Wallabies v Lions II

[pakman]

The Wobblies could learn a lot from the team spirit of First Nation. And not lacking in the physicality department.

[MiketheSnow]

Neither McCarthy nor Hansen trained today

[Catogrande]

@sparky

Given the injuries or suspected injuries, I'd say you're pretty close there.

I'd like to see Kinghorn in for Lowe and maybe Farrell in for Aki on the bench, but then if he's there do we need M Smith as well? In which case I'd suggest Ringrose. instead of Smith. That would give us cover at 10, 12, 13, wing and fullback..

However I do not think that will happen and your call is closer than mine. Though they might swap Chessum and Beirne round and we might see Cummings on the bench in favour of one of the back row boys.

[pakman]

If McCarthy out and Skelton and Robby V in the physicality pendulum will swing. So Chessum to start. And Cummings to bench, so no Pollock yet. If Kinghorn were to start then Ringrose would make sense. In which case, a Smith or Farrell would come in to the equation.
But could argue that no impetus to make changes in backs.

[pakman]

'I've had three chances': Wallaby snub's case for recall earns big endorsements

He has the support of Test greats Michael Hooper and Toutai Kefu, and Lukhan Salakaia-Loto hopes he has also won over Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt after another rousing audition against the British and Irish Lions.

[NTA]

Wallabies team to play British & Irish Lions at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne on Saturday July 26 at 7:45pm AEST

1. James Slipper (145 Tests) – #843; Bond Pirates
2. David Porecki (20 Tests) - #952; Seaforth Raiders
3. Allan Alaalatoa (82 Tests) – #896; West Harbour Juniors
4. Nick Frost (27 Tests) – #953; Hornsby Lions
5. Will Skelton (32 Tests) - #883; The Hills Sports High School
6. Rob Valetini (52 Tests) - #929; Harlequin Junior Rugby Club
7. Fraser McReight (27 Tests) – #937; Albany Creek Brumbies
8. Harry Wilson (c) (24 Tests) – #933; Gunnedah Red Devils
9. Jake Gordon (30 Tests) - #925; Canterbury Juniors
10. Tom Lynagh (4 Tests) - #977; University of Queensland
11. Harry Potter (4 Tests) - #989; Moorabbin Rams
12. Len Ikitau (41 Tests) – #944; Tuggeranong Vikings
13. Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii (6 Tests) – #988; The Kings School
14. Max Jorgensen (9 Tests) – #984; Balmain Wolves
15. Tom Wright (39 Tests) – #939; Clovelly Eagles

Substitutes
16. Billy Pollard (8 Tests) – #958; Lindfield Junior Rugby Club
17. Angus Bell (38 Tests) – #940; Hunters Hill Rugby Club
18. Tom Robertson (32 Tests) – #898; Dubbo Junior Rugby Club
19. Jeremy Williams (12 Tests) – #973; Wahroonga Tigers
20. Langi Gleeson (15 Tests) - #960; Harbord Harlequins
21. Carlo Tizzano (7 Tests) – #982; University of Western Australia
22. Tate McDermott (43 Tests) – #936; Flinders Rugby Club
23. Ben Donaldson (18 Tests) – #962; Clovelly Eagles

[NTA]

Porecki, Skelton, Valetini back in the starting lineup.
Gleeson onto a 6-2 bench.

No guesses what we're trying to do #bashtag

[barbarian]

[barbarian]

No Tuipolotu is a surprise.

[mariner4life]

slipper? still? FMD

[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.

[Duluth]

@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'

[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.

[mariner4life]

@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!!

[Bovidae]

Nine Irish in the XV.

[sparky]

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[sparky]

@Bovidae said in Wallabies v Lions II:

Nine Irish in the XV.

And the Head Coach's boy on the bench.

[sparky]

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

[Bones]

@pakman said in Wallabies v Lions II:

'I've had three chances': Wallaby snub's case for recall earns big endorsements

He has the support of Test greats Michael Hooper and Toutai Kefu, and Lukhan Salakaia-Loto hopes he has also won over Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt after another rousing audition against the British and Irish Lions.

Select him just for this.

98K views · 5.4K reactions | Fin Smith picked the wrong guy🤣...

Fin Smith picked the wrong guy🤣 #kickonrugby #britishandirishlions #lionsrugby.

[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.