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Gamble?I think you should include Reimer and potentially Gleeson/Samu/Gamble even though they're not playing there as they're potentially Test #7 options.
Unless Hooper picks up a injury that’s highly unlikely (IMO)
Gamble?I think you should include Reimer and potentially Gleeson/Samu/Gamble even though they're not playing there as they're potentially Test #7 options.
What is unlikely?Gamble?
Unless Hooper picks up a injury that’s highly unlikely (IMO)
What is unlikely?
I'm just talking about inclusion for a stats comparison..gamble as a test option #7
he is below Hooper in the pecking order at the Tahs and he is somehow going to shimmy into the wallabies setup as a guy who’s been coming off the bench for the Tahs?
No one is invincible. A beaten English side fought pretty well with 14 players against the best team in the world. France had to fight until the very end to beat Scotland so... They aren't the 2015 ABs, they just have more Southern hemisphere players in key positionsI don't think the Wallabies are good enough to beat anyone in the top 4 in a final at the moment
Not to mention Aus nearly did France and Ireland in their own backyard.No one is invincible. A beaten English side fought pretty well with 14 players against the best team in the world. France had to fight until the very end to beat Scotland so... They aren't the 2015 ABs, they just have more Southern hemisphere players in key positions
Argentina is a dangerous rival for Australia. They have 10 years of experience playing the Rugby Championship, their coach knows everything about Australia and their clashes with Eddie are specials. Last year Cheika beat Eddie in London, something that Rennie couldn't achieve as WBs head coachNot to mention Aus nearly did France and Ireland in their own backyard.
It really is anyone's RWC. I would just exclude Argentina (no offence), Scotland and Wales. Eng/Aus might not have the form but have more tournament pedigree than France and Ireland.
I can't see Argentina winning the WC but I have no doubts they can beat WBs in quarter finalsI don't disagree I just can't see Argentina winning 3 huge games in a row to win it. If they get a big scalp, they'll fall in the next game.
A legend. Australia’s own Kieren Reid but shunned because he did not play tight enough. Samo was great too. Ben McCalman was a solid option but Higgers was the shit!This try by Higgers against the All Blacks in 2011 was unreal.
A legend. Australia’s own Kieren Reid but shunned because he did not play tight enough. Samo was great too. Ben McCalman was a solid option but Higgers was the shit!
One of my favourites but admittedly had trouble stepping up consistently. He had all the skills but maybe not the mental fortitude required to play like Reid. Great player to watch.
the outstanding David Nuicifora
everything comes back to Nuicifora.
Carter Gordon gets better each game. Much better defender than Noah and takes on the line better. Massive boot that will get more consistent with play.A couple of brief comments Reg
I remain to be convinced that Petaia, despite his undoubted physical attributes, really has a football brain. As such, I think Banks is still the leading contender for FB, Hodge the back-up, but personally I would like to see a lot more of Kellaway there, he really has some smarts
At 10 JOC (James O'Connor) (James O'Connor) is looking more and more like a place-holder only. Lolesio is the obvious contender, but I remain to be convinced. I am a big Harrison fan, however he may finish up spending the season at 15. I haven't seen Carter Gordon, but by all accounts he is the messiah (now where have we heard that before?)
Leota looks to me to be our 6, however both Swinton and Wilson have this Super season to push their chances (in the case of Wilson with Valetini switching to 6). I think Ned will probably play lock when he returns, as the Tahs don't have any of them!
I agree that Mafi is the best available hooker. FF (Folau Fainga'a) (Folau Fainga'a) is okay, but imo that's all. Uelese, Porecki (I obviously rate him higher than you), McInerney and Kaitu'u are all pretty even to me, and imo all clearly in front of Lonergan
Just my personal opinions, plenty will disagree
So rumours firming today that RA has signed a 19 year old NRL player on $1.6m!!A comment in the last Eddie pod that sticks with me.
"Competing isn't good enough. We should never be satisfied with that."
Put's the heroic loss in it's place. Success starts with a W.
The money does not come from RA - it comes from rich supporters.So rumours firming today that Rugby Australia has signed a 19 year old NRL player on $1.6m!!
Slap in the face if all the pathway guys who get fractions of that money.
that could have been used to foster and retain talent.
If you want to get paid as much as he does, why not be as good as he is?So rumours firming today that Rugby Australia has signed a 19 year old NRL player on $1.6m!!
Slap in the face if all the pathway guys who get fractions of that money.
that could have been used to foster and retain talent.