Allan F has been ruled out through illness. Boyd Killingworth is heading to Paris in his place.
HSBC 7's - Round 9 - Paris
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Jason Little (69)
Have been through the list a number of times but can't find Fou listed. Are you just anticipating his return in London or his fitness for Rio?
Hopefully Parahi comes back as influential as he was previously. Otherwise, I think there are still a couple in the Paris listing who are unlikely to make it to Rio or are yet to cement their spots, namely Kingston, Holmes, Cummins and McCutcheon.
I'd think Fou and Killingworth are likely to replace two of them, and a couple of others who missed out here might get a run at London and be in the picture for Rio.
Woops, I misread the article.
Pama Fou is definitely back for the London tournament.
Full article here:
http://rugby.com.au/news/2016/05/05/21/16/friend-makes-five-changes-for-paris
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Steve Williams (59)
Serves them right.
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Trevor Allan (34)
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Steve Williams (59)
For changing the leg to Paris.
It is on Fox Sports as below
Qantas Australian Men's Sevens fixtures in Paris, France, 14-15 May
Australia v Brazil, Pool C, 5.34am AEST (14 May, Day 1)
Australia v England, Pool C, 9.04pm AEST (14 May, Day 2)
Australia v South Africa, Pool C, 12.15pm AEST (15 May, Day 2)
Qantas Australian Men's Sevens fixtures in Paris, France, 14-15 May
Australia v Brazil, Pool C, 5.34am AEST (14 May, Day 1)
Australia v England, Pool C, 9.04pm AEST (14 May, Day 2)
Australia v South Africa, Pool C, 12.15pm AEST (15 May, Day 2)
The third game should be 12:15am on Sunday morning.
I.e. 3 hours after our second game.
I.e. 3 hours after our second game.
Lee Grant
John Eales (66)
The big news is that Fou is in full training again.
The old big news is that Parahi is back in Sevens, and the present big news is that Friend has judged him Sevens-fit enough to take to Paris. I'll be watching him like a hawk.
If these two get are available and ready for the Olympics it will increase our chances of getting a medal more than is thought.
A pity about Allan F being sick
Good to see Hutchison back - I like watching him using his rugby smarts. It would do Aussie Sevens well to keep him after this year but I think he is too good to keep out of Super Rugby.
I've read comments that he would too small to play Super Rugby since he was 15 years old but he is one out of the box and I don't doubt that he will be snapped up.
Not all exclusions are on form and it's the same for the other teams also.
Kennewell has been out for the season and started playing just recently and was chosen in the Oz U20 squad.
BK has gone to Paris to replace AF as Braveheart advised us, but I'd have him in my Rio team.
The rebirth of Parahi as a Sevens player, should he prove that he is back to scratch, is not good news for van der Walt or the injured Cusack, who have had some good games this season.
I think eight of the twelve in Paris are Rio bound - and another three are at home are not available - Allan F, Fou and Holland.
I'm not sure who my twelfth player is but it could be a midfield-type like Clark - maybe it's Kingston, and there are nine in Paris - or maybe it's Winterstein.
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The old big news is that Parahi is back in Sevens, and the present big news is that Friend has judged him Sevens-fit enough to take to Paris. I'll be watching him like a hawk.
If these two get are available and ready for the Olympics it will increase our chances of getting a medal more than is thought.
A pity about Allan F being sick
Good to see Hutchison back - I like watching him using his rugby smarts. It would do Aussie Sevens well to keep him after this year but I think he is too good to keep out of Super Rugby.
I've read comments that he would too small to play Super Rugby since he was 15 years old but he is one out of the box and I don't doubt that he will be snapped up.
Not all exclusions are on form and it's the same for the other teams also.
Kennewell has been out for the season and started playing just recently and was chosen in the Oz U20 squad.
BK has gone to Paris to replace AF as Braveheart advised us, but I'd have him in my Rio team.
The rebirth of Parahi as a Sevens player, should he prove that he is back to scratch, is not good news for van der Walt or the injured Cusack, who have had some good games this season.
I think eight of the twelve in Paris are Rio bound - and another three are at home are not available - Allan F, Fou and Holland.
I'm not sure who my twelfth player is but it could be a midfield-type like Clark - maybe it's Kingston, and there are nine in Paris - or maybe it's Winterstein.
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Assuming everyone is fit apart from those with long term injuries, this would be my 12 for Rio.
Jenkins (c)
Myers
Parahi
Fa'alava'au
Killingworth/McCutcheon (I think Cutch is a smokey if he plays 2 good tournaments)
Clark
Holland
Fou
Stannard
Hutchison
Jeloudev/Kingston
Foley
It's certainly going to be a really tight contest for the last few spots which is exactly what we need. Good players missing out is the best sign of our overall strength.
Jenkins (c)
Myers
Parahi
Fa'alava'au
Killingworth/McCutcheon (I think Cutch is a smokey if he plays 2 good tournaments)
Clark
Holland
Fou
Stannard
Hutchison
Jeloudev/Kingston
Foley
It's certainly going to be a really tight contest for the last few spots which is exactly what we need. Good players missing out is the best sign of our overall strength.
Lee Grant
John Eales (66)
That's my team too basically - forgot about Jelly, but that's the twelfth position that's up for grabs for me. It will depend on whether Friend wants a third flyer to go with HH and Fou or a centre-type to supplement Clark
I'd have Killingworth ahead of Cutch because when they have both been fit Killingworth has done more.
It's a good squad and practically picks itself with two tournaments to go to change our minds.
Let's hope that everybody is fit enough to be selected - especially Fou: he has a point of difference that nobody else has.
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I'd have Killingworth ahead of Cutch because when they have both been fit Killingworth has done more.
It's a good squad and practically picks itself with two tournaments to go to change our minds.
Let's hope that everybody is fit enough to be selected - especially Fou: he has a point of difference that nobody else has.
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Interesting talks and meetings with Friend with a former NSW 1s former Schoolboy Rugby Player who is a flyer, has caught the attention of Friend
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Phil Kearns (64)
Gee, it's a bit late in the day for the Olympics, I would have thought. Maybe he is being given a try out for next season?
It's definitely time for the Aussie 7s to be recruiting. They know they are going to lose a bunch of key players next season.
What I have heard there have been lots of talks from overseas and meetings. This player has had a training session which has been impressive
It is becoming less so thankfully.
Henry Hutchison is in our best 7 and Greg Jeloudev is genuinely quick and is now a much better player and will be close to making our 12 man squad.
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