Wallabies 2026

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Jim Lenehan (48)
Fixture List:

vs Ireland @ Allianz Stadium, Sydney – 4 July, 7.45pm

vs France @ Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane – 11 July, 7.45pm

vs Italy @ home venue TBC – 18 July

vs Japan @ away venue TBC – 8 August

vs Japan @ Queensland Country Bank Stadium, Townsville – 15 August

vs Argentina @ away venue TBC – 29 August

vs Argentina @ away venue TBC – 5 September

vs South Africa @ home venue TBC – 27 September

vs New Zealand @ Eden Park – 10 October, 5.10PM AEST

vs New Zealand @ Accor Stadium, Sydney – 17 October

vs England @ Allianz Stadium, Twickenham – 8 November

vs Scotland @ Scottish Gas Murrayfield, Edinburgh – 15 November

vs Wales @ Principality Stadium, Cardiff – 21 November

Nations Championships Finals Weekend – weekend starting 27 November
 
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Major Tom

Major Tom

Peter Fenwicke (45)
With our depth in focus, I thought I'd put together a power ranking of some sort.
- The first 2 teams are subject for debate but they are loosely the best 30 players we have access to.
- I included injured players and players that are overseas.
- I also kept this to who I think Joe would rank the players (I don't agree with his selections or opinions of players). I tried to factor in order: the recent Aus A squad, the Wallabies camps, last year's Aus XV and to a lesser extent the exhibition Lions tour squads.
- If I've missed any kindly let me know and I'll consider and amend. Spelling I will also fix. Marky M (Nawaqanitawase) and Petaia left out ATM.
- The next step is to correctly assign test caps and fill the gaps in the 5th and 5th teams (This is getting into real smokey territory)
Apologies if this has been done or if this is lame.
1st2nd3rd4th5th
1.Bell (49)Robertson (31)Ross (1)KaileaIeli (uncapped)
2.Pollard (20)Faessler (17)Nasser (10)BPADobbins (uncapped)
3.Tupou (64)AAA (87)Nonggorr (19)De Luttis (uncapped)Van Nek (uncapped)
4.Frost (37)Williams (24)Canham (2)Blyth?
5.Skelton (32)LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto) (45)Swain (17)Phillip?
6.Valetini (61)Hooper (21)CDC (4)UruScott
7.McReight (34)Tizzano (13)Reimer (uncapped)L. Wright?
8.Wilson (29)Gleeson (18)Samu (34)Cale?
9.J. Gordon (36)McDermott (50)Lonergan (5)Thomas (uncapped)Robertson (uncapped)
10.Lolesio (23)Lynagh (7)C. Gordon (9)EdmedJOC (James O'Connor)
11.Pietsch (6)Potter (10)Toole (6)??
12.Ikitau (47)Paisami (35)Stewart (4)Feliui (uncapped)Kerevi (50)
13.JAS (14)Flook (6)Walton (uncapped)Pakeho (uncapped)?
14.Jorgensen (19)Daungunu (19)Ryan (uncapped)Sapsford (uncapped)Lancaster (1)
15.Wright (43)Kellaway (49)Donaldson (19)Grealy (uncapped)Harvey (uncapped)
 
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Giulia

Herbert Moran (7)
rugbyAU said:
Aus v Italy, 19 July, TBC

Japan Series/Puma Trophy/Mandela Plate/Bledisloe

- Two game H/A series v Japan in August
- One home game v RSA
- 2 game H/A Bledisloe
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If these are the options I'll take South Africa please over the 3rd time in 5 years of New Zealanders who live here in Melbourne having a drunk night out (not that there's anything wrong with that)
 
