Bledisloe One: Wellington, October 11
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@Chris-B said in Bledisloe One: Wellington, October 11:
@bayimports said in Bledisloe One: Wellington, October 11:
Anyone want a bet this is starting XV?
Moody, Taylor, Tuungafasi, Tuipulotu, Whitelock, Frizell, Cane (cpt), Savea, Smith, Mounga, Bridge, Goodhue, Ioane, J.Barrett, B.Barrett.
Let’s just say not my pick, but wouldn’t bet against it
So Fozzie is going to focus on using specialists in each position except for Ardie, Jack, Jordie and Beaudy?
It looks a bit like a bail out on who to leave out of the 10/15 equation.
It's a piece of dogshit selecting.
@mariner4life It's certainly no Brave New World!
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Nothing says "I want to show i'm my own man" by selecting zero new starters.
The back 3 is just plain weird - shoehorning the best 15 to wing in order to select someone at 15 who looked far better at 10 (not 15) during Super Rugby and then on the other wing deciding against a strike winger.
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This is the XV being reported by SMH
Wallabies' starting XV:
James Slipper,
Folau Fainga'a,
Taniela Tupou,
Lukhan Salakaia-Loto,
Matt Philip,
Pete Samu,
Michael Hooper,
Harry Wilson,
Nic White,
James O'Connor,
Marika Koroibete,
Matt To'omua,
Hunter Paisami,
Filipo Daugunu,
Tom Banks. -
The Aussie camp think Mo'unga will be the 1st 5.
@Bovidae said in Bledisloe One: Wellington, October 11:
The Aussie camp think Mo'unga will be the 1st 5.
As antipodean says mind games.
If perchance the And pick RM well look at us, we're geniuses and know what they're thinking. If BB, meh ...
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@Bovidae said in Bledisloe One: Wellington, October 11:
The Aussie camp think Mo'unga will be the 1st 5.
As antipodean says mind games.
If perchance the And pick RM well look at us, we're geniuses and know what they're thinking. If BB, meh ...
@booboo said in Bledisloe One: Wellington, October 11:
@Bovidae said in Bledisloe One: Wellington, October 11:
The Aussie camp think Mo'unga will be the 1st 5.
As antipodean says mind games.
If perchance the And pick RM well look at us, we're geniuses and know what they're thinking. If BB, meh ...
The really surprising line to read was “maybe with Aaron Smith”.
We’re not dealing with rocket surgeons here...
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@KiwiMurph said in Bledisloe One: Wellington, October 11:
@Tim said in Bledisloe One: Wellington, October 11:
@Hooroo Might be selected for kick chasing given the forecast conditions.
The counter-argument is Clarke is bloody good at kick chasing himself.
On the other hand, we haven't had anyone so good at running at a reasonable pace in a straight line as Bridge since Caleb Ralph was playing
@junior said in Bledisloe One: Wellington, October 11:
@KiwiMurph said in Bledisloe One: Wellington, October 11:
@Tim said in Bledisloe One: Wellington, October 11:
@Hooroo Might be selected for kick chasing given the forecast conditions.
The counter-argument is Clarke is bloody good at kick chasing himself.
On the other hand, we haven't had anyone so good at running at a reasonable pace in a straight line as Bridge since Caleb Ralph was playing
It’s a great skill that should get him a 60 plus test career. George may however want to grow his hair longer and develop a post drinking ritual of jumping on cars.
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@Crucial said in Bledisloe One: Wellington, October 11:
@mariner4life said in Bledisloe One: Wellington, October 11:
@bayimports said in Bledisloe One: Wellington, October 11:
Anyone want a bet this is starting XV?
Moody, Taylor, Tuungafasi, Tuipulotu, Whitelock, Frizell, Cane (cpt), Savea, Smith, Mounga, Bridge, Goodhue, Ioane, J.Barrett, B.Barrett.
Let’s just say not my pick, but wouldn’t bet against it
it's not awful. but it's also not brilliant either.
It’s awful
Not enough Crusaders? Too many Chiefs? No DMac...
@ACT-Crusader said in Bledisloe One: Wellington, October 11:
@Crucial said in Bledisloe One: Wellington, October 11:
@mariner4life said in Bledisloe One: Wellington, October 11:
@bayimports said in Bledisloe One: Wellington, October 11:
Anyone want a bet this is starting XV?
Moody, Taylor, Tuungafasi, Tuipulotu, Whitelock, Frizell, Cane (cpt), Savea, Smith, Mounga, Bridge, Goodhue, Ioane, J.Barrett, B.Barrett.
Let’s just say not my pick, but wouldn’t bet against it
it's not awful. but it's also not brilliant either.
It’s awful
Not enough Crusaders? Too many Chiefs? No DMac...
Backs are a mess
BB was not in form at 15 during SRA, played better at 10.
Goodhue is a better 13 than 12. If Ioane starts ALB should be 12.
