Comments on: The Rugby Championship 2015: Squad Lists

By: Don P

Don P — Tue, 07 Jul 2015 16:49:19 +0000

Yes, O’Connor would have been pretty useful back line cover for Oz, altho his past may have counted against him… much like Digby Ioane’s, who I also rate. Wasted in France.

O’Connor’s omission was more surprising for me esp as Giteau, e.g., was also discarded ages ago.

Don’t know much of Rory Arnold, Tetera Faulkner (sounds like a carton of milk; hope he doesn’t play like one!), or Samu Kerevi, but other than them, no real bolters?

Horne & the ‘Honey Badger’ are finishers though, so can see why the former’s in, but not the latter!?

By: Jacob

Jacob — Thu, 02 Jul 2015 10:54:07 +0000

I do watch it quite a bit to be fair; and to be fair I agree that Cummins is more funny that he is good at rugby but I still like him!

O’Connor I’ve always been a massive fan of. I know he has struggled this year, and to be fair was hardly great at Irish either, but I still really like his skill set. His problem is his position. For me he isn’t winger, despite how quick he is. He has played a lot a full back, I like him there, and we know he just is not a 10. Personally I’ve always wanted to see him play 13.Good rugby brain, great hands, incredibly quick and good in defense. Not unlike Conrad Smith (although clearly in style not class).

Tomane I like but Horne has always looked bang average for me. Good at lots of things, but he has no point of difference (as I write this I realise I sounds like SL!!).

Would still have O’Connor over them all, and Cummins before Horne too.

Australia’s strength in depths in the backs is crazy. Luckily their front 5 are really poor, otherwise no one would have a chance!

By: Jamie

Jamie — Thu, 02 Jul 2015 10:08:22 +0000

Have you watched much Super Rugby this year Jacob? Tomane in particular has had a stellar second half of the season, while Horne is pretty solid and can cover centre too – I’d imagine that’s why he’s in over Cummins who, aside from being hilarious, doesn’t set the world alight for me.

O’Connor has been mega out of sorts since coming back to the Reds and has also struggled quite a lot with injuries. Quite scary that they have this sort of depth though – both guys are really experience at the top level yet aren’t getting a look in!

By: billyburgessnbm

billyburgessnbm — Thu, 02 Jul 2015 09:50:36 +0000

Yes especially James Occonor. That is why he came back to Australia to get back into Wallabies!He is a class act and they may regret leaving him out.

By: Jacob

Jacob — Thu, 02 Jul 2015 09:41:31 +0000

Really shocked to see Australia not pick James O’Connor or Nick Cummins. I know O’Connor has had his issues but he is an unbelievably talented back. Cummins is another top player.

I know Australia are well stocked for wingers but to not include these two doesn’t seem right! I’d have both over Tomane and Horne.