Derpus
George Gregan (70)
What is it with Reds fans wishing bad things happen so that they can prove a point?
Australia v England
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David Wilson (68)
It would cause an international incident to blame dodgy food in Padua.
Cheika coached there for a year, surely he'd know the best restaurants?
dru
Tim Horan (67)
Keyboards at the ready.
Warriors assemble!
Warriors assemble!
Up the Guts
Steve Williams (59)
I feel this suggests there will be some controversial selections.
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I know it's due soon, that's all
I know it's due soon, that's all
Up the Guts
Steve Williams (59)
Indigenous jerseys this week, isn't it? Surprised I haven't heard that much about it, bit of a statement at Twickenham.
Quick Hands
David Wilson (68)
Other than picking Genia at 9, there's no general agreement about anything.
Italophile
Bill Watson (15)
Manu Tuilagi on the bench for England. Eddie has unshakeable faith that he can reproduce the barnstorming effort against the ABs six years ago. Jamie George starts at hooker in front of Hartley, Farrell at 10, Te'o at 12, Slade at 13. Joe Cokanasiga on the wing, Nowell injured. Cokanasiga's a huge unit, dangerous going forward. If only there were a kicker capable of turning him around.
Wilson
David Codey (61)
I don't think anyone predicted this:
Some very confusing selections there, apparently the only injury concern was Pocock, everyone dropped from last week still fit.
http://www.rugby.com.au/news/2018/11/22/spring-tour-wallabies-england-team-announcement
Some very confusing selections there, apparently the only injury concern was Pocock, everyone dropped from last week still fit.
KOB1987
Rod McCall (65)
With Kepu going back to THP you have to assume that there's something up with Tupou. I guess it will come out if so.
The backline is weird. Even the most ardent Foley supporters have been saying never to play 12 again, and Beale has been left out for a 6:2 split.
As always I'll put my depleting faith in the selectors though. I can kinda get my head around the 10/12 as they'll share the duties a lot and I was calling for it the other way around. The first thing that comes to mind with Maddocks' selection is that he's there for the kick return, with Sefa to come on late for a bit of impact. Implies a defensive approach to the game initially, speaking of that I can't work out how we'll line up in defense, perhaps 12. Kerevi 13. Folau 14. Foley. Or as wild as it may seem, as per teamsheet. Who knows!
The backline is weird. Even the most ardent Foley supporters have been saying never to play 12 again, and Beale has been left out for a 6:2 split.
As always I'll put my depleting faith in the selectors though. I can kinda get my head around the 10/12 as they'll share the duties a lot and I was calling for it the other way around. The first thing that comes to mind with Maddocks' selection is that he's there for the kick return, with Sefa to come on late for a bit of impact. Implies a defensive approach to the game initially, speaking of that I can't work out how we'll line up in defense, perhaps 12. Kerevi 13. Folau 14. Foley. Or as wild as it may seem, as per teamsheet. Who knows!
William88
Syd Malcolm (24)
This must not be correct- Cheika playing mind games.
Foley surely just not playing and Beale straight in at 12.
Wearing our indigenous jersey and he drops one of our greatest ever indigenous players because of... reasons??
Has kept him in the team for this long despite his shortcomings..
Foley surely just not playing and Beale straight in at 12.
Wearing our indigenous jersey and he drops one of our greatest ever indigenous players because of... reasons??
Has kept him in the team for this long despite his shortcomings..
Quick Hands
David Wilson (68)
Of the starting XV, Foley at 12 is the weirdest. Almost unfathomable in fact.
Phipps ahead of Gordon isn't far behind.
Don't think Ainsley is up to international standard.
Phipps ahead of Gordon isn't far behind.
Don't think Ainsley is up to international standard.
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