JB is not a winger and Bridge is not a strike weapon.
Forwards are OK although I would prefer that Sotutu starts and Ardie finishes. -
@Nogusta said in Bledisloe One: Wellington, October 11:
Backline and back/middle row will be:
15 - Barrett
14 - Barrett
13 - Ioane
12 - Goodhue
11 - Bridge
10 - Mounga
9 - Smith
8 - Savea
7 - Cane
6 - Frizzell
5 - Tuipulotu
4 - Whitelock
Clarke, ALB, TJP back reserves, Sotutu loose forward reserve.
Not 100% sure about the rest.I posted the starting XV earlier, 4–15 is identical which suggests to me that my source is again 100% accurate, unless you are guessing,
@bayimports the sauce is strong in this one!
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Wallabies' starting XV to play the All Blacks: James Slipper, Folau Fainga'a, Taniela Tupou, Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, Matt Philip, Pete Samu, Michael Hooper, Harry Wilson, Nic White, James O'Connor, Marika Koroibete, Matt To'omua, Hunter Paisami, Filipo Daugunu, Tom Banks.
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Nothing says "I want to show i'm my own man" by selecting zero new starters.
The back 3 is just plain weird - shoehorning the best 15 to wing in order to select someone at 15 who looked far better at 10 (not 15) during Super Rugby and then on the other wing deciding against a strike winger.
@KiwiMurph said in Bledisloe One: Wellington, October 11:
Nothing says "I want to show i'm my own man" by selecting zero new starters.
The back 3 is just plain weird - shoehorning the best 15 to wing in order to select someone at 15 who looked far better at 10 (not 15) during Super Rugby and then on the other wing deciding against a strike winger.
Yes, if that is the back three it is very underwhelming and so conservative.
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@KiwiMurph said in Bledisloe One: Wellington, October 11:
Nothing says "I want to show i'm my own man" by selecting zero new starters.
The back 3 is just plain weird - shoehorning the best 15 to wing in order to select someone at 15 who looked far better at 10 (not 15) during Super Rugby and then on the other wing deciding against a strike winger.
Yes, if that is the back three it is very underwhelming and so conservative.
@Bovidae said in Bledisloe One: Wellington, October 11:
@KiwiMurph said in Bledisloe One: Wellington, October 11:
Nothing says "I want to show i'm my own man" by selecting zero new starters.
The back 3 is just plain weird - shoehorning the best 15 to wing in order to select someone at 15 who looked far better at 10 (not 15) during Super Rugby and then on the other wing deciding against a strike winger.
Yes, if that is the back three it is very underwhelming and so conservative.
I'd go so far as to say that is the worst of the 'likely' backline combos they could pick and I can't match it at all with their statement of selecting on form rather than reputation.
So, if this is the case, a big black mark in the first box of the regime for saying something and not having the conviction to see it through.
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@Gunner said in Bledisloe One: Wellington, October 11:
Where is the announcement? It’s 7.18am, FFS!
Not only not Thursday, but also not 6 am. Hell in a handbasket!
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@Gunner said in Bledisloe One: Wellington, October 11:
Where is the announcement? It’s 7.18am, FFS!
Not only not Thursday, but also not 6 am. Hell in a handbasket!
@Machpants Strike 2!
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So the only things changing under Fozzie is the team naming time?
Awesome. Just what we needed.
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@Kruse said in Bledisloe One: Wellington, October 11:
Got my ticket a couple of hours back.
Hoping for a great game to wash the taste of my last live rugby from memory. Fucking fuck Yokohama bullshit fluffybunny pommy twats.Couple of mates are heavy advertisers with NZME, so have got free tickets for the game, including a spare for me - happy days.
@Smudge said in Bledisloe One: Wellington, October 11:
@Kruse said in Bledisloe One: Wellington, October 11:
Got my ticket a couple of hours back.
Hoping for a great game to wash the taste of my last live rugby from memory. Fucking fuck Yokohama bullshit fluffybunny pommy twats.Couple of mates are heavy advertisers with NZME, so have got free tickets for the game, including a spare for me - happy days.
Just been advised we've got the full hospitality package. Monday at work isn't going to be fun...
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@booboo said in Bledisloe One: Wellington, October 11:
@Bovidae said in Bledisloe One: Wellington, October 11:
The Aussie camp think Mo'unga will be the 1st 5.
As antipodean says mind games.
If perchance the And pick RM well look at us, we're geniuses and know what they're thinking. If BB, meh ...
The really surprising line to read was “maybe with Aaron Smith”.
We’re not dealing with rocket surgeons here...
@ACT-Crusader said in Bledisloe One: Wellington, October 11:
The really surprising line to read was “maybe with Aaron Smith”.
We’re not dealing with rocket surgeons here...Rocket surgeons - not sure if that was deliberate but I like it.
A sort of mixed metaphor - I guess rocket scientists and brain surgeons?
And yeah, Aaron Smith better be there!
