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That pic from socials earlier shows no Tom Banks, I think we can assume if you're a Force/Rebels player and not there you're not going to be used this year.
He did recently break his arm, again…
That pic from socials earlier shows no Tom Banks, I think we can assume if you're a Force/Rebels player and not there you're not going to be used this year.
Naisarani currently injured at least five to six weeks recoverySo no Naisarani or Mafi we can assume I think. Interesting no Paisami yet Petaia is there?
I think Nic White would be a surer pick, I think that Hooper will be picked, but hardly the first player chosen. He has competitors for his spot that many people could argue are better.Michael Hooper will be in any 33 man Wallabies squad this year. Nothing surer.
You don't need to wonder. There is absolutely no way that is considered at all.I have always wondered if his mental health break will be detrimental to his chances, despite being an admirable and brave choice but maybe the selectors will be worried that he may decide to have the same break again at short notice. For what it is worth, I don't think it should be a factor, but for a once in four year tournament the selectors may want to be sure that everyone picked will be there.
Didn't Paisami pick up a (knee?) injury against the Drua? (hence why he didn't feature v the Chiefs)So no Naisarani or Mafi we can assume I think. Interesting no Paisami yet Petaia is there?
feel like Slipper and Ala'alatoa will most likely startRight then, may as well do my assumed full strength 23 to play in the RWC Final..
1. Bell
2. Porecki
3. Tupou
4. Frost
5. Skelton
6. Holloway
7. Gleeson
8. Valetini
9. White
10. Cooper
11. Koroibete
12. Kerevi
13. Ikitau
14. Wright
15. Kellaway
16. Faessler
17. Slipper
18. Ala'alatoa
19. Richie Arnold
20. Hanigan/LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto) (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto)/Wilkin/McReight^
21 & 23. [McDermott & Hodge] OR [Lonergan & Petaia]*
22. Foley
^ Someone eluded to it before but picking #20 is tough, we probably need a good lineout option at 20 in-case Holloway gets injured. In that case Hanigan/LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto) (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto), but if Eddie wants a 7 to speed up the game later it’ll be Wilkin/McReight. All I’m sure on is Hooper is done and Gleeson has to start. Yes, you have to build around and accomodate Skelton because he's worth it.
*I think McDermott and Petaia are the better players but you need contiguous pairings here (long kicker in there).
That’s why I said Petaia is there but not Paisami (who is also injured). Among other injured players there.Didn't Paisami pick up a (knee?) injury against the Drua? (hence why he didn't feature v the Chiefs)
Ah, yes of course - good point.That’s why I said Petaia is there but not Paisami (who is also injured). Among other injured players there.
Not sure I am up for a team playing a halfback who played for the darkness.COMMENT: 'Australia is a tier-two nation' - Eddie must pick former All Blacks star for 'smash and grab' World Cup
If this truly is a “smash and grab” job, Eddie Jones must pick up the phone and ask Tawera Kerr-Barlow, whose mother played for…www.theroar.com.au
Christy is being quite generous there. Tawera plays behind the biggest pack in rugby, Nic White would look world beating there (as would Tate). Aaron Smith would be unstoppable. TKB is a good player, I've watched nearly every game but that's just hyperbole.COMMENT: 'Australia is a tier-two nation' - Eddie must pick former All Blacks star for 'smash and grab' World Cup
If this truly is a “smash and grab” job, Eddie Jones must pick up the phone and ask Tawera Kerr-Barlow, whose mother played for…www.theroar.com.au
Be less of an arse Michael. What’s disappointing is you. Players read the comments. Benny A specifically pointed out GAGR as one of the online forums he read after games. His mental health was pretty damaged after retirement. You can criticise people without lowering yourself to pissweak comments like those above.Tom Wright is an A Grade disappointment merchant. Stupidest person this side of the equator.
Tom Wright is an A Grade disappointment merchant. Stupidest person this side of the equator.