Brisbane Global Rugby Tens

[RugbyReg]

yeah it's odd. There's a blank space in the draw and I expect they will actually have a Masters or Celebrity game as well.

But these names (like in the Auckland 9s) are a promotional tool. It's a way to confirm appearances now to kick along ticket sales (actual playing squads probably won't be named until the week before) as well as covering for any potential 'no shows' should the likes of Quade or Izzy be 'injured'.

 

[southsider]

I like the wildcard idea, great for promotion, gets kids the opportunity to watch some of the greats of the game they otherwise would never have seen. And if the Auckland 9's is anything to go by, the wild cards often do surprisingly well.

 

[Highlander35]

All the Sevens players are in Australia the week beforehand for the Sydney Sevens.

Plenty of Wildcards there.

 

[Scoey]

Yep I am probably one of the biggest Latho fans getting around. But....

There was a Classic Match at Ballymore on the eve of one of the B&IL matches (vs Reds or Wallabies - can't rememeber) the other year. An ANZAC XV vs a B&IL XV. Latham played for the ANZAC XV and it was remarkable how much pace he had lost. There was one play where he had a hole in the backline that Stephen Hawking couldv'e gotten through but it closed before he got there.

I think that match was organised inside about a week or two tops so he possibly was unfit. With a solid lead up to the 10's he could be in better shape but it's hard to see him being a whole lot better.

Great draw card but I would hate for guys like him and Umanga playing turn it into a bit of a joke.

 

[southsider]

Yep I am probably one of the biggest Latho fans getting around. But..

There was a Classic Match at Ballymore on the eve of one of the B&IL matches (vs Reds or Wallabies - can't rememeber) the other year. An ANZAC XV vs a B&IL XV. Latham played for the ANZAC XV and it was remarkable how much pace he had lost. There was one play where he had a hole in the backline that Stephen Hawking couldv'e gotten through but it closed before he got there.

I think that match was organised inside about a week or two tops so he possibly was unfit. With a solid lead up to the 10's he could be in better shape but it's hard to see him being a whole lot better.

Great draw card but I would hate for guys like him and Umanga playing turn it into a bit of a joke.

I guess there also needs to be wise selections from the franchises on who they invite to be the wildcard. Maybe latho wasn't the best choice considering the above

 

[Brumby Runner]

From the Brumbies website:

"The Brumbies will announce the rest of their squad for the tournament in February with the name of a major wildcard player to be released in January."

Wildcard could be Stephen Larkham (hopefully). I'd guess he is as fit as many of the players will be given his time with the Wallabies and the Brumbies in training. Saw him play a 'golden oldies' type game a couple of years ago, and he still has his old skills. Wouldn't let the side down if he had a few minutes here and there.

Otherwise, George Smith?

 

[southsider]

Otherwise, George Smith?

Rathbone I reckon

 

[TOCC]

Larkham may be an option, not sure the head coach should be playing for the team during what is essentially pre-season though.

It would be unprecedented for the Reds to release G.Smith to play for an opposition team, they will be managing his workload down to a fine detail.

 

[Beer Baron]

All the Sevens players are in Australia the week beforehand for the Sydney Sevens.

Plenty of Wildcards there.

yep...although i would be picking one of the girls

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[Highlander35]

yep.although i would be picking one of the girls

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Yeah, but Tuwai, or Forbes, or Senatla or Rodwell wouldn't be good fun.

 

[WorkingClassRugger]

yep.although i would be picking one of the girls

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Charlotte Caslick would be a good fit.

 

[Brumby Runner]

Rathbone I reckon

George Gregan?

 

[WorkingClassRugger]

Accord8ng the Latham he's heard Lote Tuquiri might be running out for the Tahs.

 

[Highlander35]

I'll be pretty happy if everyone gets old farts to play but us.

 

[southsider]

George Gregan?

Maybe...43 though pretty old for a halfback

 

[southsider]

Accord8ng the Latham he's heard Lote Tuquiri might be running out for the Tahs.

Lote, matt rogers, sailor, Peter Hewat, Bourke, lachie turner, phil Waugh, Whitaker, rocky elsom

All decent enough options

 

[waiopehu oldboy]

Nehe Milner-Skudder will use this as his comeback from shoulder surgery, provided he comes through the Hurricanes v Blues pre-season match the week before.

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/rugby/news/article.cfm?c_id=80&objectid=11768918

 

[p.Tah]

Apparently McCaw is going to make a cameo






Ok I made that up

 

[Lindommer]

........via stage left perhaps.

 

[Brumby Jack]

From the Brumbies website:

"The Brumbies will announce the rest of their squad for the tournament in February with the name of a major wildcard player to be released in January."

Wildcard could be Stephen Larkham (hopefully). I'd guess he is as fit as many of the players will be given his time with the Wallabies and the Brumbies in training. Saw him play a 'golden oldies' type game a couple of years ago, and he still has his old skills. Wouldn't let the side down if he had a few minutes here and there.

Otherwise, George Smith?

Correct on your first guess, apparently.