wamberal99
Syd Malcolm (24)
If he turns out to be an average Wallaby 10, that'll do me. Our average is pretty high, if you take a long view.
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Crusaders v Reds: International Star Wars Day 4:35pm NZST
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emuarse
Desmond Connor (43)
"so statistically sheep shagging occurs 15 times as often on your side of the ditch. Just sayin………."
Nah, we have a choice of emus/kangaroos, its all to do with the hunt. Sheep are cringe worthy so my bushy mates tell me.
If you are happy with an average 10, then your standards are most definitely low. He is an average Super 10 and that's about it.
LeCheese
Peter Johnson (47)
He's 20 years old, has had 5 caps, and you're writing him off...
molman
Peter Johnson (47)
Or the TMO just calls it. There is no way that ball ever touched the ground and no way the on field referees could see it touch the ground so just call it for what it is, a no try. (Yes, I get the current protocol, compelling evidence, but that looked compelling enough to overturn)
molman
Peter Johnson (47)
Well done Reds. Overall a very compelling performance from many of the core players which was great to see.
Pleased to see Jock really inject himself He's been a little lacklustre for me this season. Ryan is providing a nice point of difference and I agree with the general sentiment that he's jumped Suli for a starting spot in my eyes. Flook continues to impress me and Wilson is just a workhorse and so deserving of that charge down. Just constant effort.
I felt Creighton also played a lot better this weekend which was nice to see too. Just wish he could shore up his set piece kicks.
Pleased to see Jock really inject himself He's been a little lacklustre for me this season. Ryan is providing a nice point of difference and I agree with the general sentiment that he's jumped Suli for a starting spot in my eyes. Flook continues to impress me and Wilson is just a workhorse and so deserving of that charge down. Just constant effort.
I felt Creighton also played a lot better this weekend which was nice to see too. Just wish he could shore up his set piece kicks.
waiopehu oldboy
Stirling Mortlock (74)
Not sure if this goes under the heading of Silver Lining or Too Little, Too Late:
"While it’s too soon to know how long Barrett [back], McAlister [hamstring] and Lio-Willie [head knock] are out for, Penney said All Blacks hooker Codie Taylor (sabbatical) and prop Tamaiti WIlliams (hamstring) were likely to return to face the Highlanders in Dunedin on Saturday night."
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Blackadder damaged a thigh in training & will likely be out for three weeks. I'm starting to think @Dismal Pillock is on to something (vs being on something) with his unicorn comparison
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"While it’s too soon to know how long Barrett [back], McAlister [hamstring] and Lio-Willie [head knock] are out for, Penney said All Blacks hooker Codie Taylor (sabbatical) and prop Tamaiti WIlliams (hamstring) were likely to return to face the Highlanders in Dunedin on Saturday night."
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Blackadder damaged a thigh in training & will likely be out for three weeks. I'm starting to think @Dismal Pillock is on to something (vs being on something) with his unicorn comparison
.Not written him off he is not at an International level.
Crashy
Arch Winning (36)
oh the visuals you have given me just now.....
combined with Willin1's sheep...
perhaps
15 Campbell
14 Vunivalu
13 Ryan
12 O’Connor
11 Grealy
10 Lynagh
9 Thomas
8 Wilson
7 Bryant
6 Wright
5 Smith
4 Blyth
3 JTA
2 Nasser
1 Fa’agase
16 Asiata / Craig
17 Blake
18 Nongorr
19 Daly
20 Brial
21 Werchon
22 HMP
23 Creighton.
Wilson
Michael Lynagh (62)
I assume McLaughlin-Phillips will be off with the under 20s for that game. If not I'd be tempted to give Goldsborough a run as well.
Bigger question is going to be how many of those forwards get a Wallabies call up - aside from the nailed on like McReight and Faessler, all of Wilson, Wright, Uru and Smith could easily get picked, though maybe not all at once.
Brumby Runner
David Wilson (68)
Reg, I'm assuming you are assuming both Paisami and Flook will be off with the Wallabies, and probably so. But a completely new and untried centre pairing is risky isn't it? Won 't Henry be available by then? Any one else in 13 would allow Ryan to play in his current spot on the wing and leave you (the Reds) able to ignore Vunivalu altogether.
Derpus
George Gregan (70)
Those three are with the Wallabies, right? Surely Wright and Wilson are anyway. Also really rating Smith's work this year and wouldn't be surprised if he's brought in.
No idea about Henry. And you think James O’Connor is untested??
Ryan had played a lot of centre. If there was someone else I’d likely have picked him.
Brumby Runner
David Wilson (68)
Untried as a centre pairing.
its not a super rugby final. It’s a tour match. What better way to try combinations?
LeCheese
Peter Johnson (47)
Henry is out for the season - won't be in playing condition again until end of year
I'd rather the reds treat it like a test. As well as they are going, I just don't think they'll get into the final four again this year (just too early in their game maturity), so take the opportunity against Wales to gain a test level prep and match experience.