Spamnoodle
Larry Dwyer (12)
They always do...
Wales v Australia, Monday 18 November 3:10am AEDT
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Spamnoodle
Larry Dwyer (12)
I like what Tom Hooper has bought to the gold jersey in his opportunities, seems he's down the coaching staffs pecking order now, but so is Uru, he's only, maybe, getting an opportunity because of two other injuries.
Hope he takes it, he can be a game changer.
The Ghost of Raelene
David Codey (61)
Like I said I think it’s an opportunity for Schmidt to see if blokes are up to it. Cant imagine they want 40 blokes in a squad v the Lions. A tight squad of 28-30 at most.
Tom Hooper must be a fair way down though. I still think he has potential as an out and out second rower if he was told that’s where he’s going.
Gleeson is an asset on the bench with his ability to cover multiple spots and bring some energy late.
Tom Hooper must be a fair way down though. I still think he has potential as an out and out second rower if he was told that’s where he’s going.
Gleeson is an asset on the bench with his ability to cover multiple spots and bring some energy late.
Steve_Grey
Darby Loudon (17)
Sadly EJ (Eddie Jones) picked him at #7 and he was horribly exposed against Wales.
IMO he is a 2nd Row who can cover #6.
dillyboy
Colin Windon (37)
Explains why Suiali had to be cut.....
Tomthumb
Peter Fenwicke (45)
This is the attitude that worries me. It’s a test match, a chance at a grand slam, not some preseason friendly
HogansHeros
Dave Cowper (27)
Im all for building consistency and think Schmitty has been making a solid effort of it. Not sure about Suualii coming off for Kerevi. But also when do you build depth? Surely these games are the games to do it?
There would be no argument if Leota was fit as he would be the six in the 15. However, as a Tahs man I really am enjoying the banter between Reds and Brumbies fans. For what it is worth I think Uru is a more dynamic player than Hooper. I also think Tom Hooper has been over hyped.
Brumby Runner
Jason Little (69)
IMO depth would be better built off the bench, in Aus A and used as injury cover. Usually plenty of injuries to allow the next lot of players to get game time.
Spamnoodle
Larry Dwyer (12)
Which is exactly why we are having the discussion about Uru, right?
Pfitzy
Nathan Sharpe (72)
Well, first, you need 2 players to form a lineout in addition to the player throwing. So there's that.
And, because the throwing side determines the maximum numbers at the lineout, the defense now has 12 players within 5 metres of the lineout, while you only have 3 and hopefully someone runing onto the ball, who is about to have their ribs broken.
There's conservative, and then there's poorly-thought-out.
rugbyAU
Bob Davidson (42)
Yeah and it would be such a Wallaby thing to one week have an incredible win and than take a massive step back by losing to a shit team
PhilClinton
Mark Loane (55)
The reality is there are only so many test matches between now and the Lions series and I’m sure that is the big goal for this group.
It’s highly doubtful we will have our absolute best choice 1-23 available for every game next year. The ABs and SBs have had so much dominance because they were confident in the whole squad.
I’d rather allow guys like Kerevi, Uru and Skelton to potentially sink or swim in a one off test at 3am on Monday against Wales, than carry them into a Lions series with zero recent test match experience and potentially watch them let the team down.
Derpus
Nathan Sharpe (72)
Man Ned Hanigan is a good player and I reckon would definitely be in the Wallabies ahead of both Uru and Hooper if he was around. You need to take a good hard look at yourself sir.
LeCheese
Greg Davis (50)
1. Angus Bell (33 Tests) – Hunters Hill Rugby
2. Matt Faessler (13 Tests) – USQ Saints
3. Allan Ala'alatoa (c) (77 Tests) – West Harbour Juniors
4. Nick Frost (22 Tests) – Hornsby Lions
5. Will Skelton (30 Tests) – The Hills Sports High School
6. Seru Uru (1 Test) – Wests Bulldogs
7. Fraser McReight (23 Tests) – Albany Creek Brumbies
8. Rob Valetini* (49 Tests) – Harlequin Junior Rugby Club
9. Nic White (70 Tests) – Maitland Blacks
10. Noah Lolesio (26 Tests) – Tuggeranong Vikings
11. Max Jorgensen (4 Tests) – Balmain Wolves
12. Samu Kerevi* (49 Tests) – Souths Magpies
13. Len Ikitau (36 Tests) – Tuggeranong Vikings
14. Andrew Kellaway (36 Tests) – Hunters Hill Rugby
15. Tom Wright (34 Tests) – Clovelly Eagles
Substitutes
16. Brandon Paenga-Amosa (17 Tests) – Southern Districts
17. James Slipper (141 Tests) – Bond Pirates
18. Zane Nonggorr (8 Tests) – Gold Coast Eagles
19. Lukhan Salakaia-Loto (37 Tests) - Randwick
20. Langi Gleeson (11 Tests) – Harbord Harlequins
21. Tate McDermott (38 Tests) – Flinders Rugby Club
22. Ben Donaldson (14 Tests) – Clovelly Eagles
23. Joseph-Aukuso Sua'ali'i (1 Test) – The Kings School
2. Matt Faessler (13 Tests) – USQ Saints
3. Allan Ala'alatoa (c) (77 Tests) – West Harbour Juniors
4. Nick Frost (22 Tests) – Hornsby Lions
5. Will Skelton (30 Tests) – The Hills Sports High School
6. Seru Uru (1 Test) – Wests Bulldogs
7. Fraser McReight (23 Tests) – Albany Creek Brumbies
8. Rob Valetini* (49 Tests) – Harlequin Junior Rugby Club
9. Nic White (70 Tests) – Maitland Blacks
10. Noah Lolesio (26 Tests) – Tuggeranong Vikings
11. Max Jorgensen (4 Tests) – Balmain Wolves
12. Samu Kerevi* (49 Tests) – Souths Magpies
13. Len Ikitau (36 Tests) – Tuggeranong Vikings
14. Andrew Kellaway (36 Tests) – Hunters Hill Rugby
15. Tom Wright (34 Tests) – Clovelly Eagles
Substitutes
16. Brandon Paenga-Amosa (17 Tests) – Southern Districts
17. James Slipper (141 Tests) – Bond Pirates
18. Zane Nonggorr (8 Tests) – Gold Coast Eagles
19. Lukhan Salakaia-Loto (37 Tests) - Randwick
20. Langi Gleeson (11 Tests) – Harbord Harlequins
21. Tate McDermott (38 Tests) – Flinders Rugby Club
22. Ben Donaldson (14 Tests) – Clovelly Eagles
23. Joseph-Aukuso Sua'ali'i (1 Test) – The Kings School
LeCheese
Greg Davis (50)
You have no idea how mad I am that this is the way I found out the team had been announced. I’m screaming.