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Wallabies 2025

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Steve Williams (59)
10kg in 3-4 weeks is impossible to remain fit. 4-5 is pushing the limit and should also raise eye brows.

Sure it wasn’t months? If weeks and he did it he can expect a knock at his door holding a cup. They’re too cheap to do blood tests.
I can’t remember the exact time frame but it was a ridiculously short time from. I believe it was between the end of the RC & the start of the European time. I’ll try to find the interview and check but I’m positive it wasn’t months.
 

The Ghost of Raelene

Michael Lynagh (62)
I guess I’m taking it very literally and could see Schmidt saying that and when Tizz shows up 3kg heavier and stronger it’s enough and shows great intent. I can’t imagine 10kg in any world.

Listed at 100kg now so I can’t imagine he was ever 90 in the last few years.
 
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Steve Williams (59)
Okay - yes, looks like I was exaggerating a bit (damn you ghost :) )

It’s at about 15 minutes into this podcast. Doesn't say the specific amount but it sound closer to 5 then 10 kgs.

 

Strewthcobber

David Codey (61)

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Peter Sullivan (51)
As good as Tizzano has been, there is absolutely no way he displaces a fit Fraser. All skillsets being equal, we do not have many players in the Wallabies who appear in the right spot in the right time that Fraser has consistently done.

His reading of the game and what's going on is close to the best we have and we would lose more than we gain by picking Tizzano over him.

Carlo has been playing well but needs to do more with his link up and awareness play.
 

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Alex Ross (28)
As good as Tizzano has been, there is absolutely no way he displaces a fit Fraser. All skillsets being equal, we do not have many players in the Wallabies who appear in the right spot in the right time that Fraser has consistently done.

His reading of the game and what's going on is close to the best we have and we would lose more than we gain by picking Tizzano over him.

Carlo has been playing well but needs to do more with his link up and awareness play.

He's a bench option.
 

TSR

Steve Williams (59)
As good as Tizzano has been, there is absolutely no way he displaces a fit Fraser. All skillsets being equal, we do not have many players in the Wallabies who appear in the right spot in the right time that Fraser has consistently done.

His reading of the game and what's going on is close to the best we have and we would lose more than we gain by picking Tizzano over him.

Carlo has been playing well but needs to do more with his link up and awareness play.
Agree. And I also don’t see any value in playing them together given the form on some of the 6s & 8s in the comp at the moment. I guess if you were going to run a 6 - 2 bench, but I still don’t think Fraser is the guy who gets subbed.

However, if McReight got injured than Tizzano becomes a very good replacement option.
 

The Ghost of Raelene

Michael Lynagh (62)
Yeah we actually have a guy that can justify a start in the 7 if required. Another great to have.

I don’t think anyone really thinks he takes the 7 off Fraser unless he had a noticeable decline in play for a while.

I also hope to God we don’t do the two 7s thing with them.
 

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John Eales (66)
The growth in Tizzano's game has been great to see and he's putting pressure on McReight, but he has still has a way to go to displace him. Aside from the link play that has already been mentioned, Tizzano needs to find a way to bring the parts of his game together in one performance. For all his increased attacking impact this year his ruck work has taken a back seat - he's not getting over the ball anywhere near as much as any of the other 7s in Australia (or some of the backs like Daugunu) and he's not making as many dominant shots as last year, where he previously lead the comp for tackles resulting in a turnover.

He does have this in his game, but he needs to keep showing it - I don't think the extra attacking threat from him is worth much at all at test level if he's not nailing the core role around the ruck
 

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Sydney Middleton (9)
To me I think Tizzano either starts or is not in my game day 23, and if Fraser is fit hes definitely not starting. I think a guy like Reimer offers more coming off the bench for the last 20 minutes, he has a similar knack for finding the tryline but is much more effective at ruck time, turnovers late in the game can be so important
 

The Whisperer

Darby Loudon (17)
My way too early Predicted Wallabies Squad for Lions tour:
Prop
Alan Ala'alatoa
James Slipper
Angus Bell
Alex Hodgman
Taniela Tupou
Tom Robertson

Hooker
Matt Faessler
Dave Porecki
Nic Dolly/Brandon Paenga-Amosa

Lock
Lukhan Salakai-Loto
Josh Canham
Darcy Swain
Nick Frost
Jeremy Williams

Back Row
Harry Wilson
Fraser McReight
Carlo Tizzano
Rob Valetini
Rob Leota
Seru Uru


Halfback
Tate McDermott
Nic White
Jake Gordon

Flyhalf
Noah Lolesio
Tom Lynagh
Ben Donaldson

Centre
Len Ikitau
Hunter Paisami
Joseph Sua'alii

Wing/Fullback
Tom Wright
Andrew Kellaway
Max Jorgensen
Filipo Daugunu
Dylan Pietsch

Potential Bolters
Richie Asiata
Lawson Creighton
Kalani Thomas
Nick Champion de Crespigny
James O'Connor
Aidan Ross
 

