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Wallabies v Lions II

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  • BonesB Bones

    @barbarian said in Wallabies v Lions II:

    No Tuipolotu is a surprise.

    Got to be injured right? I've no idea how you could justify dropping him when you're retaining Lowe.

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    @Bones said in Wallabies v Lions II:

    @barbarian said in Wallabies v Lions II:

    No Tuipolotu is a surprise.

    Got to be injured right? I've no idea how you could justify dropping him when you're retaining Lowe.

    A 'tight hamstring'

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    • barbarianB barbarian

      No Tuipolotu is a surprise.

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      @barbarian said in Wallabies v Lions II:

      No Tuipolotu is a surprise.

      As is starting Porter instead of keeping Genge.

      We need to use our extra bulk to attack their set piece big time.

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      • NTAN NTA

        @barbarian said in Wallabies v Lions II:

        No Tuipolotu is a surprise.

        As is starting Porter instead of keeping Genge.

        We need to use our extra bulk to attack their set piece big time.

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        @NTA said in Wallabies v Lions II:

        Porter instead of keeping Genge

        yeah that's weird. Porter is pretty average, while Genge had a massive first test.

        more oirish!!

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          Nine Irish in the XV.

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            • BovidaeB Bovidae

              Nine Irish in the XV.

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              @Bovidae said in Wallabies v Lions II:

              Nine Irish in the XV.

              And the Head Coach's boy on the bench.

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                I'm more impressed with Joe Schmidt's selections than Andy Farrell's this week. I think it will be closer than last week.

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                • P pakman

                  https://www.rugbypass.com/news/ive-had-three-chances-wallaby-snubs-case-for-recall-earns-big-endorsements/

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                  @pakman said in Wallabies v Lions II:

                  https://www.rugbypass.com/news/ive-had-three-chances-wallaby-snubs-case-for-recall-earns-big-endorsements/

                  Select him just for this.

                  https://www.facebook.com/share/r/14Fb6htSUMk/

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                    Disappointing selections in my view by Schmidt. How does Bell not start? Gordon was pathetic in that first test but somehow keeps his spot. Potter was hopeless on the left wing and a bigger body like Pietch would surely have been a better bet after the way he performed for the Force in that first game.

                    Lowe lucky to be there for the Lions.

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                    • Canes4lifeC Canes4life

                      Disappointing selections in my view by Schmidt. How does Bell not start? Gordon was pathetic in that first test but somehow keeps his spot. Potter was hopeless on the left wing and a bigger body like Pietch would surely have been a better bet after the way he performed for the Force in that first game.

                      Lowe lucky to be there for the Lions.

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                      @Canes4life Pietsch is bigger?

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                        Outside of Farrell and Ryan’s Mother I don’t think anyone had James Ryan on their dance card

                        Especially after being carded on Tuesday

                        Feel for Cummings

                        Obviously want Genge as a ‘finisher’ when the game opens up

                        Lowe very lucky

                        Delighted for Jac Morgan but still feel he’s a better starter than finisher

                        I would have had Pollock on the bench for that role

                        If the Aussie changes play to their best standard you can easily see them take the victory

                        But we questioned Farrell last week and but for poor handling and decision making it would have been a whitewash

                        So hopefully he knows what he’s doing this week

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                        • BonesB Bones

                          @Canes4life Pietsch is bigger?

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                          @Bones said in Wallabies v Lions II:

                          @Canes4life Pietsch is bigger?

                          He will do then.

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                            First time I’ve been slightly irritated by the Irish leanings. How is Porter starting over Genge? How is kelleher still on the bench after his shocking lineout last week. If Kinghorn is fit he should start at 15, Lowe is ridiculously lucky. And James Ryan is a thug and doesn’t deserve to be on the bench.

                            Concede how wrong I was about Beirne and Curry last week but still think it’s a risk that the back row is slow

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                              I wasn't too bothered about who won Test One, but I hope the Wallabies win this one so we get a decider next week.

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                              • Canes4lifeC Canes4life

                                Disappointing selections in my view by Schmidt. How does Bell not start? Gordon was pathetic in that first test but somehow keeps his spot. Potter was hopeless on the left wing and a bigger body like Pietch would surely have been a better bet after the way he performed for the Force in that first game.

                                Lowe lucky to be there for the Lions.

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                                @Canes4life agree on Bell.

                                Gordon did ok given our forwards were getting trounced in the first half and the Lions were allowed to rush as they pleased most of the game.

                                His place is now contingent on our forwards being better and the ref understanding the offside laws.

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                                  Tuipolotu and Ringrose were injury scratchings.

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                                  • BonesB Bones

                                    @Canes4life Pietsch is bigger?

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                                    @Bones said in Wallabies v Lions II:

                                    @Canes4life Pietsch is bigger?

                                    https://www.theroar.com.au/2025/07/23/wallabies-to-welcome-back-big-guns-porecki-for-do-or-die-lions-test-as-schmidt-keeps-faith-with-backline/

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                                      First time I’ve been slightly irritated by the Irish leanings. How is Porter starting over Genge? How is kelleher still on the bench after his shocking lineout last week. If Kinghorn is fit he should start at 15, Lowe is ridiculously lucky. And James Ryan is a thug and doesn’t deserve to be on the bench.

                                      Concede how wrong I was about Beirne and Curry last week but still think it’s a risk that the back row is slow

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                                      @Dodge

                                      Thanks mate. Saved me posting :beaming_face_with_smiling_eyes:

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                                      • P pakman

                                        @Bones said in Wallabies v Lions II:

                                        @Canes4life Pietsch is bigger?

                                        https://www.theroar.com.au/2025/07/23/wallabies-to-welcome-back-big-guns-porecki-for-do-or-die-lions-test-as-schmidt-keeps-faith-with-backline/

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                                        @pakman said in Wallabies v Lions II:

                                        @Bones said in Wallabies v Lions II:

                                        @Canes4life Pietsch is bigger?

                                        https://www.theroar.com.au/2025/07/23/wallabies-to-welcome-back-big-guns-porecki-for-do-or-die-lions-test-as-schmidt-keeps-faith-with-backline/

                                        Are these two things related?

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                                          Classic Wallabies vs Classic Lions live on YouTube right now for anyone interested.

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