Aussie Pro Rugby
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@Canes4life said in Aussie Rugby:
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
Someone's random 23, I won't comment on props as I have no idea but no Tupou is great in open field. Bolding those that are better for ABs IMO
Moody?,Hogman?, Norris?
S Taukei'aho Taylor is also better
O Tu'ungafasi
B Retallick
S Whitelock despite both being not their peak still better than Oz
T Vaii (personally think he is the future at six) Nah Ioane
S Cane (c)
A Savea
A Smith
B Barrett
C Clarke
J Barrett Lotsa experience, top offloader which great in midfield, and does the kicks
R Ioane Is awesome
S Reece Work rate
W Jordan Not even close
Bench is less important and changes a lot but ours still looks better
C Taylor
No idea. Can we steal Antonio from the French? He is Kiwi so...
Is it to soon for the mighty Williams?
S Barrett
D Papalii
F Fakatava
R Mo'unga
L Fainga'anuku or RTS
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@Canes4life Happy if Rennie chooses Lonergan at hooker as he looked like a lightweight against the French.
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@Canes4life Kerevi and Koroibete walk straight in and should be available. Probably Quade too.
Are we going to win the Bledisloe? Fuck no. To do so means winning at Eden Park which may very well never happen again.
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Japan-based trio gets green light for Wallabies gold against England
Australia look set to avoid a repeat of last year’s selection fiasco with star backs Quade Cooper, Samu Kerevi and Marika Koroibete.
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@Tim said in Aussie Rugby:
Australia look set to avoid a repeat of last year’s selection fiasco with star backs Quade Cooper, Samu Kerevi and Marika Koroibete.
That adds a heap to the Wallas
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Nic White turns down Japanese mega offer to re-sign with Rugby Australia
Wallabies coach Dave Rennie said it was a coup to have White recommit to Australia ahead of the flagship tournament, with the 31-year-old in vintage form.
Isolating at home art
Nick White in Green and Gold
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Australia U20 squad for Oceania U20 Championship.
Junior Wallabies confirm squad for Oceania Championship
Junior Wallabies coach Nathan Grey has confirmed a 30-player squad for the upcoming Oceania U20 Championships.
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So that is half the backline sorted for England. Next up is figuring out the rest.
Ideally you'd have your 9 & 10 from the same franchise because combinations but in this case we all pretty know Quade is starting.
That Hooper kid from the Brumbies would be my bolter for blindside. He's got all the right attributes but lacks experience.
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Reading some comments from Rennie:
"We're going to pick 35 in our squad, there'll be 30 in the Australian A side," Rennie said. "That's come into our thinking, there might be the odd guy who we think might be better served with three games at another level higher than Super Rugby, rather than maybe sitting in the background and not getting an opportunity against England.
"And then there's the option, if we feel that some guys need some footy who are in our squad, to maybe send them to Fiji potentially for the third Test to get some rugby."
Rennie confirms Giteau Law picks, Aus A thinking
Dave Rennie has confirmed his three Giteau Law picks for the Wallabies' series with England, while also indicating some players may miss out on his 35-man squad with an eye on getting them game time in the Australia A program instead.
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@Machpants said in Aussie Rugby:
https://www.theroar.com.au/2022/06/12/wallabies-squad-rennie-names-six-new-faces-for-england-battle
I'd like to know how Tony Harper considers those who have been left out to be "big names" or a shock omission.
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@antipodean said in Aussie Rugby:
@Machpants said in Aussie Rugby:
https://www.theroar.com.au/2022/06/12/wallabies-squad-rennie-names-six-new-faces-for-england-battle
I'd like to know how Tony Harper considers those who have been left out to be "big names" or a shock omission.
Hodge is, he's been there for a long time, a regular in the wallabies. Also only leaves one fullback, and Hodge is one of the few Ozzie players that seem to be able to exit kick successfully!
