Wallabies v Wales, 6 July
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eastman
John Solomon (38)
I mean he can’t pass or kick but he is a good ball runner; very strong in contact and relatively fast- he’d be a great rugby league player.
Im not sure what makes him a fantastic rugby player?
liquor box
Peter Sullivan (51)
I should be happy for Lynagh, especially as a Reds fan, but I don't see him being suited for a bench spot.
If 12 or 13 get injured who is playing in the centres? I think he can cover 15 if needed but gee he will be targeted if he moves to the centres for injury cover during the game.
Dont get me wrong, he will put his hand up in a second to get on the field in any position and will keep getting up no matter what is thrown at him but he just seems too small.
I would have had Donaldson.
If 12 or 13 get injured who is playing in the centres? I think he can cover 15 if needed but gee he will be targeted if he moves to the centres for injury cover during the game.
Dont get me wrong, he will put his hand up in a second to get on the field in any position and will keep getting up no matter what is thrown at him but he just seems too small.
I would have had Donaldson.
Purce
Dave Cowper (27)
I guess Lolo can go to 12 if needed or perhaps Flook? Daugunu to 13 or even Kellaway? Kellaway the backup 15.
Agreed that Donaldson is the more versatile reserve though.
Not sure I like Wright being captain. I think Wilson if he is ready after surgery would have been better as McReight plays his best rugby with Wilson at 8 and move Valetini to 6. If Wilson not available I would have preferred Tom Hopper. Honestly, this team doesn't fill me with great confidence. Then again the alternatives we have don't fill me with great confidence either. We may stand a chance against Wales however I think the AB's and Saffas would have a field day against this team.
Hogan
Herbert Moran (7)
Luckily for Donaldson…Rennie, Eddie and Schmidt obviously don’t share your ‘expert’ opinion on his ability and potential.
Didn’t he win a MOM award at last year’s World Cup? Not a bad achievement for someone so early in their Test career.
I like the look of Pietsch. Runs hard, tackles hard and is good over the ball. Probably just needs to work on his kicking game. Looking forward to watching him play.
Joe Blow
John Hipwell (52)
We are coming from a very low base. Even through Rennies time we were just a speed bump in the RC. The less said about EJs little foray the better.
Schmidt will hopefully build from the ground up, as he did in Ireland. He has good people around him and up is the only way to go.
Schmidt will hopefully build from the ground up, as he did in Ireland. He has good people around him and up is the only way to go.
KOB1987
John Eales (66)
It’s clearly going to be close to this but there is a fair bit of ambiguity in Doran’s article with phrases like ‘up to’ and ‘could be’ so I would expect some divergence from this when the team is announced today.
PhilClinton
Mark Loane (55)
I don’t mind it because personally I think a Thursday announcement for a Saturday game is pretty late. Particularly for internationals when these guys are in a camp for weeks together.
Rugby needs to be getting as much media out as possible in the lead up to Wallabies games especially. Would prefer a Tuesday or Wednesday announcement with a couple of days of stories about debutants, legitimate team analysis etc.
Rugby needs to be getting as much media out as possible in the lead up to Wallabies games especially. Would prefer a Tuesday or Wednesday announcement with a couple of days of stories about debutants, legitimate team analysis etc.
Jimmy_Crouch
Peter Johnson (47)
Team generally finds out on Monday.
PhilClinton
Mark Loane (55)
Slim 293
Stirling Mortlock (74)
I'm not sure if Wilson, who isn't guaranteed of selection, and currently not in the squad, would be a better captain, than the captain of his SRP (Super Rugby Pacific) team...
Derpus
Nathan Sharpe (72)
Oh you really got me there. Nailed. Donaldson really shone through in a stellar world cup for Australia.
Because they're only required to name the team 48 hours before the game and it's considered that you're giving away a potential competitive advantage by naming your team further out than your opposition.
Wales: Liam Williams; Josh Hathaway, Owen Watkin, Mason Grady, Rio Dyer; Ben Thomas, Ellis Bevan; Gareth Thomas, Dewi Lake, Archie Griffin, Christ Tshiunza, Dafydd Jenkins, Taine Plumtree, Tommy Reffell, Aaron Wainwright.
Replacements: Evan Lloyd, Kemsley Mathias, Harri O’Connor, Cory Hill, James Botham, Kieran Hardy, Sam Costelow, Nick Tompkins.
Replacements: Evan Lloyd, Kemsley Mathias, Harri O’Connor, Cory Hill, James Botham, Kieran Hardy, Sam Costelow, Nick Tompkins.
stillmissit
Peter Johnson (47)
If this is correct, it has all the hallmarks of Dave Rennie's first team based on local suggestions. It took him some time to get the team right and had it not been for those non-stop injuries he might have gone a lot better.
I will wait for the official story but assume this is close to the team. I would have had McRight as captain as I ain't sure Wright can hold the 6 spot.
I will wait for the official story but assume this is close to the team. I would have had McRight as captain as I ain't sure Wright can hold the 6 spot.
Tomthumb
Peter Fenwicke (45)
The back to back World Champion Springboks name their team on Mondays