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    https://twitter.com/iainpayten/status/1534688213360447488

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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."

        https://www.espn.com.au/rugby/story/_/id/34061026/wallabies-squad-dave-rennie-confirms-giteau-law-picks-gives-big-jed-holloway-hint

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          Ozzie squad for England

          d090725b-393e-44cd-99d3-7994df395893-image.jpeg

          https://www.theroar.com.au/2022/06/12/wallabies-squad-rennie-names-six-new-faces-for-england-battle

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            Ozzie squad for England

            d090725b-393e-44cd-99d3-7994df395893-image.jpeg

            https://www.theroar.com.au/2022/06/12/wallabies-squad-rennie-names-six-new-faces-for-england-battle

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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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              @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!

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              • NTAN NTA

                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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                #3214

                @NTA said in Aussie Rugby:

                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.

                One Hooper in the team is enough 😉

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                • M Machpants

                  @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!

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                  @Machpants said in Aussie Rugby:

                  @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!

                  Hodge is a talentless donkey. Imagine being second rate to Banks.

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                    Just an observation but the goalkicking this year from the Australian teams seemed pretty poor, not sure if anyone has access to the stats but it appears to be a weakness come test time when every point counts. I guess that is another reason for Quade in the side as he is probably the pick of the bunch.

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                      https://twitter.com/StanSportRugby/status/1536861318157934598

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                        https://twitter.com/StanSportRugby/status/1536861318157934598

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                        @NTA I assume Tom Hooper's injury is serious as he isn't in the Aust A squad?

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                          A tweet quoted in that article

                          A rough Australia A XV of players left out:

                          Johnson-Holmes, Kaitu’u, Robertson, Smith, Blyth Hanigan, McReight, Harris, Lonergan, Donaldson, Pulu, To'omua, Foketi, Campbell, Hodge

                          Really showcases the depth built under Rennie

                          Does it? Our leftovers would smash your leftovers.

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                            @NTA I assume Tom Hooper's injury is serious as he isn't in the Aust A squad?

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                            @Bovidae said in Aussie Rugby:

                            @NTA I assume Tom Hooper's injury is serious as he isn't in the Aust A squad?

                            Have to be that. No other reason you wouldn't pick him at least for the As.

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                            • chimoausC chimoaus

                              Just an observation but the goalkicking this year from the Australian teams seemed pretty poor, not sure if anyone has access to the stats but it appears to be a weakness come test time when every point counts. I guess that is another reason for Quade in the side as he is probably the pick of the bunch.

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                              @chimoaus said in Aussie Rugby:

                              Just an observation but the goalkicking this year from the Australian teams seemed pretty poor, not sure if anyone has access to the stats but it appears to be a weakness come test time when every point counts. I guess that is another reason for Quade in the side as he is probably the pick of the bunch.

                              Quade will be an important player for Oz because Lolesio isn’t quite there.

                              A lot of very good backline players in that squad, but can Rennie get the combinations right? He has failed to do so since taking over.

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                                gibbon rib
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                                Cook Cup gooooone

                                To be replaced by the Ella-Mobbs Trophy.

                                Good idea all round, even though we'll no doubt have to put up with the News Corp snowflakes crying about "cancel culture" for a bit

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                                • G gibbon rib

                                  Cook Cup gooooone

                                  To be replaced by the Ella-Mobbs Trophy.

                                  Good idea all round, even though we'll no doubt have to put up with the News Corp snowflakes crying about "cancel culture" for a bit

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                                  @gibbon-rib said in Aussie Rugby:

                                  Cook Cup gooooone

                                  To be replaced by the Ella-Mobbs Trophy.

                                  Good idea all round, even though we'll no doubt have to put up with the News Corp snowflakes crying about "cancel culture" for a bit

                                  Or no one will really care too much about the name change. It’s a wild idea to name a rugby trophy after two former rugby players.

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                                    I had to look up Mobbs, the historian and rugby fan in me is disappointed with myself.

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                                    • G gibbon rib

                                      Cook Cup gooooone

                                      To be replaced by the Ella-Mobbs Trophy.

                                      Good idea all round, even though we'll no doubt have to put up with the News Corp snowflakes crying about "cancel culture" for a bit

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                                      @gibbon-rib said in Aussie Rugby:

                                      Cook Cup gooooone

                                      To be replaced by the Ella-Mobbs Trophy.

                                      Good idea all round, even though we'll no doubt have to put up with the News Corp snowflakes crying about "cancel culture" for a bit

                                      "When they said the Ella-Mobbs I sort of took it for granted that obviously, it was me and my brothers"

                                      "Ella mob" lol

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                                        Machpants
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                                        Key point from this ad, is when are we getting 4k sky?

                                        https://www.rugbypass.com/news/australian-ad-tempts-fate-by-going-after-england-rugby-fans/

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                                          Key point from this ad, is when are we getting 4k sky?

                                          https://www.rugbypass.com/news/australian-ad-tempts-fate-by-going-after-england-rugby-fans/

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                                          @Machpants might upgrade to 4k Stan for July and see whether the extra $10 is worth it... and whether my third-rate* internet can handle it.

                                          (* using "third world" feels inappropriate when the third world often has better internet)

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