A few things.
A. "Under the revised Policy, players returning to Australia from overseas who make a two-year commitment to an Australian Super Rugby Club will also be eligible to represent the Qantas Wallabies immediately upon their return."
Isn't this already the status quo? I am pretty sure a number of guys have signed with Super clubs and - before they've played a game of Super rugby - have been picked for the Wallabies. Can't think of any examples but still fairly certain. (I'll see if I can come up with any and I'll post them in an edit, feel free to point out if I am wrong).
To my understanding this rule would prevent someone like Kane Douglas or Sitaleki Timani (et al.) from signing to play for 2 years when their overseas contract expires in a few years (i.e. 2016 for Sita, 2017 for Douglas) in order to play in the world cup?
I am disappointed these two, particularly Kane, can't be selected, and I'm sort of holding out that this could be a loophole that lets them play in the RWC. Pretty sure you're only allowed to play at the point at which you return to Australian soil.
B. Has anybody thought about Rocky Elsom? Absolute wildcard, I don't rate him at all (and obviously wouldn't pick him in the squad) but he does have 75 caps. Haven't seen him on any lists. Does he have the 7 years?
C. What's Giteau's kicking like up north? I will admit to not really watching much Northern Hemisphere rugby, and I'm very convinced that all other club competitions (Top 14, Japan, Aviva, etc.) are all well and truly below Super standard so I'm not very convinced that any of these guys - even if they're in good form up there - will be any decent. If Giteau can kick well then I am in favour of his selection, purely because our kickers are doing poorly at the moment. He would inject a bit of experience, particularly against NH opposition and on their fields, but I am skeptical about his speed, agility and fitness these days.
E. The above aside, I can definitely see Smith being selected, he was superb against the Lions and 2 years should not a massive difference make. Would significantly augment our back row stocks, not that they need much help.
F. Guys I would love to have in consideration for RWC: Mowen, Smith, S Timani, Kimlin, Douglas, Ioane, Mitchell, Giteau, Chisholm, Elsom, Barnes, Gerrard, Ma'afu, and Pyle. Please, please note that I do not reckon most, if any, of these guys should be in the 30, it just doesn't hurt to have more depth and competition.