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Peter Johnson (47)
Am I the only one who wants Douglas to get another run? Carter deserved a shot, but over the years he has earnt a shot in Super Rugby, only to fall short physically in test rugby and I think Tui is still far to raw to be a mainstay Wallaby in 2018, and if you can't be a regular, dependable wallaby in 2018, then you shouldn't be in consideration for WC in 2019, just not enough time. Rodda is very quickly catching up to, and probably in 2018 overtaking Simmons.
For me, we have already brought in new guys Coleman and Arnold, but neither of these guys are that young, and I don't think it's too clever to have young fresh meat as the backup to guys just starting their test career. (like having both Hanigan and Dempsey as no.6's, whilst Hanigans most effective mentor, and actual current best no6 Fardy didn't get an invite)
Douglas has been on the outer for the Reds, but him and Rodda were absolute beasts V Brumbies the other week, absolutely all over the physical encounters against the likes of Carter and Fardy.
TBH, my 4 locks for the RChampionship in 2018 would be Coleman, Arnold, Simmons and Douglas. If people all over and aren't available short notice for key games, I'd rather bring in a 28 year old hugely experienced wallaby who still has a number of good years left in them including a WC cycle, then bringing in ANOTHER development player into the deep end.
For me, we have already brought in new guys Coleman and Arnold, but neither of these guys are that young, and I don't think it's too clever to have young fresh meat as the backup to guys just starting their test career. (like having both Hanigan and Dempsey as no.6's, whilst Hanigans most effective mentor, and actual current best no6 Fardy didn't get an invite)
Douglas has been on the outer for the Reds, but him and Rodda were absolute beasts V Brumbies the other week, absolutely all over the physical encounters against the likes of Carter and Fardy.
TBH, my 4 locks for the RChampionship in 2018 would be Coleman, Arnold, Simmons and Douglas. If people all over and aren't available short notice for key games, I'd rather bring in a 28 year old hugely experienced wallaby who still has a number of good years left in them including a WC cycle, then bringing in ANOTHER development player into the deep end.