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Colin Windon (37)
Such a good idea.
Australia A - Back on the Cards
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Stirling Mortlock (74)
Bit random but why are the matches getting earlier and earlier
None of them should be playing colts. I've seen average u20s players at the international level absolutely dominate colts. That's not good. If they're not 1st-grade standard they should be playing 2nd grade at least.
None of them should be playing colts. I've seen average u20s players at the international level absolutely dominate colts. That's not good. If they're not 1st-grade standard they should be playing 2nd grade at least.
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Simon Poidevin (60)
Is Aus A done now for the year? No games through the Rugby Championship period?
I'm sure there are a lot of Club teams hoping to see these guys back.
RA: Please keep this going!
Rae Rae
I'm sure there are a lot of Club teams hoping to see these guys back.
RA: Please keep this going!
Rae Rae
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John Thornett (49)
There was an article somewhere that said there would be games lined up at the end of the year
The_Brown_Hornet
John Eales (66)
Perhaps a game against the NZ Maori?
Jimmy_Crouch
Peter Johnson (47)
Morgs said games against Japan on Between Two Posts last night.
WorkingClassRugger
Michael Lynagh (62)
Surely that's just speculation on his part. Poor speculation at that. Because why would Japan who have proven themselves competitive at the T1 level or at least competitive enough to warrant regular tests against them want to play Aus A? Add to that why would they having actually hosted the Wallabies in the past entertain the step down? Unless it's Japan A it's not really worth their time.
Jimmy_Crouch
Peter Johnson (47)
Woah up.
Firstly, Morgs is a commentator for the broadcaster and an employee for RA (as GM for the Classic Wallabies) so he probably is in the know more than most. Secondly, who knows if it is actually their full team it might be their emerging team (the same one that played some made up Tongan team earlier in the year). Thirdly, as they aren't in TRC they actually have no games until the EoY Tour (Spring/Autumn) so maybe it is the full team and finally haven't we just played Fiji and Samoa who sit one and two places behind them in the world rankings?
WorkingClassRugger
Michael Lynagh (62)
First of all, 'woah up'? I wasn't ranting. Second, we did just play Fiji and Samoa but neither of them are Japan. The team that made the quarter finals of the 2019 RWC and just recently ran the now 2nd ranked French very close. As much as I enjoy PI Rugby they're not the same. Hell, the teams Japan sent to the PNC (Pacific Nations Cup) in the recent past were their A team. There's no competitive benefit to the Japanese to play our A team. If it's their A squad then that makes sense but no the Brave Blossoms proper.
SouthernX
John Thornett (49)
how busy is that cherry blossom test calander.
don’t think they playing anywhere near the amount of rugby the t1 nations get involved with.
southern teams got the rugby championship
Northern teams got the 6 nations
I think they would entertain the idea - get as much high quality rugby under their belt as possible.
My problem with Aus A going to play Japan is it would be during their domestic comp window… why not just organise Aus A versus some of the top league teams (mid week fixtures)
WorkingClassRugger
Michael Lynagh (62)
They have England and France on Nov 13 and 20 so far. And there's still room for Italy and Georgia to add games. They don't have anything during the TRC but they've never had.
Jimmy_Crouch
Peter Johnson (47)
So you are saying Japan playing nobody is better than playing Australia A. Righto.
WorkingClassRugger
Michael Lynagh (62)
No, what I'm saying is that I don't see the benefit to them running their national squad out against our development team. I thought we'd as a sprt had moved past treating them as T2 at this point. If it's Japan A then there's definitely benefit to it. But for a Union who successfully hosted and competed at two RWC now and who have actively sought out games against T1 opponents it makes no sense to play your national team against Aus A. It certainly won't make their case any easier to sell to be included in say The Rugby Championship in the future.
WorkingClassRugger
Michael Lynagh (62)
I have a question for everyone.
Would Aus A beat Italy? And does anyone think Japan could beat Georgia?
Would Aus A beat Italy? And does anyone think Japan could beat Georgia?
Jimmy_Crouch
Peter Johnson (47)
But they aren't part of TRC in 2022 so if they want a game prior to the end of Oct/Nov their options are limited.
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Alex Ross (28)
They did the last 2 times.
WorkingClassRugger
Michael Lynagh (62)
I know. I guess what I'm asking is what benefit would Italy get from playing Aus A?
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Alex Ross (28)
That certainly is a different way to ask the question then. I don’t think anyone has suggested Italy should play Aus A.
It was mentioned there may be more for Aus A this year. I’m just going to see that as a positive and not worry about who it is. I think there are plenty of teams that would make it worth the expense. The All Blacks are sending seconds against Canada and a Barbarians team. We could do similar with any number of options. Chile just qualified. I’m sure they will be busting for games. I don’t think Uruguay or Romania have anything pencilled in for November either.
