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John Thornett (49)
Where are you watching it mate?
Aussie Player Exodus
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Where are you watching it mate?
Marce
John Hipwell (52)
In my Stan Sport app, it's Star Plus but I'm not sure if is available in Oceania. I can't get Stan Sport here
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Phil Kearns (64)
Interesting look at player nationality around the elite leagues:
Worth noting it doesn't include Japan League one, which is definitely getting up there in quality. Throw that in and Japan jumps way up, Tonga probably also passes Georgia
Worth noting it doesn't include Japan League one, which is definitely getting up there in quality. Throw that in and Japan jumps way up, Tonga probably also passes Georgia
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Arch Winning (36)
Is there any world we he gets considered for an overseas Wallaby spot? How long did he sign for in France - could he sign to return to AU in 2024 and play RWC?
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Phil Kearns (64)
Unless 2 of the local hookers really stand out through the England series and rugby champs I think there's a very good chance they look at him on the Northern tour. Beyond that it'd all be on performance, but I think he was probably our most consistent hooker last year so he'd have every chance of hanging onto the spot.
Didn’t Mumm or White do something similar?
RebelYell
Arch Winning (36)
Yeah that was exactly my thoughts.
Yeah but he’s back next year. RebelYell was suggesting someone who signs to come back a couple of seasons away.
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Stirling Mortlock (74)
Well he meant play in the RWC so play in the Test season before he plays domestically the following year. I don't think he meant BPA could play this year and I don't think that scenario happened with Mumm and White (2 seasons out).
The end of the year tour stuff is interesting though, you couldn't bring someone into the squad with already 3 overseas just because they're close by but I think you'd be able to in case of injury.
And just randomly, Quade Cooper has 60+ caps, is that still a thing? Can we select more than 3 overseas if some are 60+ cap players or is that scrapped for just a 3 man quota now.
The end of the year tour stuff is interesting though, you couldn't bring someone into the squad with already 3 overseas just because they're close by but I think you'd be able to in case of injury.
And just randomly, Quade Cooper has 60+ caps, is that still a thing? Can we select more than 3 overseas if some are 60+ cap players or is that scrapped for just a 3 man quota now.
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John Hipwell (52)
He should have gotten a yellow card for an illegal tackle lol
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David Codey (61)
Guessing it's just 3 a series so doesn't matter about caps.. And probably select someone in injury issue who's local.
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Mark Loane (55)
I thought there was something about them having to have played Super Rugby at some stage and that was about it. To rule out blokes who jump ship straight out of school and play in Japan etc.
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John Thornett (49)
I don't think it is a thing anymore, I think it now just 3 players based overseas
Marce
John Hipwell (52)
Despite all the issues OZ is number 5 in this ranking. It's a pretty good result IMO
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Peter Sullivan (51)
Could Cooper just sing up for a club rugby team in Brisbane and meet the eligibility criteria?
qwerty51
Stirling Mortlock (74)
I would assume if he did, yes but he's still contracted to a Japanese club.
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Mark Loane (55)
So with the MLR season over - do we have any more clarity around what the future holds for the Giltini's and Gilgronis?
That's approximately 70 roster spots, a fair few of them are Aussies. Maybe I am looking in the wrong places but all the news I can find is pretty vanilla, just says they've been disqualified from the 2022 comp for violation of league rules.
If two of the more popular teams are likely to be removed from the comp - how does it rate for the long term viability? Or will some fines be made and everyone become friends again for 2023.
That's approximately 70 roster spots, a fair few of them are Aussies. Maybe I am looking in the wrong places but all the news I can find is pretty vanilla, just says they've been disqualified from the 2022 comp for violation of league rules.
If two of the more popular teams are likely to be removed from the comp - how does it rate for the long term viability? Or will some fines be made and everyone become friends again for 2023.