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Sometimes, but they don't tend to put up guys who haven't debuted yet unless they're very much in the frame.

School seems pretty likely - the GPS programs in Brisbane have been full of former Super Rugby bosses lately, I'm sure it's similar down in Sydney.

With Toole having done press this week I reckon he's the best chance of coming in of the back 3 players. There has been some talk that Koroibete's fitness might be not quite where they want it too, which might count against him for a 6-2, which is what Doran has Schmidt going with. Though if...

I wonder if they'll look at Foote for one of the sevens jobs, given his background there. Certainly sounds like both the men's and women's roles will be up for grabs, assuming he's interested. I'm not really sure about Stiles though, I generally like him but I think he bears a bit more...

Hearing Jeremy Williams in the 23 somewhere.

https://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/rugby/carlo-tizzano-set-for-wallabies-debut-against-south-africa/news-story/01947f8b1d038167429f51461ce2f50c Also Ben Donaldson to hold onto the 10 jersey, Tupou unavailable due to a death in the family. Based on the players put up for press we can also...

I think so. If it was adjudicated in a court the discrepancy might mean something, but I expect referees will interpret is and was identically there.

Reporting has been that he's been keen to move to Australia for sometime: https://www.theroar.com.au/2024/08/02/exclusive-world-cup-winner-irish-coach-in-mix-to-join-mckellars-tahs-revolution-as-another-wallaby-joins/ Lots of reasons to give up international coaching for super too, not least...

Looks like Jake Strachan and Lukas Ripley have popped up over in the NPC. Strachan is off contract at the end of the year but Ripley still has a year left on his so should hopefully find a spot at one of the Australian super sides.

Looks like there's going to be quite a few Aussies popping up in the NPC this season: https://www.thepost.co.nz/sport/350361406/why-npc-will-have-australian-flavour-year North Habour: Tane Edmed Ben Grant Daniel Halangahu (Coach) Southland: Jake Strachan Lachie Albert Byron Smith Hawke's Bay...

If the intent of the salary cap is to spread talent it has been incredibly poorly put together. The main goal looks to be keeping a lid on salary growth and hopefully keeps clubs operating in their means, but even then it's had pretty mixed results.

I wouldn't be so sure yet, Blake looks like he might be playing loosehead at Manawatu in the off season and the Reds might be keen to keep him there with Ravai gone. I don't think we'll break the bank for him but I wouldn't be surprised to see Kaitu'u given an offer. It's a position it...

Looks like the Wallabies are lining up a game against Japan (in Japan) on the way north at the end of the year: https://www.theroar.com.au/2024/08/03/exclusive-wallabies-set-for-date-against-eddies-brave-blossoms-in-japan-ahead-of-spring-tour/ A spicy match up and a chance to get one back at...

Yeah, despite the selection for the Wales and Tonga games he doesn't seem too highly prioritized at the moment - only a couple of minutes against Wales and when O'Connor went off with an HIA in the first half against Tonga the y chose to run Campbell at 10 and bring on Aubrey at fullback for...

The rumour has been at least half/half RA and the club for the non Wallabies top up players, though that is just rumour. There's every chance he may have signed a new contract with a proper Wallabies top up though, given the state of the local lock stocks and his positioning as first choice...

That plus his concussion history make it look really touch and go as to whether he plays on next year, or even again at the top level. I imagine he is taking all the time he can to get right and back on the field before making a call, but the longer that takes the less likely his return looks.

It's pretty close between him and Donaldson in terms of percentages, but they also never tell anything like the full story. The success of the Reds maul this year meant they were much less likely to kick for goal then the Brumbies or the Force (most kickers are more accurate for penalties given...

Also Hodgman out for Bell and Koroibete, Jorgensen and Toole in with Lancaster out in the backs.

Outside of the injuries to McReight and Wright that's already looking like a much stronger squad. Glad they went with Reimer and Tizzano as the seven options, both look to have that hunger and potential to handle the next level.

Not too surprising given the signing of Gibbon and Rebels player movement, but Peni Ravai has signed with the Drua: Sad to see him go, but a great pickup for the Drua and great for Peni to get to represent them.