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Has anyone got any insight into how Jeral Skelton is fairing with the transition from flanker to centre? This could be fascinating, as if he is able to pick up the positioning aspects of 13 he could be an incredible asset being his 100kg frame in attack and big hits and fetching skills in defence.

I actually think that a SRAU domestic round robin comp to start will be of benefit for Aus teams. It will allow for Aus teams to build cohesion against other Aus teams in similar situation before coming up against the more developed kiwi teams. This will allow the new look Force back line to...

No issue with this back line. My preference is keeping Kellaway at 14 as the second fullback option but that requires someone stepping up at 15. Games in NH also showed that with JOC (James O'Connor) as only kicker our penalty kicks to touch and clear out kick metres were much lower than opposition. This is...

Great work! Agree with all of this.

Vunivalu for me could have the attributes of a top full back, but first needs to master the wing spot before any change can even be considered. He will also be well down the list of 15s at the Reds for next couple of years with Campbell, Petaia, Grealy and now Aubrey coming through

So in theory at 2023 RWC a Wallabies line up could be: 1. Ala'alatoa 2. Fainga'a 3. Sio 4. Hosea 5. Salakaia Loto 6. Leota 7. Samu 8. Valetini 9.Fines-Leleiwasa 10. Lolesio 11. Koroibete 12. To'omua 13. Ikitau 14. Petaia 15. Nawaqanitawase Exception of Korobiete (who has lived in Australia...

Will Dempsey be eligible for Scotland for 2023 RWC?

Where is Jeremy Williams?

With the lack of full backs at Force and Waratahs surely Isaac Lucas has to be on radar...

Lynagh and Dolly sent back to their clubs for Tonga fixture. Would suggest they are unlikely to feature in remaining games this year unless Eddie decides to have a joke and cap them both against Wallabies...

It is getting quite disheartening with the number of aussies playing for other countries this autumn series. Cornelson, Moore, Gunter, Riley for Japan. Johnson and Tuipulotu for Scotland. Dolly and Lynagh for England. Hansen for Ireland. At this stage none of the above would be in my Wallabies...

What is the story on his brother? I have heard reports that he has great potential and if this is the case I reckon Scotland may be calling...

Only guys that have experience at 10 that I can think of in Europe other than Beale are Harris, Holmes, Paia'Aua, Walsh. Piers O'connor at Wasps is Aussie eligible but think he plays more of a 12. Not sure if Hansen has played 10 but think he is looking at Ireland caps now.

I did not realise that. Now that really does reduce options at 10 which makes it more likely that KB (Kurtley Beale) will be bench cover.

Like the team Reg. Personally I would look for Perese to start but on one of the wings. He brings that tackle breaking ability that we will miss with no Koroibiete. I am also questioning the 15 position. I have always been an advocate for players playing in a regular position. Kellaway has...

Personally I would prefer to Perese coming in on one of the wings for Scotland match rather than bringing him in at 12, as not sure he has played 12 this year. Leave Paisami and Ikitau in midfield with clear communication for Paisami to revert back to basics that he performed so well in 2020-...

Unfortunately of all those players nobody has made the number 2 shirt their own, so now McInerney has that chance. All very much still in the frame, it just needs one to put their head above the rest. Personally I see Uelese as the one to breakthrough if he can get an injury free run, but...

You are absolutely right and is how I see it playing out with LL choosing England. It is tough as a Wallabies fan to watch talented eligible Aussies playing for other countries. Dolly for England, Tuipulotu and Savala for Scotland and potentially LL and Hansen for England and Ireland. I do...

Sione Tuipulotu and Charlie Savala join another Aussie in Sam Johnson in Scotland training squad... https://www.scottishrugby.org/news/scotland-name-36-man-training-squad-ahead-of-autumn-nations-series

Looks as if the Leicester hooker Nic Dolly looks pretty handy and has had a good start to the season. Eastwood and NSW junior player moved to UK after being spotted playing when visiting family in his teens. He is now English qualified so one to keep an eye on...