I think the forward selection is based on form and with great combinations which will at least match England grunt. Scrum wo tupou might be the weak point at set plays. Would’ve like to have seen wright over Kellaway. Hope Banksy proves everyone wrong. Oh and for Ireland, where’s Mack?
We have every reason to be confident, after a successful Super season, personally I don't feel we have named our strongest team but time will tell, if we can compete at the break down and in the set piece our backs will be good enough.
None now, ha ha, we won. I wouldn't have had Porecki or Gordon, having said that Porecki played well, and white played longer than a half would normally so it didn't matter. Do they keep the same team or make changes for game 2?
Hahaha and I must admit I was a bit WTF when Porecki was named... but geez he played well. Same team for me, minus replacements for Alalaatoa Banks and Swain (if suspended)
Wallabies, at least 2-1 - last time we were complacent in the 1st test and the team was in decline somewhat. This time we are building to 2023 and Rennie is looking to progress the team from previous years. Also, Eddie is in the middle of changing the playing style of his team. Then again, maybe I’m delusional!
Good point re 2016. Hard for the team to back up after the high of the 2015 campaign. England will still back themselves despite a few hiccups with the changing of style, but I sense Eddie might finally be under a bit of pressure to keep his job.
First test will be an arm wrestle. Probably sloppy rugby from both sides first test up with new player combos etc. Don't think there'll be 7 points in it either way.
2-1 Wallabies. Kerevi's return gives Aus the edge
2-1 Wallabies is my tip too. Would be great to have Skelton and Arnold back as well. Exciting times!
I think the forward selection is based on form and with great combinations which will at least match England grunt. Scrum wo tupou might be the weak point at set plays. Would’ve like to have seen wright over Kellaway. Hope Banksy proves everyone wrong. Oh and for Ireland, where’s Mack?
I agree and great to see form being rewarded. Big chance for some guys to consolidate their spots before the RWC next year!
2-1 Wallabies I'm hoping. I'll be cheering them on at Optus stadium tomorrow but I'm already a little nervous of the outcome 😬
Nice! I'm hoping to get the 2nd test and have tickets to the 3rd. Cheer loud mate. We gotta maximise homeground advantage if we're a chance to win.
Yep. Lots of English expats in Perth so if we're not careful could be like Twickenham!
Go Wallabies!
We have every reason to be confident, after a successful Super season, personally I don't feel we have named our strongest team but time will tell, if we can compete at the break down and in the set piece our backs will be good enough.
What changes would you make?
None now, ha ha, we won. I wouldn't have had Porecki or Gordon, having said that Porecki played well, and white played longer than a half would normally so it didn't matter. Do they keep the same team or make changes for game 2?
Hahaha and I must admit I was a bit WTF when Porecki was named... but geez he played well. Same team for me, minus replacements for Alalaatoa Banks and Swain (if suspended)
Wallabies, at least 2-1 - last time we were complacent in the 1st test and the team was in decline somewhat. This time we are building to 2023 and Rennie is looking to progress the team from previous years. Also, Eddie is in the middle of changing the playing style of his team. Then again, maybe I’m delusional!
Good point re 2016. Hard for the team to back up after the high of the 2015 campaign. England will still back themselves despite a few hiccups with the changing of style, but I sense Eddie might finally be under a bit of pressure to keep his job.
First test will be an arm wrestle. Probably sloppy rugby from both sides first test up with new player combos etc. Don't think there'll be 7 points in it either way.
Will make my pick on next 2 tests after Perth...
Nah! You gotta decide now! If that's the case, I'll wait to the 79th minute of the 3rd before deciding hahahaha