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Bob Davidson (42)
I’m with you. If Tupou missing it will be an issue against the English scrum. And Petaia is a freak athlete and could no doubt be a class 15, there are just questions over his durability.
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George Gregan (70)
More than 7 isn't it?
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Phil Kearns (64)
I am an Eastwood supporter, but even so taking the broader perspective I would pick Vunivalu. The money has been spent, let's give him a run.
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John Thornett (49)
If Rodda is out for 3 months we would have to pick Arnold or Skelton for the RC, hopefully we have locked up Kerevi by then so no one has to miss out.
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John Eales (66)
Yeah maybe he has a higher ceiling than Freddie Steward, but right now Freddie catches 9/10 high balls, tackles well & can play 80 minutes. Yet to see that from Petaia on the world stage.
also question marks over our halves. We’d kill for the conundrum of Smith/Farrell/Ford.
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John Eales (66)
Just went back & looked at our last match against England, 32 to 15 drubbing in London.
we had Beale, Skelton, Arnold & Latu. No Kerevi, Cooper or Koroibete.
We’ll have the same forward pack except Philip & Swain instead of Arnold & Rodda.
Backline will be very different you’d imagine. With only White, Kellaway & Ikitau staying. Cooper, Kerevi, Koroibete & Banks to slot in.
ehhh I don’t know if they swing the game. Hopefully we get the new & enlightened Cooper.
we had Beale, Skelton, Arnold & Latu. No Kerevi, Cooper or Koroibete.
We’ll have the same forward pack except Philip & Swain instead of Arnold & Rodda.
Backline will be very different you’d imagine. With only White, Kellaway & Ikitau staying. Cooper, Kerevi, Koroibete & Banks to slot in.
ehhh I don’t know if they swing the game. Hopefully we get the new & enlightened Cooper.
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Michael Lynagh (62)
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George Gregan (70)
They could easily swing the game. That's the backline that did South Africa in twice.
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Arch Winning (36)
And for Christ’s sake give him the ball!
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Michael Lynagh (62)
15 brumbies players in wallabies squad vs 7 for reds and 6 for tahs. So I guess that clears up to some who still might not think the brumbies are the dominant and leading super rugby oz franchise…
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Rod McCall (65)
In late August
Not sure who thought they weren’t the dominant team this year.
Have been the leading Oz franchise since rugby went pro.
They were always going to dominate the squad number.
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Arch Winning (36)
It was pretty obvious during this Super Ruguy season..
Those with chipped shoulders, probs.
People shouldn't confuse disdain for the style (not saying that's right, but it is what it is) vs its effect. Brumbies play very effective rugby.
Apart from Koro, we don't have a load of big wingers who are a chance of smashing through
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Peter Johnson (47)
But we have Samu and Koroibete in the back line. That gives us plenty of go forward especially if Perese plays 13
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Arch Winning (36)
Perese won’t be playing 13 (or at least starting there) - he’s too flawed at this stage to be trusted on the international stage.
Vunivalu isn’t there for go forward- he’s there because he’s the most talented finisher in the squad and has a handy vertical leap.
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Jim Lenehan (48)
You don't have Kerevi always, it's good to have another option in the squad
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Peter Sullivan (51)
Only if Hooper doesn’t go down in the first 10 minutes of any test
Back ups are Paisami and
I am guessing he has Paisami and JOC (James O'Connor) and then Perese as a last option. If one or more of Kerevi and they go down then he has Foketi and Simone waiting to be called up.
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Peter Sullivan (51)
It would be a big call to start him. The English backs could expose his inexperience quickly.
Vunivalu that is.