Wallabies v Springboks
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@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?
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Will Skelton's dramatic weight loss was a major talking point today
Will Skelton’s size has been both a blessing and curse for the giant Australian secondrow. It was Skelton’s size that first caught the Australian media’s eye back in 2010. The then
He has really lost some weight in Saracens.
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@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
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@sapetyvi One wonders why the coach here couldn't achieve that from him.
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@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.
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@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.
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@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.
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@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.
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@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?
