Wallabies 2024

[Derpus]

What are you smoking Tom, He's not a late developing prop, he's not a puppy fatted man monster at 22, he's not the next great U20s back, he's a (turning) 25 year old, well established Super Rugby starter with a dozen international caps under his belt, but hasn't cemented a regular squad position.

This is his peak earning years, and if there's not a straightforward path laid out by Schmidt to become a regular starter, this is exactly when reasonable blokes would decide to chase the Euro/Yen.

How much longer are we going to pretend we can field a competitive team without these kinds of players being available?

 

[Tomthumb]

What are you smoking Tom, He's not a late developing prop, he's not a puppy fatted man monster at 22, he's not the next great U20s back, he's a (turning) 25 year old, well established Super Rugby starter with a dozen international caps under his belt, but hasn't cemented a regular squad position.

This is his peak earning years, and if there's not a straightforward path laid out by Schmidt to become a regular starter, this is exactly when reasonable blokes would decide to chase the Euro/Yen.

Unsure exactly what point you’re arguing here

 

[Braveheart81]

It has just been pointed out to me that the Wallabies currently have the longest winning streak of any countries in the top 10 in the rankings.

 

[Tomthumb]

It has just been pointed out to me that the Wallabies currently have the longest winning streak of any countries in the top 10 in the rankings.

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Yet they actually dropped a spot in the latest rankings

 

[rugbyAU]

Marx, Mostert, Kolbe and Steph Du Toit likely out with injury for the Wallabies clashes

Springboks blood fresh team for Portugal as experienced trio set to miss Wallabies matches

South Africa will be captained by Stormers lock Salmaan Moerat for the first time when a much-changed team plays Portugal in Bloemfontein on Saturday in a one-off Test.

www.rugby.com.au

 

[Derpus]

Marx, Mostert and Steph Du Toit likely out with injury for the Wallabies clashes

Springboks blood fresh team for Portugal as experienced trio set to miss Wallabies matches

South Africa will be captained by Stormers lock Salmaan Moerat for the first time when a much-changed team plays Portugal in Bloemfontein on Saturday in a one-off Test.

www.rugby.com.au

Another 20 odd injuries and we might be a chance.

 

[Jets]

I'm feeling positive about a good result in Brisbane. Wallabies have a great record at Suncorp and Joe will have time with the team. It will definitely be an upset.

 

[Sully]

Another 20 odd injuries and we might be a chance.

 

[LeCheese]

It will definitely be an upset.

Is it really an upset if it's expected there'll be an upset? Schrödinger's upset?

 

[Derpus]

Is it really an upset if it's expected there'll be an upset? Schrödinger's upset?

An upset that can only be determined by observing it. I like it.

 

[Jets]

Is it really an upset if it's expected there'll be an upset? Schrödinger's upset?

Was more thinking from an odds point of view.

 

[Bullrush]

It has just been pointed out to me that the Wallabies currently have the longest winning streak of any countries in the top 10 in the rankings.

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The competitiveness of Test rugby now is awesome. Hard to see teams going on an 18 game win streak with how even countries are now.

 

[LeCheese]

The competitiveness of Test rugby now is awesome. Hard to see teams going on an 18 game win streak with how even countries are now.

ABs will win their remaining 12 matches this year. Anything less should be seen as a failure.

 

[scrans21]

With Wright potentially out for longer (RIP) I wonder if we could see Williams shifted to 6 for the RC. If Skelton is drafted in then you need a lineout jumper at either 6 or 8, and Cale at this stage should be kept on the bench as I think he'll struggle against the physicality of the Boks and AB's which rules him out as that starting jumping option.

 

[LeCheese]

Pending how Wilson goes this weekend, you'd think it's:
6. Valetini
7. McReight
8. Wilson / Cale

 

[Strewthcobber]

Is Gleeson the back up 7 now?

 

[Wilson]

Is Gleeson the back up 7 now?

In an emergency for this weekend maybe, I'd imagine they'll bring in someone more suited to it for the rugby championship if Wright is ruled out though.

 

[Slim 293]

Is Gleeson the back up 7 now?

Possibly Hooper as he has experience there…

 

[Derpus]

Possibly Hooper as he has experience there…

Doing everyone involved a disservice playing the lad there.

 

[fatprop]

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