Australia A - Back on the Cards

[The Ghost of Raelene]

This team could be a lot more experienced. Unless they are on European Summer mode I just think guys like Samu, Swinton, Foley etc should be able to roll them.

 

[Linerunner2023]

Hard to say remember the 2nd and 3rd tier sides are on the improve
Not bad depth though considering below either injured or not available for selection between the 2 squads
Robertson
Rodda
AAA
Ikatau
Neville
Holloway
Hooper
Wilson
Cooper
Hodge

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

You’re right, they are. I’m just saying that we are putting out a team that last year would have started Tests. The very bottom of the World Cup sides should be flogged.

 

[PhilClinton]

Completely unsubstantiated rumour I heard this afternoon was that Harry Wilson opted out. Would rather try and win a Premiership with Brothers.

Came from a current teammate of his at Brothers but he could have just assumed that or inferred it from something.

 

[SouthernX]

Going to suck if bond bounce them this week… and he watches his mates fly out this weekend

But good for Harry not having a foot in 2 diff camps

 

[RugbyReg]

I’d be staggered if that was the case.

 

[Fergo]

Unsubstantiated indeed. Devil‘s advocate; you’re 23 years of age who recently signed a new contact until 2025 and you are selected in the 2nd national team with the opportunity to prove your case in a RWC year and you turn down the offer knowing that the current Wallabies coach is contracted until after the next RWC in 2027. You are either insane, taking advice from people who are bloody idiots, or have determined that rugby is not your career.
It do not see the surprise by Wilson’s non selection in the A team. He is not of the desired athletic physic, nor attain the the fundamentals of a test quality No8. Think Vermeulun, Read, Parisse and Savea. Now Valetini, Leota, Gleeson and Tom Hooper have what is takes and all are already in front of Wilson. I totally get Eddie’s selections and anyone having played at a representative No8 level will too.

 

[Rugby follower]

I'd argue that Teddy is already ahead of Tuttle

Teddy looks to be a good player but miles off this level. I really didn’t think he dominated at u20 level in South Africa, but he is a good prospect. Put the runs on the board first.

 

[pnut]

Portugal or club title. Go Harry. Get it.

 

[Dctarget]

Gordon, who was named as the only No.10 in the World Cup squad, said Cooper had been a huge influence on him.

“Obviously I have learned a lot from Quade and he has been massive for my growth in the last few months,” Gordon said.


We are still super close and we still talk a little bit. He sent me a really nice message when the squad came out and said he is here for me, and is going to continue to help me as much as he can. So that just shows the person he is, and how good a bloke he is.”

Alrighty Quade I take back my mean comments, you’re alright.

 

[Fergo]

Funny Reg? Rennie didn’t and now Eddie doesn’t see potential … do you think otherwise being a former backrow?

 

[dusk]

Teddy looks to be a good player but miles off this level. I really didn’t think he dominated at u20 level in South Africa, but he is a good prospect.

Did you watch any of the games? He was one of the best players from the u20s southern hemisphere. He may not be at this level currently but i'll back that he's going to play against the Lions for the Wallabies.

 

[eastman]

So Jed is a family man but Quade‘s chucking a tantrum?

 

[eastman]

Quade's a bit of a prima donna then...

It‘s taken you to 2023 to realize that Quade is a prima donna?

 

[qwerty51]

Jed Holloway, Quade, Neville, Hooper and Wilson surely turned it down.

 

[Fergo]

Player‘s response to offer
tick the box

Options
1. no interest in playing for your country - end of career
2. suffering illness
3. sook
4. all of the above

 

[swingpass]

or were never asked ?

 

[WorkingClassRugger]

For those interested in the confirmed date for the Portugal game.

 

[7137]

Any known way to watch?

 

[WorkingClassRugger]

Haven't seen anything so far.