Rugby Championship 2025: Wallabies v Argentina

[Linerunner2023]

I like the idea of resting Nic, but if so Lonergan should start as closest to like-for-like with Nic, and Tate continues to close out the game from the bench.

I would also prefer JOC (James O'Connor) (James O'Connor) to start with Edmed on the bench for this next test.

Kellaway to 15 would be best interim solution but not necessarily the long term answer while Wright is out. I wouldn't mind Potter being trialled there if he has most of the required skills. Anyone know if he can kick effectively in general play? Could he be taught in quick time? From his play on the wing it looks like he is as good as any others in the air and has reasonable defence and good pace. Would it be so silly? JAS could stay at 13, Kellaway on the bench as versatile replacement and wing remains well covered with Jorgo, Toole and Pietsch when available again.

Yes a few options to look at it
One option is without moving to many is kellaway starts at 15 and maybe daugunu or potter to bench but potentially a short term option

otherwise jorgo to 15 with kellaway, daugunu or potter on the right wing

or Sua'ali'i at 15 and see how he goes and if he gets more room to move and daugunu or Paisami coming into the centre with ikatau

 

[Uh huh]

If Potter is back, then I think the time is right for Jorgensen to have a crack at 15. With his tackle busts, passing and playmaking, he's the best like-for-like replacement for Wright. Potter's size makes him a good foil for Toole as well. That's our best balanced back three.

 

[twister29]

Bloody hell will we miss Wright no matter what. I think 15 is best spot for Kellaway, suits him more than the wing. Suali’i at 15 is an interesting one I haven’t really thought about it, for me, I want someone with a bit more defensive strength so again i’m putting 15 on Kellaway’s back.

 

[BDA]

Ross for Slipper is the only one that stands out on who I would have in the squad. Given James's age and has had a few HIAs in his log career, I'd have preferred Slips given a longer break.

Slipper was in great form during the Lions series. He's old and who knows whether he'll still be an option in 2 years, particularly given that he looked over the hill just 12 months ago. Itd be crazy not to play him while he's in this kind of form. I wouldnt hate putting him on the bench but schidt seems to like bell coming off the bench.

Ross looks a good prospect but schidt clearly wants him to earn his jersey which i dont mind

 

[rugbyAU]

1 - Slipper
2 - Pollard
3 - AA
4 - Frost
5 - Williams
6 - Valetini
7 - McReight
8 - Wilson
9 - White/Lonergan
10 - Lynagh
11 - Toole
12 - Ikitau
13 - JAS
14 - Jorgensen
15 - Kellaway

16 - BPA
17 - Bell
18 - Tupou
19 - LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto)
20 - Hooper
21 - McDermott
22 - O'Connor
23 - Daungunu/Potter