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countryboy says...

I used to think very highly of Mortlock but am not so convinced these days. He has a tendency to go missing from a game, which is not what you want from your captain.

Seeing as the Wallabies' problems are up front, they should make one of the forwards captain anyway.

Posted 05:34 12th August 2009

rugbyphile says...

Wallabies will miss Stirling's presence--but the best backline may have Barnes at 1st five, Giteau and Ashley-Cooper at centre and O Connor at full back--Turner down on confidence but he will bounce back--Mitchell playing well--and Sharpe for captain--can't afford Smith as he may not be on the field the whole game-

Posted 05:31 12th August 2009

Rohan says...

Bring back Ryan Cross - that man makes things happen. The Wallabies will miss Mortlock but with Cross in the team they will be a big threat. Give me a more aggressive captain though than Smith, even consider bringing back Phil Waugh for the job, or Sharpey?

Posted 19:48 11th August 2009

mosel says...

Is it surprising that the boks feel picked on - Bakkies Botha cited and banned for a normal clearout - Giteau getting away with a completely illegal and dangerous challenge ' If you can't beat them cite them !

Posted 15:27 11th August 2009

abrad says...

A real pity. I was glad that Henry offered him another chance in the team. I would like to see players fit and able for longer than they currently are. He played his heart out on the field in SA.

Posted 14:39 11th August 2009

rugbymad123 says...

I bet the match stats with and without Mortlock are completely different. He is crucial for the Wallabies. Especially more for one which is lacking in confidence.

Posted 13:49 11th August 2009

rossco says...

Ryan Cross is better these days anyway

Nice timing Tahu....dumbo !

Posted 13:35 11th August 2009

beadyi says...

They should also be without that-git-ou, who should have been cited and banned for that tackle.

Posted 12:33 11th August 2009

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