Rugby Championship 2025: Wallabies v Argentina

[The Ghost of Raelene]

JC

What do you mean? I never expected him to move or advocated for it. He's not being conservative by keeping JAS at 13, he's being consistent.

 

[stillmissit]

I said that Jorgo would not be 15 and so it was!

 

[Adam84]

guys, I also didn't think Jorgo would be 15..................................

 

[hawko07]

I want justice for LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto)

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

guys, I also didn't think Jorgo would be 15..................................

Yeah, I think most of us were on the same page about seeing a guy killing it in a spot, why would they move him just because he can.

 

[Rugby Head]

Was hoping to see Ross, LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto) and Samu.
Robertson is not up to it and love Tizzano but his lack versatility doesn't help. Samu is much better suited to the bench role as he can cover 6,7 and 8.

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

I want justice for LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto) (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto)

It sucks for him but it seems he's going to have to stay ready and jump on his chance when it pops up. Same goes for Lonergan. Nobody is owed selection.

Guys have earned their jersey and the side is performing so they keep it. I like that mentality.

 

[stillmissit]

Was hoping to see Ross, LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto) (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto) and Samu.
Robertson is not up to it and love Tizzano but his lack versatility doesn't help. Samu is much better suited to the bench role as he can cover 6,7 and 8.

I think some of them might be better suited to AB games.

 

[stillmissit]

guys, I also didn't think Jorgo would be 15..................................

Congrats Dan, that makes 2 of us.

 

[Linerunner2023]

Robertson and nongurr favoured over AAA and slipper?
would have liked LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto) on the bench and maybe samu instead of tizzano
See how they go
And who knows wtf Argentina will bring they are so hot and cold

 

[Adam84]

Robertson and nongurr favoured over AAA and slipper?
would have liked LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto) (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto) on the bench and maybe samu instead of tizzano
See how they go
And who knows wtf Argentina will bring they are so hot and cold

Managing workloads of those 2?
Slipper in particular isn't going to play every match of the TRC, and asking him to will only impact his performance.

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

The fact in the last 12 months the Argies have wins over SA, NZ, Aus the Lions and could have finished off Ireland in Ireland tells you they are a very good side when they're on.

Wallabies have to be willing to arm wrestle for 80. Positive to note the Wallabies have been finishing games well which is a nice change to recent history.

 

[Brumby Runner]

Do people raving about how impressive Arg are because they made the WC Semi realise that there were no Top 5 teams on that side of the draw so they only had to beat Chile, Japan, Samoa and Wales - who were still very poor back then

The only two genuine Tier 1 side they faced they lost both times - and the first time against England was a heavy defeat - a side that lost to Fiji pre world cup

Also, over recent times they have regressed from 4 or 5 in the rankings to 7 while the Wallabies have progressed from 10 to 6. Does make you wonder a bit about the hype going their way.

 

[stillmissit]

I think Tizzano is a good call for ARG, they are quick, and they beat NZ in breakdown TO''s and speed to BD. Might end up with 2 x 7's on the field.

 

[notdeadyet]

Aussie Joe seems to be pretty conservative with his selections and not making wholesale changes. I am predicting this;

1. Slipper
2. Pollard
3.Tupou
4. Frost
5. Williams
6. Valetini
7. McReight
8. Wilson (c)
9. White
10. O'Connor
11. Toole
12. Ikitau
13. JAS
14. Jorgensen
15. Kellaway

16. BPA
17. Bell
18. AAA
19. LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto) (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto)
20. Hooper
21. McDermott
22. Lynagh
23. Potter

Williams, disappointing selection. only a bench player at best imo

 

[rugbyAU]

Williams, disappointing selection. only a bench player at best imo

And he’s been kept on the bench after some good performances there

 

[stillmissit]

Robertson and nongurr favoured over AAA and slipper?
would have liked LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto) (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto) on the bench and maybe samu instead of tizzano
See how they go
And who knows wtf Argentina will bring they are so hot and cold

If we let them run, they will put us under huge pressure. They are quick across the board inc one prop who made most or 2nd most T/O's v ABs

 

[Red Runner]

I said Jorgo wouldn’t be fullback!!!

 

[notdeadyet]

And he’s been kept on the bench after some good performances there

yes, he has in the last few matches

 

[HogansHeros]

Good to see Carlo getting another run, been tough that he's had to sit behind McReight, but he certainly delivers when given the chance. Against Arg, seems like a good opportunity.