Wallabies 2021

[Joe Blow]

From Twitter

- Rennie confirms JOC (James O'Connor) has done his groin again. Hopeful for game time against Kiwis at some stage this year
- Koroibete fine
- Vunivalu still on the mend, eyeing TRC
- Petaia is actually fit, will play club footy this weekend, interestingly at 15.

Which side is Petaia playing with today?

 

[Adam84]

Which side is Petaia playing with today?

Should be Wests but they have Droasese listed at 15, so maybe it’s not happening this week.

 

[Rugbynutter39]

How long is Isi's contract as would like to see him back for RWC 2023

 

[Drew]

Should be Wests but they have Droasese listed at 15, so maybe it’s not happening this week.

It’s on Stan, flicked through the highlights, didn’t see him. Didn’t watch too hard as it was a pretty one sided game. But Wests had a few Rebels playing (carter Gordon, RHP, possibly a few more) which means Marika could possibly serve any suspension in clubland up there if needed. You’d hope common sense would mean his missing most of last nights game was punishment enough (probably too much).

 

[Steak n Weights]

Swain got a really good lineout brain, hopes he puts on another 5-10kg in the next couple years to help with his scrummaging

 

[Steak n Weights]

Seems like the wallabies are in a good spot with healthy competition for starting jerseys

1. Slipper/Bell
3. AAA/Tupou
4. Swain/Phillips
6.Valetini/Swinton
8. Wilson/Naisarani
10. Lolesio/O'Connor
11/14. Korabete/Wright/Hodge/Kellaway

Some other positions there is a distinct front runner.

2.BPA
5.LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto)
7.Hooper
9.Mcdermott
12.Paisami
13.Ikitau
15. Banks

This is before adding in injured players

Rodda
White
Petaia
Vunivalu
Perese

Probably missing a couple others

Our biggest issue is replacing BPA.

 

[Muzza]

I was just looking at the world rankings and Australia stayed in 6th . Shouldn’t we pass France ?

 

[waiopehu oldboy]

^ I reckon the ranking points have been miscalculated. Pre-match points were Aus 83.90, FRA 83.45 so an Aus win by <15 gives Aus 84.56 & FRA 82.80

https://www.world.rugby/tournaments/rankings/mru

http://www.lassen.co.nz/pagmisc.php#hrh

 

[RugbyReg]

People talking about Koroibete finding games to miss - remember, as it has been for a little while now, if suspended it will be done in weeks. Not games. He will be suspended until a certain date. Not a number of games. I reckon he’ll miss the first AB test.

 

[Brumbieman]

I'm trying to find the stats for the series but no luck - wanted to check Lolesio's goal kicking percentage. I think he missed one shot the whole series? Can anyone confirm that?

 

[Derpus]

I'm trying to find the stats for the series but no luck - wanted to check Lolesio's goal kicking percentage. I think he missed one shot the whole series? Can anyone confirm that?

I said right before he missed that shot that he hadn't missed a shot all series....

 

[Muzza]

^ I reckon the ranking points have been miscalculated. Pre-match points were Aus 83.90, FRA 83.45 so an Aus win by <15 gives Aus 84.56 & FRA 82.80

https://www.world.rugby/tournaments/rankings/mru

http://www.lassen.co.nz/pagmisc.php#hrh

so who's going to tell World Rugby?

 

[Dctarget]

Will we see any of the fringe Wallabies this season?

 

[TSR]

People talking about Koroibete finding games to miss - remember, as it has been for a little while now, if suspended it will be done in weeks. Not games. He will be suspended until a certain date. Not a number of games. I reckon he’ll miss the first AB test.

It was interesting listening to Rennie talk about it in the press conference and he pointed out he was part of a panel which advised on the current framework. His key point was that on contact the French players head came forward, not backwards which was a clear indication that initial contact was not with the head.

I haven’t reviewed the footage closely enough to confirm that, but it does seem a logical argument and one that they should be able to prove, if true.

 

[waiopehu oldboy]

so who's going to tell World Rugby?

I'm sure they'll work it out themselves & pretend it never happened (has happened before but this is the worst example I can think of).

 

[wamberal]

People talking about Koroibete finding games to miss - remember, as it has been for a little while now, if suspended it will be done in weeks. Not games. He will be suspended until a certain date. Not a number of games. I reckon he’ll miss the first AB test.

We should appeal, if such a thing is allowed. I reckon there would an SC who would do the job pro bono.

 

[Drew]

People talking about Koroibete finding games to miss - remember, as it has been for a little while now, if suspended it will be done in weeks. Not games. He will be suspended until a certain date. Not a number of games. I reckon he’ll miss the first AB test.

Fair enough. Wasn’t sure how that worked.

 

[Braveheart81]

^ I reckon the ranking points have been miscalculated. Pre-match points were Aus 83.90, FRA 83.45 so an Aus win by <15 gives Aus 84.56 & FRA 82.80

https://www.world.rugby/tournaments/rankings/mru

http://www.lassen.co.nz/pagmisc.php#hrh

They are correct. It's only updated once a week so the movement includes two tests.

The starting points are correct but firstly, Australia drops to 82.56 and France rises to 84.80 after the 2nd test.

Then Australia goes up to 83.48 and France drops to 83.88 (but remains above Australia in the rankings).

 

[TSR]

They are correct. It's only updated once a week so the movement includes two tests.

The starting points are correct but firstly, Australia drops to 82.56 and France rises to 84.80 after the 2nd test.

Then Australia goes up to 83.48 and France drops to 83.88 (but remains above Australia in the rankings).

Typical bloody accountant. You’re supposed to make the figures work for us. What are we paying you for???

 

[Members Section]

How long is Isi's contract as would like to see him back for RWC 2023

I dont think it has been announced yet, all we know is he is going to Japan