Wallabies 2021
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PhilClinton
Mark Loane (55)
I think it's more the fact that later in the article it mentions Suntory seem to have changed their tune regarding player availability. Since Kerevi's ankle injury they are considering rescinding their ability to play at all on the Spring Tour.
I have raised this before as a problem, the Japanese clubs are paying top dollar for Aussie players who they believed would be unavailable for Wallabies selection, therefore devoting their time solely to the club. Things have changed now. I wonder if RA will end up offering to offset some of the player contracts in future if these issues persist.
Dctarget
Tim Horan (67)
Don't think they can rescind their offer can they, isn't the spring tour an international window? They can definitely make it harder though.
PhilClinton
Mark Loane (55)
No my understanding was they had already been released for the standard amount of games, and were being granted special permission to play the other 4 games. The article seems to suggest that as well.
It's only the Japan game that is outside the international window.
They have to release the players for the 3 European tests if asked under regulation 9.
Derpus
Nathan Sharpe (72)
Rennie also said they were talking to the clubs regardless of reg 9 to try and build a positive relationship with them going forward - rather than just swooping in and taking them.
If there was significant push back from the club I imagine Rennie would consider acquiescing.
Dan54
David Wilson (68)
And just got home from golf and see on news he scored the goal for All Whites!! Must be a hollow victory
Brumby Runner
Jason Little (69)
I don't think Sean will be missed at all, but if they're not available, Quade and Kerevi will leave massive holes in the team.
There is a fair step down from Quade to JOC (James O'Connor) and who will be the backup? Lolesio for further development? Spanners if he's available?
Paisami is closest to Kerevi in style of play, but as shown over TRC and Bledisloes, not yet near Samu's standard. Hodge could be an option, again way down on standard, but seems he's needed at 15. JOC (James O'Connor) can't play both spots, so it will be 10 for him.
Hopefully none of this will come to pass.
There is a fair step down from Quade to JOC (James O'Connor) and who will be the backup? Lolesio for further development? Spanners if he's available?
Paisami is closest to Kerevi in style of play, but as shown over TRC and Bledisloes, not yet near Samu's standard. Hodge could be an option, again way down on standard, but seems he's needed at 15. JOC (James O'Connor) can't play both spots, so it will be 10 for him.
Hopefully none of this will come to pass.
upthereds#!
Peter Johnson (47)
I think we will see an all Reds 9/10/12 for Japan
Jimmyjam
Watty Friend (18)
Wow, didn't realise the reds had signed up White, Cooper and Kerevi? Must have missed that headline.....
Brumby Runner
Jason Little (69)
Sorry Cyclo, for those not familiar with the Hossary of Nicknames (TM) - Bernard Foley. Every time he touched the ball Hoss' nuts would tighten.
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So glad I asked.
Of course the real question was "why?".
upthereds#!
Peter Johnson (47)
I would normally find that funny, but we already know Kerevi isn't playing, so I've gone to my dark place of assuming you haven't read many headlines at all and should read more. It's been one of those days.Wow, didn't realise the reds had signed up White, Cooper and Kerevi? Must have missed that headline.....
And who’s Hoss?
Dan54
David Wilson (68)
Whoops seems Kirwans son was bought up and born and schooled in NZ, so just might be ok !And just got home from golf and see on news he scored the goal for All Whites!! Must be a hollow victory
From the front page.
Drew
Bob Davidson (42)
FAKE NEWSWhoops seems Kirwans son was bought up and born and schooled in NZ, so just might be ok !