Yoda

Yoda

Dick Tooth (41)
Major Tom said:
With our depth in focus, I thought I'd put together a power ranking of some sort.
- The first 2 teams are subject for debate but they are loosely the best 30 players we have access to.
- I included injured players and players that are overseas.
- I also kept this to who I think Joe would rank the players (I don't agree with his selections or opinions of players). I tried to factor in order: the recent Aus A squad, the Wallabies camps, last year's Aus XV and to a lesser extent the exhibition Lions tour squads.
- If I've missed any kindly let me know and I'll consider and amend. Spelling I will also fix. Marky M (Nawaqanitawase) (Nawaqanitawase) and Petaia left out ATM.
- The next step is to correctly assign test caps and fill the gaps in the 5th and 5th teams (This is getting into real smokey territory)
Apologies if this has been done or if this is lame.
1st2nd3rd4th5th
1.Bell (49)Robertson (31)Ross (1)KaileaIeli (uncapped)
2.Pollard (20)Faessler (17)Nasser (10)BPADobbins (uncapped)
3.Tupou (64)AAA (87)Nonggorr (19)De Luttis (uncapped)Van Nek (uncapped)
4.Frost (37)Williams (24)Canham (2)Blyth?
5.Skelton (32)LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto) (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto) (45)Swain (17)Phillip?
6.Valetini (61)Hooper (21)CDC (4)UruScott
7.McReight (34)Tizzano (13)Reimer (uncapped)L. Wright?
8.Wilson (29)Gleeson (18)Samu (34)Cale?
9.J. Gordon (36)McDermott (50)Lonergan (5)Thomas (uncapped)Robertson (uncapped)
10.Lolesio (23)Lynagh (7)C. Gordon (9)EdmedJOC (James O'Connor) (James O'Connor)
11.Pietsch (6)Potter (10)Toole (6)??
12.Ikitau (47)Paisami (35)Stewart (4)Feliui (uncapped)Pakeho (uncapped)
13.JAS (14)Flook (6)Walton (uncapped)??
14.Jorgensen (19)Daungunu (19)Ryan (uncapped)Sapsford (uncapped)Lancaster (1)
15.Wright (43)Kellaway (49)Donaldson (19)Grealy (uncapped)Harvey (uncapped)
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It will be interesting to see after an ordinary tour... unless we beat the French on the weekend.......how these positions change after Super Rugby form next year and Kiss taking over. Kerevi at 12 and Ikitau at 13 ... interesting that wasn't tried this year.. Sua'ali'i on the wing. Anyway .. will watch in hope this weekend of an upset..
 
Yoda

Yoda

Dick Tooth (41)
Major Tom said:
With our depth in focus, I thought I'd put together a power ranking of some sort.
- The first 2 teams are subject for debate but they are loosely the best 30 players we have access to.
- I included injured players and players that are overseas.
- I also kept this to who I think Joe would rank the players (I don't agree with his selections or opinions of players). I tried to factor in order: the recent Aus A squad, the Wallabies camps, last year's Aus XV and to a lesser extent the exhibition Lions tour squads.
- If I've missed any kindly let me know and I'll consider and amend. Spelling I will also fix. Marky M (Nawaqanitawase) (Nawaqanitawase) and Petaia left out ATM.
- The next step is to correctly assign test caps and fill the gaps in the 5th and 5th teams (This is getting into real smokey territory)
Apologies if this has been done or if this is lame.
1st2nd3rd4th5th
1.Bell (49)Robertson (31)Ross (1)KaileaIeli (uncapped)
2.Pollard (20)Faessler (17)Nasser (10)BPADobbins (uncapped)
3.Tupou (64)AAA (87)Nonggorr (19)De Luttis (uncapped)Van Nek (uncapped)
4.Frost (37)Williams (24)Canham (2)Blyth?
5.Skelton (32)LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto) (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto) (45)Swain (17)Phillip?
6.Valetini (61)Hooper (21)CDC (4)UruScott
7.McReight (34)Tizzano (13)Reimer (uncapped)L. Wright?
8.Wilson (29)Gleeson (18)Samu (34)Cale?
9.J. Gordon (36)McDermott (50)Lonergan (5)Thomas (uncapped)Robertson (uncapped)
10.Lolesio (23)Lynagh (7)C. Gordon (9)EdmedJOC (James O'Connor) (James O'Connor)
11.Pietsch (6)Potter (10)Toole (6)??
12.Ikitau (47)Paisami (35)Stewart (4)Feliui (uncapped)Pakeho (uncapped)
13.JAS (14)Flook (6)Walton (uncapped)??
14.Jorgensen (19)Daungunu (19)Ryan (uncapped)Sapsford (uncapped)Lancaster (1)
15.Wright (43)Kellaway (49)Donaldson (19)Grealy (uncapped)Harvey (uncapped)
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It will be interesting to see after an ordinary tour... unless we beat the French on the weekend.......how these positions change after Super Rugby form next year and Kiss taking over. Kerevi at 12 and Ikitau at 13 ... interesting that wasn't tried this year.. Sua'ali'i on the wing. Anyway .. will watch in hope this weekend of an upset..
 
