What evidence is there that he’s a better prospect than Bowen?
Donaldson looks and plays like a loser.
If the 10 jersey wasn't mismanaged for the last 3 years we wouldn't be talking about picking Quade this yearReally interested to see how Pasitoa goes.
In Gordon, Lynagh, HMP, Bowen, Lolesio, Pasitoa & Donaldson, what we can be certain of is that there'll be no need to talk about picking Quade or Bernard or JOC (James O'Connor) (James O'Connor) or Hodge or To'omua in 2024.
Dusk…I didn’t say that Donaldson deserved selection simply that he is a talented player down on form. If Eddie is considering taking three 10’s to the WC then he is one of a few options. The fact he plays 15 is a bonus.This is completely irrelevant. Noone is saying he can't turn his form around for next year.. but we are 5 weeks from the world cup. What has Donaldson done to earn the 10. Is jersey more than Quade or Hodge? Carter didn't get the jersey then become a great player, he already proved himself to be great to earn it.
Also, Carter played in a team that "struggled for consistent form" likely more, so what's your point?
Looked fine when it was dry and the pack wasn't getting smashed!Super Rugby form was pretty impressive. Particularly compared to Bowen for Jnr Wallabies where he was underwhelming.
Petaia is so perfectly suited to the 23 jersey, but also a player who really should be getting max minutes. Really is a conundrumHappy with Petaia's progression, provides a very different style of 13 from Ikitau.
For the RWC, Ikitau gets the 13 jersey. soaks up 50 minutes of game with his better defensive game and tactical kicking. Then you can bring on Petaia when shoulders start to soften.
Not sure what to do with them going forward next year. Jordie is only a year younger than Len, so if they're both 13s they'll have to contend with each other for a long time. Nawaqanitawase has one wing sewn up, Koroibete isn't getting any slower despite his age. Maybe Kellaway at the back. Oh well, good problems to have.
He’s currently in France…anything can happenwell thats not going to happen
Having good players is never a conundrum, it's what builds accountability. If Petaia wants to start, he needs to perform week in week out, same for LenPetaia is so perfectly suited to the 23 jersey, but also a player who really should be getting max minutes. Really is a conundrum
Dunno but they better step forward quickly.who's the young inside centre coming through that can threaten Kerevi (who I'd be surprised lasts 2 more years).
Foketi? Only a year younger than Samu, but a very good player.
Vaihu? Paisami? Kuenzle?
Foketi is the one pushing right now, and with Kerevi's mixed form he might get significant game time at the world cup. Afterwards it'll be him and Paisami pushing immediately for the spotwho's the young inside centre coming through that can threaten Kerevi (who I'd be surprised lasts 2 more years).
Foketi? Only a year younger than Samu, but a very good player.
Vaihu? Paisami? Kuenzle?
Is there any potential for Ikitau to be developed in to an inside centre? Has good hands and a big left foot.Dunno but they better step forward quickly.
Wouldn't be surprised if EJ (Eddie Jones) (Eddie Jones) tried to recreate 10. Ford/Smith 12. Farrell again.
I can't see a good argument to shift him away from 13, it's usually been harder to find and develop good outside centres and our depth looks slimmer there overall.Is there any potential for Ikitau to be developed in to an inside centre? Has good hands and a big left foot.
His biggest strength is creating space for his wingers and setting them up, would be rather wasted at 12Is there any potential for Ikitau to be developed in to an inside centre? Has good hands and a big left foot.