AussieRumble says...

I would def not be calling up Gits. All respect to him, he has played unbelievable footy for us in the past. But recently he has seemed to only lose us games (Scotland, not great against Samoa) and dunno if his leadership is really that necessary given we've got the likes of Sharpey, Genia and Horwill around.

Also, I think Steven Moore has really stepped up a notch and I think the inclusion of Gits may mess with this a little re: "I'm the f$@#ing captain" quote from a brumbies game in the super's.

IMO I think we've got the backs covered. I'd be bringing in Beau or Gill, tho don't think Beau has really shined in a gold jersey yet (freaking awesome in a red one tho!!)

Posted 00:14 25th September 2011

AngryKoala says...

If Digby and JOC are back for the finals it still doesnt look too bad in the backs. If Fainga'a head knock is worth 2 weeks he will be back for the quarter final. I would rather have Barnes at inside centre than McCabe anyway. If Horne is gone, AAC at out centre and the choice of Digby, JOC or Mitchell on the wings. Beale can play just about anywhere. I do think it is time to give Giteau a call, even if only to cover any further injuries to inside backs. The Wallabies aren't out of this yet.

Posted 05:10 24th September 2011

startledwombat says...

@crunchfit: >What happened when Faingaa went down (get well soon)? If Moore was already playing as a back who went on for Faingaa?

The penultimate phase of play: USA on attack on their side of the Australian 22 and with the advantage. Two Australians onto the one US player who jinked up a little in the tackle while Faingaa dived lower and took a knee to the temple. After being stretchered off, play continued with the scrum and Australia playing with 14 men. USA won their scrum and the halfback kicked the ball straight out to finish the match, an act described as excellent sportsmanship by the NZ commentators (it would have been distasteful to attack against 14 men at 82.00 mins in such circumstances).

Posted 01:55 24th September 2011

rugby_phile says...

Really sad about the injuries, but from a perverse point of view it might work to the Ausies advantage, and this is fron an ABs fan point of you. Deans might be forced to find a place for Barnes, and how good was he last night, I'd start him every time, always rated him.

Also an opportunity to grt cover for Pockock. Only one I'd be really concerned about is Beale, but it doesn't sound serious.

Posted 23:05 23rd September 2011

melkdave says...

WOW that was a costly win for the walabies .and a real shame as at least 2 of them may now be out of the world cup possiably 3 dont know what the latest advice on concussion is ?? a real pity for Australia as they had a chance of getting to the semis and possiably the final but that was along shot since the irish game imo.Got to feel for them a talanted side now really in trouble though injuries

Posted 19:31 23rd September 2011

RealRugby says...

@Trinats - I agree, PR stop reminding us that Cooper was our fault!

Posted 16:46 23rd September 2011

crunchfit says...

I missed the 2nd half. What happened when Faingaa went down (get well soon)? If Moore was already playing as a back who went on for Faingaa?

Posted 15:22 23rd September 2011

jonesy2 says...

call up giteau! and waugh! and mortlock! if you call in that many replacements, but call in at least one of them

Posted 15:06 23rd September 2011

jackler says...

Great performance today but a costly week for Australia overall

Posted 14:17 23rd September 2011