Australia v England Test 1 Sat. July 2 @1955

[qwerty51]

WTF is an apprentice player?

Great question, I think it’s his contract status, not on a full contract at London Irish. He played u20s already this year.

 

[Dctarget]

WTF is an apprentice player?

A project player, like they didn’t really expect to rely on him, one for the future. We have them on our spring tours too.

 

[qwerty51]

Google his try against Toulon. Might be the greatest solo try of all time.

 

[Purce]

A project player, like they didn’t really expect to rely on him, one for the future. We have them on our spring tours too.

Weird that they would highlight that when naming their test team.

 

[LeCheese]

Weird that they would highlight that when naming their test team.

I'd say it has to do with that screenshot of the team list being the media package - may just be preempting questions about his status

 

[Purce]

Google his try against Toulon. Might be the greatest solo try of all time.

I'll take Mozzas v Lions over that thanks.

He looks pretty thick for a young fella. Kind of reminds me of a young Rathbone.

 

[Ignoto]

A project player, like they didn’t really expect to rely on him, one for the future. We have them on our spring tours too.

But those players just have to look after a stupid stuffed toy.

 

[RugbyReg]

Even the Poms are going over the top with Brumby player selections.

 

[The Nomad]

1. It was an exhibition game, with nothing at stake.

2. Lots of first XV players missing.

Don’t necessarily agree with “ nothing at stake” , I’m sure the players chosen would have seen it as a chance for at least being considered for future selection…….. but regardless, could also add …..

3. A Barbarians’ team staked with French players . They are the real deal , developing nicely into hosting RWC23, plenty of depth and 6 Nations form and wins in the most recent U20’s RWC of 2018/19 , all now coming of age. Think they will be there abouts come the final in Paris.

 

[Dctarget]

Saia Fainga’a is travelling with the wallabies, might be still one Queensland Red to play

though looking at the size of him you’d hope he’s just a tourist.

 

[BDA]

No complaints from me in terms of selection. Lots of depth in this squad so it was inevitable some good players were going to miss out.

I assume the pack was chosen primarily with set piece in mind so i have no real issue with the coach's choices in the forwards.

Its honestly hard to imagine Tate missing out on a jersey. As bad as the reds were this season he still consistently stood out as world class. With that said, im less upset about gordan's selection than i waa last year because i thought he also stood out this season as a player that has the ability to turn a game. i assume he is more of a like for like replacement with white. Perhaps tells us a bit about the type of game rennie wants to play (or the type of game he's expecting). Personally id still go with tate - if the wallabies are in need of someone to spark them from the bench i think he's your guy. But it is what it is.

 

[Braveheart81]

time to re-litigate who's fault it was that guy porter was let go, just like my last trip to this site was all filled with posts about mack hansen's departure. not a coincidence imo that both last played for brumbs ...

Neither Porter nor Hansen would make the current Wallabies squad.

 

[Dctarget]

Plausible that Hansen could nab Wright's spot and on recent form Porter probably has it over Paisami. He's at least a lot more reliable.

 

[Braveheart81]

Plausible that Hansen could nab Wright's spot and on recent form Porter probably has it over Paisami. He's at least a lot more reliable.

Fair call.

So we're potentially talking about the last wing and centre in the squad.

Of course these guys would be upgrades for several of our Super Rugby sides but we know that it isn't that simple and most players when leaving their current club will be enticed to look overseas for more money and a life experience more than looking to remain in Australia at another Super Rugby side.

 

[Dctarget]

Fair call.

So we're potentially talking about the last wing and centre in the squad.

Of course these guys would be upgrades for several of our Super Rugby sides but we know that it isn't that simple and most players when leaving their current club will be enticed to look overseas for more money and a life experience more than looking to remain in Australia at another Super Rugby side.

Yeah from a Wallabies point of view I'm not too upset. Folau pisses me off but that's another kettle of fish. Dempsey, if he plays for Scotland will really get me.

 

[Brumby Runner]

Even the Poms are going over the top with Brumby player selections.

The Brumbies. Developing rugby players for the World.

Something like 4 or 5 in the Samoa side too.

 

[Derpus]

Yeah from a Wallabies point of view I'm not too upset. Folau pisses me off but that's another kettle of fish. Dempsey, if he plays for Scotland will really get me.

Yeah fuck im off that Dempsey shit.

 

[qwerty51]

I'd say he's a certainty to play for them. Will be eligible 3 years from his last match (RWC 2019) so the November internationals.

 

[Dctarget]

Bored enough at work to put together not just an Aussie expat team, but an Aussie expat team playing for other countries, the traitors. Tried to avoid selecting pacific islands because that's cheating a bit.
1. Finlay Bealham (Ireland)
2. Nic Dolly (England)
3. Tyrel Lomax (NZ)
4. Brad Thorn (NZ)
5. Weirdly hard to think of locks, not yet but soon Emmanuel Meafou (France) and Adam Coleman probably
6. Jack Cornelsen (Japan)
7. Jack Dempsey soonish (Scotland)
8. Ben Gunter (Japan)
9. Tawera Kerr-Barlow (NZ)
10. Rodney Iona (Samoa)
11. Mack Hansen (Ireland)
12. Dylan Riley (Japan)
13. Sione Tuipulotu (Scotland)
14. Monty Ioane (Italy)
15. Israel Folau (Tonga)
16.
17. Mike Ala'alatoa (Samoa)
18.
19.
20. Sam Johnson (Scotland)
21. Ben Volavola (Fiji)
22. Guy Porter (England)
23. Nemani Nadolo (Fiji)

 

[Wilson]

Jake Ball is somewhat Australian if you're looking for locks.