Wallabies 2025

[James Ryan]

Kellaway to 15 with Wright out. It's the least disruptive option and he's actually played 15 for the Wallabies, compared to Jorgo or Sua'ali'i who are only at the start of their respective international careers. Daugunu comes onto the bench.

Is there any update on the other injuries?

 

[Wilson]

Kellaway to 15 with Wright out. It's the least disruptive option and he's actually played 15 for the Wallabies, compared to Jorgo or Sua'ali'i who are only at the start of their respective international careers. Daugunu comes onto the bench.

Is there any update on the other injuries?

Not sure about an official one, but Payto had this in his latest article:

‘Our depth will be tested’: Star set to miss season as Wallabies hit with injury drama

A stirring tour of South Africa has come at the cost of several broken players – including star fullback Tom Wright.

www.brisbanetimes.com.au

 

[Major Tom]

Not sure about an official one, but Payto had this in his latest article:
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‘Our depth will be tested’: Star set to miss season as Wallabies hit with injury drama

A stirring tour of South Africa has come at the cost of several broken players – including star fullback Tom Wright.

www.brisbanetimes.com.au

At least they're occurring more in game than on the training paddock.
Get the feeling that we'll get a few back which should be good.

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

I'd back kellaway to do a job but I could also see a guy like Jock Campbell get involved.

Been there before and also allows the rest of the backline to remain in tact and Kellaway stay as the utility. He offers great attack like Wright and maintains the speed of our back three and a bit of the ball play.

 

[Major Tom]

I'd back kellaway to do a job but I could also see a guy like Jock Campbell get involved.

Been there before and also allows the rest of the backline to remain in tact and Kellaway stay as the utility. He offers great attack like Wright and maintains the speed of our back three and a bit of the ball play.

I'd back someone like Grealy to come into the squad. Had a pretty damn good year.

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

He has a great year but I think we'd need a few more injuries before that happens currently. Would that be the worlds shortest back 3 if he was in the 15?

 

[TSR]

Sorry TSR but this isn't true. NRL sides are more likely to pay high dollars for a Winger and Cents on a Centre. They are involved in the game constantly in returning the ball and taking hit ups like another forward as well as being required for freakish finishes. There would be be 20+ wingers in the NRL on more than 300k with a handfull on 500k+

There isnt a good NRL side that doesnt have at least 1 top tier Winger.

Rugby needs to hope he wants to come back because he will get offers around 500k with new sides entering the NRL.

My info may well be out of date. I don’t follow it that closely. I recall stories of players agitating to move clubs to play centre or fullback because it bumped their value up considerably.

I always understood it was on the basis that the talent pool runs deeper at winger than most/all the positions and also on the basis of the higher influence of fullbacks. Maybe this has changed but it didnt seem that long ago that the Broncos were having issues with this. (And maybe there was more to that then I understood as well).

 

[TSR]

Kellaway to 15 with Wright out. It's the least disruptive option and he's actually played 15 for the Wallabies, compared to Jorgo or Sua'ali'i who are only at the start of their respective international careers. Daugunu comes onto the bench.

Is there any update on the other injuries?

This seems the most likely to me too.

It will be interesting if they pull someone else into the broader squad and, if so, who.

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

My info may well be out of date. I don’t follow it that closely. I recall stories of players agitating to move clubs to play centre or fullback because it bumped their value up considerably.

I always understood it was on the basis that the talent pool runs deeper at winger than most/all the positions and also on the basis of the higher influence of fullbacks. Maybe this has changed but it didnt seem that long ago that the Broncos were having issues with this. (And maybe there was more to that then I understood as well).

Wingers always want to get a run at Fullback and say they can do it because it's worth 200k more. Addo-Carr tried selling that to the Dogs. I tend to think you can make a lot more being a 10 year reliable Winger than a 3 year Fullback who then gets put in the too expensive basket and punted to the Super League.

 

[MarkJ]

Not sure about an official one, but Payto had this in his latest article:

Is Donaldson trying to get into the all-time crim XV?

 

[Slim 293]

Not sure about an official one, but Payto had this in his latest article:
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‘Our depth will be tested’: Star set to miss season as Wallabies hit with injury drama

A stirring tour of South Africa has come at the cost of several broken players – including star fullback Tom Wright.

www.brisbanetimes.com.au

rugby.com.au published separate articles for the extended forwards and backs injury list:

Wallabies Casualty Ward: Backline stocks face baptism by fire against Argentina

The Wallabies are set for a crucial week off before they take the field against Los Pumas for the first of two matches in Townsville, and Joe Schmidt faces a backline reschuffle thanks to several significant injuries.

www.rugby.com.au

Wallabies Casualty Ward: Forward depth to be tested as Los Pumas loom large

Joe Schmidt faces several massive headaches, with at least 13 starting players injured and several back up options also injured. Here's how the Wallabies forwards stocks stack up

www.rugby.com.au

Tate McDermott and James O’Connor both reportedly suffered ankle injuries in Cape Town but played on due to Schmidt running out of back reserves, with both hopefully available to play in Townsville.

In better news for Schmidt, White and Sua'ali'i should both be available to play against the Pumas after passing their mandatory 10-day stand down for HIA, as will flyhalf Tom Lynagh following his concussion during the third Lions Test.

 

[dru]

I'd back kellaway to do a job but I could also see a guy like Jock Campbell get involved.

Been there before and also allows the rest of the backline to remain in tact and Kellaway stay as the utility. He offers great attack like Wright and maintains the speed of our back three and a bit of the ball play.

I love the thinking but I don't see it as being realistic. Kellaway, JAS and possibly others likely well before this.

 

[Homer]

JAS to fullback and Daungunu at OC. Adds some weight to the backline and negates the arial threat due to two small wingers. Len has been outstanding at IC, topped the post contact meters on the weekend, which is exceptional against a big SA team.

 

[Adam84]

I’m confused by Aussie 7s social media post

 

[Wilson]

I’m confused by Aussie 7s social media post
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Donaldson as well, maybe they're just rehabbing with the 7s while they're in training?

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

Yeah I think it’s just guys who are living in Sydney in the offseason/rehab getting involved.

Good to see them doing field work and Potter after a Hammy out with the 7s can only mean it’s going alright.

Also, the bloody quads on the bloke. Gaddam

 

[Adam84]

Whatever the case looks promising, maybe hammy isn’t as bad as first thought

 

[North Liberty]

Sorry TSR but this isn't true. NRL sides are more likely to pay high dollars for a Winger and Cents on a Centre. They are involved in the game constantly in returning the ball and taking hit ups like another forward as well as being required for freakish finishes. There would be be 20+ wingers in the NRL on more than 300k with a handfull on 500k+

There isnt a good NRL side that doesnt have at least 1 top tier Winger.

Rugby needs to hope he wants to come back because he will get offers around 500k with new sides entering the NRL.

he’ll come back, they always do .. it’s in his blood

 

[Major Tom]

Whatever the case looks promising, maybe hammy isn’t as bad as first thought

It was like 4 weeks ago. Unless he needed surgery, he should be pretty close to returning. His ability under the high ball would be handy.

 

[Adam84]

It was like 4 weeks ago. Unless he needed surgery, he should be pretty close to returning. His ability under the high ball would be handy.

wow, time flies when your team isn't depressing to watch