Pool B - Australia, Canada, Fiji, Japan, Wales - Page 3

KennyD · 06-06-2007, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Clapo

I thought he played at Inside Centre tbh.... can anyone deny/confirm?

Mostly flyhalf, started maybe 2 games at no.12 when they had Hilgendorf I think running at 10.

Perm · 06-06-2007, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by KennyD

I wince a little at this, because together, they are a very unskilled centre combination. Same as a Staniforth/Ashley Cooper combo for saturday night.

Yeah, Mortlock is the best outside centre and Giteau is the best inside centre. Leave Tuqiri on the wing.

Johnners · 07-06-2007, 12:33 AM

Leave Lote left right out, Gerrard, Mitchell & Ioane are all superior wingers imo

Perm · 07-06-2007, 01:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Clapo

Leave Lote left right out, Gerrard, Mitchell & Ioane are all superior wingers imo

Mitchell is average and Ioane can be brilliant at times, but doesn't deserve selection. Gerrard is a definite starter.

Johnners · 07-06-2007, 01:15 AM

you're most likely right about mitchell, i just dont like tuqiri

ohtani's jacket · 08-06-2007, 01:38 AM

Tuqiri has turned out to be quite the dick, but he was one of the best wingers in the world over the past few seasons and one of the few form players for the Wallabies. Dunno if he can rediscover that form, but every other winger in Australia is much of a muchness.

One of the challenges for the next Wallabies head coach will be to move away from Brumbies phase play, IMO. Won't happen in time for this World Cup with Gregan and Larkham still there, but it can't happen soon enough.

The Wallabies basically have to go with Gregan at halfback and Giteau at second five, with Larkham at first five and Mortlock at centre. They don't have much choice. The All Blacks, their likely semi-final opponent,.ate Giteau alive at first five. Not that Larkham scares them at first five any more, but that has more to do with Gregan's slow delivery and the Wallabies' poor work at the breakdown.

cbuts · 12-06-2007, 04:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Perm

It used to be 5 groups of 4 teams.

87-95 was 4 groups of 4. 1999 was 5 groups of 4. Then 03 went to 4 groups of 5

cbuts · 12-06-2007, 04:58 AM

wouldnt mater if you had the All Blacks back line. With the forward pack Aussie have got - they are going no where

ripper868 · 21-06-2007, 06:46 AM

Aussies to go through, wales close second (games in aus showed nothing...second string team) japan 3rd, fiji 4, canada 5.

Pray Lathams fit...we need fullback

cbuts · 24-06-2007, 11:55 PM

Canada will be ahead of Japan, and possibly Fiji

Perm · 25-06-2007, 03:28 AM

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Originally Posted by cbuts

Canada will be ahead of Japan, and possibly Fiji

I very much doubt that.

ripper868 · 25-06-2007, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by cbuts

Canada will be ahead of Japan, and possibly Fiji

10 bucks says canada run last in the group. quote me on that when it happens.
Or if it doesnt

cbuts · 26-06-2007, 12:15 AM

i will quote you on that.

Seen alot of all three teams on tv recently, Canada easily the best of them at the moment

headhunter · 30-06-2007, 09:34 AM

Australia could win this group with a B-side.

cbuts · 30-06-2007, 11:47 PM

think like the all blacks with their pool, both teams could put in a super 14 team and probally win it!

08-06-2007, 01:38 AM	#36 (permalink)
ohtani's jacket State Vice-Captain Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: New Zealand Posts: 1,244	Tuqiri has turned out to be quite the dick, but he was one of the best wingers in the world over the past few seasons and one of the few form players for the Wallabies. Dunno if he can rediscover that form, but every other winger in Australia is much of a muchness. One of the challenges for the next Wallabies head coach will be to move away from Brumbies phase play, IMO. Won't happen in time for this World Cup with Gregan and Larkham still there, but it can't happen soon enough. The Wallabies basically have to go with Gregan at halfback and Giteau at second five, with Larkham at first five and Mortlock at centre. They don't have much choice. The All Blacks, their likely semi-final opponent,.ate Giteau alive at first five. Not that Larkham scares them at first five any more, but that has more to do with Gregan's slow delivery and the Wallabies' poor work at the breakdown. Last edited by ohtani's jacket; 08-06-2007 at 01:42 AM.

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07-06-2007, 01:15 AM	#35 (permalink)
Johnners Hall of Fame Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Australia Posts: 18,412	you're most likely right about mitchell, i just dont like tuqiri

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cbuts International Debutant Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: new zealand Posts: 2,057	wouldnt mater if you had the All Blacks back line. With the forward pack Aussie have got - they are going no where

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cbuts International Debutant Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: new zealand Posts: 2,057	Canada will be ahead of Japan, and possibly Fiji

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cbuts International Debutant Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: new zealand Posts: 2,057	i will quote you on that. Seen alot of all three teams on tv recently, Canada easily the best of them at the moment

30-06-2007, 11:47 PM	#45 (permalink)
cbuts International Debutant Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: new zealand Posts: 2,057	think like the all blacks with their pool, both teams could put in a super 14 team and probally win it!

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