Wallabies v Fiji, Sunday, 6 July, 1:30pm @ McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle

[Super Hooper]

Defence has generally been good. They look solid, especially considering how big some of those Fiji boys are.

Fiji scored on the only occasion they stepped on the opposition 22 with ball in hand

 

[michaelhoops]

Can we get Joey some ball? Fuck me whole game plan is just him as a decoy

Was saying this earlier, such a special player with the ball, as seen from that try assist

 

[Major Tom]

I can’t even begin to fathom why Noah did that. And I though he was playing pretty well up until then.

 

[Wilson]

Porecki has failed his HIA.

 

[Shiggins]

Our scrum is good, line out is good. Just play set peice rugby. Hold the ball. We will score trys.

 

[Rugbynbeers]

Was saying this earlier, such a special player with the ball, as seen from that try assist

I almost think putting him at 12 using him like an old school second 10 ? I get the need to use him as a decoy bc he will draw in players but their has to be some balance

I still think he’s best at 15 but Schmidt obviously thinks wright is the option

 

[griffins]

No chance we're keeping some powder dry for the lions with Suallii of course...

 

[LeCheese]

SBW never fails to impress - today it's the hoodie and peacoat combo

 

[michaelhoops]

I almost think putting him at 12 using him like an old school second 10 ? I get the need to use him as a decoy bc he will draw in players but their has to be some balance

I still think he’s best at 15 but Schmidt obviously thinks wright is the option

Totally agree,

I would want him at 15, but wright is incredible

I think schmidt love ikitaus ball playing, so he can act as that second 10

By the looks of things i would almost rather JAS on the wing, our wings are so involved

 

[Shiggins]

Wallabies bench is decent.
dangunu (FFS it's Daugunu!), tizzano, bell all can add a lot.

 

[Major Tom]

For me Faessler is a more improved version of Poreki.
I’d go with Faes to start and pollard off the bench for the lions

 

[Dctarget]

How did Porecki get his head knock?

 

[Brumby Runner]

The first poor decision was to not kick it out immediately from Tate.

Absolutely. Could have kicked it out at least twice after the siren, but ran himself and then passed wider. The kick by Noah was very poor and the chase by Tom Wright was inappropriate. Nobody left at the back in case of a breakpout.

 

[Wilson]

How did Porecki get his head knock?

I'm not sure I saw the specific event but I'd did see him going for the grass cutter/cannonball tackles that are very risky for it

 

[Shiggins]

Solid defence from muntz on the wing there. Good turnover fiji

 

[LeCheese]

Absolutely. Could have kicked it out at least twice after the siren, but ran himself and then passed wider. The kick by Noah was very poor and the chase by Tom Wright was inappropriate. Nobody left at the back in case of a breakpout.

I would suggest you go back and rewatch it. No Wallaby touched the ball after the siren went. Stan's clock was wrong.

 

[Wilson]

Another steal/disruption for Wilson in the defensive lineout. Very useful string to add to his bow

 

[Dctarget]

Sua’ali’i perhaps might not be the best rucker

 

[Shiggins]

Tates that slow he got tacked before passing the ball at the ruck

 

[Derpus]

Lazy from Williams