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David Wilson (68)
I don't get this Derp. 14 has to have the same character as a 15, surely. Possibly the one issue being I'd expect a lot more organisation from 15.
Wallabies v Springboks - Adelaide Oval, Sat 27th August, 2022
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I don't get this Derp. 14 has to have the same character as a 15, surely. Possibly the one issue being I'd expect a lot more organisation from 15.
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Arch Winning (36)
He does some good things true but then as in the opening minute of the last Test throws that stupid ball to Wright instead of taking the tackle…. he didn’t really get much of a go at fullback… what was it 2 minutes? … but as a winger he just needs to put his head down and run… I’d have Kellaway, Koribete, Vunivalu and Wright ahead of him..as wingers ….and I’d give Campbell a shot at fullback…. because he IS a fullback! Funny that.
Such an odd circumstance for the Wallabies as there's hardly any nailed on starters. The good news is they do have some depth, but there'll be a lot of questionmarks around the park and has the potential to get ugly against the Boks.
It'll be interesting to see who gets selected given the opposition. You'd think they'd want more size up front and better kicking options in the backs.
Is McReight a guarantee at 7? Not sure who else can play there. They may want a bigger option for this game.
If ever Hodge is to get a start at 10 (or 15) you'd think it'd be in this game given his physicality and his boot. And lack of other options.
It'll be interesting to see who gets selected given the opposition. You'd think they'd want more size up front and better kicking options in the backs.
Is McReight a guarantee at 7? Not sure who else can play there. They may want a bigger option for this game.
If ever Hodge is to get a start at 10 (or 15) you'd think it'd be in this game given his physicality and his boot. And lack of other options.
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John Solomon (38)
I think there’s a general reticence about Campbell’s athleticism and robustness for international football.
Obviously there have been smaller players who have played internationally at fullback but Campbell has not stood out to the same extent at lower levels - he’s never consistently impressed at Super Rugby like a D Mac.
At this stage, either Kellaway or Hodge at 15.
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Mark Ella (57)
This is why Banks was preferred, despite probably being the least athletic or naturally gifted of the bunch. This is also why I hope either Kellaway or Campbell get first crack and why I don't want to see Wright or Petaia there again this year.
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Mark Ella (57)
Lately I have found these comments around depth in our squad misleading. We have numerous players who can sort of play in a position with 1-2 games under there belt.
We don't really have genuine depth. Especially at fullback.
Kellaway, Hodge, Campbell, Wright - none are proven test level fullbacks. Half of them don't even have a super rugby season under there belt (beside Campbell).
Not that there is any answer to this then what Rennie is already doing, but I just it term depth being thrown around too easily.
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Phil Kearns (64)
Okay, it would be a big gamble, but Langi Gleeson is apparently our quickest forward, and he is as tough as teak. Otherwise Samu.
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David Codey (61)
Least Athletic his probably the quickest and for my mind better in contact then Jock.. but that's not saying much.
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John Eales (66)
Agreed. In my years of watching the Wallabies, I've not often seen a test side without most positions firmed up a year out of a World Cup. Cheika's last year maybe, but not too many beyond that.
That said, I think with injured players coming back into the fold I can see by the end RC the picture becoming clearer. At some point I think Rennie and the selectors will need to pick and stick.
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Nathan Sharpe (72)
Most slots are pretty firm IMO. Just not 6, 10, 14 or 15.
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Stirling Mortlock (74)
Locks are far from firm.
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Nathan Sharpe (72)
Some combination of Philip, Swain, Frost and Arnold. Possibly Rodda comes back in.
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Mark Ella (57)
Yeh true, but the others just seem to have much better footwork (or that x-factor), Petaia does some freakish things, and Wright has a very good step.
Banks was just solid all-round with pace and a decent boot.
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Mark Ella (57)
When you say he's played there alot, then when? Couple of game for the Tahs? Not exactly professional experience. Sounds about the same experience level as Wright.
I think it's going to a 50/50 with Campbell and Kellaway. I do agree he is extremely consistent and a good decision maker which is exactly what is needed at fullback. I do have a feeling though after Rennie's high praise of Campbell that he may get the nod.
I hope Wright and Kelleway both play full seasons of super rugby at fullback next year.
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Mark Ella (57)
Here's a wild thought. Maybe he and RA have agreed to put more priority on the next RWC2027 in Australia, so they care more about building long-term depth then getting a squad ready for next year.
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Mark Ella (57)
Can he kick? Would love to see Sua'ali'i in the Centres.
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