@Billy-Tell ah game is intriguing, just Irish selection is not

@Billy-Tell said in RWC: All Blacks v Ireland (QF2):

Very happy with that Irish team. Schmidt has just reverted to the tried and tested. We have one coach who lost last November and has radically altered his game plan and selections. And the other who lost heavily to England and Wales in the 6N plus to japan and had stayed with the same selection and based on what we’ve seen so far the same game plan.

Intriguing to say the least.

I don't think it's intriguing at all. Ireland have one game plan, they're sticking with the players that know it and do it best. They're not evolving their game just perfecting it. It may work too, but they certainly would look like England in 91 if they tried something new

Beale has been shit under high ball
Jordan very inexperienced at test level and in centre position. Trickiest decision making position given to the youngest guy for ever
Maybe not a problem cos Samu never passes
9 and 10 only played together once before
Forwards look good tho

@canefan said in RWC: England v Australia (QF 1):

@Frank said in RWC: England v Australia (QF 1):

Why has Cheika decided to ditch James O'Connor and go with Petaia all of a sudden?
Desperation move or planned?

Heads or this random selection

Wallabies team to play England in RWC quarter-final
Scott Sio
Tolu Latu
Allan Alaalatoa
Izack Rodda
Rory Arnold
David Pocock
Michael Hooper (c)
Isi Naisarani
Will Genia
Christian Lealiifano
Marika Koroibete
Samu Kerevi
Jordan Petaia
Reece Hodge
Kurtley Beale

Bench

Jordan Uelese
James Slipper
Taniela Tupou
Adam Coleman
Lukhan Salakaia-Loto
Nic White
Matt Toomua
James O’Connor

https://www.theroar.com.au/2019/10/17/wallabies-rwc-quarter-final-team-selection-vs-england-heedless-of-the-opposition-michael-cheika-rearranges-the-deck-chairs-once-again/

@Bones 19. Tadhg Beirne over Todd

@NTA They should go full gymnos, and oil up! Greased lightning

@NTA what height are their expected opponents?

@Bovidae said in RWC: Japan v South Africa (QF 4):

A 6:2 split in the reserves.

Boks be like

Japan be like

Yeah I'm surprised by Goodhue, he's not shown as much recently with injuries and stuff.

Still in Shag I trust

Well done the herald, lovely looking graphics at least...

Shame about the accuracy