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Yes, the Deans-Cooper saga continues. Queensland's favourite son was not selected in Robbie Deans' initial 25 man squad picked to face the Lions. Deans…
I'm going to cop a lot of flack, but I can say I am a Robbie Deans fan, loud and proud. Dingo or Aussie…
With the Lions tour fast approaching, certain players of Wallaby-calibre are getting no spotlight. This may be due to featuring in a less prominent…
‘Running rugby' – it's Australia's new brand on the game. The public has spoken; we want our entire backline to have Carlos Spencer-esque attacking…
To knock the Poms out will be a true pleasure.
Injuries force England to tweak team for Wallabies clash
Horne will be defending at 10.
UPDATE: Michael Cheika names Wallabies team for England clash
Horne was nearly the fastest in the Tahs over 40m.
Horne never goes backwards in the ‘hit’ too.
UPDATE: Michael Cheika names Wallabies team for England clash
You stated no tires.
1. Rolling maul
2. TK
3. Izzy
Yes Foley isn’t a creative genius, but he can control the game well and play very flat.
No Unicorns here.
UPDATE: Michael Cheika names Wallabies team for England clash
WHAT?
You’re on another planet Jay.
UPDATE: Michael Cheika names Wallabies team for England clash
I’m pro Horne.
Mitchell finished well but you could see he still struggled with pace against URU. Speight still struggles with his defensive duties.
Horne is consistent and you know what you will get in a do or die game.
UPDATE: Michael Cheika names Wallabies team for England clash
3 subs to be omitted.
Sean McMahon will be hard done if he is to miss a spot warming the pine. Played his guts out last week.
UPDATE: Michael Cheika names Wallabies team for England clash
Spot on.
Wouldn’t mind seeing how Chambers went as a Def Mid.
Arsenal's lack of transfer activity hurting title chance
Both playing wider roles and completely different to Koscielny.
Remember Koscielny has had to form a “relationship” with Gabriel. The team dynamic has changed due to minor injuries etc. Judge after 12 games not 6.
Arsenal's lack of transfer activity hurting title chance
Is this article written on the performance of one match or Wengers career?
The man is a genius.
He steered the club through tough financial situations whilst Emirates was built. Every year he finished in the top 4.
He HAD to sell nearly every great player, yet somehow we were consistent.
My worst fears is what happened to Man Utd when Fergie left. The club has spent a billion AU dollars due to the damage, something AFC does not have.
Now, with over $400m in the bank we have attracted the likes of Ozil, Alexis, Cech, Carzola, etc.
It is exciting times ahead and I think the man will bow out when he wins a few more trophies.
Be patient. In Wenger we Trust.
COYG.
Is it time for Wenger to go?
Is it the only game you have watched?
Carzola was deployed into the deep midfield last season. And, now you question his positioning?
Is it time for Wenger to go?
Horne over 40m is one of the Tahs fastest.
How many tries are scored over 40m?
He is consistent, makes the line every time and in the last 2 years has shown us that he can be a true finisher. (i.e. – the side step that won us a great victory over the Boks).
Rugby World Cup: Wallabies team to play Fiji announced
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOOmR6LU5Y0
Wallabies team to play Springboks: Giteau, Hooper to start
Think you’ll find Horne will be defending in the 12 channel
Comparing The Roar's Wallabies team with Michael Cheika's
Will our pack stand up against the Boks? Yes.
The Boks are living off the reputation of what they did in 2009. They are aging gracefully and I’m sure we will be running a few laps around them come the 60min mark.
Comparing The Roar's Wallabies team with Michael Cheika's
Does the form Australian winger not warrant selection?
Should we remind everyone of the 2014 try of the year?
He will ideally defend at 10 and 12.
Wallabies team to play Springboks: Giteau, Hooper to start
Spot on HJ!
Technique is the key word. I have noticed many of KB’s missed tackles have been from rushing up out of the defensive line in order to put pressure on the attack. Why when defending on the wing would one do this? I’m sure Nathan Grey would be rolling his eyes every time he does this.
KB also struggles to put his head down and tackle with a leading shoulder.
He needs to build his defensive confidence – I’m sure Palu and Potgieter could run straight at him for a stack of practice. It worked for Berrick Barnes; having Webcke and Tallis run at him until he could bring them down.
Is Kurtley Beale a bad defender? A statistical analysis
I disagree Gaz,
Last week was the first week that the Tahs played with fire in the belly.
Foley played a lot more direct, there was more momentum and we saw a dim glimmer of last years performance.
We were still slow at spreading the ball wide. KB seems to be our only weak link.
Tahs by 4.
Tahs entering a war zone: Cheika
You have Speight twice.
I think Horne and AAC are perfect bench players, although Horne is a bolter for the Test 11 Jersey.
Both players bring experience in 11, 12 , 13, 14 and 15 (Horne no 15 exp).
Roar Wallaby form teams after Round 14
His defense was a little be questionable IMO.
Super Rugby Australian player ratings: Round 14
Genia isn’t the form 9 at the moment. QC, will he be fit enough, will he his form come back – too many uncertainties.
The Waratahs are way behind last year's heroics
Skelton 8.5
Foley 8
Horne 8.5
Folau 7.5
Gill – 8
JOC 7.5
Gill 8
McIntyre – 7
Naivalu 7
Lealiifano 7.5
Kuridrani 7.5
Tomane 8
Super Rugby Australian player ratings: Round 14
Agree with Izzy to be dropped.
Beale has been fantastic.
Who grabs KB’s bench spot?
Horne gets my vote.
Five talking points from the Wallabies' win over Argentina