Wallabies vs South Africa - Perth, September 6th

[GIGS20]

I'd actually love to see Foley, Godwin, Kurindrani in the middle of the park, I think that would be a pretty awesome inside squadron!

[palitu]

yeah, and the defense that Godwin offers is in the same league as Toomua, and i would say he has better attack.

It is so easy to forget how many quality player we had out by the end of the season, and they still played hard

[UNCLE BOOG]

will we have the usual litany of rubbish from the AFL mouth breathers this year?

(About us taking up their valuable training space heading into finals?)

[valzc]

Enjoyed watching the training session this arvo. Excited to see Hodgo Morahan Benny Mac Pek & Kyle training with the squad. Am still frustrated to see Beale still there. TPN is such a gent - was the first to come over to the kids and get into all the signing etc, a few guys didn't seem that into it. But then they've prob had a long day training & keen to get a rest.

[jargan83]

will we have the usual litany of rubbish from the AFL mouth breathers this year?

(About us taking up their valuable training space heading into finals?)

Collingwood aren't playing finals so probably not.

[maelkann]

Collingwood aren't playing finals so probably not.

Also no Freo home final this weekend, so no complaining in that regard.

[GIGS20]

will we have the usual litany of rubbish from the AFL mouth breathers this year?

(About us taking up their valuable training space heading into finals?)

While we're in the topic, does anybody know where one can get tickets to the grand final?

[palitu]

I wonder if there are any grand final tickets for sale any where...

[Tazzmania]

Enjoyed watching the training session this arvo. Excited to see Hodgo Morahan Benny Mac Pek & Kyle training with the squad. Am still frustrated to see Beale still there. TPN is such a gent - was the first to come over to the kids and get into all the signing etc, a few guys didn't seem that into it. But then they've prob had a long day training & keen to get a rest.

Have to second it.

TPN was great, had a chat about his sister on the Call of the Wallabies and made funny faces when taking a picture with my youngster, looked happy to be a part of it all.

Kyle, Hodgo and Pek made time to talk while taking photos and were equally great.

Mckenzie was a real grump and looked like he would like to be anywhere else except there.

Thumbs up to Foloa he really looked the part taking photos and signing with kids and needed to be hauled away at the end, went up leaps and bounds in my book.

Good afternoon out ad=fter a great afternoon the day before with the NRC.

What a rugby week, makes life all that more special.

[brokendown gunfighter]

I wonder if there are any grand final tickets for sale any where...

may have three for sale

[The InnFORCEr]

may have three for sale

I would take them, but.................................

Collingwood aren't playing finals so probably not.

[Tonkar]

I have some but the price id over all your Budget and transportation could be a grind... Have left the back door open if any ones interested in coming to bali to watch

[The InnFORCEr]

And here is your Wallabies squad to face the Springboks! Bernard Foley, Nick Phipps, James Hanson and Tevita Kuridrani all into run-on side!

Full squad: (15-1) Israel Folau, Adam Ashley-Cooper, Tevita Kuridrani, Matt Toomua, Rob Horne, Bernard Foley, Nick Phipps, Wycliff Palu, Michael Hooper, Scott Fardy, Rob Simmons, Sam Carter, Sekope Kepu, James Hanson, James Slipper. Res: Saia Faingaa, Pek Cowan, Ben Alexander, James Horwill, Scott Higginbotham, Matt Hodgson, Nic White, Kurtley Beale.

Finally a chance for Hodgo off the bench

[UnionThug]

Full squad: (15-1) Israel Folau, Adam Ashley-Cooper, Tevita Kuridrani, Matt Toomua, Rob Horne, Bernard Foley, Nick Phipps, Wycliff Palu, Michael Hooper, Scott Fardy, Rob Simmons, Sam Carter, Sekope Kepu, James Hanson, James Slipper. Res: Saia Faingaa, Pek Cowan, Ben Alexander, James Horwill, Scott Higginbotham, Matt Hodgson, Nic White, Kurtley Beale.

Soooooo the same starting forward pack that did bugger all against the ABs?

Edit: The exception being Cheez who was injured early in the piece anyway

[palitu]

at least Hodgo has a chance to get on the paddock!

yes, there is not a lot of forwards changed, at least there is the 9-10 changes that were needed.