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Wallabies vs Lions , 19th July Suncorp

SamoanNo8

SamoanNo8

Jimmy Flynn (14)
A few questions to Green & Gold enthusiasts:

1. What changes are we expecting from the side that took on Fiji (outside of those necessitated by injury)? Do we believe that someone such as Will Skelton is a certainty for the match-day 23, and a likely starter in the 15?
2. Do we believe Schmidt purposefully held back a plethora of tactics against Fiji, in the interests of spruiking them (if any) on the Lions?

Regards
 
KOB1987

KOB1987

John Eales (66)
SamoanNo8 said:
A few questions to Green & Gold enthusiasts:

1. What changes are we expecting from the side that took on Fiji (outside of those necessitated by injury)? Do we believe that someone such as Will Skelton is a certainty for the match-day 23, and a likely starter in the 15?
2. Do we believe Schmidt purposefully held back a plethora of tactics against Fiji, in the interests of spruiking them (if any) on the Lions?

Regards
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I don't know if he necessarily held back a plethora of tactics but it was pretty clear in my eyes that how JAS was used against Fiji (more like how he wasn't used) is not how he will be used against the Lions, I'm pretty sure he was keeping that card close to his chest.
 
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SamoanNo8

SamoanNo8

Jimmy Flynn (14)
For mine, we need to start our strongest XV. Whilst I appreciate the merits of bringing on a quasi "bomb squad", my concern is that we give the Lions too much of a head start and are unable to claw back the ground.

To that end:
  1. Bell
  2. Pollard
  3. AAA
  4. Williams
  5. Skelton
  6. Valetini
  7. McReight
  8. Wilson (c)
  9. McDermott
  10. Lynagh
  11. Jorgensen
  12. Ikitau
  13. JAS
  14. Potter
  15. Wright
  16. Faessler
  17. Slipper
  18. Nonggorr
  19. Hooper
  20. Gleeson
  21. White
  22. JOC (James O'Connor)
  23. Kellaway
 
Heavyd

Heavyd

John Solomon (38)
SamoanNo8 said:
For mine, we need to start our strongest XV. Whilst I appreciate the merits of bringing on a quasi "bomb squad", my concern is that we give the Lions too much of a head start and are unable to claw back the ground.

To that end:
  1. Bell
  2. Pollard
  3. AAA
  4. Williams
  5. Skelton
  6. Valetini
  7. McReight
  8. Wilson (c)
  9. McDermott
  10. Lynagh
  11. Jorgensen
  12. Ikitau
  13. JAS
  14. Potter
  15. Wright
  16. Faessler
  17. Slipper
  18. Nonggorr
  19. Hooper
  20. Gleeson
  21. White
  22. JOC (James O'Connor) (James O'Connor)
  23. Kellaway
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So the form breakaway of Super rugby Carlo doesn’t get a run against any Lions sides? Surely not
 
SamoanNo8

SamoanNo8

Jimmy Flynn (14)
Heavyd said:
So the form breakaway of Super rugby Carlo doesn’t get a run against any Lions sides? Surely not
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He's a sensational player - I too would love to see him get a run for the Wallabies against the Lions.

That being said, McReight is clearly the superior 7.

How would you go about fitting him in the 23? Is Carlo worth a bench spot over say Gleeson? It depends what attributes you want in your reserve loose forward.
 
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Major Tom

Trevor Allan (34)
If Tizzano could be a target in the lineout then he would get a go off the bench. He essentially only tackles (impressively). But you surely need more damage off the bench.
 
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Major Tom

Trevor Allan (34)
SamoanNo8 said:
For mine, we need to start our strongest XV. Whilst I appreciate the merits of bringing on a quasi "bomb squad", my concern is that we give the Lions too much of a head start and are unable to claw back the ground.

To that end:
  1. Bell
  2. Pollard
  3. AAA
  4. Williams
  5. Skelton
  6. Valetini
  7. McReight
  8. Wilson (c)
  9. McDermott
  10. Lynagh
  11. Jorgensen
  12. Ikitau
  13. JAS
  14. Potter
  15. Wright
  16. Faessler
  17. Slipper
  18. Nonggorr
  19. Hooper
  20. Gleeson
  21. White
  22. JOC (James O'Connor) (James O'Connor)
  23. Kellaway
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I reckon you’re better off with Lynagh with Donaldson replacing him.
 
The Red Baron

The Red Baron

Chilla Wilson (44)
Major Tom said:
I reckon you’re better off with Lynagh with Donaldson replacing him.
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This is why I think Lynagh may start if fit. Donaldson and O'Connor can both cover roles across the backline, and are therefore more valuable coming off the bench. Given O'Connor's late inclusion, it's likely he's third in the pecking order, so You'd think that Joe will carry Lynagh and Donaldson into the 1st test.
 
Slim 293

Slim 293

George Smith (75)
Skelton confirmed fit for the weekend...

Valetini still in doubt:

As Will Skelton embraced the underdog tag, the giant Wallabies lock has declared he’s “raring to go” against the Lions for Saturday’s opening Test in Brisbane.

But the availability of his teammate, Rob Valetini, remains unclear, with Skelton casting doubt on whether the back-to-back John Eales Medallist will be fit.

“Rob wasn’t ready for Fiji,” Skelton told reporters on Monday. “That’s all I can really say.

“He’s building up his prep and, mate, it might be a surprise, he might play on Saturday, but I’m not too sure.”

The star forwards both missed the Wallabies’ only Test ahead of the Lions series against Fiji eight days ago after picking up calf injuries at training.
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Slim 293

Slim 293

George Smith (75)
Alright, that was Doran's take...

Here is Iain Payten:

Skelton, who missed the Wallabies’ clash with Fiji in Newcastle with a calf injury, said he was hopeful he would play against the Lions on Saturday.

“It felt a bit tight leading into that Fiji game, so we didn’t want to take any risks,” he said. “But, no, I trained with the team on Saturday and we’re rearing to go.”

He said Rob Valetini was on track, after also missing the Fiji Test with a calf injury.
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https://www.theage.com.au/sport/rug...ons-from-origin-send-off-20250714-p5meqq.html
 
SamoanNo8

SamoanNo8

Jimmy Flynn (14)
Let’s assume the back reserves are 21. White, 22. JOC (James O'Connor) and 23. Kellaway/Daugunu - who do we envisage provides inside centre coverage? Is JOC (James O'Connor) still capable of providing coverage at 12 at this level? Or does JAS shift to 12? It then perhaps necessitates Daugunu holding the bench spot.
Regards
 
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