RWC 2015: Pool A discussion

Wait what?!

Biggar is still playing isn't he. Thought the proposal was Anscombe to 15.

 

Agree completely. His running game is what has made him and that didn't even look that good/ got shut out pretty well against Uruguay.

Ahh didn't actually know this, just assumed with the talk Anscombe would be a straight swap for this game. In which case it shall be interesting. Anscombe is a better 10 but if you're playing Biggar as well, having Anscombe at 15 is a pretty good team. He'll do his job well.

 

Even if Wales win, if England beat Australia then Wales could very well still need something out of their game with Australia to go through. If Wales picks their best team here and has to do so again against us then if they reach the final their best team would have had to play six tough test in a row. This is why it is crucial that we beat England so we can give players a rest against Wales. If we have to pick our best team for both England and Wales then we will have to pick our best team for 5 games in a row. It's doable but it is very rare in international rugby that you even have to play your best team 3 games in a row. The Rugby Championship always has two weeks and then a break.

 

Only within the 6 nations/ the international team. I remember many years back some Auckland fan (NM11 - was a member here) saying how he'd be an AB etc. I absolutely shut him down and disagreed, I guess I was right but would have never picked him to represent Wales. Like I say haven't seen him play in recent times but always preferred him at 10. Doesn't quite have the explosiveness or tactical kicking from the back to make him a better 15 imo. Somewhat "solid" on defence though. He's a player that gets the job done, nothing more, nothing less. I look forward to see how he goes. Biggar shits on him though. Even with his dance moves

EDIT: Regarding him coming straight in - having not been up with the news in the past 24 or so hours just figured that it was a given for some reason the way Cane/ you were posting. My apologies.

 

I wouldn't say North is overrated as such. He's still very young but not quite the player he once was a year or so ago. Agree with your other points. I honestly don't think Fiji should be "too" much of a problem for Wales. They'll get the win, will they get the 4 tries? well that's a little debatable.

 

It's unfortunate for Wales that they play before the England game. Would give them a much clearer picture on what they have to do otherwise.

 

Agree completely (on the 60/40 thing) said it before which English fans disliked but after that Welsh game it's so true. Australia are better than Wales imo but I doubt England will go napping again. It's going to be a bloody amazing game. I actually think the performance from the Aus backs will end up telling the full story. Expecting good performances from Folau, AAC and Giteau.

 

Tyler Morgan???? fuck that's interesting. Cuthbert makes sense.

 

Hmm don't agree entirely with this but a strong squad that should get the job done nevertheless.

 

Depending on where South Africa are going to finish no one may want to win that game.