KevinO
Geoff Shaw (53)
Agree, playing Wales this years is a win/lose situation. Wallabies will win the series and fans will believe last decade of shit results is behind them, only to come up against real opposition and get trashed again.
Wallabies 2024
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Strewthcobber
Simon Poidevin (60)
This is the worst Wales side in a long time, and I'm not that confident that we do beat them unfortunately. We should, easily.
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Homer
Bill Watson (15)
No details on the qld'ers outside of Nasser and Hodgeman. Very interested to see if Smith, Flook, Uru etc were asked.
KevinO
Geoff Shaw (53)
I think the Wallabies will win it, Wales is poor and hasn't got a hope. There best placed team in the URC was 8th and got smashed in the QF.
I will be more concerned on how we go about winning (or losing)
Arsing wins through individual moments will not get us close to the Boks or ABs
The_Brown_Hornet
John Eales (66)
Some good solid wins with some visible structure in attack and defence is what I'm looking for. I said it last year, but those poor lads during the RWC didn't even look like they knew where to stand in general play. It was so obvious that they had no clue what they were supposed to be doing and fixing that is the step change I want to see from Schmidt.
KevinO
Geoff Shaw (53)
With Schmidt if your not standing in the right place, he will find someone that will. His going to be a complete monster for these guys, it's his way or the high way and attention to detail is key. He ripped into a Irish player for leaving his room key behind in camp, if you can't remember your key how can you remember our game plan.
Marce
John Hipwell (52)
I think Wales is the best rival for a completely new team in order to learn the game plan and test some players. Or you could start playing against Ireland or England and be crushed with no mercy
rugbyAU
Bob Davidson (42)
I think this is the most likely squad for Wales:
Props
Slipper
Gibbon
Hodgman
AAA
Tupou
Talakai/Nonggorr
Hookers
Pollard
Faessler
Uelese
Locks
LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto)
Frost
Swain
Rodda
Backrow
Hooper
Wilson
Cale
Wright
Valetini
McReight
Halfback
White/Gordon
Lonergan
McDermott
Flyhalf
Donaldson
Lynagh
Lolesio
Centres
Paisami
Foketi
Flook
Ikitau
Outside Backs
Toole
Kellaway
Wright
Lancaster
Campbell
Muirhead
Props
Slipper
Gibbon
Hodgman
AAA
Tupou
Talakai/Nonggorr
Hookers
Pollard
Faessler
Uelese
Locks
LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto)
Frost
Swain
Rodda
Backrow
Hooper
Wilson
Cale
Wright
Valetini
McReight
Halfback
White/Gordon
Lonergan
McDermott
Flyhalf
Donaldson
Lynagh
Lolesio
Centres
Paisami
Foketi
Flook
Ikitau
Outside Backs
Toole
Kellaway
Wright
Lancaster
Campbell
Muirhead
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The_Brown_Hornet
John Eales (66)
And that's what we need I think - a reset from the EJ (Eddie Jones) chaos. It's probably not sustainable in the long term but it'll do for now to get us back on the right path.
Suspect that's what Schmidt will go with for July. Agree on no need for two specialist opensides with Wright a good option.
I wouldn't mind seeing 6. Valetini, 7. Wright, 8. Cale later in the season, perhaps when Skelton is back in the mix.
I'm disappointed Swinton is not being considered. Had a solid season and is made for test footy.
Looks about right (perhaps ex. Muirhead)
I read that Jorgenson will be available for July. I dont think we should be rushing him back but makes the squad for me if fit.
rugbyAU
Bob Davidson (42)
Re. Muirhead I think he’s better than Ryan at this stage, Vunivalu, Peitsch and others but I wouldn’t have him in there for the TRC once Jorgensen is back and Petaia
Highlander35
Steve Williams (59)
Canham needs to be balanced: he needs the time in camp where he's training with and against the more "senior" bodies rather than just 1 senior partner (LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto) or Phillip) and peers, and he needs as many first class fixtures as possible.
Presuming an announcement comes soon for his Reds move, I would hope he spends a huge chunk of time in camp, then gets releases for the reds various fixtures over the next 3 or 4 months.
Presuming an announcement comes soon for his Reds move, I would hope he spends a huge chunk of time in camp, then gets releases for the reds various fixtures over the next 3 or 4 months.
Homer
Bill Watson (15)
Assuming the Rebs players get farmed out, who gets released from their clubs to fit them in? You dont need 7, 2nd rowers or four halfs who end up playing club footy.
Highlander35
Steve Williams (59)
I dunno, that's RA's and the surviving franchises problem.
There's clearly some intention of giving PONIs some degree of flexibility in where they will end up playing when they won't be in "direct" competition with with other PONIs.
LevitatingSocks
Watty Friend (18)
I would not mind a loss as long as there are positive signs of cohesion and adherence to clear gameplan/style of play. Schmidt is probably not a forever coach like you said, but if he can lay a foundation like Brad Thorn did at the Reds I will be happy.
Build a system, pick players that fit defined roles, set a good standard for professionalism, and avoid the media sideshow the Eddie was so fond of. If that means a few players that look better on paper get left out then so be it.