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[EOYT] Ireland v Australia 16/11/13
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<blockquote data-quote="Darwin" data-source="post: 605817" data-attributes="member: 24910"><p>Hey? How am I 'nitpicking' by pointing out the examples you used are poor? You claimed with utmost certainty the Irish backline wouldn't be able to perform against certain teams as well as Australia had. I simply pointed out you were wrong - they have indeed performed just as well against the same sides recently. Instead of accepting you are wrong you just accuse me of 'nitpicking'. Classy. </p><p></p><p>BG8 has posted an excellent comparison between the two backlines which you have completely ignored. I assumed you were interested in debating the relative merits of the two backlines, but this is clearly not the case. You simply want to make you point, then stick your fingers in you ears and yell "lalalalalalala" whenever anyone offers a contrary opinion (and backs that point up with evidence). There is obviously no point in debating this further, as no amount of evidence will change your opinion.</p><p></p><p>Anyways...... <a href="http://www.espnscrum.com/australia/rugby/story/205989.html#kPkBeYlgs7RE0LVX.99" target="_blank">Australia 23 named</a>:</p><p></p><p><span style="color: #333333"><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma'">Israel Folau, Adam Ashley-Cooper, Tevita Kuridrani, Matt Toomua, Nick Cummins, Quade Cooper, Will Genia, James Slipper, Stephen Moore, Sekope Kepu, Rob Simmons, James Horwill, Scott Fardy, Michael Hooper, Ben Mowen (captain)</span></span></p><p><span style="color: #333333"><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma'">Replacements: Tatafu Polota-Nau, Benn Robinson, Paddy Ryan, Sitaleki Timani, Liam Gill, Nic White, Christian Leali'ifano, Joe Tomane</span></span></p><p></p><p>Two changes (+ one positional change) in the starting lineup, with Kepu replacing Alexander (who is being rested), and Fardy coming in Timani (with Simmons shifting back to lock). Polota-Nau & Ryan join the reserve bench. Australia will be happy to have Polota-Nau back, as he can provide real impact in the last 20 mins. The consistency in selection can only be a good thing for Australia - hopefully they have started to develop some strong combinations in the backline.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Darwin, post: 605817, member: 24910"] Hey? How am I 'nitpicking' by pointing out the examples you used are poor? You claimed with utmost certainty the Irish backline wouldn't be able to perform against certain teams as well as Australia had. I simply pointed out you were wrong - they have indeed performed just as well against the same sides recently. Instead of accepting you are wrong you just accuse me of 'nitpicking'. Classy. BG8 has posted an excellent comparison between the two backlines which you have completely ignored. I assumed you were interested in debating the relative merits of the two backlines, but this is clearly not the case. You simply want to make you point, then stick your fingers in you ears and yell "lalalalalalala" whenever anyone offers a contrary opinion (and backs that point up with evidence). There is obviously no point in debating this further, as no amount of evidence will change your opinion. Anyways...... [URL="http://www.espnscrum.com/australia/rugby/story/205989.html#kPkBeYlgs7RE0LVX.99"]Australia 23 named[/URL]: [COLOR=#333333][FONT=Tahoma]Israel Folau, Adam Ashley-Cooper, Tevita Kuridrani, Matt Toomua, Nick Cummins, Quade Cooper, Will Genia, James Slipper, Stephen Moore, Sekope Kepu, Rob Simmons, James Horwill, Scott Fardy, Michael Hooper, Ben Mowen (captain)[/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=#333333][FONT=Tahoma]Replacements: Tatafu Polota-Nau, Benn Robinson, Paddy Ryan, Sitaleki Timani, Liam Gill, Nic White, Christian Leali'ifano, Joe Tomane[/FONT][/COLOR] Two changes (+ one positional change) in the starting lineup, with Kepu replacing Alexander (who is being rested), and Fardy coming in Timani (with Simmons shifting back to lock). Polota-Nau & Ryan join the reserve bench. Australia will be happy to have Polota-Nau back, as he can provide real impact in the last 20 mins. The consistency in selection can only be a good thing for Australia - hopefully they have started to develop some strong combinations in the backline. [/QUOTE]
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