Wallabies 2023

[Dctarget]

makes a lot of sense that team. I'd probably have Swain start because I think he's our best option at countering the Poms at the lineout and maul. I don't think Philip is up to it at test level. Works hard in attack but with Valetini, Wilson, Hooper and Tupou there we don't need that. Bench at best for me.

Am I making this up but I thought Philip polled a few times recently in MotM votes for Wallabies?

 

[Derpus]

makes a lot of sense that team. I'd probably have Swain start because I think he's our best option at countering the Poms at the lineout and maul. I don't think Philip is up to it at test level. Works hard in attack but with Valetini, Wilson, Hooper and Tupou there we don't need that. Bench at best for me.

I thought Rodda has been less effective than both this year and Philip has been pretty solid for the Wallabies over the last two years. I'd be more inclined to drop Rodda to the bench.

 

[RugbyReg]

Philip has been very good for the Wallabies in the past.

I’m picking a team for now. I can’t see how you overlook Swain.

 

[fatprop]

Got to agree here, the thinking is good FP. I might expand the combination thinking and consider Paisami ahead of Perese but there are plenty of reasons not to. How solid is that back three for kicking? I can't recall Kellaway's ability under stress with the boot. Maybe not Paisami/Perese at 23 but someone like Hodge. Yeah I know dodgy, but it's good to have a 23 who is strong in the centres and wing and can kick. 10 is not an issue with JOC (James O'Connor) (James O'Connor) on the pine. I guess JOC (James O'Connor) (James O'Connor) covers 15. and the centres. So back to Perese at 23.

Also probably worth considering a 6/2 alternative against the POMS. Reserve backs remain Tate and JOC (James O'Connor) (James O'Connor) but which forward makes the cut?

Perese can play well on the wing if necessary more effectively than Paisami, so Perese covers back 3 and 13, JOC (James O'Connor) covers 10/12

If Petaia is wounded, I would slot Kellaway into 15 before JOC (James O'Connor)

Kicking? We don't have the talent to win the kicking dual over the Poms but Cooper will be part of the back 3 in defence

Have a look at squidge's latest youtube on the Poms, my guess is that they try to kick behind Koroibete, chase well and force him the kick to touch. Rinse and repeat

A 6/2? I don't see a Tate/JOC (James O'Connor) bench option scaring them and I am not sure if another back row/lock replacement will add much

 

[Slim 293]

Someone refresh my memory…

Philip didn’t play a single game on the spring tour - did he pick up an injury, or did he fall behind Rodda, Arnold, Swain and Skelton in the pecking order?

 

[Marce]

Have a look at squidge's latest youtube on the Poms, my guess is that they try to kick behind Koroibete, chase well and force him the kick to touch. Rinse and repeat

It makes sense. That's something the old Eddie would do, definitely

 

[Derpus]

Someone refresh my memory…

Philip didn’t play a single game on the spring tour - did he pick up an injury, or did he fall behind Rodda, Arnold, Swain and Skelton in the pecking order?

Didn't they shelve a few blokes to give Arnold and Skelton a crack so Rennie could see what they bring?

 

[Adam84]

 

[Derpus]

Jeez two Aussies in 20

 

[Adam84]

Y'all sleeping on Koroibete. Best wing in the world.

I can’t agree on this, he isn’t good enough under the high ball to be considered best wing in the world. It’s such an essential part of test match rugby these days to be ignored.r

perhaps best club winger in the world where the high ball isn’t used as much.

 

[Dctarget]

Jeez two Aussies in 20

Tackles are easier to bust in NZ, soft shoulders.

maybe this will make you feel better:

 

[D-Box]

Tackles are easier to bust in NZ, soft shoulders.

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What did the Rebels do all year? Steal the ball and then hand it back so they could have another go?

 

[swingpass]

What did the Rebels do all year? Steal the ball and then hand it back so they could have another go?

pretty much

 

[Wallaby Man]

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Only worry I have here is we had several guys in most carrier yet not in this list. There should be some form of correlation between carrying a lot and having more opportunities to break a tackle. Wouldn’t surprise me if the kiwis that carry a lot are also on this list

 

[Dctarget]

 

[Dctarget]

 

[Derpus]

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Explain?

 

[Slim 293]

For what it’s worth, Paul Cully’s squad for England:

My Wallabies squad for the England Test series

The next two weekends of Super Rugby might inform a few late decisions, but the likelihood is that most of the squad has already been picked.

www.smh.com.au

I’d say once you get past his selections at hooker, it’s hard to argue against the rest of the squad… picks itself really.

 

[Wilson]

For what it’s worth, Paul Cully’s squad for England:

My Wallabies squad for the England Test series

The next two weekends of Super Rugby might inform a few late decisions, but the likelihood is that most of the squad has already been picked.

www.smh.com.au

I’d say once you get past his selections at hooker, it’s hard to argue against the rest of the squad… picks itself really.

For the most part, but with Banks departing I'd be surprised if both Campbell and Hodge are left out, I'd probably see Vunivalu or possibly Lolesio left out for one of them. A lot depends on how they want to use Australia A

 

[Slim 293]

I had actually forgotten about Hodge… it’s hard to pick him ahead of anyone there, but you’d have to assume he’ll make it to fill in holes when needed.