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It's interesting he was quite good but also quite average in the things that he should be best at. He probably failed 2 tries that were quite standard (granted they were faced with outstanding defence from the Irish).

I think you miss the point I was trying to express, although I probably expressed it poorly. I was more saying, even if our throwing is/was perfect our line-out is still going to be a roll of a dice at least against Ireland not sure about some of the other teams.

I feel like this kind of complacency is a bit of an issue in Australian rugby when we win the fans think 'everything is awesome!' then when we lose it's 'we fucking suck'. While we did play well last night, there are a few glaring issues that will only fester if left untreated. I think the...

Yeah, that confused me a heap of times! Maybe it confused the Irish too! It just looked very odd, perhaps we could play guys in their positions, and have them defend in that position...

Not criticising, but trying to understand it, what was going on with the Wallabies backline. A few odd things I noticed: Kerevi looked like he was playing on the wing. DHP and Koro were very often on the same wing. Folau was maybe in the centres? Foley looked like he had only one job -- pass...

I've never seen Paul Williams referee a game and not thought he did an awful job!

This is a big concern with Cheika at the moment, it looks pretty obvious that he is using Wallabies Caps (or at least Squad/Touring) as a bargaining chip to convince players to sign in Australia. Shouldn't the coaching be done by the coach and the contract negotiation be done by the ARU and if...

I heard they are expecting around +40k.

This implies that Foley, Beale, and Folau know anything about defence?! haha:D

I'm not sure Kerevi is the terrible defender everyone makes him out to be! He's not outstanding and has his deficiencies but he's a better defender than Foley, Beale, or perhaps Folau. We hide Foley, Beale all the time yet Kerevi isn't an awesome defender and everyone shits all over him. And the...

I do have the same issues with the Tui, except his potential is quite apparent he's a very young player with lots of development. and @TSR, you mean older like Rangi... I agree I would have preferred to see Faianga'a or Roach. It's just crazy that we are brining in a guy who is in such...

Is it that much worse than going in with a no form 4 cap veteran? I'm sorry but to think 4 caps are anything significant is a bit silly, he's had 1 start, played a grand total of 81 minuets. I get the concern around having both hookers being uncapped, but if that is Cheika's concern he really...

Yeah, like I've said else where it concerns me that Cheika is picking two guys who haven't played much Super Rugby, but specifically hasn't shown that ability to dominate at test level like Tui showed glimpses of last year. I would have liked to see some guys be rewarded for form.

I don't think any of those are really surprises, except playing Timu at 8 instead of Po, maybe Koroibete playing at 14 instead of 11 otherwise Latu's selection is curious but with no Rangi in the squad he was the only available option (IIRC). Maybe not picking Robinson is a little surprising but...

I think Timu at 8 is a bit of liability, when Pocock has shown himself quite proficient there unless they do some Micky Mouse stuff playing Timu at 8 on defensive scrums and 6 on attacking scrums. Timu has concerns around coming off scrums in defence to play 6, but also doesn't hold the ball...

Wallabies team to face Ireland 1. Scott Sio (43 Tests) 2. Brandon Paenga-Amosa* 3. Sekope Kepu (91 Tests) 4. Izack Rodda (4 Tests) 5. Adam Coleman (20 Tests) 6. David Pocock (66 Tests) 7. Michael Hooper (c) (79 Tests) 8. Caleb Timu* 9. Will Genia (88 Tests) 10. Bernard Foley (55 Tests) 11. Dane...

Play what's in front of them would suggest that they adapt to what's being done by their opposition, I think our last half dozen games against England would indicate that's not the case. Maybe it's 'play rugby'. Although Cheika has adapted his approach by banning headphones. Although maybe...

Has Latu been injured & suspended? Because it's very obvious Latu isn't in contention for the Waratahs starting position.

I generally agree he's one of the better hookers in terms of his ability, but he's played 4 games, averaging around 25 minuets a game! I'm sorry but if he isn't even starting for his side he really shouldn't be in the Wallabies Squad. Should have been Rangi! I've got the same concerns about...

I really don't get how you add the guy off the bench for the Waratahs (who was utter trash last year) yet ignore the starter. #JustCheikasFavourites