Waratahs v British & Irish Lions

[General Melchett]

 

[McTallshort]

 

[McTallshort]

Looking more and more like the midweek side now

 

[Leonormous Boozer]

Looking more and more like the midweek side now

Was thinking that. Think, in terms of the starting XV, VdF, Beirne, the two centres and two fullbacks are the only ones who have a realistic chance to push for a starting spot there. A lot of guys playing for the bench though.

 

[General Melchett]

I thought Kinghorn and Keenan might get a half each (or 50/30) at FB but looking at the bench it looks like Kinghorn will be on the wing for the whole game.

 

[McTallshort]

Was thinking that. Think, in terms of the starting XV, VdF, Beirne, the two centres and two fullbacks are the only ones who have a realistic chance to push for a starting spot there. A lot of guys playing for the bench though.

The front row and half backs are definitely the midweek now, as is Hansen. Would probably add VDM and Curry to that side too.

 

[Reiser99]

I thought Kinghorn and Keenan might get a half each (or 50/30) at FB but looking at the bench it looks like Kinghorn will be on the wing for the whole game.

If only the half backs are subbed they could swap in theory and both play 80.

 

[General Melchett]

If only the half backs are subbed they could swap in theory and both play 80.

Makes sense. I wasn't sure if Keenan was an option on the wing.

 

[Reiser99]

Makes sense. I wasn't sure if Keenan was an option on the wing.

Don't see why not. The skill set isn't hugely different and most fullbacks start on the wing at the beginning of their careers.

 

[Leonormous Boozer]

Keenan started out for Leinster and Ireland on the wing. Probably hasn't played their since 2022 but well capable still you'd think.

 

[AlRums]

Don't see why not. The skill set isn't hugely different and most fullbacks start on the wing at the beginning of their careers.

Would you put smith there if need be?

 

[AlRums]

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Huw Jones is going to have to go the full 80 twice in four days.

 

[General Melchett]

Huw Jones is going to have to go the full 80 twice in four days.

Pollock could switch to 8 and Earl to centre at a push.

 

[AlRums]

It doesn't seem a bit odd going with a 6-2

 

[Ddanno]

Pollock at 6 is certainly a choice

 

[Reiser99]

Would you put smith there if need be?

Personally no. Difference is that Keenan and Kinghorn have plenty of experience in and around the back 3. Smith has only been forced into 15 recently rather than developing his career around the back 3.

 

[dirty harry]

Was half expecting to see Farrells name on the sheet for this lol

 

[IT157]

Was half expecting to see Farrells name on the sheet for this lol

Saving him for the 1st test.

 

[McTallshort]

Saving him for the 1st test.

Don't

 

[AlRums]

Was half expecting to see Farrells name on the sheet for this lol

Plane doesn't land until 11:30am, until enough for the second half