Wallabies 2023 World Cup Positivity Thread

[Dismal Pillock]

Censored!

 

[Tomikin]

Winner Winner Chicken Dinner

 

[rodha]

1. Slipper
2. Porecki
3. Ala'alatoa
4. Rodda
5. Arnold
6. Frost
7. Hooper
8. Valetini
9. White
10. Cooper
11. Korobeite
12. Kerevi
13. Ikitau
14. Nawaqanitawase
15. Kellaway

16. BPA
17. Bell
18. Tupou
19. Skelton
20. Samu
21. McDermott/Finnes
22. Edmed
23. Petaia

 

[Tomikin]

1. Slipper
2. Porecki
3. Ala'alatoa
4. Rodda
5. Arnold
6. Frost
7. Hooper
8. Valetini
9. White
10. Cooper
11. Korobeite
12. Kerevi
13. Ikitau
14. Nawaqanitawase
15. Kellaway

16. BPA
17. Bell
18. Tupou
19. Skelton
20. Samu
21. McDermott/Finnes
22. Edmed
23. Petaia

That be a positive side if there all fit for the World Cup....

 

[Dan54]

To be honest, it will be pretty hard not to qualify from the pool Wallabies are in, so will have 3 games to build for QFs and as it knock out from there, I see no reason a semi-final at least isn't a real possibility, and as I haven't looked at likely opponents even a final? There is definitely a weaker and stronger side to draw in the comp isn't there with top , you have France,Ireland, SA, NZ on one side and Poms , Wales , Wallabies, Argentina on other side, so you would think on form only Poms that would worry Wallabies?

 

[rodha]

Nick Bishop weights in on the Wallabies 2023 world cup squad:

Coach's corner: Who should be in Rennie's World Cup squad? And will Jones make it to the tournament?

There is plenty of interest around Randwick-man Eddie Jones’ situation with England after his worst season in terms of results: five wins, one draw…

www.theroar.com.au

Brandon Paenga-Amosa (O)* is playing some his best footy in France. He is the strongest scrumming hooker available and currently tops the league in takeaways at the breakdown, with 10 pilfers after ten rounds of the Top 14.

 

[Derpus]

Ye BPA should be brought back for the RC games.

 

[fatprop]

That be a positive side if there all fit for the World Cup....

Not sure if those locks will be the answer, Arnold is solid, but no better than the current Pony units whilst Rodda needs to play a bit and demonstrate some form

 

[rodha]

Ye BPA should be brought back for the RC games.

Tolu Latu is another tempting possibility, but I'm quite content with Porecki & BPA in the top 23.

I'd be taking BPA, T.Hooper, Gamble, Perese for 2023 WC at expense of Fainga'a, Hanigan, McReight, Paisami.

 

[Dctarget]

Desperately need another on baller so they both would be good

 

[RugbyReg]

Losing the positivity on this thread…

 

[whitefalcon]

The northerners are waking up to us as a sleeping giant.

A lot of commentary of us being the Smokey for 2023 and I reckon they're right.

Aus v France final in Paris. We're gonna 2003 England them!

 

[Derpus]

This is the team i want fit and in form. Big assumption the old form and fitness thing but if they were i reckon they could beat any team.

1. Bell
2. BPA
3. Tupou
4. Philip
5. Skelton
6. Holloway
7. Hooper
8. Valetini
9. White
10. Cooper
11. Koroibete
12. Kerevi
13. Ikitau
14. Nawaqanitawase
15. Kellaway

16. Slipper
17. AAA
18. Latu
19. Arnold
20. Samu
21. McDermott
22. Lolesio
23. Petaia

Backups would include guys like HJH (Harry Johnson-Holmes), Leota, Porecki, Frost, Gamble, Foketi, Hodge, Wright.

 

[rugbyAU]

My predicted squad

1 - Slipper
2 - BPA
3 - AAA
4 - Frost
5 - Arnold
6 - Holloway
7 - Hooper
8 - Valetini
9 - White
10 - Cooper
11 - Koroibete
12 - Kerevi
13 - Ikitau
14 - Nawaqanitawase
15 - Kellaway

16 - Latu
17 - Bell
18 - Topou
19 - Skelton
20 - Samu
21 - McDermott
22 - Foley
23 - Petaia

 

[Slim 293]

Some positivity from the Spring Tour...

Nick Frost and Marky Mark (Nawaqanitawase)...

These guys are nailed on starters going forward.

 

[Clubhouse coach]

The squad that I would like to see selected for France 2023.

Props, Allan A, Slipper, Tupou, Bell, Pone and HJH (Harry Johnson-Holmes).
Hookers, Porecki, Rangi and Kaitu’u.
Locks, Rodda, Phillip, Frost and Skelton.
Blindside, Swinton and Holloway.
Openside, Hooper and Samu.
Eight, Valetini and Wilson.
Half, White, McDermott and IFL.
Ten, Cooper and Lolesio.
Centres, Kerevi, Ikatau, Foketi and Petaia.
Back three, Mark N (Nawaqanitawase), Koriobete, Kellaway, Wright and Beale.

There are four overseas picks in that team, but I have a feeling that Kerevi will sign to play back in Australia. Either with the Force or Rebels.

A playing group that in the main has a lot of international experience, And generally well disciplined.

 

[Dctarget]

Pivac and Eddie both leaving means Wallabies have an even better chance of getting to the semis.

 

[Slim 293]

Pivac and both leaving means Wallabies have an even better chance of getting to the semis.

Geez, I wonder how Wales are going to play under Gatland…

 

[Lightblue]

The squad that I would like to see selected for France 2023.

Props, Allan A, Slipper, Tupou, Bell, Pone and HJH (Harry Johnson-Holmes) (Harry Johnson-Holmes).
Hookers, Porecki, Rangi and Kaitu’u.
Locks, Rodda, Phillip, Frost and Skelton.
Blindside, Swinton and Holloway.
Openside, Hooper and Samu.
Eight, Valetini and Wilson.
Half, White, McDermott and IFL.
Ten, Cooper and Lolesio.
Centres, Kerevi, Ikatau, Foketi and Petaia.
Back three, Mark N (Nawaqanitawase) (Nawaqanitawase), Koriobete, Kellaway, Wright and Beale.

There are four overseas picks in that team, but I have a feeling that Kerevi will sign to play back in Australia. Either with the Force or Rebels.

A playing group that in the main has a lot of international experience, And generally well disciplined.

Dont think HJH (Harry Johnson-Holmes), Wilson, IFL, Lolesio or Beale will be there. Beale …. had his day.

 

[Clubhouse coach]

There are a couple of fifty/fifty calls in there. I believe it is time to give an opportunity to IFL and Lolesio, Gordon and Foley didn’t make the most of their opportunities on the Northern tour. Maybe swap Donaldson in and Beale out.
Not 100% confident in our fullback depth, Kellaway may be our best option.