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    WALLABIES TEAM TO PLAY ARGENTINA IN MENDOZA NAMED






    10/2/2014
    By ARU Media Unit



    The Qantas Wallabies have announced two changes to their starting line-up for Saturday night’s final Castrol EDGE Rugby Championship clash against Argentina in Mendoza.

    Queensland Reds lock Rob Simmons (concussion) has been ruled out of the encounter and will be replaced by provincial teammate James Horwill in the starting XV.

    The other change sees Melbourne Rebels backrower Scott Higginbotham earn his place in the number eight jersey with Ben McCalman unavailable after injuring his shoulder in Australia’s Test against South Africa at the weekend.

    ACT Brumbies centre Matt Toomua also completed concussion protocols and will take his place in an unchanged backline.
    “Rob plays a significant role in the team as our chief lineout caller, so it’s disappointing to lose him, but we’re confident in the abilities of James and are looking forward to seeing him step up in this area,” coach Ewen McKenzie said.

    “Scott has been working hard and looking for an opportunity in the starting side for some time. With the injury to Ben, he now gets his chance.

    “He’s got unique athletic ability for a big guy, and that will be important against an Argentinian side which has made major strides forward with their defence during this year’s tournament.”

    A number of changes have also been made on the bench with McKenzie opting for a forward-heavy 6-2 split.

    It boasts four new faces in the forwards, including two potential debutants in backrower Jake Schatz and hooker Josh Mann-Rea. It also sees lock Will Skelton and backrower Matt Hodgson return to the side.

    “We recognise the need to have enough strike-power in the forwards to get us through the back-end of the game, especially after such a physical encounter against South Africa followed by a difficult period of travel,” McKenzie said.

    “That only leaves two spots for the backs, and we believe in this instance the combination of Nic White and Rob Horne will provide us with the best balance given the physicality we expect in this match.

    “In the end, we feel the combination of the entire bench will offer us the vigour and intensity we need in attack and defence in the later stages of the game.”

    The Qantas Wallabies side to play Argentina in their final Castrol EDGE Rugby Championship clash in Mendoza on Saturday 4 October is:

    1. James Slipper (vc - Queensland Reds)
    2. Saia Fainga’a (Queensland Reds)
    3. Sekope Kepu (NSW Waratahs)
    4. Sam Carter (ACT Brumbies)
    5. James Horwill (Queensland Reds)
    6. Scott Fardy (ACT Brumbies)
    7. Michael Hooper (c - NSW Waratahs)
    8. Scott Higginbotham (Melbourne Rebels)
    9. Nick Phipps (NSW Waratahs)
    10. Bernard Foley (NSW Waratahs)
    11. Joe Tomane (ACT Brumbies)
    12. Matt Toomua (ACT Brumbies)
    13. Tevita Kuridrani (ACT Brumbies)
    14. Adam Ashley-Cooper (vc - NSW Waratahs)
    15. Israel Folau (NSW Waratahs)

    Reserves
    16. Josh Mann-Rea (ACT Brumbies)
    17. Benn Robinson (NSW Waratahs)
    18. Ben Alexander (ACT Brumbies)
    19. Will Skelton (NSW Waratahs)
    20. Jake Schatz (Queensland Reds)
    21. Matt Hodgson (Western Force)
    22. Nic White (ACT Brumbies)
    23. Rob Horne (NSW Waratahs)



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    The Qantas Wallabies side to play Argentina in their final Castrol EDGE Rugby Championship clash in Mendoza on Saturday 4 October is:

    1. James Slipper (vc - Queensland Reds)
    2. Saia Fainga’a (Queensland Reds)
    3. Sekope Kepu (NSW Waratahs)
    4. Sam Carter (ACT Brumbies)
    5. James Horwill (Queensland Reds)
    6. Scott Fardy (ACT Brumbies)
    7. Michael Hooper (c - NSW Waratahs)
    8. Scott Higginbotham (Melbourne Rebels)
    9. Nick Phipps (NSW Waratahs)
    10. Bernard Foley (NSW Waratahs)
    11. Joe Tomane (ACT Brumbies)
    12. Matt Toomua (ACT Brumbies)
    13. Tevita Kuridrani (ACT Brumbies)
    14. Adam Ashley-Cooper (vc - NSW Waratahs)
    15. Israel Folau (NSW Waratahs)

