eastman
John Solomon (38)
He couldn’t be in worse than Hodge.
Wallabies 2023
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stillmissit
Peter Johnson (47)
Thin skin is never an issue with me but lacking any sensible discussion or argument implies either a lack of any understanding or just plain childishness. I suggest more work on sand dunes and you come back with coastal erosion. I assume you think that is a smart well thought out reply.
If that's the best you can do just put me on ignore and I'll do the same as you offer next to nothing.
BTW I am not here for a social media experience as I think it is part of the reason 30+ year olds are still playing computer games. I am here because I have spent a fair chunk of my life playing, referring and coaching a game I love, as it used to turn boys into men.
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Wallaby Man
Nev Cottrell (35)
What a load of trash.
The funny thing in this post is not one of these players is what you mentioned.
Tupou not born in NZ
Pone born and bred on Melbourne
Kepu born in Sydney, schooled in NZ
TPN born and bred in Sydney
I guess to some people you can’t be an Aussie if you look like an islander.
Ignoto
Peter Sullivan (51)
I've seen enough scrums where Ainsley folded like a beach chair from BCF. He is far from the lord and saviour you're making him out to be.
RebelYell
Arch Winning (36)
He also hasn't given any indication he wants to play for Australia
wamberal
Phil Kearns (64)
Hodge was supposed to play club rugby today, but pulled out because of injury apparently.
KOB1987
John Eales (66)
Except when he did
The Red Baron
Chilla Wilson (44)
Go for it pal, the threads will be much better experience with you on ignore. And just for the record, I wasn't the person who posted about coastal erosion, I just thought your reply was ridiculous enough to warrant the laugh.
I'm done here, you won't change your approach. I'll just pop you on ignore and we can go on our merry way.
rugbyAU
Bob Davidson (42)
Our best 23 for the WC:
1 - Bell
2 - Faesslar
3 - Tupou
4 - Frost
5 - Skelton
6 - Hooper
7 - McReight
8 - Valetini
9 - McDermott (c)
10 - Gordon
11 - Korobiete
12 - Kerevi
13 - Ikitau
14 - Marky Mark (Nawaqanitawase)
15 - Kellaway
16 - Porecki
17 - Slipper (vc)
18 - Pone
19 - Phillip
20 - Gleeson
21 - White
22 - Cooper
23 - Petaia
1 - Bell
2 - Faesslar
3 - Tupou
4 - Frost
5 - Skelton
6 - Hooper
7 - McReight
8 - Valetini
9 - McDermott (c)
10 - Gordon
11 - Korobiete
12 - Kerevi
13 - Ikitau
14 - Marky Mark (Nawaqanitawase)
15 - Kellaway
16 - Porecki
17 - Slipper (vc)
18 - Pone
19 - Phillip
20 - Gleeson
21 - White
22 - Cooper
23 - Petaia
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Stirling Mortlock (74)
Faesslar ahead of Porecki after 1 match is wild. Unless you want your best hooker on to finish which isn’t the worst idea. I’d start Pone just so we break up Bell and Tupou imo.
I reckon after Tom Hooper, McReight and Valetini it’s anyone’s guess who the other 3 backrowers will be in the squad.
I reckon after Tom Hooper, McReight and Valetini it’s anyone’s guess who the other 3 backrowers will be in the squad.
Viking
Mark Ella (57)
I like it, but the starting team is lacking line-out jumpers. Frost is great, Hooper is okay, Valetini only used sparingly. I think you need two specialist jumpers.
So Skelton has to come off the bench.
Tomthumb
Peter Fenwicke (45)
Yes, In 3 weeks
HogansHeros
Dave Cowper (27)
Faesslar didnt really offer anything more than Porecki has? Porecki is probs still first choice thrower and has certainly gotten better in contact over this test window. Faesslar was no doubt good on debut but didnt show anything to be starting him over Porecki yet.
TSR
Andrew Slack (58)
Ikitau has been great at 13 and I would have considered, until injury, 13 was locked in.
But then he got injured and Petaia got his shot and he has been excellent.
I’ personally leave Petaia at 13.
In fact I would be leave yesterdays starting XV as is, including Arnold. I’m not convinced he is better than Neville - but that is the way Jones has gone and it’s too late for further changes.
Ikitau & Tupou on to the bench. Maybe Holloway for Leota. Otherwise leave it unchanged.
But then he got injured and Petaia got his shot and he has been excellent.
I’ personally leave Petaia at 13.
In fact I would be leave yesterdays starting XV as is, including Arnold. I’m not convinced he is better than Neville - but that is the way Jones has gone and it’s too late for further changes.
Ikitau & Tupou on to the bench. Maybe Holloway for Leota. Otherwise leave it unchanged.
TSR
Andrew Slack (58)
I pretty much agree with the first line and won’t be surprised or disappointed if Porecki comes straight back in. But Porecki has had plenty of chances and, to date, has done nothing but be adequate. I do give him credit for being accurate at the line out because it is a skill most of our other hookers haven’t managed - but Faessler is too and was a better player in super rugby this year IMO and is better at the pilfer which is something I think we would benefit from. My preference would be to persist with him starting but agree it’s probably splitting hairs.