Wallabies v France 2
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15 Tom Banks, 14 Tom Wright, 13 Hunter Paisami, 12 Matt To'omua, 11 Marika Koroibete, 10 Noah Lolesio, 9 Jake Gordon, 8 Harry Wilson, 7 Michael Hooper (captain), 6 Rob Valetini, 5 Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, 4 Matt Philip, 3 Taniela Tupou, 2 Brandon Paenga-Amosa, 1 James Slipper
Reserves: 16 Lachlan Lonergan, 17 Angus Bell, 18 Allan Alaalatoa, 19 Darcy Swain, 20 Isi Naisarani, 21 Tate McDermott, 22 Len Ikitau, 23 Andrew Kellaway
Tupou named to start for Wallabies in second Test
Wallabies coach Dave Rennie has named Taniela Tupou to start for the second Test against France at AAMI Park.
Wallabies coach Dave Rennie has named Taniela Tupou to start for the second Test against France at AAMI Park. Tupou was a game-changer off the bench as he helped the Wallabies engineer an incredible two-point comeback win in the opening game of the series. His elevation pushes Brumbies skipper Allan Alaalatoa to the bench, with Rennie hopeful Tupou can help them get off to a better start after they fell behind 15-0 in the first 20 minutes. “Taniela made a real impact on both sides of the ball when he came on in at Suncorp Stadium and we’ll be looking for him to do the same from the get-go in Melbourne," he said in a statement. “We’ve worked hard and we’re well conditioned. A lack of accuracy in Brisbane denied us the opportunity to make the most of that, but we showed plenty of character to stay in the fight until the final whistle. “We need to start fast, be more clinical and turn pressure into points at AAMI Park on Tuesday night." The change in the front row is the only one made by Rennie, who will carry the same matchday squad into consecutive Tests for the first time in his tenure as coach. Rennie has resisted changing halves after a strong performance from Tate McDermott, giving Jake Gordon another chance to prove himself alongside Noah Lolesio. Whilst James O'Connor was available for selection, Rennie admitted he wants to slowly bring him back up to full fitness given his long layoff from a groin complaint Matt Philip will get the chance to start in a Test on AAMI Park soil for the first time, with the Rebel partnering Lukhan Salakaia-Loto in the second row. Meanwhile, Marika Koroibete will be looking to celebrate the birth of his third child, having returned to Melbourne after the first Test. -
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@bovidae said in Wallabies v France 2:
Are France getting any new players arriving or is the squad that is in Aust the pool of players they can select from?
They’d have to quarantine for 14 days.
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@act-crusader said in Wallabies v France 2:
@bovidae said in Wallabies v France 2:
Are France getting any new players arriving or is the squad that is in Aust the pool of players they can select from?
They’d have to quarantine for 14 days.
I thought some may have flown out after the Top 14 final so would be available for test 3.
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Melvyn Jaminet; Damian Penaud, Arthur Vincent, Jonathan Danty, Gabin Villiere; Louis Carbonel, Baptiste Couilloud; Anthony Jelonch (captain), Cameron Woki, Ibrahim Diallo, Cyril Cazeaux, Pierre-Henri Azagoh, Wilfrid Hounkpatin, Gaetan Barlot, Jean-Baptiste Gros
Reserves: Anthony Etrillard, Enzo Forletta, Demba Bamba, Killian Geraci, Romain Taofifenua, Sekou Macalou, Teddy Iribaren, Anthony Bouthier
France coach Fabien Galthie made five changes to his team for the second Test against Australia at Melbourne
France coach Fabien Galthie made five changes to his team for the second Test against Australia at Melbourne, all of them in the pack, when he announced the side on Sunday. Castres prop Wilfrid Hounkpatin and Stade Francais lock Pierre-Henri Azagoh both come into the side to win their first caps on Tuesday as Les Bleus attempt to level the three-match series. They are joined by Cameron Woki and Ibrahim Diallo in the back row with Bordeaux-Begles lock Cyril Cazeaux also coming into the side to form a new second-row combination with Azagoh who made just six starts in the Top 14 last season. -
Not quite sure what to make of the French in this game. I'd think the Wallabies have more room for improvement, and if they just tighten things up a bit they should win the game. But maybe that's underestimating the impact of quarantine on the French?
Either way I'm happy we kept the team settled, and I do expect a much better performance. Just need to control the game a bit better, especially in the way we exit our half. Set piece looks strong and we create enough chances to score enough points.
But I've also thought that before and we've completely shat the bed the next week. So who knows. The life of a Wallabies fan.
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The French forwards look very weak in terms of experience. With the notable exception of Barlot, the burly hooker, none of them can break tackles. Azagoh is a very young lock who has struggled to gain some game time during the Top 14.
But the French backs, especially in midfield, look more dangerous than their Australian opponents.
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@cgrant The French didn't look very dangerous when in possession. They looked great on the counter when we were shitting the bed in the first 20, but then did next to nothing for the rest of the game (except balls up the finish).
The absence of Ntamack, Dupont etc limits them a lot, IMO.
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I really hate those promos where the voice over is stern, and in monotone, while players stand around looking staunch.
I hate all promos really
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Lol wallabies with two awful forward passes and off their feet completely ignored by the ref.
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@mariner4life said in Wallabies v France 2:
Lol wallabies with two awful forward passes and off their feet completely ignored by the ref.
And now a try up thanks to some blatant hometown refereeing.
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Good run for the first try.
The first action of the possession a bit suss.
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@antipodean said in Wallabies v France 2:
@mariner4life said in Wallabies v France 2:
Lol wallabies with two awful forward passes and off their feet completely ignored by the ref.
And now a try up thanks to some blatant hometown refereeing.
Knock on?
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@mariner4life said in Wallabies v France 2:
@antipodean said in Wallabies v France 2:
@mariner4life said in Wallabies v France 2:
Lol wallabies with two awful forward passes and off their feet completely ignored by the ref.
And now a try up thanks to some blatant hometown refereeing.
Knock on?
As fuck. Couldn't believe that let that play on.
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Justice.
