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A Dubliner down under bringing a unique point of view on Joe Schmidt and the Wallabies after witnessing his work first hand with Leinster and Ireland.
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The Western Force fullback has had a terrific Super Rugby Pacific campaign so far, and the Wallabies options at No.15 are limited.
Having relocated to Perth before Christmas, I have been missing my rugby days out. One of the big things I miss about being back…
It’s the prime-time pick, the game of the round, the Western Force versus the Queensland Reds. There are Wallaby matchups galore in this fixture…
How is no one talking about this? It’s been three weeks since Rugby Australia announced that Joe Schmidt would be “extending” his time in…
Talk has drifted towards Irishman and current head coach of La Rochelle. Ronan O’Gara. The former Munster out-half has done a terrific job in…
The northern hemisphere teams put their differences aside and come together every four years to make up a team of British and Irish Lions.…
Who doesn’t love a whole article talking about nothing but the big boys up front? As stated on the Kick Offs and Kick Ons…
Townsend has been the head coach of Scotland since 2017, that is more than enough of a body of work to know exactly what this Scotland team is and what they’re not.
He has this year’s tournament in his sights and he leads a French team that is bursting with talent and determination.
Ireland enters the tournament in rude health despite head coach Andy Farrell “stepping away” to focus solely on the Lions.
With our fond farewells said to the regular season, we move to the playoffs and there are some incredible matchups set to unfold in wildcard weekend.
No news is good news, right? The fact there hasn’t been an announcement yet is a good sign for Wallabies fans. It means Joe…
Former Queensland Reds, now Canterbury Crusaders player James O’Connor recently spoke about the trans-Tasman relationship and how players should be able to represent their…
Reports are emerging this week that current Wallabies head coach Joe Schmidt may be more likely to see out his current contract than extend…
This week we’ve seen the launch of Rugby Australia’s five-year plan, an ambitious plan that targets Bledisloe wins, Super Rugby semi-finals and the number…
This week, one of Rugby Australia’s worst kept secrets finally broke: Jordan Petaia is pressing pause on his rugby journey to chase a career…
There’s a lot of rugby still left to play before the Australian tour but these are the players who had strong form in the recent internationals.
How does Joe Schmidt’s current squad compare to the last time the Wallabies faced Ireland? It’s been two years since Australia ran out at…
The Wallabies' performance against Scotland was very disappointing. Before the tour began I highlighted that Joe Schmidt would be focused on performances. Results are…
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West is best: Why Schmidt should be looking at Mac Grealy for a Wallaby debut sooner rather than later
Just becuase Ikitau can play 12 doesn’t mean Wright can manage a game. In fact, until this year under Schmidt Tom Wight often had moments that showed he wasn’t clued in enough to play FB never mind ten.
West is best: Why Schmidt should be looking at Mac Grealy for a Wallaby debut sooner rather than later
I don’t agree but if that’s the case, then processes in place at RA for identifying flyhalf talent need an overhaul. You don’t need to undermine the processess that identified and nurtured the likes of TW.
I just think moving TW to ten is robbing Peter to pay Paul, while I do recognise 10 is one of if not the most important position.
West is best: Why Schmidt should be looking at Mac Grealy for a Wallaby debut sooner rather than later
My point is that I’d rather see another “specialist” FB in the squad behind Wright than rejigging the wingers into a fullback for one test at a time while TW is unavailable.
Let the wingers keep winging and bring in a fullback
West is best: Why Schmidt should be looking at Mac Grealy for a Wallaby debut sooner rather than later
Noah Lolesio
Tom Lynagh
Ben Donaldson
Harry McLaughlin Phillips
Lawson Creighton
Tane Edmed
James O’Connor
Carter Gordon
Why even add Tom Wright to the mix, at some point you have to be realistic and look at it from a resources point of of view. Tom Wright is one of the most exciting attacking threats at fullback, let him be a fullback.
