Wallabies 2023

[KOB1987]

Whilst I am sure both Pocock at 2 and Hooper at 12/13 would have had some level of success, I think the only thing we can be certain of if these things happened is that Liam Gill would have played a lot more tests. And that someone would now be saying similar things about him.

Anyways, back to 2023.

 

[noscrumnolife]

Gee whiz you'd hope Frost can get back soon. Would love to see Skelton, Arnold, Frost at 6, Hooper at 7 w Valetini for a pack weight just shy of 1 ton and tall fellas.

If we get our maul firing and stay healthy set-piece can take us far.

 

[rugbyAU]

Anyone else think Kellaway should still be 15 particulary due to his rugby smarts & defence, I think Donaldson will be exposed in these areas against the better teams

 

[fatprop]

Anyone else think Kellaway should still be 15 particulary due to his rugby smarts & defence, I think Donaldson will be exposed in these areas against the better teams

Unless someone else steps up and can kick the goals, I don't think he will get the chance

 

[Wilson]

Think this might be a bit of a beat up at this stage, the report I saw said the Japanese Union was talking to him and he said he'd get back to them after the world cup. I really doubt Eddie would be looking to quit and take on Japan, he may however be keeping his options open if it all goes south and he gets the sack.

 

[Joe Blow]

How do the Japanese media and public tolerate Jones? He did say he would be gone after the RWC win or lose, but he says a lot of things off the cuff.

 

[Tomikin]

How do the Japanese media and public tolerate Jones? He did say he would be gone after the RWC win or lose, but he says a lot of things off the cuff.

Jones definitely tailors his attitude for the audience, I think his a lot more respectful in Japan, while still being very Jones.. his quite blunt to British and Aussie media.

 

[qwerty51]

Jones definitely tailors his attitude for the audience, I think his a lot more respectful in Japan, while still being very Jones.. his quite blunt to British and Aussie media.

Pretty sure I've seen some brutal press conferences with him as Japan coach.

 

[Derpus]

Wouldn't it cost EJ (Eddie Jones) a bunch to quit his 5 year contract 4 years early?

 

[Highlander35]

Pretty sure I've seen some brutal press conferences with him as Japan coach.

This is the big one I remember

 

[Tomikin]

Pretty sure I've seen some brutal press conferences with him as Japan coach.

Hence the his still very Jones, but he does talior it a bit. That was probably the best post match interview ever

 

[fatprop]

I would think it is unlikely, we have the Lions and a home RWC coming up

It looks to me all his decisions seem to be about building a team around those goals. I don't think he would have removed so much experience without the following years in mind

Kemeny could have been Hooper
Donaldson could have Hodge
Jorgensen could have been Cooper
Fines-Leleiwasa could have been Gordon

Each could have been justified on the experience they add in to those tough moments

 

[Brumby Runner]

I would think it is unlikely, we have the Lions and a home RWC coming up

It looks to me all his decisions seem to be about building a team around those goals. I don't think he would have removed so much experience without the following years in mind

Kemeny could have been Hooper
Donaldson could have Hodge
Jorgensen could have been Cooper
Fines-Leleiwasa could have been Gordon

Each could have been justified on the experience they add in to those tough moments

I'm actually pretty happy with each of Eddie's picks in this group.

 

[Froggy]

And, BR, perhaps less so with
Uelese over Lonergan
Arnold over Neville
Gleeson over Samu
IFL over Lonergan
Donaldson over Lolesio
Jorgensen over Wright
If so, I might add, in most cases I would agree with you

 

[fatprop]

Coogee Oval Community Custodian Meeting required.
Reports Eddie Jones is considering taking the Japan job post RWC.
This can’t happen.

‘BS and gossip’: Jones pours cold water on report linking him with Japan

Wallabies officials were blindsided about media reports in Japan linking the Wallabies coach with the Japanese coaching role.

www.smh.com.au

Via a Wallabies spokesperson, Jones said the report was bullshit and gossip”.

 

[Dctarget]

Apparently Wallabies to pocket $25K each if they get to the semi final and $175K each if they win the cup.

 

[Bobcat54]

And, BR, perhaps less so with
Uelese over Lonergan
Arnold over Neville
Gleeson over Samu
IFL over Lonergan
Donaldson over Lolesio
Jorgensen over Wright
If so, I might add, in most cases I would agree with you

Anyone aware of the chances of Jorgensen starting (without anyone else being injured)

 

[Braveheart81]

Anyone aware of the chances of Jorgensen starting (without anyone else being injured)

He'll presumably start against Portugal but otherwise won't be in a starting XV and possibly not in a matchday 23.

 

[Bobcat54]

Apparently Wallabies to pocket $25K each if they get to the semi final and $175K each if they win the cup

any reason that you know of for the increase from the $125K offered in 2019?

 

[fatprop]

any reason that you know of for the increase from the $125K offered in 2019?

Because it was never going to be paid