Waratahs 2013
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Peter Fenwicke (45)
Tahs are going well in recent weeks I'd like to see Cheika keep faith with the guys who have been delivering. So Barnes should probably come onto the bench when he's fit. Then if anyone's form dips he's ready to claim back a starting spot. If not then he provides great cover from the bench.
The Tahs left for Safferland early this morning but Kingston played for Uni against the Beasts this arvo. Is he joining the Tahs safari late, or was he not selected to tour?
BTW, McKibben/McKibbon? How difficult is it to spell McKibbin's name correctly.
WorkingClassRugger
David Codey (61)
I agree. Personally I think he should have to play his way back through grade Rugby first. Considering Cheika has been sending Tahs squad member's back to grade when not needed or to look for form, there's no reason why he shouldn't as well. It would be unfair to the current match day 22 if he just was given an open door. If he performs for Uni, he then can progress up to the bench and then eventually the starting line up providing he can keep his foot off the ball.
WorkingClassRugger
David Codey (61)
Hadn't considered that while watching the game. Interesting.
topo
Cyril Towers (30)
Tahs leave tomorrow (Sunday) morning.
And I hope Cheika does send Barnes back to Uni (but, please not when they play the Pirates!). And I also hope he comes up to speed quickly and earns his spot on the Tahs bench after about one grade game. Depth on our bench will prove to be invaluable, and, to be fair to Barnes, he does bring some qualities we could do with ATM: our kicking out of hand needs to be much better and we need another playmaker close to the play. He's also a very good goalkicker. I recall a test match on the EoYT some three or four years ago when Barnes played a blinder against Wales (?) BY UNDERPLAYING HIS HAND. And not kicking the leather off the ball. His game was all timing and placement of passes to put others through gaps. Someone should dig out a recording of that match and make it compulsory viewing for Berrick while he recovers.
The rider on Barnes's return is of course, "three or more useless kicks when ball-in-hand would've been better gets you hooked".
The rider on Barnes's return is of course, "three or more useless kicks when ball-in-hand would've been better gets you hooked".
Happy to be corrected, topo. I (foolishly) believed a report in today's Terror which stated: ".....this morning’s long flight to South Africa had they lost this match." Being the Terror I should've checked. http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sp...n-against-chiefs/story-fnc2d2qb-1226624792379
WorkingClassRugger
David Codey (61)
I think you need to ask why you were reading the Terrorgraph in the first place.
Richo
John Thornett (49)
Whoever those McKibben and McKibbon blokes are, they certainly get a lot more comment than that McKibbin.
Quick Hands
David Wilson (68)
And judging by Cheika's comments in the paper this morning McKibbin will be the starting half for the rest of 2013.
Hawko
Tony Shaw (54)
I hope you're wrong about the 26 as I want to see Big Willy get 10 minutes off the bench against the Kings. I hope a few players get a rest from the Kings game because there is a long flight home and two very tough games (Stormers and Brumbies) to follow. So, I'd be tempted to take a couple extra to SA. Sorry to see Barnes won't be ready till after the tour as the Kings game would be a perfect way to get 50 minutes back in and get some rest time for AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper) or Foley. Both of them have started every game and its a long season.
Quick Hands
David Wilson (68)
I wouldn't be taking the Kings lightly. It will be interesting to see if Cheika makes any changes. The season so far suggests he's going to keep as many players in the starting lineup and in the same position week to week as possible.
In the paper this morning he was glowing in his praise of McKibbin, which suggests to me that he has now set on his starting 9, 10, 12, 13 & 15 and barring injury, I don't expect that to change this season in those positions.
mjw
Larry Dwyer (12)
Just quoting what I was told second hand from Fitz. Maybe Luke Holmes is replaced???
Hawko
Tony Shaw (54)
He would have to be a call-up from outside the squad as an injury replacement. But TPN, Ulugia and Holmes (its a worry) all look to be in good health. Fitzpatrick will need to prove he can close out the season in Shute without further injury to prove he is ready for a contract next year. Its going to be a tough call for Cheika, he has had a lot of long-term injuries.
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