John S
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Yep, I think that plan is too complicated. Maybe we just try and winI like the intent of that but we would fuck up the execution
Yep, I think that plan is too complicated. Maybe we just try and winI like the intent of that but we would fuck up the execution
I mean if he is chosen at 10, which has been suggested. Occasionally he will have to be defending in the line even from 15 if there. Gordon and he will be seen as the weakest links. Thats where the big Fijians like to run.If the Fijians are "seeking him out" they have run through the whole defensive structure - that could be described as a bigger issue
Donaldson will be there because he kicked his goals and didn't play shit, every 15 misses tackles in that last line
Cowards!Yep, I think that plan is too complicated. Maybe we just try and win
Why Radradra’s bombed try against Wales could be good news for Wallabies
It is likely Eddie Jones would not have cared who won, but there is an argument that Fiji losing to Wales is slightly more helpful for Australia’s hopes of progressing.www.smh.com.au
Tom Decent writing that Fiji's close loss to Wales is probably a good thing for the Wobs. Main point of the argument is that if we beat Fiji this week then we've pretty much guaranteed a spot to the Quarters based on that we're top of the table with a winning bonus point, given the machinations of how the scoring works. If we beat Fiji they can only win a maximum of two games, where we could potentially win all four.
Concerning though that the pundits are already getting into the machinations of the table this early on!
True, McReight is a good defender and a great link player as well. Note, I wasn't characterising McReight so much a pilferer he however he does have a smaller frame than many back rowers today. I think the way the game has evolved you get more out of having a bigger back row. I like the idea of having Tom Hooper at 7 and Leota or even Frost at 6. Frost, is mobile, has pace and is probably the best line out jumper we have. Just my thoughts.I think it's wrong to characterise McReight as a pilferer. I think that his pilfering isnt his greatest strength and that he has a much more diverse game than a pure pilferer like Pocock.
Valetini was a bit quiet against Georgia but other than that he’s played around the high level we expect of him each weekYes lumbering giants of quivering meat in other positions. This is going to be hugely unpopular here, however I would like to see Gleeson given a go at 8 with Valetini on the bench. Valetini is great at Super Rugby level but lately has been reminding me of Cliffy Palu, not bringing a lot to internationals against better sides. Gleeson has that Maro Itoje or Ardie Savea go about him. I am aware Maro plays lock.
Yes lumbering giants of quivering meat in other positions. This is going to be hugely unpopular here, however I would like to see Gleeson given a go at 8 with Valetini on the bench. Valetini is great at Super Rugby level but lately has been reminding me of Cliffy Palu, not bringing a lot to internationals against better sides. Gleeson has that Maro Itoje or Ardie Savea go about him. I am aware Maro plays lock.
I'm a fan of Gleeson, but Valetini has been a very solid player at both provincial and Test level; Gleeson has far fewer runs on the board at either level - it really makes no sense to talk of dropping Valetini. Hard to see how he's done enough to be compared to Itoje or Savea, to be honest.Yes lumbering giants of quivering meat in other positions. This is going to be hugely unpopular here, however I would like to see Gleeson given a go at 8 with Valetini on the bench. Valetini is great at Super Rugby level but lately has been reminding me of Cliffy Palu, not bringing a lot to internationals against better sides. Gleeson has that Maro Itoje or Ardie Savea go about him. I am aware Maro plays lock.
Gleeson looks like he has a lot of potential but I don’t understand the constant push to find ways to justify his selection by elements of the forum. He may well be our next great 8, but he is a bench player at best at the moment.Yes lumbering giants of quivering meat in other positions. This is going to be hugely unpopular here, however I would like to see Gleeson given a go at 8 with Valetini on the bench. Valetini is great at Super Rugby level but lately has been reminding me of Cliffy Palu, not bringing a lot to internationals against better sides. Gleeson has that Maro Itoje or Ardie Savea go about him. I am aware Maro plays lock.
Ah yes perhaps potential to have that go about him over time. My bad. We won't know if he isn't given a go. Not saying drop Valetini even though he has been a bit quiet. Just resting him. I think he has played huge minutes this year and might benefit from a rest.Cripes. I like the guy, but talk about OTT.
Most likely Gleeson starts at 8 against Portugal. He needs to be fitter and go longer but he has enormous potential. So does Valetini and after a few years in Super Rugby he is shining at the highest level. Agree re McReight too. He is a special player and will only get better. In fact our whole back row could be together a long time and improve massively as a unit.Ah yes perhaps potential to have that go about him over time. My bad. We won't know if he isn't given a go. Not saying drop Valetini even though he has been a bit quiet. Just resting him. I think he has played huge minutes this year and might benefit from a rest.
I don't think it works like that...Reckon there is a good chance the ref is generous with the Fijians following the outcry.
Dude may as well have been wearing a pith helmet.I don't think it works like that...