Pocock rested

20 Nov 2009

Robbie Deans made three changes to his match 22 for the clash against Scotland on Saturday.

Deans has decided to rest David Pocock, who was the Wallabies’ Man of the Match last weekend against Ireland. This sees veteran George Smith promoted to the starting line-up, while Richard Brown finds a place on the wood.

Pocock was praised for his impressive performance in the 20-all draw at Croke Park, but Deans wants the flank to be fresh for the end-of-year tour finale against Wales next weekend.

In the other change, prop Sekope Kepu replaces Matt Dunning on the bench.

Australia – 15 Adam Ashley-Cooper, 14 Peter Hynes, 13 Digby Ioane, 12 Quade Cooper, 11 Drew Mitchell, 10 Matt Giteau, 9 Will Genia, 8 Wycliff Palu, 7 George Smith, 6 Rocky Elsom (c), 5 Mark Chisholm, 4 James Horwill, 3 Ben Alexander, 2 Stephen Moore, 1 Benn Robinson.
Subs: 16 Tatafu Polota-Nau, 17 Sekope Kepu , 18 Dean Mumm, 19 Richard Brown, 20 Luke Burgess, 21 Ryan Cross, 22 James O’Connor.


6 Comments

  • 1.Staal: Reply to this comment
    20 Nov 2009, 08:17 am

    Very very good Dragon imo….

  • 2.Cheetha Champs: Reply to this comment
    20 Nov 2009, 10:30 am

    I hate to say it – but Quade Cooper has looked really good on this tour. Some silly errors against ireland, but has generally done well in the 2nd 5/8 role. Nice balance with Gits….

    Aussie should win by 20…..

  • 3.Lions_Soutie: Reply to this comment
    20 Nov 2009, 10:36 am

    He has captain written all over him. (World Cup winning???) Would be interesting to hear what Farr-Jones and Eales think of him.

  • 4.Lions_Soutie: Reply to this comment
    20 Nov 2009, 10:37 am

    Lol! Yip, Wallabies dont want to lose to Wales again:)

  • 5.Cheetha Champs: Reply to this comment
    20 Nov 2009, 10:41 am

    #3 Lions_Soutie: Agree 100%. Special player and special human being. keo reported a while back that he is 22 years old, and has a charity in Zim that looks after kids or some such sort…. Good man

  • 6.SAussie/QldRed: Reply to this comment
    20 Nov 2009, 11:31 am

    #5 Cheetha Champs: I think he is 21. Top player but, I would like to have seen Mumm and Horwill combo, Cooper has been a real suprise, Matured up a bit

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