    Reserves
    16. Josh Mann-Rea (ACT Brumbies)
    17. Benn Robinson (NSW Waratahs)
    18. Ben Alexander (ACT Brumbies)
    19. Will Skelton (NSW Waratahs)
    20. Jake Schatz (Queensland Reds)
    21. Matt Hodgson (Western Force)
    22. Nic White (ACT Brumbies)
    23. Rob Horne (NSW Waratahs)
    pretty predictable really, couldn't have gone many other ways. They need Higgers for the lineout and Fardy played well last week so Hodgo will have to settle for the bench. Hopefully no injuries in the backs as it looks a bit light on, but would prefer the extra forward.

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    Big question is will Josh get on the ground and really earn his gold jumper this time!

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    Quote Originally Posted by The InnFORCEr View Post
    Big question is will Josh get on the ground and really earn his gold jumper this time!
    probably not, he isn't a tah remember

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    Quote Originally Posted by jono View Post
    probably not, he isn't a tah remember
    You need to learn to use the sarcasm smileys

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    So two seagulling back rowers in the starting side.

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    coz Stone Cold says so

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    Quote Originally Posted by Stone Cold View Post
    So two seagulling back rowers in the starting side.
    Only two? (OK, Higginbotham gets a bit more stuck in now he's captaining the Rebels)

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    hooper into the backline if there are too many injuries.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jargan83 View Post
    You need to learn to use the sarcasm smileys
    Takes all the fun out of it for you. Or maybe I give your deciphering skills too much credit?

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    Rex, you forgot the emoticon

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    Hooper and Higgers into the starting side, Benny Mac out? Who's going to hit the rucks until Hodgeo finally makes an appearance at about the 78th minute?

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    C'mon the

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    Quote Originally Posted by GIGS20 View Post
    Hooper and Higgers into the starting side, Benny Mac out? Who's going to hit the rucks until Hodgeo finally makes an appearance at about the 78th minute?
    The Argies

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    Quote Originally Posted by GIGS20 View Post
    Hooper and Higgers into the starting side, Benny Mac out? Who's going to hit the rucks until Hodgeo finally makes an appearance at about the 78th minute?
    This data I have yet to find from any other source so have spent some time in gathering it myself (no I don't want to make this my living).

    Ruck involvement against the Boks in Cape Town as follows (my focus was on timing of involvement [early = 1st or 2nd; and whether Attack or Defence])

    HOOPER: Attack (A) 20 (15 early); Defence (D) 31 (28 early). Total 51 (43 early - 84%) - 80 minutes (TO won - 2)
    Note: This was a big improvement on earlier Tests when his early engagement has been about 50%.
    FARDY: A 23 (13); D 27 (23). Total 50 (36 early - 72%) - 80 mins. (TO won - 3) (Also a huge improvement over earlier Tests)
    CARTER: A 21 (17); D 18 (14). Total 39 (31 - 79%) - 80 mins. (TO won - 1)
    FIANGA'A: A 14 (11); D 17 (13). Total 31 (24 - 78%) - 61 mins.
    SLIPPER: A 16 (12); D 15 (13). Total 31 (25 - 81%) - 65 mins.
    McCALMAN: A 14 (9); D 14 (12). Total 28 (21 - 75%) - 58 mins.
    KEPU: A 19 (12); D 8 (7). Total 27 (19 - 70%) - 69 mins.
    HORWILL: A 10 (5); D 6 (5). Total 16 (10 - 62%) - 40 mins. (TO won - 1)
    HIGGERS: A 4 (2); D 10 (9). Total 14 (11 - 78%) - 22 mins.
    SIMMONS: A 9 (5); D 5 (3). Total 14 (8 - 57%) - 40 mins. (TO won - 1)

    So in answer to your question GIGS20:
    +Horwill seems capable of providing the same ruck impact as Simmons.
    +Higgers seems capable of providing the same ruck impact as Ben Mac (and hopefully he will)
    +Clearly the Front Row, Carter and Fardy & Hooper need to maintain the same level of ruck involvement as shown against the Boks.

    But we can't afford to have the 32 missed tackles again!!!

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    Couldn't they dig up a bloke who actually knows the words to the national anthem?

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