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Quality operator Van Nek. Also very important to lock up young tightheads for the whole national setup. He is still only 25 and has performed really well for the Brumbies the last 2 seasons, consistently in the 23 man squad. Reliable scrummager who if he sticks at it should get an opportunity at...

With the news of Felix Kalapu joining the Waratahs with the troubles they are having in the second row, does anyone know what the story was with him being released from the Force with a year on his bid? I remember him signing a 3 year deal for 2023-2025 seasons and being quite impressed with him...

George Blake is contracted through to the end of the 2026 season, how are they going to make this all fit. Even with Sef likely going they will have at loosehead Hodgman, Ross, Gibbon, Blake + some young 20s props waiting for a contract too. George might need to look elsewhere (Force).

Third loosie is Lington Ieli (20), Junior Wallaby. Looseheads: Blake Schoupp, James Slipper, Lington Ieli. Tightheads: Allan Ala'alatoa, Rhys Van Nek, Feao Fotuaika.

Good pickup Feao Fotuaika. Shame he’s not Australian eligible anymore after turning down Australia A in 2022 to play for ‘Ikale Tahi. But covers both Loosehead and tighthead really well with Vella’s injury and Kautai going to Otago. Experienced campaigner.

Time for Potter to get a crack at no.23. Perfect utility option, covers fullback, wings, and outside centre.

Seems to be some fresh front rowers in that video. Anyone know who that is next to David Feliuai in the huddle at the end of the video?

Damn what a shame.

Anyone else getting a non-available video in Australia for the livestream on J-sports?

Archer Holz went to Japan I recall. Sio locked up long term by Exeter recently. Lemisio has been playing tighthead for Northland for 2023, and 2024 seasons, got rookie forward of the year in 2023. I think NPC will be the place to look, many young promising props who just need some pro coaching...

Yeah Wagner is an option, there’s a few ex force and reds props floating around in club rugby, like Abra, Wagner, Lloyd, Phransis. As well as some handy young props in Nz with Aussie background like Remsy Lemisio.

Yes both Vella and Alatini have done there knees, and will miss 2025 season. Only 4 fit and firing props, will need to sign some new players. Cabous Eloff would be an option, Sateki Latu (Warringah/Moana Pasifika), Bo Abra (Hunter), Phransis Sula-Siaosi (hospital cup/Reds), Remsy Lemisio...

Massive troubles at prop now. Only 4 available props for next year, Slipper, Ala'alatoa, Schoupp, Van Nek. Need to get the cheque book out.

Wales tighthead stocks are extremely thin. The starting prop is a 22 year old with 1 cap to his name, who is the third pick tighthead for Bath in the English Prem, and the reserve tighthead has got 3 caps. Injuries and unavailability has wales lacking quality, thomas francis, keiron assiratti...

Australia $1.12 favourites???

This is exactly what i don't understand. It is three weeks until the first test. Why are they waiting the entire week to name the squad.

When do you think squad will be announced? With the Brumbies likely knocked out. I remember Rennie announced his the day after the Brumbies went out in 2022.

no. confirmed a few hours ago by Harper on roar. https://www.theroar.com.au/2024/06/12/samoan-bolter-sevens-stars-picked-in-joe-schmidts-latest-selection-as-wallaby-coach/

According to Roar, David Feliuai is in the mix for a spot at 12 behind Hunter Paisami. Will be interesting to see how it plays out….