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Rugby Championship: Australia - Argentina (15/09/2012)
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<blockquote data-quote="Darwin" data-source="post: 524533" data-attributes="member: 24910"><p>It will be very interesting to see how Australia go without Genia, as basically their whole game plan revolves around his play at halfback. Phipps certainly isn't the playmaker that Genia is, but Australia have no shortage of playmakers (Cooper, Barnes, Beale etc), they will just have to change their game plan somewhat. The good news for Australia is that James O'Connor and Pat McCabe are back training with Australia, though O'Connor isn't expected to be back playing for the Wallabies until they play South Africa again. It would be great to see McCabe back in the starting lineup, but they can't afford to rush him back too soon (e.g. Drew Mitchell), and they can't really afford to play him at 12 given Barnes is their primary goal-kicker at the moment (and kicking very well!). He may well be on the bench though.</p><p></p><p>If Timani is out he will be a big loss, as he has been superb for the Wallabies this tournament (and really proved me wrong!). I would imagine they will bring in Simmons if Timani is ruled out, with Douglas coming onto the bench.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Darwin, post: 524533, member: 24910"] It will be very interesting to see how Australia go without Genia, as basically their whole game plan revolves around his play at halfback. Phipps certainly isn't the playmaker that Genia is, but Australia have no shortage of playmakers (Cooper, Barnes, Beale etc), they will just have to change their game plan somewhat. The good news for Australia is that James O'Connor and Pat McCabe are back training with Australia, though O'Connor isn't expected to be back playing for the Wallabies until they play South Africa again. It would be great to see McCabe back in the starting lineup, but they can't afford to rush him back too soon (e.g. Drew Mitchell), and they can't really afford to play him at 12 given Barnes is their primary goal-kicker at the moment (and kicking very well!). He may well be on the bench though. If Timani is out he will be a big loss, as he has been superb for the Wallabies this tournament (and really proved me wrong!). I would imagine they will bring in Simmons if Timani is ruled out, with Douglas coming onto the bench. [/QUOTE]
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