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Jim Clark (26)
Such depth in Aussie Locks atm.
Put him in at 6 for the WC
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Put him in at 6 for the WC
Rebel man
John Thornett (49)
I do wear shorts all year round
The Ghost of Raelene
Simon Poidevin (60)
He'll definetely be in the conversation with his ability to play 2nd row and 6. Will come down to how many overseas players are allowed come the WC.
rodha
Dave Cowper (27)
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whitefalcon
Alex Ross (28)
Scott Wisemantel stands down as Wallabies assistant coach
The Wallabies have confirmed assistant coach Scott Wisemantel has resigned effective immediately.
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Robertson in as attack coach? (can we dream?)
Adam84
Rod McCall (65)
Matt Taylor ‘resigned for family reasons’ also.
As you says another highly regarded assistant coach gone. Not a great look for the Wallabies coaching setup.
Wilson
Phil Kearns (64)
So resigned (as in left) as opposed to re-signed (as in extended his contract)?
That's a big loss, hopefully we can keep him in the game. Would probably be a miles better than Grey in the U20s role, but I feel like I throw that out whenever there's an Australian coach without a job...
Yep, I get its a tough gig and family should come first, but its 9 months away from the arguable peak of international rugby. Something stinks...
not Brumby enough???
Wilson
Phil Kearns (64)
Rod Seib it is then.
In reality, it's going to have to be a shared role isn't it? Who's available now? Eddie won't do it. Would Robertson quit Crusaders immediately to take on an assistant role?
It means it's likely to be one of the existing Super Rugby coaches. Larkham the man most likely I expect.
It means it's likely to be one of the existing Super Rugby coaches. Larkham the man most likely I expect.
qwerty51
Stirling Mortlock (74)
I completely forgot about Eddie.... it seems perfect for him although personally I want him having nothing to do with rugby in Australia.
Larkham's been there done that and should be concentrating on the Brumbies. I can only see Gilmore from current Super Rugby assistants - plus he had a successful A campaign. Cron wouldn't be the worst idea but I doubt he'd take it up for same reason as Larkham.
Larkham's been there done that and should be concentrating on the Brumbies. I can only see Gilmore from current Super Rugby assistants - plus he had a successful A campaign. Cron wouldn't be the worst idea but I doubt he'd take it up for same reason as Larkham.
Wilson
Phil Kearns (64)
Larkham may be a bit iffy though, I'm not too sure the Brumbies will be keen to cop another head coach in a job share role with all the disruption they've had at that level. I'd expect Larkham might be keen to focus on that role as well.
Jim McKay is easily the most experienced (and probably the best) of the assistants in the role, but given he wasn't involved with the Australia A program it looks unlikely they'd take him first up. Gilmore and Seib are the obvious choices from that setup which does leave Gilmore the most likely. Not a hugely inspiring choice but could be ok.
can't say QLD's attack has been outstanding though.
Maybe Andy Friend?
Andy Friend gets priorities straight as he bids to bow out with a bang at Connacht
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Wilson
Phil Kearns (64)
It was pretty good for the first half of last season when everyone was fit, and I thought it still went quite well in the 2nd half, with a very good strike rate in opposition 22's. It was lineout/discipline holding it back. He does have an excellent working relationship with Quade, which could be an asset if he's going to be playing 10.can't say QLD's attack has been outstanding though.
Maybe Andy Friend?
Andy Friend gets priorities straight as he bids to bow out with a bang at Connacht
His four summer signings from Leinster start together for the first time against Newcastle Falcons in the Challenge Cup later today.
The reality is it there probably isn't enough time for a new candidate to come in and bring anything particularly special or different to the role though, so Gilmore makes the most sense as having been embedded in the Wallabies systems as part of the Aus A program.
rodha
Dave Cowper (27)
Gilmore is a defence coach.
Best candidate is Peter Hewat, he's coaching the Black Rams, Japan Top League finishes in April, plenty of time to join Wallabies.