I would assume there's an agreement of the squad size that can tour and everyone does the same.
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I would assume there's an agreement of the squad size that can tour and everyone does the same.
Derpus
Nathan Sharpe (72)
Agree Foketi is rated higher but I think Simone has performed better over the last two years in Super Rugby. Also has a more rounded game.
Marce
John Hipwell (52)
Paisami with 10 cm and 10 kgs more would be perfect for the position. Sadly he's just Digby Ioane playing at 12
Viking
Mark Ella (57)
Because Simone had an outstanding super XV season. Depends what your goals are, if it's pick the player with next year in mind then you'd go with Foketi, but if it's simply to pick the best player for the next Test then it's Simone.
Simone was preferred over Foketi until those poor performing tests. Then Foketi was preferred. There is no reason to believe that the super XV season once again change the pecking order back in Simones favor. Especially given how outspoken Rennie was about having good performances against NZ teams which is where Simone shined.
Since Aus A is all about future development, makes sense Simone is not there.
Foketi and Simone are the same age.
I would be pretty surprised if Simone got a run ahead of Foketi.
I would be pretty surprised if Simone got a run ahead of Foketi.
whitefalcon
Alex Ross (28)
I can dream, but i wonder if they can pull a Nick Frost with Irae Simone and convince him to stay in Aus rugby.
It's a much harder ask as there wouldn't be any substantial Wallabies money for Simone you'd have to assume.
qwerty51
Stirling Mortlock (74)
Least shocking news, Rennie is asking RA to increase overseas quota to 4.
www.smh.com.au
Four into three won’t go: Rennie flags increase in Giteau Law limit
With four offshore superstars, Dave Rennie plans to talk to Rugby Australia about increasing the three-pick limit created in February.
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Johnnie Wallace (23)
Glad they have been reading the thread. Common sense should prevail.Least shocking news, Rennie is asking Rugby Australia to increase overseas quota to 4.
Four into three won’t go: Rennie flags increase in Giteau Law limit
With four offshore superstars, Dave Rennie plans to talk to Rugby Australia about increasing the three-pick limit created in February.
dru
David Wilson (68)
That's because he entered Super a lot older than most players, coming out of club in an injury top up. And proved himself.
Do you actually listen to the things you say? Jesus, "just" Digby at 12. And with plenty of experience there. Tends to target hitting the D not the gaps (when did Digby do that?) but OK. We are bereft with being limited to a Digby at 12. Oh and other options. Sheesh. Yes Kerevi is a better option, some numpty put him in 7s for a bit. And yes there are others who may get the gig. Right now though, there is nothing wrong with a Paisami option.
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I would be surprised if either got a run
Doritos Day
Johnnie Wallace (23)
I take it back.
RA listen in and listen close. This isn't something you need to dig your heels in on. Just make it 4; do the common sense thing and no one will have any gripes whatsoever. Don't hamstring the national team with your vanity, because someone throwing darts originally decided on 3.
I'll say it again. If the vanity of RA apparatchiks force Koroibete out of the side I hope the team loses every game it plays until there's nothing left.
Marce
John Hipwell (52)
Yes I do
I don't think so. The peak of Wallabies under Rennie was the last Rugby Championship, 2 wins in a row against the World champions and then 2 wins in a row against Argentina. In those games Kerevi played at 12 in an astonishing level. I don't count ABs games cause WBs always lose against them.
Then you have the worse performances of WBs under Rennie, the rock bottom. 2021 EOTY, 3 loses in a row against Scotland, England and Wales. The only one that you could really have won was vs Wales. Who did play at 12 in those games? Paisami. A coincidence? I don't think so.
The Europeans defenses are stronger than ever. I mean you can't run throught Irish or French defense. Kerevi is one of the few options to real threat any defense, Paisami is an easy target for them. Just look at the results with Kerevi and Paisami.
Kerevi at 12:
4-0 vs South Africa and Argentina
Paisami at 12:
0-3 vs Scotland, England and Wales
Marce
John Hipwell (52)
Good news for Australia. Guido Petti, the lock in current best form is rule out of the series. The Argie lock who stoled the most line-outs vs Scotland (4), the first jump option in the line and the only Argie player who played the full 3 tests against Scotland (240 minutes)
upthereds#!
Peter Johnson (47)
He is NOT on the same level as the almighty Digby - please.
Marce
John Hipwell (52)
I agree but his body is pretty similar lol
PhilClinton
Mark Loane (55)
I wonder if RA have lost some faith in Rennie. He made it clear this was the best option for the team. And I think the Australian rugby fans just want to see the best team on the paddock.
There is a chance they could just be saying this but in reality will let Kerevi come back into the squad with the other 3, because he is playing Aussie 7s so therefore it’s a kind of loophole.
Joe Blow
John Hipwell (52)
WTF is going on with you? Good news……for who? An injury is good news?
You need to choose a new sport.
Marce
John Hipwell (52)
Ok, mate. I choose League so I can fight in the stands and get high.
wamberal
Phil Kearns (64)
At least a league fan can say that an Australian team wins all the big games!! Ditto for the AFL, only more so!