Australia A v Japan XV matches

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Australia A team to play Japan at Chichibunomiya Rugby Stadium in Tokyo on Saturday 1 October, 7:00pm JST/8:00pm AEST

1. Matt Gibbon (Melbourne Rebels)

2. Lachlan Lonergan (ACT Brumbies)

3. Tom Robertson (Western Force)

4. Nick Frost (ACT Brumbies)

5. Cadeyrn Neville (ACT Brumbies)

6. Ned Hanigan (NSW Waratahs)

7. Ollie Callan (Western Force)

8. Langi Gleeson (NSW Waratahs)

9. Ryan Lonergan (c) (ACT Brumbies)

10. Ben Donaldson (NSW Waratahs)

11. Filipo Daugunu (Queensland Reds)

12. Bayley Kuenzle (Western Force)

13. Hudson Creighton (ACT Brumbies)

14. Suliasi Vunivalu (Queensland Reds)

15. Jock Campbell (Queensland Reds)

Replacements

16. Billy Pollard (ACT Brumbies)

17. Harry Hoopert (Queensland Reds)

18. Archer Holz (NSW Waratahs)

19. Ryan Smith (Queensland Reds)

20. Brad Wilkin (Melbourne Rebels)

21. James Tuttle (Melbourne Rebels)

22. Isaac Henry (Queensland Reds)

23. Mark Nawaqanitawase (NSW Waratahs)

Australia A confirm side to face Japan XV

Australia A coach Jason Gilmore has named an imposing side as they prepare to kick-off a three-match series against a Japan XV on October 1 in Tokyo.

www.rugby.com.au

 

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Ollie Callan a bit of a bolter I see

 

[wamberal]

Ollie Callan a bit of a bolter I see

That's an understatement.

 

[Dctarget]

Who are the odd picks?

Ollie Callan a bit of a bolter I see

 

[qwerty51]

He finished the season starting for the Force, was good against the NZ teams. Not really a bolter.

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

Good luck to him, hope he brains it but surely some injuries/post season surgeries must of come into play. I see Reimer is in a sling but I think of a guy like Hardwick could have come in.

Is there something up with Liam Wright?

 

[Ignoto]

Wonder why Neville is starting? Is it just match fitness before going to Europe, otherwise, bit harsh on Smith who these types of games are tailored at.

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

Wonder why Neville is starting? Is it just match fitness before going to Europe, otherwise, bit harsh on Smith who these types of games are tailored.

Have to think so.

At the end of it all, Aus A serves to benefit the Wallabies. Smith will get time in the games.

 

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Wonder why Neville is starting? Is it just match fitness before going to Europe, otherwise, bit harsh on Smith who these types of games are tailored at.

Neville was parachuted back in against NZ and did not perform to standard, he needs more games.

 

[John S]

Did Pietsch crap in the bed, or is he just making space for Vunivalu? I thought he did ok in the PAC?

 

[Members Section]

Will be interesting how we play this one, in the pac tourn we were trying to win & some guys off the bench got limited min. Do we just got in with a plan of how much guys play regardless of the score knowing it more of a trial game or do we just try to win at all cost

 

[Tazzmania]

Callan enjoyed a breakout season in 2022, making 11 Super Rugby Pacific appearances, including a standout performance against the Chiefs in Round 13 that earned the 21-year-old a Team of the Week selection.

The homegrown (West Australian) back rower made his debut against the Waratahs in the opening round of the 2020 Super Rugby AU campaign and has since become a powerful player renowned for his work ethic and ability to win the ball.

 

[Tazzmania]

Is there something up with Liam Wright?

I believe he has signed a deal with the Reds to include time to play for the Sharks in South Africa, with a release for Wallaby duties if the opportunity arises. Would suspect that does not include Australia A

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

Callan enjoyed a breakout season in 2022, making 11 Super Rugby Pacific appearances, including a standout performance against the Chiefs in Round 13 that earned the 21-year-old a Team of the Week selection.

The homegrown (West Australian) back rower made his debut against the Waratahs in the opening round of the 2020 Super Rugby AU campaign and has since become a powerful player renowned for his work ethic and ability to win the ball.

Yeah look I said Odd selection on the other threat but Bolter is the term. Good luck to him

Have to say some Force games weren't high on the must watch list for me so its my own ignorance.

Will be interesting how we play this one, in the pac tourn we were trying to win & some guys off the bench got limited min. Do we just got in with a plan of how much guys play regardless of the score knowing it more of a trial game or do we just try to win at all cost

You'd have to think the guys like Neville, Frost, Vunivalu would have a plan sent with them.

 

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Did Pietsch crap in the bed, or is he just making space for Vunivalu? I thought he did ok in the PAC?

He'll get a run at some point over the 3 games you'd think, I'm more surprised that FD got the starting spot ahead of MN

 

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He'll get a run at some point over the 3 games you'd think, I'm more surprised that FD got the starting spot ahead of MN

I'm not, Daugunu is quality and if we can get him back to his career best form that's a huge asset considering the state of our wingers currently.

 

[Members Section]

I'm not, Daugunu is quality and if we can get him back to his career best form that's a huge asset considering the state of our wingers currently.

Fair I see your point, he has gone backwards a bit this year maybe inj not sure. Hopefully all 4 get a run over the 3 games

 

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Fair I see your point, he has gone backwards a bit this year maybe inj not sure. Hopefully all 4 get a run over the 3 games

Based off what I've seen of Vunivalu in QPR and for the Reds, I predict he'll do some absolutely game breaking things but also drop the ball like 3 times or miss some easy tackles due to misalignment.


As an aside, would love to see this team go up against the Wallabies.

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

As an aside, would love to see this team go up against the Wallabies.

I don't think Dave would

 

[scrans21]

Very happy to see Wilkin in there. Very underrated player and IMO could push for Wallabies selection if we end up with a few injuries to key backrowers.