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Probably huge money. Impossible for Skelton to turn down a) the cash and b) the security of a long contract. He probably had an offer from Austalia and look to return overseas in 2024, but La Rochelle clearly eager to lock him up.

Is he captured by the 3 or 5 year rule for eligibility?

Jeez. Not going to be easy to find a 13 of his caliber for the Force. Real shame.

Delusional to suggest locks in australia would be as positive addition to the squad as Skelton. come Rugby championship they must pick skelton. Crazy to leave him out of the WC if he is technically available (which he is)

Tahs want a big man - Eloff off contract. Might be him that goes

So they left some of their semi finalists behind aswell, not just finalist. Vakatawa and Fickou for example.

Wouldn't be surprised to see Timu, Tapuai, Meehan and Mogg all go to the same place Force Timu - Lezana Tapuai - Taefu? Mogg - Kearney Meehan - Cubelli

During Super Rugby Au I would have been all about Swinton (6) and Valetini (8) - but Wilson stepped up in TT so Wilson regained 8 I suggest we will see Naisarani on the bench, then Swinton/ Naisarani / Mcreight for test #2.

I thought he was standard when not injured. I think he would be more reliable then stewart as no.3 choice and possibly a better choice then Hegarty as the no.2

I'd love for Lance to be back for 2022 (only). A solid performer and experienced campaigner to step in if JOC (James O'Connor) goes down and/or needs a rest.

Are suspensions for games or weeks? If its 4 or 6, either way his misses France but can still play RC. Needs to challenge and get 0 if he is going to play France.

I would suggest Swain was picked over Rodda. Timani IMO is there in the absence of Arnold or Skelton who I think we will see one of for the Rugby Championship

In what way are they odd? I think considering injuries and the squad expanded to 38 it was always going to be the case that guys would make the squad who, in a fully fit and available world, would never wear a gold jersey (again) IMO Kellaway is there for Vunivalu/DHP Foketi is there for...

I don't know if its so much the depth of Australian Rugby, or the number of players (many wallabies) STILL starting as top flight professional players in other competitions, their place being taken by clubbies and teenagers. Only in Aus Super Rugby are you considered over the hill at 30. Also, I...

Agree with the front row, my only hesitation with slipper (who would normally be my top pick) is that he has been out injured and I have no idea what's happening behind the scenes. I chose Timani > Swain or Leota for set piece reasons. My starting XV doesn't scream set piece nous but Timani...

LHP is really a toss up, Slipper I love but he's been out and Bell is great around the park but struggles a bit more in scum (so needs the best 2 and 3 scrummagers. 1. Bell 2. Amosa 3. Tupou 4. Phillip 5. LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto) 6. Valetini 8. Wilson 7. Hoops 9. White 10. JOC (James O'Connor) 11. Wright 12. To'omua 13. Paisami...

I know Arnold and Skelton weren't realistic for this campaign (hopefully different story for RC) but yes with the injuries we have we would have loved Kerevi (though he may have preferred olympic campaign > french series)

Can anyone put into my list the definitive status of the currently injured players as to their fitness for france? A simple yes, no, unknown Slipper pone Neville - NO swinton samu gordon JOC (James O'Connor) To'omua hodge perese Petaia vunivalu - NO dhp

Well here is my attempt at forwards - backs too hard without knowing more on injuy status Also note that I think that 2 v 15s and a bench will be picked ( = 38). So considering that for numbers of playing in positions. It would be be selected as 1st XV --> Bench --> 2nd XV. With the bench...

Shame Piutau couldn't make it happen (finals clash I think) Lopeti playing sevens lol. Great for teh XV though.