RUGBY OZ v IRELAND

[rowdy]

Teams The Australia team: Chris Latham, Mark Gerrard, Lote Tuqiri, Morgan Turinui, Drew Mitchell Mat Rogers, George Gregan (capt) George Smith, Phil Waugh, John Roe, Nathan Sharpe, Hugh McMeniman, David Fitter, Brendan Cannon, Greg Holmes. Reserves: Tatafu Polota-Nau, Al Baxter, Mark Chisholm, Scott Fava, Matt Henjak, Lloyd Johansson, Wendell Sailor. Purely based on the OZs new front row I would be going no where near this OZ team. It would be arguable these 2 new props would even be ready for s12 rugby let alone internationals. Then you look at the suprise ommision of Whitker from the bench in favour of the younger Henjak. It very much looks like a team looking toward the future more than the victory on the weekend. I didnt get much of a chance to analyse the oz performance against the English, but the result speaks for itself, add to that the losing streak the ozs are on, and it wouldnt be a surprise at all if Ireland were to add to that run. Tuquiri ad Rogers both clearly out of position, and the absence of Giteau Larkham and Mortlock, the usually potent looking OZ backline now looks pretty ordinary. The loosies look to be the only real area on the field the OZs have any class. Will add a few more thoughts on this one later but for me this could only be a bet on Ireland or a no bet situation.

[Citizen Kane]

Re: RUGBY OZ v IRELAND Once again just think Ireland will cover. NZtab go Ireland +8.5 @ 1.87 but like the Centrebet option for a bit more safety. Probably not worth a new thread so will put in here. Also like the look of Italy to cover against Argentina. 1pt Ireland 12.5pt start @ 1.53 (Centrebet) 1pt Italy 12.5pt start @ 1.72 (Centrebet) Cheers CK