Derpus
Nathan Sharpe (72)
Nah Uru should only come in as 6 cover IMO.
Australia A - Back on the Cards
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SouthernX
John Thornett (49)
think he will be in the mixer because of his position versatility.
He is a better lock option for a wallabies bench (versatility and work rate) than any other option in Australia A.
Wilson
Phil Kearns (64)
I'd resist calling up anyone who wasn't absolutely necessary to cover for the 3rd test, better to give them as much game time as possible with Australia A.
If they absolutely have to it's be at most a lock and an outside back - probably Ryan Smith as the only out and out lock left in the A squad (though I don't think he's ready for wallabies duty) and either Campbell or Peitsch to cover outside backs.
dru
David Wilson (68)
At first I thought this was a big call, but looking back at the injuries and available personnel - yikes!
The_Brown_Hornet
John Eales (66)
Really glad that our A side are getting some valuable match practice given the injury toll in the Wallaby side right now. Excellent call by RA.
Rugby Head
Billy Sheehan (19)
After the u20s get monstered by 60 points, these two guys in the starting side get rewarded with a call up to Aus A?
Absolute garbage.
The Ghost of Raelene
Simon Poidevin (60)
Is it deserved? No
Have I and many others in here been bitching and moaning across multiple threads about the lack of playing being done by our young footballers? Yes
I'd rather them go into camp and potentially play more minutes than be the feature of the Social Media Managers newest Instagram on 'Getting after it" in the gym or taking a high ball.
Hope all these fellas go back to Clubland and play out the rest of the season.
Rae Rae
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The Ghost of Raelene
Simon Poidevin (60)
Well it depends on what we want Aus A to be. Is it a pure development team or is a place to test and have the next Wallabies ready?
I could be convinced either way but a year out from a RWC I think we should be building squad depth for that tournament.
Rae Rae
I could be convinced either way but a year out from a RWC I think we should be building squad depth for that tournament.
Rae Rae
someone in another thread made the call but Kye Oates and Cooper Whiteside at least are probably playing better at fullback than Mac. And that's just Brisbane.
At scrumhalf you could look at Mosiah Christensen, Spencer Jeans, Liam McNamara at least. But they aint contracted....
SouthernX
John Thornett (49)
I am agreeance that the u20s shouldn’t be going into Australia A camp. No one in that squad stood out above their teammates - I also like the idea of rewarding super rugby fringe players or a club rugby bolter into the Aus A program.
Some of these u20 players should be going back not just to premier or Shute shield rugby but rather colts rugby.
69 points on you can be demoralising. I think colts footy would do them some good, where u20 reps have to leave their egos at the door and play with all the non contracted schoolmates… let them earn the honour of winning their way into the 3pm starting XV.
Some of these u20 players should be going back not just to premier or Shute shield rugby but rather colts rugby.
69 points on you can be demoralising. I think colts footy would do them some good, where u20 reps have to leave their egos at the door and play with all the non contracted schoolmates… let them earn the honour of winning their way into the 3pm starting XV.
PhilClinton
Mark Loane (55)
To be fair - Grealy and Thomas are both fully contracted Super Rugby players, so technically not just some random u20 players.
SouthernX
John Thornett (49)
oh I forgot about that rule.
wish it was not the case. Think some baby steps by these pups could do them some wonders
PhilClinton
Mark Loane (55)
I wonder how much discussion has gone on with Super Rugby coaches in terms of players selected for Aussie A, considering it is a development side you would think there would be some preferential selection of players who are looked at as long term development prospects vs players who coaches think will be moving on or cut from the squad.
I know there are rumours of Grealy leaving the Reds for the Force, where he would get more game time. Maybe his selection in this squad was to give him a chance to get some significant t minutes with the big boys and show if he's got it on or not.
Mug Punter
Ted Fahey (11)
Couldn't agree more.
Sir Charles
Fred Wood (13)
Absolutely.....Paddy James could be in the conversation as well.
The Ghost of Raelene
Simon Poidevin (60)
Mahe Vailanu would be a someone I would love to see. Seems to rise to every level he's played against.
Has Charlie Gamble said anything around this topic? Not sure if he would be eligible yet but after the year he had I'm sure plenty of NZ sides will be sniffing around.
Rae Rae
Has Charlie Gamble said anything around this topic? Not sure if he would be eligible yet but after the year he had I'm sure plenty of NZ sides will be sniffing around.
Rae Rae
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Derpus
Nathan Sharpe (72)
Hes not eligible yet.
Tomikin
David Codey (61)
egos at the door they would be the cockiest wankersvin colts specially with there mates... While not getting better.