I'm likely an outlier but I wouldn't mind Mata starting upfront alongside Wood. I was at the AWs verus Socceroos game in Brissy last year. Wood made life a bit hell for Sainsbury & Degenek that night. Helped I reckon that he had ADJ alongside him, who also has a bit of size.
The giant Souttar and new guy Cameron Burgess (also UK born) were the Aussie's CBs against England. They had Rowles playing LB. Degenek is also in their squad.
As I think Carlind said Champness looks threatening but he gives the ball away alot. I watched the Congo replay and 50% of the time yes he lost the ball in his cameo. But for sure some other times he did some nice one twos, and caused the Congolese a few nerves. Just think against better fresh defences him turning over the ball constantly, will frustrate no end. Better off the bench when defenders tire.
The giant Souttar and new guy Cameron Burgess (also UK born) were the Aussie's CBs against England. They had Rowles playing LB. Degenek is also in their squad.
As I think Carlind said Champness looks threatening but he gives the ball away alot. I watched the Congo replay and 50% of the time yes he lost the ball in his cameo. But for sure some other times he did some nice one twos, and caused the Congolese a few nerves. Just think against better fresh defences him turning over the ball constantly, will frustrate no end. Better off the bench when defenders tire.