Wallaby EOYT 2016
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@Disgusted-of-TW said in Wallaby EOYT 2016:
After due consideration, ceteris paribus, Cheika seems to me to be marginally the bigger eejit. He certainly seems to let Eddie press his buttons. Anyhow, roll on the weekend.
bigger eejit but ever so slightly less unlikeable for mine
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Well... Mumm got off. Jeez.
Dean Mumm cleared to play against England
Michael Cheika says it was a "good result" that back-rower Dean Mumm had been cleared to line up against England after escaping suspension for a lifting tackle during Saturday's loss to Ireland.
London: Michael Cheika says it was a "good result" that back-rower Dean Mumm had been cleared to play against England after escaping suspension for a lifting tackle during Saturday's loss to Ireland.
Mumm was involved in a tipping tackle on tight-head prop Tadhg Furlong in the 22nd minute of the Wallabies' clash with Ireland at Aviva Stadium.
He was shown a yellow card for his offence and was immediately apologetic to the referee and player involved, adamant there was no malice in the tackle.
Cheika agreed with the verdict, saying: "I think it didn't meet the red card threshold and that was backed up by the disciplinary committee so it was a good result."
Mumm accepted he had committed an act of foul play, but according to a statement from World Rugby: "the particular circumstances of the incident meant that Mr Mumm's actions would not have warranted a red card. Accordingly, no sanction was imposed and Mr Mumm is therefore free to resume playing immediately."
It was only in late October that Mumm was in front of a disciplinary hearing for elbowing New Zealand second-rower Brodie Retallick and there were concerns his second infringement in the space of five weeks might work against him.
While Mumm was Australia's starting No.6 in Dublin, he is no certainty to line up there again on Saturday at Twickenham.
Given Michael Hooper and David Pocock will without question start, it appears to be a three-horse race between Mumm, Lopeti Timani and Sean McMahon for the remaining back-row jersey.
It depends on whether Cheika sees England's lineout as an area of weakness - meaning Mumm will probably get the nod - or whether he wants to beef up a forward pack to make the most of missing Red Roses No.8 Billy Vunipola.
The Wallabies will name their team for the final match of the spring tour at 11pm on Thursday (AEDT).
It is understood England coach Eddie Jones is considering postponing the announcement of his team until Friday in what would be an chapter in the pre-match mind games.
Unlike Rugby Championship fixtures, teams are under no obligation to name their final side two days before a game.
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Arm bands! conspiracy! different rules etc
Personally i think the English pulled strings to make sure the non-event got a starting jersey.
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I don't know whether I'll be happier that either of England or Australia lose, or sadder, that either team wins.
I think I'm slightly leaning towards Australia in this one, Eddie Jones needs a bit of a spanking and the Aussies already got done vs Ireland -
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@rotated said in Wallaby EOYT 2016:
0-0 draw is only result that will fully satisfy me here. Jones and Cheika are made for each other - although with Jones I get the sense he is a touch more self aware.
Hell no. That result would have both coaches crowing about how wonderful their defence is and how 'if they played NZ tomorrow' like that NZ would not be able to score
I would prefer a very high scoring draw so we could accuse them of playing 'basketball rugby' and not knowing how to actually win.
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Definitely want an England win - by about 1-2 points with mainly penalties.
Cue mass hysteria - England unbeaten for the year, Grand Slam and the Aussie Brazilian.
This would set things up nicely for a possible ding-dong in Lansdowne on Paddy's Day weekend.
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An Aussie win kicking a penalty in overtime on the back of a dodgy scrum penalty would make me happy.
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Im getting very worried about this game. Billy V's carrying game has been vital to the way England have played under Jones so far, and with Itoje and Haskell out we're missing our two best ruck clearers. Pooper could do a number on us like they did in the World Cup.
Add to that that our defence has looked brittle at times this November and the Austin back line is still very very good given quick ball, plus they'll have been targeting this match for 6 months. If Australia get their tails up it could even turn nasty for England.
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@Pot-Hale said in Wallaby EOYT 2016:
Definitely want an England win - by about 1-2 points with mainly penalties.
Cue mass hysteria - England unbeaten for the year, Grand Slam and the Aussie Brazilian.
This would set things up nicely for a possible ding-dong in Lansdowne on Paddy's Day weekend.
You don't reckon it would be anyway?
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@SimonAdd_2 said in Wallaby EOYT 2016:
the Austin back line
Are they playing at Twickers or are you going to Texas?
