Wallabies v Pumas, Perth

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Wallabies named:

Scott Sio (21 Tests)

Stephen Moore (c) (108 Tests)

Sekope Kepu (69 Tests)

Rob Simmons (63 Tests)

Adam Coleman (3 Tests)

Dean Mumm (49 Tests)

Michael Hooper (57 Tests)

David Pocock (59 Tests)

Will Genia (69 Tests)

Quade Cooper (60 Tests)

Reece Hodge (2 Tests)

Bernard Foley (33 Tests)

Samu Kerevi (4 Tests)

Dane Haylett-Petty (6 Tests)

Israel Folau (44 Tests)
RESERVES

(one to be omitted)
Tatafu Polota-Nau (67 Tests)
James Slipper (80 Tests)
Tom Robertson*
Rory Arnold (3 Tests)
Lopeti Timani*
Sean McMahon (10 Tests)
Nick Phipps (44 Tests)
Tevita Kuridrani (37 Tests)
Henry Speight (5 Tests)

Douglas out. Simmons in.

Henry Speight is the player who has been omitted from the Aussie bench.

Speight’s omission means there is no specialist winger in the Wallabies’ matchday 23.

http://www.rugby.com.au/news/2016/09/16/02/41/wallabies-argentina-perth-bench

NTA

So they're expecting more grunt up front. Which is weird because the Argies aren't too shabby out wide either.

Of course, they've picked a lot of backrow-sized chaps too

cgrant

@Unco said in Wallabies v Pumas, Perth:

@cgrant said in Wallabies v Pumas, Perth:

Only one specialist lock in the Pumas lineup. This could cost them dearly.

Against the Wobblies lineout?

I'll answer after the game.

pakman

I think Nick's point is made by the fact Squire is used as back up for locks against Oz, whereas Romano is deemed necessary against Boks/Argies.

Quade is a deeply flawed player and not one I'd want to have to select as first choice, but he is skilled, and not just for the Reds. Quite a few of his tricks showcased for OZ in 2013:

Key take home is that Cooper can be an international 10, whereas Foley is a carthorse by comparison.

Will be watching with interest.

mariner4life

Holy fuck did they just say this will be Rob Simmons' 64th test? If ever there was a damning indictment of the state of Australian rugby it's that. 63 shit games and he's still in the team.

Kruse

That video of Quaaade's highlight's in canary-yellow 2013...
7 kicks from the tee
1 try (against Ireland, FFS)
1 falling over
1 decent backhand pass which actually led to a try
1 dropkick
1 decent wide pass
1 kick to corner

Rancid Schnitzel

They flashed up a comparison of Pocock vs Isa.

Runs: 42 v 21 Isa
Run metres: 248 v 48 Isa
Tackle Busts: 12 v 1 Isa
Tackles: 23 v 20 Pocock
Pilfers: 6 v 2 Pocock
Passes thrown over the sideline: 2 vs 0 Pocock.

NTA

That was the best ATSI welcome I've seen yet

Stargazer

Vamos los Pumas!!

Unite

No way the Pumas are winning this one.

Stargazer

Geez, missed the first minute of the game and it's already 7-0 to the Aussies. 6 minutes later, they go over for a second.

NTA

Jeez. Bloody nice set piece move.

KiwiMurph

For whatever reason the Argies really struggle defending the Wallabies.

African Monkey

@KiwiMurph They sure do.

Stargazer

Great try from Genia.

Unite

Game over

Stargazer

If this continues, it will be a monster score.

Tordah

the Argies can go eat a dick, I'd rather watch some heads explode like watermelons on Liveleak than that shit

Stargazer

They showed the pack weights earlier. Aussies considerably heavier than the Argies, but hardly any difference between both frontrows.

NTA

@Stargazer said in Wallabies v Pumas, Perth:

They showed the pack weights earlier. Aussies considerably heavier than the Argies.

Don't think any of their rear five Forwards are over 115kg?

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Wallabies v Pumas, Perth