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Petaia was injured, Paisami played more recently so gets the break.

Yep I just wrote a reply - I'm with you about the Pacific Nations cup coinciding with Rugby Champs - acting as division 2 almost!

It would be good if the pacific nations cup (with aus A and maori Abs, tonga, samoa, fiji) played at the same time as the Rugby Championship. Then as Rugbyman said you could release some of your RC Wallaby squad for Australia A duty week to week. Maybe not ALL those who don't make the 23 as...

They won't send the wallaby WC squad back to 'Aus A'. Aus A for the WC is mainly to ensure there are fit, ready and able replacements bodies on hand available at a moments notice in case injury strikes. They will be training in the Wallaby systems as Eddie will dictate, in Europe. It will be...

They need to figure out a position for Poolman - is he a big ball paying 12 - is he a bad outside back sub, is he a fullback. What.

All on contract except Orr. Finding it a little bizzare. If I was the rebels whilst I would WANT to have them all, but I don't need them all, there are other positions they need filling moreso then THP now. BUT Eloff will becoming a full time loosehead (With Gibbon). - THPS being Tupou & Pone...

Gleeson will battle samu for no.20.

I think it's a bad plan if its your overarching policy. As a sentiment and a target to reflect a strong pathways system - absolutely. But I hope there wasn't a quota. To give credit - they brought in Ravai to cover a hole that simply could not be filled locally.

Wilkins > Brown but I couldn't say Tizzano > Brown

Thorn may have been uncompromising in some of his approach - but that also accompanied the poor plan to have >80% of Reds players being Queensland pathways. Too many teenagers and club players playing professional rugby just because they are the next best available in Brisbane. Cheika would...

Quite a few names in the backrow. Few under contract but might be happy to move on - agree with Wallaby man. With London Irish struggling - you'd think Hoskins would be a target. Also Ainsley from Highlanders would be a solid.

Not yet - was eligible mid way 2022 https://www.rugbypass.com/news/former-wallabies-lock-another-addition-to-already-formidable-tongan-squad/ See if he does!

Coleman probably showing up for Tonga - so doubt he would go west for a non top up. About a quarter of what he'd get

They may go hard at him post Lions - once the Arnolds and Skeltons of the world aren't in the picture. Suddenly his domestic value will increase accordingly. But he could be playing for Japan by that time so yep. Depends how long a young man wants to live in Japan. His family is regional QLD so...

Japanese.

Oh I'm sure he will go hard at Hockings also. Not for this year but for the next cycle. Arnold, Arnold, Skelton & Neville likely won't be seen in gold post the WC, or at least post Lions (except Neville). Philip just stay away. Leaving Rodda, Frost, Swain here. LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto) and Amarosino will add needed...

Going to the club where Eddie is a consultant. Wouldn't been surprised if he got the early notice he is not in plans for this WC, or even Lions, but for next WC. Can see him coming back for 26/27 - perhaps hockings also.

BOTH - that's not good. Lukhan to the rebels!

Bench for that team would be something like... 16. Kaituu 17. Wagner 18. Amone 19. Kalapu 20. Wells 21. Simpson 22. Pasitoa 23. Pulu

Tahs keeping Hanigan and Holloway - have picked up Amarosino and Fergus Leewarner. Whilst he would be a good fit, it costs money to bring him and I don't think there is space. With Swinton and Gleeson in the backrow, makes it hard to move Hanigan, Holloway or FLW (Fergus Lee-Warner) to 6. Could be wrong, but I...