Australia v England Test 1 Sat. July 2 @1955
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John Eales (66)
From Nathan Williamson on twitter:
Couple of notes from Dave Rennie:
-JOC (James O'Connor) ‘lacks sharpness’ after injury return
- Back row one of tougher choices, Leota’s NZ form just edges out Wilson. Tate v Jake similar story
- Tupou back training, hopeful for later in the series
- Holloway would've likely played before injury
Couple of notes from Dave Rennie:
-JOC (James O'Connor) ‘lacks sharpness’ after injury return
- Back row one of tougher choices, Leota’s NZ form just edges out Wilson. Tate v Jake similar story
- Tupou back training, hopeful for later in the series
- Holloway would've likely played before injury
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Stirling Mortlock (74)
Leota was very impressive straight from returning from injury... still, would be keen to see Wilson at 6 for at least one game - he and Valetini at their best would be fairly destructive.
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John Eales (66)
Do we really lose out having Wilson on the bench instead of Samu?
Wilson needs minutes.
Im happy with Leota or Wilson but I don’t want Rennie swapping them in & out. They both need consistency.
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Peter Johnson (47)
It was really his only poor game of the season - consistent performer amongst an inconsistent Reds. Just think he adds something a bit more than Gordon
Gordon was one of the Tahs' best all season so it's hard to argue that he too doesn't deserve his spot.
I'm surprised Gordon got the nod. The same thing happened last year and then Gordon didn't play well against France and lost his spot. Will be interesting to see what transpires this season.
I'm surprised Gordon got the nod. The same thing happened last year and then Gordon didn't play well against France and lost his spot. Will be interesting to see what transpires this season.
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Peter Johnson (47)
Last year’s reasoning around Gordon’s superior kicking game was justifiable, but I’m not sure that’s the case this year, nor do I think he’s particularly compatible with the Wallabies’ typically fast-paced style; in my eyes he was consistently slow getting ball out from the ruck, and didn’t seem to pose much of an attacking threat.
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Geoff Shaw (53)
Goes to show how much the old 'front of mind' saying still plays into selections.
Rennie essentially saying form at the back end of the season has been a criteria, instead of who may have been more consistent over the course of the season.
Rennie essentially saying form at the back end of the season has been a criteria, instead of who may have been more consistent over the course of the season.
It's how it should be though.
Early season forms means little at this point in time.
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John Eales (66)
Exactly. Stiffer competition and more recent. Stepping around the Rebels in round 1 means jack.
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Bob Loudon (25)
I would have preferred Perese over Petaia as well, Petaia still over rated, hopefully proves me wrong
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Watty Friend (18)
I can't believe AAA has only played 53 tests, feels like he has been around forever and a day.
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John Eales (66)
I like the fact that we're talking about who might have been stiff to miss out.
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Watty Friend (18)
Tate is the perfect bench player coming on with 20 to go with his sniping. Gordon is a good player however my feeling is Tate provides much more off the bench. As someone said same thing happened last year and Gordon didn’t provide much. I feel Gordon is a much better starter than bench player.
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John Thornett (49)
I certainly dont think he has earn't his spot yet but he does cover 3 positions, Banks goes down we dont have a 15 with Perese on the bench
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George Gregan (70)
Kellaway in a pinch
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