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Shute Shield 2023

Rob42

Nicholas Shehadie (39)
I'm a big supporter of a proper 3rd tier comp like the NRC, but the timing of this Aust A game is really unfortunate for club finals - it really plays into the narrative that RA doesn't care about the club comps.
 

Dctarget

Tim Horan (67)
I'm a big supporter of a proper 3rd tier comp like the NRC, but the timing of this Aust A game is really unfortunate for club finals - it really plays into the narrative that Rugby Australia doesn't care about the club comps.
Isn't this all a bit dramatic? RA should and will do everything they can to help the Wallabies win the RWC. Club comps take a back seat here and rightfully so.
 

Highlander35

Steve Williams (59)
The original narrative when the Portugal game was first being discussed was that 15 of these players selected for Aus A will be staying in Europe to play a further 3 fixtures with the barbarians as well to keep up with that World Cup readiness: you'd have to think that all but 3 to 5 blokes pulled from club rugby are going to be in Europe for at about a month, not just a one-off galavant.
 

Rugby Survivor

Ted Fahey (11)
Isn't this all a bit dramatic? Rugby Australia should and will do everything they can to help the Wallabies win the RWC. Club comps take a back seat here and rightfully so.
If you believe that then they should have vetted Eddie's World Cup squad. That is not a reflection of someone wanting to win the 2023 World Cup.
 

pnut

Charlie Fox (21)
Hearing Eastwood tried to cite manly players. For the joe pincus tackle. Really.?
Also papworth on radio saying same tackle in 6 kick would get 15 weeks. Please
 
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The Ghost of Raelene

Simon Poidevin (60)
Feel like that’s a good move for him and especially Easts. If he gets some success there he’ll definitely be picked up by a professional side.

Easts need to look at the goal. Do they keep signing young guys who aren’t ready to win as a team v men but by the time they are matured they will all be gone to Super Rugby or overseas.
 
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