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Desmond Connor (43)
McMahon would be ahead of McReight at this point. Rennie on the same page.
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Desmond Connor (43)
I’ve got to say, Rennie is making some pretty brave calls bringing these guys back into Wallabies’ contention and I’m liking the results so far. It’s bringing the professionalism back to AU rugby where the fans can identify with the player’s names and engage with the sport again. How much money can we generate to keep a few of these guys here for Super Rugby? You would imagine they’re on double what we can offer now, but who wants to come home?
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Rod McCall (65)
Maybe… we’ll see what happens at the selection table, haven’t see them talk about what they’ll do if they rest Hooper.
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John Eales (66)
Hooper doesn’t do resting.
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Michael Lynagh (62)
Samu been superb off the bench for last few games....Mcmahon because of players in front of him for 7 and lack of height for 6 made him not first choice when last in oz...it does seem 6 (but we lose a lineout jumper as not enough height) or 8. Anyhow Rennie I suspect will give him game time against Argentina to see what he offers.
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Rod McCall (65)
This also, I cant remember the last time the Wallabies have played 6 back to back test matches like this TRC though, some games with less than 7 day turnarounds.
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Rod McCall (65)
I don’t think Rennie would have made any promises about positions, so that’s absolutely the risk he took.
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John Thornett (49)
Wasn't he already in qld being off season for the Japan top league? I would assume he was brought in as cover because Isi has been released.
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Peter Sullivan (51)
interesting point about cost, Coper said in an interview he (and the others ?) were being paid by their current employers, the clubs ie Kintetsu, not RA.
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Peter Johnson (47)
No he wasn't already here
Isi might have got an early release, but there is still Valetini, Swinton, Samu and Leota in that 6/8 space. I think they just wanted him in the squad for performance reasons and this is the first time he's been allowed to be invited with eligibility rules.
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John Thornett (49)
He doesn't have an RA top up contract so I dare say because he is in camp he would be paid for that & a match payment on top.
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Peter Sullivan (51)
He definitely said he was being paid by his club
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David Codey (61)
Rennie said JOC (James O'Connor) was a chance at fullback as his off times given him a chance to get his speed back looks like his fit.. but looks like we don't have a 2nd fullback in the squad who plays there consistently... I'd go JOC (James O'Connor)... And smokey Wright
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John Hipwell (52)
I think it will be fine. The Boks tried to go wide much more this week without joy. Their passing was horrible. Not used to it I guess?
Of course there will be changes as some of these players have gone quite a few tests without a break.
I’d like to JOC (James O'Connor) at fullback, Petaia getting a start, Lolesio on the bench in the backs. In the forwards Pone on the bench if fit, Wilson and McMahon getting a run and Hooper only playing 40 mins. Maybe a start for Kaitu’u but his set piece is a little suspect.