KOB1987
John Eales (66)
Swinton maybe, that’s it though I think?
Wallabies 2023
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Phil Kearns (64)
Rodda the only definitely injured starter I think. A few on the fringe like Mafi and Swinton and those with a slight injury cloud like Tupou but we're in a pretty good place at this stage.
The_Brown_Hornet
John Eales (66)
Ex-Uni bloke isn't he?
Just watched the Babas absolutely dispatch England. Holy crap, what a thumping.
Just watched the Babas absolutely dispatch England. Holy crap, what a thumping.
pissedoffihavetoregister
Alfred Walker (16)
It was great to see. Eddie would not be happy.
Smith was good, the 2 England wingers were good, didn't look like there was much else to be worried about.
Granted they didn't have any of the players from the 2 teams in the GF.
The_Brown_Hornet
John Eales (66)
England were really sloppy and lacked any shape in attack. I hope they play like that when they're here.
Marce
John Hipwell (52)
Are u comparing a guy who insulted gays on social media to someone who murdered his wife? lol
qwerty51
Stirling Mortlock (74)
Tupou maybe.
Rodda is out for 3 months.
JOC (James O'Connor) is seemingly always has niggles now.
Swinton been out all year pretty much.
Perese is probably fine by now.
Porecki been dealing with a neck issue.
Marce
John Hipwell (52)
It was a friendly game without their best players
The_Brown_Hornet
John Eales (66)
I thought that going in, but that England side had a good sprinkling of test players. They should never have been dusted like that.
PhilClinton
Mark Loane (55)
I like the Wallabies social media at the moment, good to see all the boys in training camp.
Some of the techniques they’re using though, I have to admit are making me laugh.
Instead of hovering a pool noodle above someone’s head when they go to catch a high ball, why don’t they get one of the other 30 odd squad members to actually run up and put real pressure on the catch?
And before all the comments from you lot start about “I think I’ll take Rennie’s methods over yours” - yes fair enough, but I also know how to catch a high ball and no one ever wiggled pool toys above my eyes.
Some of the techniques they’re using though, I have to admit are making me laugh.
Instead of hovering a pool noodle above someone’s head when they go to catch a high ball, why don’t they get one of the other 30 odd squad members to actually run up and put real pressure on the catch?
And before all the comments from you lot start about “I think I’ll take Rennie’s methods over yours” - yes fair enough, but I also know how to catch a high ball and no one ever wiggled pool toys above my eyes.
Adam84
Rod McCall (65)
for the same reason boxers don’t train by only sparring against partners, and revert to pads and bags during training. To improve technique in controlled environments, I.e. remove the risk of injury. I’m sure they’re doing live/opposed sessions as well.
I’m sure you can punch a bag also, doesn’t mean your technique can’t be improved.
I don't know about his running but there is a IG post of him benching 180-190kg for 2 in camp
And let’s not assume that their entire preparation is accurately captured in a 4 min video.
PhilClinton
Mark Loane (55)
Sorry fellas am I not allowed to find the waving of pool noodles above rugby players heads amusing?
Let’s get back to debating Skelton’s inclusion for the 100th time…
Let’s get back to debating Skelton’s inclusion for the 100th time…
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John Thornett (49)
Poor bloke has the body of an 80 yo lol
wamberal
Phil Kearns (64)
Self-inflicted damage.
Eyes and Ears
Bob Davidson (42)
playing professional rugby for 15 years?
Derpus
Nathan Sharpe (72)
Dont blame him. I feel like my joints age a decade after one season of subbies.
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John Thornett (49)
thats what i was meaning, & yes i agree at time he prob could have looked after his body off field a tad better lol