Wallabies 2025

[Wilson]

There's maybe some excuse for Robertson, given the Force's injuries at prop, but it's wild that Bell hasn't had a rest given the tahs have a current wallaby prop in Kailea and a fairly well rated Aus A player in Lambert behind him.

They must be in serious danger of loosing Lambert at this stage too, with Bell and Kailea signed through 27 and very little game time available he'd have to be interested in jumping to the Brumbies as Slipper wears out, or going over seas to cash in while he can.

 

[Adam84]

Especially so for Bell, who hasn't played a full season over the past 3 years due to a recurring foot injury that wasn't a simple and straightforward injury.. I'd say there's a need to manage his workload more carefully

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

There's maybe some excuse for Robertson, given the Force's injuries at prop, but it's wild that Bell hasn't had a rest given the tahs have a current wallaby prop in Kailea and a fairly well rated Aus A player in Lambert behind him.

They must be in serious danger of loosing Lambert at this stage too, with Bell and Kailea signed through 27 and very little game time available he'd have to be interested in jumping to the Brumbies as Slipper wears out, or going over seas to cash in while he can.

Don't think Lambert is high on the list atm. Played SS last week and listed for Uni again this week like Edmed at Eastwood.

 

[wamberal99]

Don't think Lambert is high on the list atm. Played SS last week and listed for Uni again this week like Edmed at Eastwood.

Edmed the Wallaby (just).

 

[KOB1987]

Especially so for Bell, who hasn't played a full season over the past 3 years due to a recurring foot injury that wasn't a simple and straightforward injury.. I'd say there's a need to manage his workload more carefully

I am guessing the spin would have been that he will be rested v the Drua next week and then also gets the next week off with the bye. For the other Tahs Wallabies as well. It does actually make sense, parochial biases aside.

 

[Adam84]

People said he would be rested before Moana as well…

 

[KOB1987]

‘People’ being people on here? It probably made sense in some respects from the outside, but from the inside they were probably looking at the scrum strength and wanted/needed to get a win on the road.

Anyway, it’s just a theory I have, will see if I’m right. There is some flexibility with the rest protocols and I don’t have any issues with other franchises using them strategically as well. Also, from a fan/viewer perspective, it’s a better look to rest players against the team coming last on the ladder than appearing to throw a game against the comp leaders.

 

[Dctarget]

I think he needs a rest too. Doesn’t seem as impactful as his earlier rounds.

 

[KOB1987]

I certainly don’t disagree with that.

 

[Beattie]

So what about that Carter Gordon bloke

That is where I’d be investing my money. Him and Sua'ali'i at 15 the ultimate players to build a world class backline around.

 

[Yoda]

That is where I’d be investing my money. Him and Sua'ali'i at 15 the ultimate players to build a world class backline around.

What… a guy with back issues? Do you know of Gordon’s injury?

 

[Major Tom]

That is where I’d be investing my money. Him and Sua'ali'i at 15 the ultimate players to build a world class backline around.

Damaged goods. Should be able to pick him up cheap when his done with the titans.

 

[Jimmy_Crouch]

Gee Ryan Lonergan's Wallabies prospects are dipping with Wilson and Thomas getting game time and playing well (with McDermott, Gordon & White ahead of them)

 

[griffins]

Gee Ryan Lonergan's Wallabies prospects are dipping with Wilson and Thomas getting game time and playing well (with McDermott, Gordon & White ahead of them)

See how tonight goes

 

[Yoda]

At present I‘d like to see a Wallaby backline of:

9 White
10 Donaldson
11 Daugunu
12 Ikitau
13 Sua'ali'i
14 Potter
15 Wright

21 McDermott
22 JOC (James O'Connor)
23 Pietsch

Lynagh still a year away in my book.

 

[Bendy7]

I think Lynagh is class so I’d have him over JOC (James O'Connor). I put last nights misfired passes down to the stinger he suffered in the first half (seemed to give him a weak hand on those lovely flat passes he usually throws). He also wasn’t getting the best service from Tate

 

[Homer]

At present I‘d like to see a Wallaby backline of:

9 White
10 Donaldson
11 Daugunu
12 Ikitau
13 Sua'ali'i
14 Potter
15 Wright

21 McDermott
22 JOC (James O'Connor) (James O'Connor)
23 Pietsch

Lynagh still a year away in my book.

I dont see any value in white. Has lost any speed and is very slow at breakdown clearance. Look at how well the Force go when the reserve half comes on each week, the speed of play doubles.
Daungunu is killing it at OC and i reckon is a great bench option as he covers a few spots. Not really fast enough for the wing anymore. Jorgo was on a roll before he got injured has speed to burn. The entire shape of the backline depends on whether Schmidt wants JAS at fullback or OC, it will significantly change their attack.

 

[rugbyAU]

1 - Bell
2 - Faessler
3 - AA
4 - Frost
5 - Williams
6 - Valetini
7 - McReight
8 - Wilson
9 - McDermott
10 - Donaldson
11 - Sua'ali'i
12 - Paisami
13 - Ikitau
14 - Kellaway
15 - Wright

16 - BPA
17 - Slipper
18 - Tupou
19 - Skelton
20 - Gleeson
21 - White
22 - Lolesio
23 - Daungunu

 

[Wilson]

Salakaia-Loto's maul work remains questionable and might prevent him from getting the start first up. I'm also pretty doubtful will see Sua'ali'i at 13 for the start of the series, wing is looking more and more likely.

 

[rugbyAU]

Salakaia-Loto's maul work remains questionable and might prevent him from getting the start first up. I'm also pretty doubtful will see Sua'ali'i at 13 for the start of the series, wing is looking more and more likely.

Maybe, would you swap him with Daungunu