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Natural talent, killing it at union and league at school, was playing 1st XV rugby at Kings from the age of 14 lol. South Sydney signed him for a lot before he was even eligible to play NRL (age). Then Roosters stole him from under their nose and has played first grade with them since. He is still only 19. Hasn't shown that he is the next big thing yet in my book, but he is good. No doubt he converts back without issue..he likes cash

voodoo

@bayimports said in Aussie Rugby:

@voodoo said in Aussie Rugby:

I don’t watch much league, predictions - is the kid going to go well?

Natural talent, killing it at union and league at school, was playing 1st XV rugby at Kings from the age of 14 lol. South Sydney signed him for a lot before he was even eligible to play NRL (age). Then Roosters stole him from under their nose and has played first grade with them since. He is still only 19. Hasn't shown that he is the next big thing yet in my book, but he is good. No doubt he converts back without issue..he likes cash

The next Kurtley Beale!

Position?

bayimports

@voodoo he was a fullback in union

Dan54

Wonder why league is so keen on adding value to Sua'ali'i's move to union? Surely someone in the sport has the brains to realise that everytime they get on air to have a go at the kid they are just promoting rugby? Especially with rugby just having to say , hey he's getting good coin, can travel around the world playing, and has always got the option of going to Japan,France,Great Britain,Italy etc etc, and especially if reports of RTS looking at Japan are true, young fellas leaving school and deciding their futures may just take all these things into account before deciding where to play. So keep up the shit league , as rugby man I think you jsut raising our porfile!

NTA

@antipodean said in Aussie Rugby:

didn't realise the ARU had that much cash.

It will be externally funded via a few channels

Bovidae

This has upset Gould, so that's a good thing.

Joseph Sua'ali'i was on the right wing for the Aust Schools team that beat NZ Schools in 2019. He must have been very young then.

NTA

@Bovidae said in Aussie Rugby:

This has upset Gould, so that's a good thing.

Joseph Sua'ali'i was on the right wing for the Aust Schools team that beat NZ Schools in 2019. He must have been very young then.

That would make him 15 or 16.

Kid is a monster.

game_film

Good luck to the young lad, but Oz need to be looking for the league versions of Ardie, Kolisi, Furlong or Dupont.

They’ve always had good players in the back 3. Folau was the best in the world, practically. Would have got more love if he wore a black jersey.

Jeeez look at Ireland’s wingers now - Hansen and Lowe were merely JAGs in SR. Gotta build the foundations first. Good to have that kind of talent but it needs to be the icing on the cake.

SBW1

@game_film Saw a checky segment on Aussie tv tonight asking Nathan Clearly about whether he would give Rugby a crack. He reponded by saying he grew up in New Zealand and that rugby was huge over there. While there was nothing in the intervew he didn't rule it out. He is currently working with Dan Carter on his kicking game. Clearly came off as an All Black supporter, no mention of the Wallabies. New Zealand can poach league players as well was the message which was subtley conveyed.

Tim

https://www.theroar.com.au/2023/03/29/state-of-the-game-every-wallabys-contract-status-and-the-big-risks-to-head-overseas-revealed/

Stargazer

https://wallabies.rugby/news/wallabies-name-first-squad-in-formula-one-preparation-for-rugby-world-cup-year-202342

Squad summary
Total Test caps: 733
Average Test caps: 22
Average age: 26
Uncapped players: 7
Most capped: James Slipper (127 Tests)
Youngest member: Max Jorgensen, 18
Oldest member: Cadeyrn Neville, 34

Wallabies camp squad (age, team, Tests played)
Allan Alaalatoa (29, ACT Brumbies, 64 Tests)

Ben Donaldson (23, NSW Waratahs, 2 Tests)

Pone Fa'amausili (26, Melbourne Rebels, 3 Tests)

Josh Flook (21, Queensland Reds, uncapped)

Lalakai Foketi (28, NSW Waratahs, 5 Tests)

Nick Frost (23, ACT Brumbies, 9 Tests)

Langi Gleeson (21, NSW Waratahs, 3 Tests)

Carter Gordon (22, Melbourne Rebels, uncapped)

Ned Hanigan (27, NSW Waratahs, 28 Tests)

Reece Hodge (28, Melbourne Rebels, 54 Tests)

Michael Hooper (31, NSW Waratahs, 124 Tests)

Jed Holloway (30, NSW Waratahs, 10 Tests)

Len Ikitau (24, ACT Brumbies, 26 Tests)

Max Jorgensen (18, NSW Waratahs, uncapped)

Andrew Kellaway (27, Melbourne Rebels, 21 Tests)

Lachlan Lonergan (23, ACT Brumbies, 8 Tests)

Ryan Lonergan (24, ACT Brumbies, uncapped)

Fraser McReight (24, Queensland Reds, 10 Tests)

Mark Nawaqanitawase (22, NSW Waratahs, 3 Tests)

Cadeyrn Neville (34, ACT Brumbies, 8 Tests)

Jordan Petaia (23, Queensland Reds, 25 Tests)

David Porecki (30, NSW Waratahs, 10 Tests)

Tom Robertson (28, Western Force, 31 Tests)

Pete Samu (31, ACT Brumbies, 32 Tests)

Blake Schoupp (23, ACT Brumbies, uncapped)

James Slipper (33, ACT Brumbies, 127 Tests)

Darcy Swain (25, ACT Brumbies, 17 Tests)

Jordan Uelese (26, Melbourne Rebels, 15 Tests)

Rob Valetini (24, ACT Brumbies, 30 Tests)

Suliasi Vunivalu (27, Queensland Reds, 1 Test)

Nic White (32, ACT Brumbies, 59 Tests)

Brad Wilkin (27, Melbourne Rebels, uncapped)

Tom Wright (26, ACT Brumbies, 23 Tests)

Rehab group
Angus Bell

Rob Leota

Taniela Tupou

Overseas based players to join via Zoom
Richie Arnold

Tom Banks (TBC)

Quade Cooper

Bernard Foley

Marika Koroibete

Samu Kerevi (TBC)

Will Skelton

Not considered for selection due to injury
Folau Fainga'a

Tom Lynagh

Alex Mafi

Hunter Paisami

Matt Philip

Izack Rodda

KiwiMurph

Donaldson made the Wallabies squad. That is frankly, ridiculous.

Otherwise I can see Eddie's logic.

Some big names missing - JOC, Gordon, Tate, Wilson, Lolesio etc.

https://www.theroar.com.au/2023/04/02/wallabies-squad-confirmed-eddie-jones-shocks-with-big-name-omissions-from-first-training-camp/

Bovidae

Fa'amausili is so ordinary, so I'm surprised Jones rates him too.

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