Brumbieman
Dick Tooth (41)
I'm sure at some point in the future a Reds back row of 6. Wright 7. McReight 8. Wilson will double as a Wallaby back-row. I'd hope that we turn Valetini into a proper lineout target though. His ability to stifle the opposition's momentum or force a turnover by holding up an attacking player is a real point of difference.
For the next year or two I see -
Valetini
Hooper
Naisirani
With Wilson and another backrower off the bench. Lots of depth though, wont get into that
By next WC, I reckon we'll have a starting backrow of
Valetini
McReight
Wilson
Wright will be there, but he's not better than any of those 3 in those positions. He'll get plenty of gametime though, as injuries and form play their roles.
RE the lineout - Wilson is already a great jumper. Naisirani too. Valetini isn't but he more than makes up for that as long as the backrow balance is managed by having a jumper at 8 - eg Naisirani or Wilson.
The forward pack is the least of my concerns, we have huge options in every position and depth to boot for the first time in ages. We might even pick up a few recent leavers - Rory Arnold should be given everything possible to come back.
Even in the backs, 10 is the only real weak spot and Lolesio and Harrison hardly blinked at Super Rugby.
I cannot wait till beer flu buggers off so Rennie can get to work with this batch of talent we have available - holy shit i'm excited.