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Peter Fenwicke (45)
Great news
Wallabies 2023
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Stirling Mortlock (74)
Interestingly Eddie has talked twice now about selecting 5 guys in the RWC squad who aren’t necessarily the next best replacements but the best “squad” guys. Get along with everyone, tour/train well and uplift people around them etc.
I don’t know who those guys are (naturally, not something that fans would probably see).
I don’t know who those guys are (naturally, not something that fans would probably see).
Marce
John Hipwell (52)
The good thing about the 2022 injury crisis is that it can't happen 2 years in a row (I hope so)
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Marce
John Hipwell (52)
I don't think so. Scotland in a good day, with all their SH players can beat anyone. So watch out with Pool B (SA, Ireland and Scotland)
My ranking is:
Tier 1: Ireland, France, NZ, SA, Australia, England, Argentina
Tier 2: The current Wales, Japan, Fiji, Italy, Tonga, Samoa.
Australia, England, Argentina and Scotland with their full strenght team can beat any side in a good day.
The Ghost of Raelene
David Codey (61)
Does Georgia make 3rd?
Just think they would be so much stronger than anyone in a 4th…
Just think they would be so much stronger than anyone in a 4th…
I think Hanigan may fit into that description
The Ghost of Raelene
David Codey (61)
Are we going to see the Honey Badger running water?
Morale God. Bum taps on tap.
Morale God. Bum taps on tap.
The Ghost of Raelene
David Codey (61)
If he brings in Alfie I reckon he'd be good enough for 10 mins at 9.
Dctarget
Tim Horan (67)
Rob Leota has been that role since he was 10. Go look at Tupou's latest instagram story as a recent example.
Eddie's Eyebrows
Herbert Moran (7)
I think we'll see Ned Hanigan in the squad for this very reason.
one of the reason Eddie like James Haskell around the England squad was his attitude, enthusiasm and humour around the squad
rugbyAU
Bob Davidson (42)
Check out Neville's stats from the weekend:
- 19 tackles (game high, 1 missed, 95% tackle completion rate)
- 9 carries for 16 metres (only behind Valetini for metres)
- 8 line out wins & 1 steal (game high)
- 0 penalties conceded
Brumbies dropped off when he left the field, he should be ahead of Phillip and Rodda with games like this against the Chiefs in a SF
- 19 tackles (game high, 1 missed, 95% tackle completion rate)
- 9 carries for 16 metres (only behind Valetini for metres)
- 8 line out wins & 1 steal (game high)
- 0 penalties conceded
Brumbies dropped off when he left the field, he should be ahead of Phillip and Rodda with games like this against the Chiefs in a SF
Dctarget
Tim Horan (67)
Listening to Eddie's interview on the Roar Podcast, he focusses so much on winning mentality and culture. Doubt we'll see too many players from the Force, Rebels, Reds and Waratahs. He must love the idea of getting in the overseas based players who are constantly dominant. Not the most outrageous prediction but the team will be Brumbies complemented by 6 overseas champions with 3-5 players from the rest.
Slim 293
Stirling Mortlock (74)
He was very good on the weekend, and the Brumbies tend to miss him when he's off injured...
I would assume he'll be in the squad as he's had a pretty good season and was in Eddie's initial camp.
Rodda is probably going to need to play for Australia A to make it back in after so much time off.
rugbyAU
Bob Davidson (42)
yeah good point, those guys still have Aus A to get back to speed ahead of the WC
Wallaby Man
Nev Cottrell (35)
I really hate the tackle percentage stat in rugby. Especially for a tight 5 player who largely defends a meter or 2 from the ruck, where the majority of contact is gang tackles on players from a standing start. It should just be thrown in the bin.
On saying that Neville I’m on board with for making the squad. Quality player
On saying that Neville I’m on board with for making the squad. Quality player
any overseas fullbacks available?
Wallaby Man
Nev Cottrell (35)
Didn’t Foley play his first season at 15? Haha I could just imagine the outrage.