Major Tom

Major Tom

Peter Fenwicke (45)
Yoda said:
It will be interesting to see after an ordinary tour... unless we beat the French on the weekend.......how these positions change after Super Rugby form next year and Kiss taking over. Kerevi at 12 and Ikitau at 13 ... interesting that wasn't tried this year.. Sua'ali'i on the wing. Anyway .. will watch in hope this weekend of an upset..
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I didn't think or Kerevi. I'll add him, but I think Kiss is more likely to have Pakeho ahead of him.
 
Slim 293

Slim 293

George Smith (75)
Yoda said:
You know what happens when you ' Ass U Me' !
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Well, somehow I doubt that the coaching staff assessed him to be in pretty good shape, and decided not to play him for a once in a generation Lions' series...

I think it's a strong assumption that Kerevi, who hasn't looked like a world beater in a few years and has had a string of injuries might not have been up to the level to be selected.
 
Dctarget

Dctarget

Jason Little (69)
Remember how slow Marika was? Genuinely incredible to see a player who was one of our best 3 years ago to be so far past it. Age comes quick for those power players.
 
Yoda

Yoda

Dick Tooth (41)
Slim 293 said:
Well, somehow I doubt that the coaching staff assessed him to be in pretty good shape, and decided not to play him for a once in a generation Lions' series...

I think it's a strong assumption that Kerevi, who hasn't looked like a world beater in a few years and has had a string of injuries might not have been up to the level to be selected.
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They selected Tom LYNAGH for a one in every 12 years Lions series. He clearly wasn’t up to it!
 
Major Tom

Major Tom

Peter Fenwicke (45)
I know RA had to pay a fee to QLD to secure Kiss’ services but he would have to be a cheaper option than Schmidt. And all he has to do is go at 40%.
 
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Upthemaroon!

Larry Dwyer (12)
Reposting this here from the Wallabies vs France thread as it probably fits better here:

Just a bit of tactical talk, but I can vaguely remember Schmidt being criticized for essentially using both 12 and 13 as proxy forwards in his tenure at Ireland. Just hitting it up and letting the 10 or 15 make the loops.

This could be a reason why Sua'ali'i (and let's be honest Ikitau aswell, he has done nothing much besides hitting it up) is misfiring in this scheme. Hopefully Kiss can engage both a bit more, looking at his Reds plan with Paisami and Dre I think he does have that tactical ability (or willingness).
 
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Jim Lenehan (48)
Next year I'd be looking at

1 - Bell
2 - Pollard
3 - Tupou
4 - Frost
5 - Skelton
6 - Hooper
7 - McReight
8 - Valetini
9 - McDermott
10 - Gordon
11 - Pietsch
12 - Ikitau
13 - JAS
14 - Jorgensen
15 - Wright

16 - Faessler
17 - Ross
18 - AA
19 - LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto)
20 - Gleeson
21 - Lonergan
22 - Donaldson/O'Connor
23 - Daungunu
 
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