Wallabies 2023

[LeCheese]

I assume we now won't get a squad announcement until after the game tonight?

The Roar's article on player eligibility etc. says it will be named Sunday

 

[Slim 293]

Seems much more logical given some could still get injured.

That’s what I thought… it seemed strange they would name if prior to the game.

There’s still plenty of time for two more flyhalves to go down…

 

[Eyes and Ears]

The Saffers seem to manage the challenge pretty well.

It worked at the World Cup (when they had a longer runway) but SA haven't been in great form since then.

 

[dru]

It worked at the World Cup (when they had a longer runway) but SA haven't been in great form since then.

That particular period had other problems - Covid for one. I don't think it means that SAR does not handle overseas staff very well.

 

[tragic]

I don’t see how that means Lolesio is on the way out. Foley/Lolesio will both in the 23 in any order, probably Foley starts but I’m sure we will see some rotation too. One of Donaldson/Edmed will be there purely injury cover and likely to play against Italy only on the bench.

With the current flavour of a 6-2 bench you can’t afford x2 fly halves. No outside back cover. They won’t both be in the 23

 

[Wilson]

That’s what I thought… it seemed strange they would name if prior to the game.

There’s still plenty of time for two more flyhalves to go down…

Or a tighthead prop...

 

[Running_rugby_1954]

Or a tighthead prop...

What a terrible loss.

Do we know the extent of the injury yet?

 

[wamberal]

What a terrible loss.

Do we know the extent of the injury yet?

Looked bad enough to put him out of action for a while. Layman's perspective, I hasten to add!

 

[RugbyReg]

team announced 1pm East Coast elite made up time

 

[cyclopath]

team announced 1pm East Coast elite made up time

We'll send a telegram to you guys in Qld to update you, or you can wait for the newsreel in a week or so.

 

[dillyboy]

We'll send a telegram to you guys in Qld to update you, or you can wait for the newsreel in a week or so.

Sure we may have to wait a little longer but at least we're safe in our knowledge that our cows will always know the correct time to come in for milking and that our curtains aren't prematurely fading

 

[whitefalcon]

will there be a broadcast or stream?

EDIT: Seems not

 

[whitefalcon]

Props: Ala'alatoa, Gibbon, Robertson, Slipper, Talakai, Tupou
Hookers: Fainga'a, Lonergan, Porecki
Locks: Frost, Hanigan, Holloway, Neville, Phillip, Skelton
Backrow: Gleeson, Hooper, McReight, Samu, Valetini
Halves: Gordon, McDermott, White
Flyhalves: Donaldson, Foley, Lolesio,
Centres: Foketi, Ikitau, Paisami
OB: Banks, Campbell, Hodge, Kellaway, Nawaqanitawase, Petaia, Wright

 

[Mr Pilfer]

Happy with that. Made the tough call to not pick vunivalu but Marky Mark (Nawaqanitawase) definitely deserved it over him

Happy to see Swain left at home and hopefully this is the time for Skelton to finally step up

gonna be hard to select a backrow out of this!

 

[Brumby Runner]

No Fa'amasili (as expected), no Darcy Swain(?). Skelton the sole overseas pick I think. No Sio or Simone.

 

[whitefalcon]

No Fa'amasili (as expected), no Darcy Swain(?). Skelton the sole overseas pick I think. No Sio or Simone.

Skelton and Foley

I like the squad but feel it will be a big challenge for the bench loosehead.

Has Robertson been playing loosehead or tighthead recently?

 

[Drew]

Foley and Banks (?) the OS picks? Light on for props and centre’s, although Hodge, Petaia and Kellaway can fill in there. Good to see Australia A form was rewarded.

 

[Derpus]

No Fa'amasili (as expected), no Darcy Swain(?). Skelton the sole overseas pick I think. No Sio or Simone.

Has the discipline of a toddler.

 

[Ignoto]

Talaki is an interesting choice over some of the other props from Aussie A?

Bit ridiculous that Wright still makes the squad. Would have thought Vunivalu would get Marika spot and Mark deserved Wright's spot.

 

[Fireworks]

No Wilson?