Aussie Pro Rugby
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@Stargazer said in Aussie Rugby:
Fri, 06/05/2022, 5:00 pm AEST (double header, with Reds v Highlanders following this test match)
Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
Wallaroos v FijianaTue, 10/05/2022, 5:00 pm AEST
Bond University, Gold Coast
Wallaroos v Japanhttps://twitter.com/WallaroosRugby/status/1519103985323773952
So the players that were drafted into Matatu didn't make the squad. Perhaps telling, perhaps payback?
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@Crucial I think you have to read that list again! Michaela Leonard and Arabella McKenzie are in the squad!
@Stargazer said in Aussie Rugby:
@Crucial I think you have to read that list again! Michaela Leonard and Arabella McKenzie are in the squad!
Bad eyesight
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Larkham will be head coach of the Brumbies next year. Is this a major step backwards, or has he improved a lot at Munster? Brumbies played extremely negative rugby under him.
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@Tim where is kellar off to?
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@KiwiMurph said in Aussie Rugby:
Is that really him in the photo? It looks like a grizzled old prop rather than a winger to my eyes.
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@Kiwiwomble Full time with the Wallabies.
@Tim said in Aussie Rugby:
@Kiwiwomble Full time with the Wallabies.
not lost to aussie rugby at least, he's done a good job
It is a bit of a paradox though, these good coaches move up to the international scene, so lesser or at least less experienced coaches take over...but then you risk the players not being as good when the come through and then you dont have enough time to actually "fix" them
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I should also add the Japanese defence was amazing. Like the men's team, they used their speed and precision well.
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Not my video, but something everybody has said for a long time; dispersal of talent.
@antipodean definitely agree with the idea of picking combo's, it just has to cut down on learning curves when they have limited time in AB camp
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@NTA said in Aussie Rugby:
https://twitter.com/RugbyPass/status/1524325693022220288?s=20&t=tTXiSbQGOFE0Yw0HrlO96Q
That's awesome
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Is this the year of the Wallabies?
When I start to piece together a top Australian 23 from the players involved with Super Rugby only (excluding the likes of Samu Kerevi playing in Japan), one thing is pretty clear - the Wallabies look to have a great balance of experience and X factor to give the All Black’s a real crack at the Bledisloe in 2022.
I’ve tried having a go at a match day 23 but I’m sure there is plenty of room for debate. I’ve gone for the injection of youth with Bell, Lonergan and Wilson in the pack and I have kept the cart horse that is Hodge well away from the backs.
Is this 23 better than the All Blacks top side? That remains to be seen, however there is some exciting talent in Australia atm. I’ve probably missed a couple of players aswell.
- Angus Bell
- Lauchlan Lonergan
- Taniela Tupou
- Matt Philip
- Darcy Swain
- Rob Valetini
- Michael Hooper
- Harry Wilson
- Tate McDermott
- James O’Connor
- Andrew Kellaway
- Len Ikitau
- Izaia Perese
- Jordan Petaia
- Tom Banks
- Folau Fainga’a
- James Slipper
- Michael Ala’alatoa
- Izack Rodda
- Pete Samu / Fraser McReight
- Nick White
- Noah Lolesio
- Hunter Paisami
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Is this the year of the Wallabies?
When I start to piece together a top Australian 23 from the players involved with Super Rugby only (excluding the likes of Samu Kerevi playing in Japan), one thing is pretty clear - the Wallabies look to have a great balance of experience and X factor to give the All Black’s a real crack at the Bledisloe in 2022.
I’ve tried having a go at a match day 23 but I’m sure there is plenty of room for debate. I’ve gone for the injection of youth with Bell, Lonergan and Wilson in the pack and I have kept the cart horse that is Hodge well away from the backs.
Is this 23 better than the All Blacks top side? That remains to be seen, however there is some exciting talent in Australia atm. I’ve probably missed a couple of players aswell.
- Angus Bell
- Lauchlan Lonergan
- Taniela Tupou
- Matt Philip
- Darcy Swain
- Rob Valetini
- Michael Hooper
- Harry Wilson
- Tate McDermott
- James O’Connor
- Andrew Kellaway
- Len Ikitau
- Izaia Perese
- Jordan Petaia
- Tom Banks
- Folau Fainga’a
- James Slipper
- Michael Ala’alatoa
- Izack Rodda
- Pete Samu / Fraser McReight
- Nick White
- Noah Lolesio
- Hunter Paisami
@Canes4life said in Aussie Rugby:
Is this 23 better than the All Blacks top side?
No
But will we get the best ABs side from foster, doubtful
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@Canes4life said in Aussie Rugby:
Is this 23 better than the All Blacks top side?
No
But will we get the best ABs side from foster, doubtful
@Machpants said in Aussie Rugby:
@Canes4life said in Aussie Rugby:
Is this 23 better than the All Blacks top side?
No
But will we get the best ABs side from foster, doubtful
That’s my concern aswell, I feel Australia are a lot more settled than we are in terms of combinations.
