Wallabies v Springboks

[NTA]

I wish RA had the foresight to sign Jordan Mailata 2 years ago. Could be a starting Wallaby 8 or lock.

[Nepia]

@nta said in Wallabies v Springboks:

I wish RA had the foresight to sign Jordan Mailata 2 years ago. Could be a starting Wallaby 8 or lock.

Will Skelton didn't work, TBH, I don't think Mailata would have either.

[NTA]

@nepia I think there would be a massive difference in body shape, application, and work rate.

[Nepia]

@nta said in Wallabies v Springboks:

@nepia I think there would be a massive difference in body shape, application, and work rate.

He looked a bit Skelton like in the league video I saw of him ... plus, who would be able to lift him in the lineouts?

Apparently Skelton has slimmed down over in Europe?

[Sapetyvi]

https://www.rugbypass.com/news/will-skeltons-dramatic-weight-loss-major-talking-point-today/

He has really lost some weight in Saracens.

[nzzp]

@nta said in Wallabies v Springboks:

I wish RA had the foresight to sign Jordan Mailata 2 years ago. Could be a starting Wallaby 8 or lock.

NRL didn't like him as he plays a few minutes at a time. High effect, but can't go 80.

NFL loves him as he plays a few minutes at a time. High effect, and can go the distance with breaks, drinks and massages.

So, yeah - probably not a rugby player, but certainly a great American Football dude. Keen to see him develop and hopefully have a good career

[antipodean]

@sapetyvi One wonders why the coach here couldn't achieve that from him.

[NTA]

@nzzp with the way "finishers" are being used these days, you could get his fitness to a point where he's a 40 minute player and worth every second.

[Nepia]

@nta said in Wallabies v Springboks:

@nzzp with the way "finishers" are being used these days, you could get his fitness to a point where he's a 40 minute player and worth every second.

Actually, he could be the Aussie Tongan-Frizell with 10-20 minute cameos.

[Sapetyvi]

@antipodean I think he has also matured there, I remember one season at the Tahs he lost noticeable weight, but got it back during the season.
There is nothing the coach can do if a player goes home and eats like shit, that change needs to come from the player.

[Gumboot]

Cheap-shot specialist Kepu dumped. Good.

[NTA]

@gumboot well it was only fair after cheap shot merchant Moody got a rest in Nelson.

[MajorPom]

I’ll now be watching this hopefully after seeing that 10-12 axis. Nice move by Cheika, roll the dice.

Didn’t think Foley did much wrong, but doesn’t quite look himself at mo

[Kirwan]

@majorrage said in Wallabies v Springboks:

I’ll now be watching this hopefully after seeing that 10-12 axis. Nice move by Cheika, roll the dice.

Didn’t think Foley did much wrong, but doesn’t quite look himself at mo

I’ve nver been a fan of Foley but I thought he’s was one of the better Aussies. Saved a try last game with great defense, Real put your body on the line stuff. And set up a try soon after with a nice break. Seems odd to drop him.

[MajorPom]

@kirwan said in Wallabies v Springboks:

@majorrage said in Wallabies v Springboks:

I’ll now be watching this hopefully after seeing that 10-12 axis. Nice move by Cheika, roll the dice.

Didn’t think Foley did much wrong, but doesn’t quite look himself at mo

I’ve nver been a fan of Foley but I thought he’s was one of the better Aussies. Saved a try last game with great defense, Real put your body on the line stuff. And set up a try soon after with a nice break. Seems odd to drop him.

Yeah not disagreeing with those moments, but he just didn’t seem to really spark the back line like he has in previous.

[Kirwan]

Will Beale be better though? They finally have Beale looking comfortable in a position, dangerous at times, now they move him?

[Catogrande]

@kirwan said in Wallabies v Springboks:

Will Beale be better though? They finally have Beale looking comfortable in a position, dangerous at times, now they move him?

Cheika desperately rolling the dice in hope rather than expectation?

[Sapetyvi]

Foley needs to get a rest at some point and not much options available at the moment. Toomua will probably slot a lot at first five to give Beale some freedom tho.

[Gunner]

Beale at 10, boom or bust....he could cause havoc and set the backline alight, or he could just as easily self implode ala Kwade.

Might be worth watching.

[Bovidae]

@kirwan said in Wallabies v Springboks:

Will Beale be better though? They finally have Beale looking comfortable in a position, dangerous at times, now they move him?

On the plus side at least the loose forwards will be closer when Beale inevitably misses tackles down his channel.