Rugby Championship 2025: South Africa v Australia
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Micheal
Dick Tooth (41)
I'm 30 years old and I swear for at least the last 15 years of my life the Wallabies have been completely and utterly unable to catch a kick off and successfully fucking exit their own 22 after scoring points.
If we can draft in the required nuclear physicists and brain surgeons and master criminals required to pull off such a feat, then the sky is the limit.
Dan54
David Wilson (68)
Yep was listening to a Saffa podcast with Brendan Nel and a couple of others, and they couldn't believe how their halves got sucked into the let's run everything once they got big lead. One of senior players was saying he kicking himself for not calming them down. Says he needed to remind them they were at Ellis Park. They were really impressed with Wallabies etc, and taking nothing from them, but said they would be very surprised if same pairing there this week.
Tomthumb
Peter Johnson (47)
Yeah, but it's easy to get drawn into playing that way when you are having so much success doing it. They got rope a doped
Linerunner2023
Charlie Fox (21)
There is certainly the makings of a real world class back row
6. Valetini
7. Mcreight
8. Wilson - has his best game to date on the weekend to cement his spot
if a 6 -2 split comes back eventually would love to see
19. LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto)
20. Hooper
21. Gleeson
this weekend is a 5-3 still I’d prefer hooper there over Williams on the bench if Valetini and Wilson are both there
there is some depth now with Tizzano etc
it’s a blow with hooper and Gleeson going but they are still in contention going forward
6. Valetini
7. Mcreight
8. Wilson - has his best game to date on the weekend to cement his spot
if a 6 -2 split comes back eventually would love to see
19. LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto)
20. Hooper
21. Gleeson
this weekend is a 5-3 still I’d prefer hooper there over Williams on the bench if Valetini and Wilson are both there
there is some depth now with Tizzano etc
it’s a blow with hooper and Gleeson going but they are still in contention going forward
Brumby Runner
Jason Little (69)
We should have Charlie Cale back after injury and he has that ability others are talking about here to back up breaks as well as make his own. And remember, he did start at No 8 in tests before his injury.
Huh?
duckbill
Ward Prentice (10)
What an incredible game, almost went back to sleep after 20 minutes though...
Too many good things, all have been covered, let Joe do his job as he's doing it really really well.
I also heard that Libbok and Willemse have stayed behind at Ellis Park, to start their new careers as turnstiles
Too many good things, all have been covered, let Joe do his job as he's doing it really really well.
I also heard that Libbok and Willemse have stayed behind at Ellis Park, to start their new careers as turnstiles
Major Tom
John Solomon (38)
He’s gotta get back to playing regular footy. I would say Uru and Samu ahead of him now. Brial might even be considered ahead of him.
Uh huh
Tom Lawton (22)
Is it time to start talking about what we're prepared to do to keep Schmidt in the job? How do we get more money to throw at him? Can we sell the Waratahs? I understand he wants to be closer to home, I'd be happy to relocate the Wallabies to the North Island if it seals the deal.
parkfootyenthusiast2
Alfred Walker (16)
Yeah wut? Suaallii has done alot more than just nab one intercept imo lol
The Ghost of Raelene
John Eales (66)
I think Uru may have slipped down the order a bit with how effective the pack has been when they go direct and aggressive. He suits a looser style.
Samu will be looked at no doubt and I think Brial has huge potential with the leap he made this year. Reminds me of Ben Earl quite a bit.
I got confused by the "Bees" term in the post but I now understand that to be short for Wallabies and the person was suggesting that the only reason Sua'ali'i hasn't been dropped is to preserve Rugby Australia's dignity?
We're 5 from 9 in tests Sua'ali'i has played which includes wins over England at Twickenham, the British and Irish Lions and South Africa at Ellis Park for the first time in 62 years.
If Rugby Australia had been offered that sort of start to his test career they would have signed up on the spot. It's hard to imagine this could be going better.
Brumby Runner
Jason Little (69)
Only if you're Red.
That's not to deny Brial is an extremely promising talent. One for the future, maybe RWC 27, but not realistic to say he has surpassed a regular Super Rugby and test player.
rugbyAU
Chilla Wilson (44)
It’s not going to happen unfortunately
Tomthumb
Peter Johnson (47)
He has already extended his stay twice, at a certain point it's disrespectful to ignore his wishes and continue begging him
Schmidt has fulfilled his mandate wonderfully, and who knows maybe he can cap it off with the Rugby Championship or the Bledisloe. But he took the job to restore credibility into Wallaby rugby, and he has done that. Now it's up to Les Kiss to build upon that
Dan54
David Wilson (68)
That's basically what they said, and high veldt isn't place to get roped into it. What they said was they actually changed up once they got ahead rather than sticking with what was working. I thought it was quite interesting, as I always do listening to how all sides decide what went right or wrong.
Backintheolddays
Bob Loudon (25)
What Joe has demonstrated is the value top tier talent and professionalism adds to an organisation. Absolute blessing for Australian rugby. Get him an honorary citizenship
PhilClinton
Mark Ella (57)
The biggest hurdle Kiss is going to have to overcome is the lack of a standout play making duo once he takes over.
It is quite possible we go through the rest of TRC with JOC (James O'Connor) and White at the helm. I don't reckon either of them will be around in 2026 and it is nearly a certainty they won't be around for the 2027 RWC.
It is quite possible we go through the rest of TRC with JOC (James O'Connor) and White at the helm. I don't reckon either of them will be around in 2026 and it is nearly a certainty they won't be around for the 2027 RWC.