Wallabies team for Scotland announced

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The Wallabies squad to take on Scotland on Tuesday...

Luke Morahan
Digby Ioane
Anthony Faingaa
Mike Harris
Joe Tomane
Berrick Barnes
Will Genia
Scott Higginbotham
David Pocock (c)
Dave Dennis
Nathan Sharpe
Sitaleki Timani
Dan Palmer
Stephen Moore
James Slipper

Replacements

Saia Faingaa
Ben Alexander
Rob Simmons
Michael Hooper
Nick Phipps
Pat McCabe
Adam Ashley-Cooper


Five new caps in the side: Palmer, Dennis, Harris, Tomane, and Morahan. Pocock's been named as captain. Hopefully he won't have to give one of his patented 'we're very disappointed with the result' Western Force style post match interviews after this game. The backrow of Dennis, Pocock, and Higgers looks pretty strong. In the second row Timani's a bit of a risk but if he manages to hold the ball and throws his weight around productively he could make an impact. Sharpe's experience and lineout skills are a good counter balance. Palmer in at prop should harden up our scrum.

Given the tight turn around Dingo's been forced to stick with tried and tested combinations hence the almost all Reds backline Genia, Harris, Faingaa, Ioane, and Morahan. Barnes at 10 must surely be a misprint. Quade's been overlooked as he's deemed not yet ready to return to test match rugby but Quade on crutches would be better than Barnes, as would Ben Lucas. I'd even settle for Zac Holmes from the Brumbies. Barnes just hasn't been right since his head knocks last year. His first option is always to kick. When he forgets to kick and passes it is usually behind the man, stifling any momentum. I'd like to see our outside backs do something all night other than chase incontestable up and unders. I hope for his sake that it's just bad Waratah tactics and culture causing him to be so awful and that he comes out and has a blinder but I wouldn't count on it, he's too in the habit.

It looks like we'll be in for wet weather in Newcastle on Tuesday which would probably suit Scotland. Given 5 new caps and Barnes at 10 this is shaping up to be a close game.

PM for Anglo!

Anglo and Tattie check your pm's.

Its bloody tipping it down. . . You'd like to think this would play in to the Scots favour.

Tattie Scones RRN wrote:Any links to the game would be much appreciated!

I believe we are not supposed to put links up howeer I wills end you a PM

It's on sky sports one not two as previously advertised

At risk of being lambasted for naivety, what are PM's?

It's a private message. Look up the top next to where you'd log out.

At the top of the screen next to your login name you should have something saying "you have one new message" . Its a personal message from another member.

Wind here is absolutely howling. Wee weeing down. That turf looks so thick. Let's just hope both teams are able to hold onto the ball. Kicking will be tricky with a gale swirling around the stands...

Scotland @ $6.25... very good odds.
12.5 points start is sticking their neck out a bit too. I think it will be tight and it'll be a close score.

As a former colleague used to say 'Read the question.....' Thanks to all for helping the (almost) helpless.

I'd be grateful for a PM'd link if anyone can help?

Glad you're sorted Anglo!

You both have PMs

Thanks very much indeed

OK lads I'd appreciate some score updates when this Kicks off please!

could someone pm me with the link too please?

Seeint the Aus line up I was thinking Scotland would really have a go at this, especially down the 10/12 channel.

Then I saw the Scotland lineup, if Aus backline is solid but uninspiring, Scotlands is average and depressing!!!

If this lineup is similar come lions time, I would not want to be an Aus fan

Iv'e got a very good stream of the game if anyone is interested, it's Fox Sports though.

Just send me a PM

I'll have a link if you don't mind, Alyn!

geez, the conditions looks pleasant.

Luckless Pedestrian wrote:I'll have a link if you don't mind, Alyn!

Check PM's mate

You've got mail Lucky and Owen

Alyn I'd love the link as well mate, cheers.

Ok score predictions?

I'm going for 42-9 to Australia.

Thanks, both - more links than you can shake a stick at!

Sent, Majestic. If I send you a PM, save them. They will cover you for any game on Sky and the majority of Rabo games.

8 seconds gone, Scotland are doing really well, it's still 0-0.
Keep it up lads!

AlynDavies wrote:Iv'e got a very good stream of the game if anyone is interested, it's Fox Sports though.

Just send me a PM

Im watching Fox too.

They just said its the worst conditions theyve ever seen for a test in Aus...so dont expect a high score.

Great chance for Scotland to shut people like me up and get their once every 4 yeras freak win

AlynDavies wrote:8 seconds gone, Scotland are doing really well, it's still 0-0.
Keep it up lads!

More tries per minute than normal then

I'd love Scotland to win, even if that makes our task harder on Saturday.

Morning all, would like a link to the game if anyone has one going that's free?

cheers!

thebluesmancometh wrote:If this lineup is similar come lions time, I would not want to be an Aus fan

Remember Australia have Wales in a few days time as well, they have held a few back.

WINDY!

Has anyone got a link for the game?

OzT, sent you Pm , I'm using the 3rd firstow one, so give that a go. Sent you a PM Nipps

Nipps wrote:Has anyone got a link for the game?

yup i will pm u now

Scotland just blew a walk in try

cheers for the links guys, will make work more enjoyable today!!

Cheers!!!

Scots scrum 5m out - good chance for a drive

Thanks lads!

...they take it out of the scrum, and knock on

It's not easy in this rain but truth be told Scotland would waste just as many chances in the sun as well...

Morning all. Alun, Thomand could I get in on a link please? A super paranoid work server friendly link if possible.

Submachine wrote:Morning all. Alun, Thomand could I get in on a link please? A super paranoid work server friendly link if possible.

sure i will pm u one

With the wind at Scotland's backs and Aus unable to kick further than the 22, Scotland need 20 points this half if they want to win.

Oooo, Scotland almost got a try from an up-and-under. Scotland scrum at 5m instead - DONT TAKE IT OUT.

They take it out of the scrum, and again, immediately knock on.

thanks for the links fellas, think I'll watch it with the brolly up and the fan on full to emulate being there live!!