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Desmond Connor (43)
If we come 2nd in our pool our QF would be at 6am, same as the SF if we can make it, hopefully people would show up for that
Wallabies 2023
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I don't think I've ever seen a Wallabies game in recent memory and thought they had a notable lack of fitness and that was why they lost. And Skelton just got injured in training and presumably his training in Europe is fine.
Hooper, Ikitau, Bell, Kellaway, Valteni, Koriobei, Slipper. They all look fit to me. It isn't like the squad is gassing out at minute 50. They are professional rugby players. That's all they do. You are telling me Nawaqanitawase is not fit?
Hooper, Ikitau, Bell, Kellaway, Valteni, Koriobei, Slipper. They all look fit to me. It isn't like the squad is gassing out at minute 50. They are professional rugby players. That's all they do. You are telling me Nawaqanitawase is not fit?
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Peter Fenwicke (45)
If they are fit enough why have the last 5 Wallaby coaches thought different
KOB1987
John Eales (66)
They are fit enough by the time they play, the issue is the amount of extra work they have to do to get there.
KevinO
Geoff Shaw (53)
Skelton got flogged/and called out by O'Gara when he first showed up, he did no work in his off season and turned up in France out of shape and way off the mark. Think he learnt a big lesson and has remained professional year round since.
Not sure about other sides, by I know the Rebels sent a player or two home day one of preseason before for failing some tests.
Brumby Runner
Jason Little (69)
Why not Lala Lam at 2?
Wallabies
Larry Dwyer (12)
Obviously this world cup can be a write off, but what do we think of for the years to come. I know eddie jones hasnt done best job but he did only have two months to prepare for a wallabies team already in deep trouble. Do we think the wallabies can regain ground and step up for lions tour 2025 and world cup 2027. I think with the new leadership in Australia rugby who havent shied away from criticising the past management, and the new centralised format, we can indeed win more games. I also hope we dont give up on eddie jones. He either played the team Rennie had which we knew wouldnt do well, or he took a chance. We either played a team we knew was bad or try play a more risky team which hasnt worked out. I also think the lions tour is perfect for generating money for wallabies leading into world cup. Hope people dont give up on them.
I wouldn't rate this post so highly that you needed to post it in multiple threads, Hamish.
Derpus
Phil Waugh (73)
When, in all of human history, has management not blamed previous leadership for current problems?
SouthernX
John Thornett (49)
The cotton wool strategy of not letting our wallabies play club rugby is a tried and true method of players still getting injured at wallabies training sessions.
Honestly once super rugby season ends I’d send every MF with a wallaby contract top up back to clubland and j would be making my wallaby squad selection based out of super rugby players playing in 3rd tier.
If we bow out in the pools - what your suggesting will def need be front and centre at any RWC review.
Goosestep
Jim Clark (26)
There is definitely something to say for match fitness > gym fitness
Beer on the hill
Ward Prentice (10)
This is what is wrong with Australian rugby.
Beer on the hill
Ward Prentice (10)
Good idea, very good idea.
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Peter Fenwicke (45)
The fact people won’t get to Coogee Oval at 2am on a Monday is what’s wrong with Australian rugby?
I agree
Beer on the hill
Ward Prentice (10)
Hi mate,
Our Wallabies take on Wales at 5am AEST.
Tomthumb
Peter Fenwicke (45)
No excuse then
Green grass
Chris McKivat (8)
I actually don’t think it’s the worst idea. Could be great for the RWC finals.
Derpus
Phil Waugh (73)
As much as I like getting pissed in a field i still reckon you probably need a little more excitement to entice the normies
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Johnnie Wallace (23)
Sounds a genuine chance Eddie isn't coach after the WC. I wrote it off as noise previously but with the constant questions, rumours etc. starting to think where there's smoke...
I just want to know why the messaging is so confused. Are they throwing away this WC or not? Is 23 the priority or 27? The smartarse responses and lack of clarity have worn thin personally.
I just want to know why the messaging is so confused. Are they throwing away this WC or not? Is 23 the priority or 27? The smartarse responses and lack of clarity have worn thin personally.