If you move him to 10, you have to fix fullback. I don’t think it’s smart to forever be moving the goalposts
West is best: Why Schmidt should be looking at Mac Grealy for a Wallaby debut sooner rather than later
Wright is the man in pole position, but as a pure fullback, I think he’s ahead of the rest. Let AK and MJ do what they do best on the wing
West is best: Why Schmidt should be looking at Mac Grealy for a Wallaby debut sooner rather than later
For me, as an out and out 15 he’s playing as well as if not better than the names mentioned above, across the entire SRP season that is
West is best: Why Schmidt should be looking at Mac Grealy for a Wallaby debut sooner rather than later
It’s a great point Leroy and I don’t think Schmidt should pigeon hole JAS as a centre if his game indicates he’s suited to back three. But with the amount of depth in that back three position, I think there’s a strong case for keeping him out of the equation in that selection dilemma
West is best: Why Schmidt should be looking at Mac Grealy for a Wallaby debut sooner rather than later
I did pick out the one big line and I appreciate it was a wider conversation, I just think both hemispheres would struggle in each others competition
Former Wallaby's SRP comments were absurd - and fans from up north have every right to be upset
Great point Fin and I think it’s great referees are looking to keep games ticking over and moving across the competitions.
Former Wallaby's SRP comments were absurd - and fans from up north have every right to be upset
Fair point Asda!
Former Wallaby's SRP comments were absurd - and fans from up north have every right to be upset
Oh I agree, I think he was talking about the pace. It’s just an interesting idea and I think each hemisphere would struggle in the other
Former Wallaby's SRP comments were absurd - and fans from up north have every right to be upset
I agree and would imagine a little tongue in cheek as well. Not like a #9 to get under opposition skin !
Former Wallaby's SRP comments were absurd - and fans from up north have every right to be upset
Thanks very much Mzilikazi
Another loss for O’Gara at the weekend is compounding pressure on his position.
Sexton handing around the current Irish setup at the moment, definitely one to keep an eye on.
I’m from Dublin born and bred and loving Perth so far. I’ve spent enough time watching Leinster in the rain, really enjoying the Western Force playing in these sunny afternoon fixtures.
Is savvy operator O’Gara using Wallabies to save his own job?
That would be a major coup but he seems to be loving life in Leinster at the moment.
I know I’ve suggested RA don’t need to go in the same direction as Schmidt but I think JNs style is too contrasting.
Do the wallabies have a profile of player to deliver his blitz defense combined with paint by numbers pack? I’m not so sure
The Wallabies' coaching option no one is talking about... who's spent plenty of time with Joe Schmidt
I agree on the Schmidt handover point Muglair.
I don’t necessarily think RA have to go with a similar coach, who can carry on the current plan. I often think teams are better making clear breaks and commuting fully to the new direction.
England are a great example, after Felix Jones left, their new part time defense coach was tasked with implementing Jones’ blitz system. And England leaked tries all November and into the six nations
The Wallabies' coaching option no one is talking about... who's spent plenty of time with Joe Schmidt
Thanks Paddy!
I agree, I can see the Force having to work a lot harder for their scores, with the reds pouncing on opportunities. I think how the force respond to those types of swings in momentum and on the scoreboard will be vital.
Force for real? What to watch out for, and what we could learn in SRP game of the round
I didn’t even mention the 10s! Really excited to see both our halfs pulling the strings today
Force for real? What to watch out for, and what we could learn in SRP game of the round
Gotcha Khun, thanks for the heads up and thanks for reading!
Is savvy operator O’Gara using Wallabies to save his own job?
Oh do tell Revok! Who else has Skelton endorsed ?
Is savvy operator O’Gara using Wallabies to save his own job?
Couldn’t agree more Karen!
I think a real strength of Joe Schmidt is that he will have clearly laid out for each player what he needs to see from them this season to earn international honours. He’s also a coach who believes in emphasising a player’s strengths rather than focusing an all the areas they need to improve.
Round 1 of Super Rugby Pacific has already revealed Joe Schmidt's next Wallaby
Courtney Lawes is a high bar for sure. Keep an eye out on him come Lions time as a long shot for the squad. Still doing damage in the ProD2 in a bid for promotion. But absolutely, abrasive and athletic are great description for him. This weekend versus a classy Brumbies pack will be a great challenge for him.
Round 1 of Super Rugby Pacific has already revealed Joe Schmidt's next Wallaby
Half the battle !
Round 1 of Super Rugby Pacific has already revealed Joe Schmidt's next Wallaby
I agree Chips, Wilson and Bobby AB’s ability to move means there’s lots of different combos they could work with. I like Uru and think his familiarity with a Wilson McReight and McDermott could cause havoc in the final quarter of games with the running lines they run off the each other
Round 1 of Super Rugby Pacific has already revealed Joe Schmidt's next Wallaby
Potter with a pretty impressive outing last night. He’s growing every game.
West is best: Why Schmidt should be looking at Mac Grealy for a Wallaby debut sooner rather than later