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Frank Row (1)
My way too early Predicted Wallabies Squad for Lions tour:
Prop
Alan Ala'alatoa
James Slipper
Angus Bell
Alex Hodgman
Taniela Tupou
Tom Robertson

Hooker
Matt Faessler
Dave Porecki
Nic Dolly/Brandon Paenga-Amosa

Lock
Lukhan Salakai-Loto
Josh Canham
Darcy Swain
Nick Frost
Jeremy Williams

Back Row
Harry Wilson
Fraser McReight
Carlo Tizzano
Rob Valetini
Rob Leota
Seru Uru


Halfback
Tate McDermott
Nic White
Jake Gordon

Flyhalf
Noah Lolesio
Tom Lynagh
Ben Donaldson

Centre
Len Ikitau
Hunter Paisami
Joseph Sua'alii

Wing/Fullback
Tom Wright
Andrew Kellaway
Max Jorgensen
Filipo Daugunu
Dylan Pietsch

Potential Bolters
Richie Asiata
Lawson Creighton
Kalani Thomas
Nick Champion de Crespigny
James O'Connor
Aidan Ross
I’d have CdC in there over Rob Leota at present based on work rate and his ability to win collisions. He’s been destructive so far this year and I’ve been less impressed with Rob Leota comparatively
 

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David Codey (61)
It sounds a bit weird, but Tizzano is being asked to play a lot more like Harry Wilson than Fraser McReight at the moment for the Force. Bulk carries and tackles rather than attacking rucks.

Doesn't seem too much point in comparing the two 7s as their coaches are asking them to do different things. (I agree though that McReight is starting at 7 for the Wobs)

Always the issue when trying to use Super Rugby form for Wallaby selections
 

HogansHeros

Alex Ross (28)
It sounds a bit weird, but Tizzano is being asked to play a lot more like Harry Wilson than Fraser McReight at the moment for the Force. Bulk carries and tackles rather than attacking rucks.

Doesn't seem too much point in comparing the two 7s as their coaches are asking them to do different things. (I agree though that McReight is starting at 7 for the Wobs)

Always the issue when trying to use Super Rugby form for Wallaby selections
Agreed, they are playing different games. Funny seeing comments about not being in the right place at the right time, or his attacking skills not being worth much, he is the leading try scorer in the comp... i know its not everything, but that wins games.
 

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Desmond Connor (43)
My way too early Predicted Wallabies Squad for Lions tour:
Prop
Alan Ala'alatoa
James Slipper
Angus Bell
Alex Hodgman
Taniela Tupou
Tom Robertson

Hooker
Matt Faessler
Dave Porecki
Nic Dolly/Brandon Paenga-Amosa

Lock
Lukhan Salakai-Loto
Josh Canham
Darcy Swain
Nick Frost
Jeremy Williams

Back Row
Harry Wilson
Fraser McReight
Carlo Tizzano
Rob Valetini
Rob Leota
Seru Uru


Halfback
Tate McDermott
Nic White
Jake Gordon

Flyhalf
Noah Lolesio
Tom Lynagh
Ben Donaldson

Centre
Len Ikitau
Hunter Paisami
Joseph Sua'alii

Wing/Fullback
Tom Wright
Andrew Kellaway
Max Jorgensen
Filipo Daugunu
Dylan Pietsch

Potential Bolters
Richie Asiata
Lawson Creighton
Kalani Thomas
Nick Champion de Crespigny
James O'Connor
Aidan Ross
Pretty bang on, although I think Gleeson makes it over Leota, and Porecki with the injuries might not make it, also what they do with Skelton will be interesting
 

dru

David Wilson (68)
Need to include Skelton in the locks. Also 3 centres doesn't seem right. You have Daugunu at wing, I guess he can double shift. I also think JOC (James O'Connor) is more than a bolter.
 

TSR

Steve Williams (59)
I think Pollard is likely in the 23 and Gleeson is definitely in the squad and likely in the 23 as well although Uru is certainly giving things a shake.

Edit: Also think a spot for Skelton is likely but personally I won’t be concerned if they stick with the Aussie based locks. Not at all because they are Aussie based but because they’ve been bloody good.
 
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dru

David Wilson (68)
I think Pollard is likely in the 23 and Gleeson is definitely in the squad and likely in the 23 as well although Uru is certainly giving things a shake.

Edit: Also think a spot for Skelton is likely but personally I won’t be concerned if the stock with the Aussie based locks. Not at all because they are Aussie based but because they’ve been bloody good.

I wasn't including big Will because I like it but because I am resigned to it and can see that there are ways to do it that aren't a total muff. And because I think it will happen anyway.

For another controversial thought, if I were Schmidt I'd be telling Tupou he has a shed load to prove before he is on the "to be considered" list. We have depth at prop in 2025. Tupou takes his slot on the basis of his freak reputation - a reputation that requires living.
 
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