Pocock to play, Beale excluded from Wallabies lineup

By The Roar / Editor

Michael Cheika explains the decisions to let David Pocock play and rest Kurtley Beale for the final game of the Spring Tour.

The Crowd Says:

2018-11-23T14:32:34+00:00

ShyLockNo5

Roar Rookie


Reckon it was a good decision to drop Beale. Might be just the kick he needs to get his A game back. He's been coasting for the past few years.

2018-11-23T13:54:43+00:00

Aussieinexile

Roar Rookie


Pocock is out https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/46318187

2018-11-23T12:36:13+00:00

Tycoch

Guest


Pocock has withdrawn. Not playing

2018-11-23T12:10:00+00:00

Peter Elliss

Guest


Why must we Australian rugby supporters accept another loss before demanding changes? Australia needs and demands changes to the team, coach, assistant coaches and administration. Enough is enough. Performance reviews are urgently required. Surely, all Australian rugby supporters agree. We cannot sink much lower.

2018-11-23T11:53:25+00:00

coldturkey

Roar Rookie


If Cheika actually cared about the welfare of David Pocock he wouldn't have selected for this game. In my view it shows a lack of courage and just demonstrates that all he is interested in is saving his own skin.

2018-11-23T08:07:36+00:00

cookie

Roar Guru


Is Cheika hell bent on getting sacked?

2018-11-23T07:28:18+00:00

JOHN ALLAN

Guest


We will learn from this loss & move on. Get ready to cut & paste it Michael.

2018-11-23T06:33:39+00:00

TimO

Roar Rookie


Ridiculous selections. Tactics won't be much better. Wallabies have no show, and will not improve, so long as this clown is the coach.

2018-11-23T05:57:12+00:00

Sinclair Whitbourne

Roar Rookie


Cheika has surpassed himself with his selections this tour. The only way to improve the comedy would be to pick Hanigan at lock. There is still time...

2018-11-23T05:31:21+00:00

jimbo81

Guest


Sack Cheika and his assistants. Bring in Jake White, Ella, Ryan and Fisher.

2018-11-23T04:59:32+00:00

WBGL

Guest


This guys is like that home mechanic, always tinkering with something but never getting that engine let alone the car sorted. He can’t help himself. Doesn’t he realise what makes the ABs strong, consistent team and discipline. Another loss I fear, another list of hackneyed cliches to describe the loss.

2018-11-23T04:06:33+00:00

Garry

Guest


Mmmm, succinct. Nuf said. Got to add though, Cheika seems to be asking for more heart/passion from his team. From the outside looking in, they seem to have plenty of that, but lack any sort of cohesive direction. Good luck WBs for Saturday, but a WB win would be putting a bandaid over the mess.

2018-11-22T23:59:28+00:00

KiwiHaydn

Roar Rookie


England by plenty.

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