Wallabies 31 Man Squad
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lewisr
Bill McLean (32)
why so? I would think centres would have a bigger bearing on the 10
Scott Allen
Trevor Allan (34)
Let the meltdown begin - Nic White has been left out!
Does that mean Nick Phipps is in or Luke Burgess? Or only one halfback in first 25?
Does that mean Nick Phipps is in or Luke Burgess? Or only one halfback in first 25?
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Dave Cowper (27)
Three uncapped players will be named in the Wallabies squad to take on the British and Irish Lions next month.
Coach Robbie Deans will only unveil the full 25-man squad at 2pm (EST), but the Australian Rugby Union has already begun leaking some aspects of the squad via Twitter.
They have confirmed that three unnamed debutants will be selected, while also taking the interesting decision to confirm that Nick Cummins and Joe Tomane will be two of the wingers picked.
The Wallabies Twitter account also said Cummins will be the only Western Force player chosen by Deans.
However, a couple of seasoned veterans will not make the cut after picking up serious injuries in Saturday night's Super Rugby derby between New South Wales Waratahs and the Brumbies.
Officials confirmed to Fox Sports News reporter Russell Fairfax that flanker George Smith won't be picked due to a knee injury that is likely to rule him out of action for up to six weeks, while Tatafu Polota-Nau is out after breaking his arm against the Brumbies.
Utility back Pat McCabe is also out of contention after he also picked up an injury coming off the bench at ANZ Stadium.
(from foxsports.com.au)
Coach Robbie Deans will only unveil the full 25-man squad at 2pm (EST), but the Australian Rugby Union has already begun leaking some aspects of the squad via Twitter.
They have confirmed that three unnamed debutants will be selected, while also taking the interesting decision to confirm that Nick Cummins and Joe Tomane will be two of the wingers picked.
The Wallabies Twitter account also said Cummins will be the only Western Force player chosen by Deans.
However, a couple of seasoned veterans will not make the cut after picking up serious injuries in Saturday night's Super Rugby derby between New South Wales Waratahs and the Brumbies.
Officials confirmed to Fox Sports News reporter Russell Fairfax that flanker George Smith won't be picked due to a knee injury that is likely to rule him out of action for up to six weeks, while Tatafu Polota-Nau is out after breaking his arm against the Brumbies.
Utility back Pat McCabe is also out of contention after he also picked up an injury coming off the bench at ANZ Stadium.
(from foxsports.com.au)
tigerland12
John Thornett (49)
Where did you see that one, I'm only looking at the Wallabies twitter.
I hope it's Burgess and not Phipps.
RoffsChoice
Jim Lenehan (48)
Being on the bench counts as capped under IRB rules.
Scott Allen
Trevor Allan (34)
That's my basis for saying he's been left out.
lewisr
Bill McLean (32)
Yeh thats what I was backing up. Although if RoffsChoice is right then maybe we will see his name at 2pm.
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Chilla Wilson (44)
It really shouldn't, picking your 10 based on who is available at 12 is ridiculous, imagine if that was the case and then your 12 gets injured early, you'd be stuffed for the rest of the game.
Scott Allen
Trevor Allan (34)
White is uncapped and we know the only three uncapped players are Mowen, Lealiifano and Folau.
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