2013 EOYT

[Zander]

Moore and Hooper need big rests. I don't think Horwill does, he's missed enough footy.

Hooper played every Test last year and once Pocock was gone played every minute too. This year he's played every minute of every game bar the Force one and every minute of every Test except the 3rd B&I Lions Test.

Gill & Fainga'a should start against Italy, Ireland and Scotland.

 

[Brumby Runner]

If Hanson is injured, it would be a good development opportunity for Siliva to go as the third hooker.

 

[Braveheart81]

I wonder if TPN is healthy again? It will be good to have him back on deck if he is.

I'm assuming that we'll just announce a 23 as per normal for the third Bledisloe Test and then the squad for the EOYT will be announced a day or two after that game.

 

[Brumby Runner]

I wonder if TPN is healthy again? It will be good to have him back on deck if he is.

I'm assuming that we'll just announce a 23 as per normal for the third Bledisloe Test and then the squad for the EOYT will be announced a day or two after that game.

If TPN is fit and available, I'd like to see Squeaky Moore given a holiday. Similarly, Hooper and Horwill. All have played plenty of games this year, or in Kev's case is still carrying injury, so a good rest would be well earned. One or two front rowers could also benefit from a rest.

 

[Braveheart81]

If TPN is fit and available, I'd like to see Squeaky Moore given a holiday. Similarly, Hooper and Horwill. All have played plenty of games this year, or in Kev's case is still carrying injury, so a good rest would be well earned. One or two front rowers could also benefit from a rest.

I think that if key players were told they weren't going to be touring because the powers that be wanted them to have a rest there would be an absolute mutiny in the ranks.

I can't imagine any test player would welcome being told they were being rested for a single test let alone an entire tour (what's more a Grand Slam Tour).

There are obviously cases in NZ where a couple of senior players are actively taking a break to try and ensure they are around for the 2015 RWC, but I don't think that applies to any of our players.

I don't disagree with you that some of those players could do with a rest and could definitely have their workloads lightened in general, but I think the reality of that will never happen except maybe in the twilight of their careers.

 

[GaffaCHinO]

Squad Announced today

 

[RoffsChoice]

Squad Announced today

When and where?

 

[GaffaCHinO]

When and where?

Dunno Link said on Rugby HQ last night that the squad will be announced today.

 

[Bowside]

Moore and Hooper need big rests. I don't think Horwill does, he's missed enough footy.

Hooper played every Test last year and once Pocock was gone played every minute too. This year he's played every minute of every game bar the Force one and every minute of every Test except the 3rd B&I Lions Test.

Gill & Fainga'a should start against Italy, Ireland and Scotland.

Agree. But Gill is on the outer at the moment after being dropped from the TRC squad.

He should still tour but it's not a forgone conclusion he'll see much if any game time.

 

[GaffaCHinO]

Squad for Wallaby Spring Tour:

Alexander, Kepu, Robinson, Ryan, Slipper,
S. Fainga’a, Moore, Polota-Nau
Douglas, Horwill ©, Simmons, Timani ...
Dennis, Fardy, Gill, Hooper, McCalman, Mowen
Genia, Phipps, White
Cooper, To'omua
Ashley-Cooper, Harris, Kuridrani, Leali’ifano
Cummins, Feauai-Sautia, Tomane
Folau, Foley

 

[RoffsChoice]

Celebrating: Ryan, Polota-Nau, Gill
Questioning: Dennis, Harris
Unashamedly happy to see: Alexander, Phipps, CFS

 

[RoffsChoice]

But seriously missing the inclusion of:
Horne, Pyle.

 

[tigerland12]

No surprises really.
But agree Roff, where the fuck is Pyle and Horne.

 

[kiap]

https://twitter.com/QantasWallabies

 

[Grandmaster Flash]

Players ineligible for selection for #SpringTour2013, due to injury: Beale, A.Fainga'a, Goodwin, Hanson, Higginbotham, McCabe, McMeniman EDIT Also CONT: Mogg, Palu, Pocock, Pyle, Schatz.

 

[GaffaCHinO]

Not a bad looking team rehab

1
2 Hanson
3
4 Pyle
5 MMM
6 Higgers
7 Pocock
8 Palu

9
10 Godwin
11
12 McCabe
13 Fainga
14 Mogg
15 Beale

 

[Try-ranosaurus Rex]

Henry Speight?!?!?!?!?!

 

[topo]

Henry Speight?!?!?!?!?!

Apparently still not eligible. Nov 26 at earliest.


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[Try-ranosaurus Rex]

Apparently still not eligible. Nov 26 at earliest.

Thanks

 

[biggsy]

Fucken Phipps, link has blow Me away with that call.

Fucken Phipps,