Wallabies 2023

[Wilson]

Eddie all but confirmed he consulted with Ewen McKenzie on his squad selection (latest podcast)

Not quite, he was intentionally vague about who he was consulting with and flat out refused to name names.

I agree the successful coach no longer in the game sounded like Link, but it could just as easily have been Tim Lane, for example.

 

[SouthernX]

I took a few positives from last night game from wallaby perspective

- really liked how both Tate and Noah put their hands up and said what about me Eddie,

Harry Wilson might feel like needs get back to basic and setup the (slang used by low IQ schoolboys) in back yard and have his roomie pass him some bullets… the 2 knock ons start of game had the commentators pointing it out.

Can’t really give a hottake on Corey Toole because of boneheaded Blyth. Did I miss any other wallaby snubbers?

looking forward to seeing the games we get tonight from Alex Mafi & Trevor Horsea who I feel like both must feel a little hard done by not making Eddie squad.

 

[Ignoto]

Not quite, he was intentionally vague about who he was consulting with and flat out refused to name names.

I agree the successful coach no longer in the game sounded like Link, but it could just as easily have been Tim Lane, for example.

Could have been Alan Jones too...........

 

[KOB1987]

Could have been Alan Jones too...........

Or Rod Macqueen. Or Bob Dwyer. Could be any number of people really.

 

[TSR]

Clive Woodward???

 

[Drew]

Clive Woodward???

Haha. They have such a mutual appreciation society going

 

[wamberal]

Langi Gleeson played (not sure how long) for the Marlins against the Woodies.

 

[The_Brown_Hornet]

Clive Woodward???

Haha, imagine that phone call

 

[Tomthumb]

I just hope it wasn’t the Rebels defence coach he’s been consulting with

 

[NCT]

I just hope it wasn’t the Rebels defence coach he’s been consulting with

No, it was the Reds defence coach...

 

[stillmissit]

From what I'm seeing in Super Rugby anyone who can tackle should get a Wallaby jersey. The D and breakdown work is a nightmare for Eddie to work around. Just watched the Rebels v Blues game and all the weaknesses that the Wallabies need to overcome were on show in that second half. It's hardly a sight to encourage Eddie that his call for all Super Rugby teams to step up against the Kiwi's has been taken on board.

 

[Rebel man]

From what I'm seeing in Super Rugby anyone who can tackle should get a Wallaby jersey. The D and breakdown work is a nightmare for Eddie to work around. Just watched the Rebels v Blues game and all the weaknesses that the Wallabies need to overcome were on show in that second half. It's hardly a sight to encourage Eddie that his call for all Super Rugby teams to step up against the Kiwi's has been taken on board.

They did step it up. Were the better side in the first 40. Very unlucky I thought Reiko had to be carded, a two handed slap to knock the ball down when he is defending his goal line easily deserved a yellow.

I doubt that even the crusaders or chiefs would have beaten the blues if they lost the amount of players we did.

I hate losing more than anything but the amount of negativity is absurd

 

[Caputo]

What I have noticed is that the Brumbies are the only Aus team with Set Piece (Dan Palmer) & Kicking (Damian Hill), Force have Skills coach

 

[Rebel man]

@Tomthumb still trying to argue that Noah is better than Gordon defensively. You may want to ask Caleb Clark, Mark Talea or Harry Plumber about that as they all got smoked last night

 

[Marce]

why not 15? wright is just too risky a proposition. jp is just so bloody assured atm.

There's no a safe bet at 15. Tom Wright is the current best 15 in Australian Super Rugby but his behavior can be harmful in a World Cup. Tom Banks is playing in Japan, I have not idea how he's performing. Petaia is an injury magnet and he isn't playing at 15 even in Super Rugby. Campbell doesn't shine at Super Rugby level. Even Jorgensen has a chance if he plays 3 test in a row in high level

 

[Lightblue]

I just hope it wasn’t the Rebels defence coach he’s been consulting with

But the Rebels attack coach is to be applauded.

 

[Marce]

I just hope it wasn’t the Rebels defence coach he’s been consulting with

It looks like he's the external consultant of all Aussie franchises lol

 

[qwerty51]

Wright/Petaia will be 14/15 in whatever order. There's no one else really putting a claim.

Kellaway/Mark N (Nawaqanitawase) back ups.

 

[Marce]

Wright/Petaia will be 14/15 in whatever order. There's no one else really putting a claim.

Kellaway/Mark N (Nawaqanitawase) (Nawaqanitawase) back ups.

Kellaway, another one who doesn't play at 15 all the Super Rugby season

 

[SouthernX]

Wright/Petaia will be 14/15 in whatever order. There's no one else really putting a claim.

Kellaway/Mark N (Nawaqanitawase) (Nawaqanitawase) back ups.

I think the back 3 will be

Jorgensen/Koribete on the wings. Petaia at fullback.