Wallabies 2025 Spring Tour

[KOB1987]

Gotta love the guys at Newscorp

 

[PhilClinton]

I posted something similar in Reds thread that Fox Sports published.

I mean technically none of that information is incorrect - but it's sensationalist to infer he's a genuine NRL dropout/failure.

 

[Sword of Justice]

I hope that is a case of an editor ripping in to the headline because Pandaram has said that he is a rugby person foremost in the past.

 

[Tomikin]

JOC (James O'Connor) (James O'Connor) is over there. They will call on him if there is an injury no doubt. How they are backing Edmed over Donaldson is what I don't understand. Blooding Lynagh with the pressure of the Lions series has set him back and the decision has been made now to bring in a new answer. Faster than a speeding mullet... it's the one game NRL man and former Wallaby... Carter Gordon! Wishing the Wallabies luck for the tour. Hopefully they play well .

Lynagh been left behind because his injured

 

[Yoda]

He debuted at 22 years old. Dan Carter debuted at 22, Johnny Wilkinson at 18, Quade at 20, Larkham 22, Giteau 20, Foley 23, Berrick Barnes 21, Donaldson 23, Edmed 24...

Seems pretty par for the course

Starting 3 Tests v the Lions as your first up starts? Way too early....

 

[Ignoto]

Maybe. Having dodgy hammies so young and prone to head knocks though is not good for his longevity. Still don't think he'll last the distance. Rushed into Test footy way too early.

You're assuming it was dodgy hamstrings that have kept him out, it could just as easily be frustrations from repeated head knocks and after taking guidance, the Reds and RA are of the opinion Tom would be best getting a full off-season.

Donaldson is one flight away from getting to the UK so not the end of the world.

 

[Slim 293]

My hot take...

Gordon to fill in at inside centre?

Edit: looking at that squad, probably not...

Maybe not so hot...

With a 95kg and 193cm frame, Gordon is also being considered as a potential No.12 in the mould of Jordie Barrett. He can also play fullback.

Last week he left the NRL. Next week Carter Gordon is set for a Wallabies comeback

Star five-eighth Carter Gordon has returned to rugby from the Gold Coast Titans, and he could be back in action for the Wallabies as soon as next week.

www.theage.com.au

 

[rugbyAU]

Gotta love the guys at Newscorp
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They do know he had surgery on a serious injury and was only available until the final round

 

[Tomthumb]

Lynagh been left behind because his injured

What’s the injury?

 

[Tomikin]

What’s the injury?

They didnt say.. just got this

“We’ve taken a long-term view with Tom Lynagh, who is still just 22 years old. He has had a few injury frustrations since the third test versus the Lions in early August and will follow an individualised program, guided by both Wallabies and Queensland staff, which will allow him to recover to full fitness.

probably hammies and head

 

[Tomthumb]

Donaldson needs to use the disappointment to enjoy a break and start the Super rugby season like this year... and keep it going all season. Carter and him will be the 10's for the RWC barring injury is my tip. Eddie just callled it 4 years too early!

I don’t think Super Rugby form really matters as one of the guys picked ahead of him got dropped for most of the season and the other guy standing on the sidelines of a different sport

 

[Tomthumb]

So much for the Peter Horne and Joe Schmidt catch cry of the last 18 months “we want to invest in people that invest in us”

 

[Slim 293]

So much for the Peter Horne and Joe Schmidt catch cry of the last 18 months “we want to invest in people that invest in us”

Does signing a three year deal count?

 

[Tomthumb]

Does signing a three year deal count?

A year after turning his back on the sport? Nah, it goes against everything they have been saying since they got the jobs