Wallabies 2023

[qwerty51]

Are we to assume rehab group aren't going to SA????

Unless I can't count properly, that's 34 players too.

 

[Dctarget]

is Kemeny also going to line up at fullback? Utility?

No Foley..

 

[Wilson]

Perese a bit of a head scratcher too, but it's slim pickings at 13 at the moment

 

[Highlander35]

It's a weird ass group. Not so much that anyone is missing from the perceived best 23, but the ones that are outside that are slightly strange.

 

[John S]

EJ (Eddie Jones) certainly doesn't disappoint

 

[Wilson]

Eddie described back row, 9 and 10 as particularly tight selection calls.

 

[Confucius Say]

Donaldson and Vunivalu both very lucky. Cannot see either going to France.

 

[Slim 293]

So, big omissions include Foley, L Lonergan and Neville…

 

[Wilson]

Donaldson and Vunivalu both very lucky. Cannot see either going to France.

Vunivalu finished the season quite well, he's far from the worst form player in the squad

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

is Kemeny also going to line up at fullback? Utility?

No Foley..

I still expect a RWC squad to be different again.

Pretty good overall, great to see Faessler picked, disappointed Wilson isn't there but there's plenty still to play this year. Donaldson must be the luckiest man in Australian rugby right now though.

Donaldson playing 10, 15 throughout the year surely the only reason he’s anywhere near it. None of the other playmakers have shown an ability to do that.

 

[Confucius Say]

Donaldson and Pietsch must be in the good squad member category

 

[nathan]

I still expect a RWC squad to be different again.

Donaldson playing 10, 15 throughout the year surely the only reason he’s anywhere near it. None of the other playmakers have shown an ability to do that.

I reckon you’re on the money there. I wonder if there’s some thinking around balancing players out of the 23 with Australia A squad.

 

[wamberal]

Donaldson and Pietsch must be in the good squad member category

Eddie's mates with Donaldson's Dad apparently. And he plays for Randwick.

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

Pietsch is a goer I love him. Probably wouldn’t have made it if Toole was available?

Rehab group has 4 of our best XV.

 

[Dctarget]

Why are some players in the rehab group, some players are not selected due to injury and some players are in the squad yet injured (Leota)?

 

[Mick The Munch]

Wilkin, very unlucky

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

Why are some players in the rehab group, some players are not selected due to injury and some players are in the squad yet injured (Leota)?

Can only assume severity of injury/stage of rehab for the RC time period.

Toole might not be fit for any of the RC but Bell might be good in 2 weeks etc..

 

[Members Section]

Forwards
Allan Ala'alatoa (29, ACT Brumbies, 64 Tests)
Richie Arnold (32, Stade Toulousain, uncapped)
Matt Faessler (24, Queensland Reds, uncapped)
Nick Frost (23, ACT Brumbies, 9 Tests)
Matt Gibbon (28, Melbourne Rebels, 5 Tests)
Jed Holloway (30, NSW Waratahs, 10 Tests)
Michael Hooper (co-captain) (31, NSW Waratahs, 124 Tests)
Tom Hooper (22, ACT Brumbies, uncapped)
Rob Leota (26, Melbourne Rebels, 13 Tests)
Fraser McReight (24, Queensland Reds, 10 Tests)
Zane Nonggorr (22, Queensland Reds, uncapped)
David Porecki (30, NSW Waratahs, 10 Tests)
Pete Samu (31, ACT Brumbies, 32 Tests)
Will Skelton (31, La Rochelle, 24 Tests)
James Slipper (co-captain) (34, ACT Brumbies, 127 Tests)
Taniela Tupou (27, Queensland Reds, 47 Tests)
Jordan Uelese (26, Melbourne Rebels, 15 Tests)
Rob Valetini (24, ACT Brumbies, 30 Tests)


Backs
Quade Cooper (35, Kintetsu Liners, 76 Tests)
Lalakai Foketi (28, NSW Waratahs, 5 Tests)
Carter Gordon (22, Melbourne Rebels, uncapped)
Reece Hodge (28, Melbourne Rebels, 54 Tests)
Len Ikitau (24, ACT Brumbies, 26 Tests)
Marika Koroibete (30, Saitama Wild Knights, 51 Tests)
Ryan Lonergan (25, ACT Brumbies, uncapped)
Tate McDermott (24, Queensland Reds, 21 Tests)
Mark Nawaqanitawase (22, NSW Waratahs, 3 Tests)
Izaia Perese (26, NSW Waratahs, 3 Tests)
Suliasi Vunivalu (27, Queensland Reds, 1 Test)
Nic White (33, ACT Brumbies, 59 Tests)
Tom Wright (26, ACT Brumbies, 23 Tests)

Utility
Ben Donaldson (23, NSW Waratahs, 2 Tests)
Josh Kemeny (24, Melbourne Rebels, uncapped)
Dylan Pietsch (25, NSW Waratahs, uncapped)

Rehab Group
Angus Bell (22, NSW Waratahs, 20 Tests)
Langi Gleeson (21, NSW Waratahs, 3 Tests)
Andrew Kellaway (27, Melbourne Rebels, 21 Tests)
Samu Kerevi (29, Urayasu D-Rocks, 41 Tests)
Jordan Petaia (23, Queensland Reds, 25 Tests)
Matt Philip (29, Melbourne Rebels, 27 Tests)

Not considered for selection due to injury
Max Jorgensen
Tom Robertson
Izack Rodda
Corey Toole

We dont get to see it on tv down here till 12.30, am I missing something on Toole? how long is he out for?

 

[Members Section]

Wilkin, very unlucky

Had a great yr but clearly 3rd behind MH & FM

 

[Confucius Say]

Injured won’t play a part in TRC.
Rehab possibly will.