Wallaby Coach Conga Line
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Mark Ella (57)
A great signing. The more I look into Rennie the more I like him. It's going to be tough for him next year coming in so late, but I'm keen to see what he can do with the talent, and very curious which players he selects.
I'm very optimistic about this. I hope all those criticizing his appointment eat humble pie.
I'm very optimistic about this. I hope all those criticizing his appointment eat humble pie.
Adam84
Nick Farr-Jones (63)
Not during the June tests, at least not the first game, those matches will essentially fall to his assistant coaches and potentially Scott Johnson to take the lead on preparing the squad.
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Tattsy will almost certainly be back. We essentially signed the Scottish setup when we signed ScoJo.
Getting Wisemantle might be a little tougher, but I think we will.
Agree re Laurie, keep Stiles away.
Wallabies are my second favourite team, look forward to seeing prosper again in the near future. History will show Cheik lost his mind two years ago.
Adam84
Nick Farr-Jones (63)
Hmm I think the squad is still pretty reasonable, the gaping hole is in the halves until White returns. To'omua could play as 5/8 as a stop-gap but I think his best position is ultimately 12. Hooker and lock are both a little light on depth, lots of questions over the best positions for players in the backline, importantly though I think there is the right talent there, just needs to be meshed together.
Without considering any new debutants its still a pretty solid squad.
1. Sio
2. Fainga'a
3. AAA
4. Rodda
5. LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto)
6. Samu
7. Hooper
8. Naisarani
9. White
10. To'omua
11. Koroibete
12. JOC (James O'Connor)
13. Kuridrani
14. Petaia
15. DHP
16. Slipper
17. Tupou
18. Uelese/BPA
19. Simmons
20. Wright
21. Gordon
22. Hodge
23. Beale
Wallabies still to be considered:
Dempsey, Speight, Hanigan, L.Jones, Hodge, Banks, Maddocks, Valetini
2020 potential debutants:
-McReight, Wilson, Hockings/Blyth/Swain(one of), Deegan/Harrison/Lucas(one of), McDermott, Daugunu, Johnson-Holmes
I think ScoJo can do a good job getting the team ready to Rennie's plan, whatever that is. Johnson can go to Scotland and create a battle plan with Rennie in regards to camps and a style of play to compete against Ireland. Frankly if we can take one game off Ireland I'll be happy.
The_Brown_Hornet
John Eales (66)
Ireland aren't exactly in a great state either. It should be a tight series.
Spruce Moose
Fred Wood (13)
Have Ireland appointed a new coach? Agree they lost their captain/number 1 hooker for past decade plus others as part of the usual RWC exodus. Their Pro season finishes in May but will be interesting to see how they fair in the 6 Nations with England being the benchmark.
Dan54
Tim Horan (67)
Be good time to play Ireland, new coach and end of year tour when traditionally players are pretty tired, give the team a bit of settling in period I think.
waiopehu oldboy
Stirling Mortlock (74)
Andy Farrell is Schmidt's replacement as Ireland HC. Appointment was made pre-RWC, I think.
Try-ranosaurus Rex
Darby Loudon (17)
HJH (Harry Johnson-Holmes) is already capped - got some game time against SA in the Championships this year.
Nice to have an angry ranga in the squad.
Finsbury Girl
Trevor Allan (34)
Derpus
George Gregan (70)
Thats like saying if your boss can do your job whats the point in keeping you around.....
Finsbury Girl
Trevor Allan (34)
Only if you think "getting the squad ready" with the S&C guy as a pro temp solution is the same as having an over-arching head coach and all associated assistant coaches in place, then yes.
chasmac
Dave Cowper (27)
They should try and get Eddie Jones.