has had more game time than the others I think he has to be given a chance as the starting hooker. I'd love to see Fitzpatrick as the reserve as I think he has a big future ahead of him (assuming he gets a good go with the Waratahs next season and beyond).
We are now down to Edmonds, S Fainga'a, Whitacker and Fitzpatrick as hooking options. I am still unconviced by S Fainga'a, but given the injuries around and the fact that he has had more game time than the others I think he has to be given a chance as the starting hooker. I'd love to see Fitzpatrick as the reserve as I think he has a big future ahead of him (assuming he gets a good go with the Waratahs next season and beyond).