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Rod McCall (65)
I'd say Hodge will be #10 given that Cheika has said Beale and he are the back ups for Foley.
Possibles vs Probables Friday 3rd August 6.45pm kickoff
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I'd say Hodge will be #10 given that Cheika has said Beale and he are the back ups for Foley.
I reckon Hodge is odds on favourite to be the starting 13 for the first Bledisloe so he'll play there.
I wasn't saying the above is where they will play. I think most of those guys won't play on Friday. I was talking about them being replacements for Tahs players in the overall squad. It doesn't seem like Cheika has started with a massive squad as he has done in previous years.
Up the Guts
Steve Williams (59)
Game time for Hodge at 13 is important given he only had a handful of matches there for the Rebels and they leaked a number of points those matches.
Brumby Runner
David Wilson (68)
Not with Samu and Ala'alatoa ahead of them.
But seriously, with TPN, Latu and Uelese unavailable Fainga'a would have to be the top pick on form......
Obviously BPA was the first choice during the Irish series, but he hasn't been playing that well of late, and his lineout throwing has been incredibly bad.
Fainga'a should be a lock to start in the RC games. Opponents would be thinking, "Ah, Saia Fainga'a returns. We know what to expect from him and how to take advantage". Would be worth it for the shock value alone.
KOB1987
Rod McCall (65)
Fair call, I temporarily neglected that fact. Stewart will probably be given the hit out then, huge experience for him.
I'm actually in town for the night so am going out to watch it. Anyone else heading out?
I am planning to but it depends mostly on the toddler not losing the plot and needing to go to bed after the week at daycare.
Rugbynutter39
Michael Lynagh (62)
Yes I am heading out with a mate to watch it....
KOB1987
Rod McCall (65)
1. Scott Sio (Brumbies)
2. Folau Fainga'a (Brumbies)
3. Jermaine Ainsley (Melbourne Rebels)
4. Adam Coleman (Melbourne Rebels)
5. Rory Arnold (Brumbies)
6. Adam Korczyk (Queensland Reds)
7. David Pocock – captain (Brumbies)
8. Caleb Timu (Queensland Reds)
9. Will Genia (Melbourne Rebels)
10. Hamish Stewart (Queensland Reds)
11. Jack Maddocks (Melbourne Rebels)
12. Billy Meakes (Melbourne Rebels)
13. Reece Hodge (Melbourne Rebels)
14. Marika Koroibete (Melbourne Rebels)
15. Tom Banks (Brumbies)
16. Tetera Faulkner (Melbourne Rebels)
17. Brandon Paenga-Amosa (Queensland Reds)
18. Taniela Tupou (Queensland Reds)
19. Izack Rodda (Queensland Reds)
20. Harry Hockings (Queensland Reds)
21. Lukhan Tui (Queensland Reds)
22. Liam Wright (Queensland Reds)
23. Isi Naisarani (Melbourne Rebels)
24. Joe Powell (Brumbies)
27. Jed Holloway (NSW Waratahs)
28. Jordan Petaia (Queensland Reds)
29. Sefa Naivalu (Melbourne Rebels)
30. Jake Gordon (NSW Waratahs)
2. Folau Fainga'a (Brumbies)
3. Jermaine Ainsley (Melbourne Rebels)
4. Adam Coleman (Melbourne Rebels)
5. Rory Arnold (Brumbies)
6. Adam Korczyk (Queensland Reds)
7. David Pocock – captain (Brumbies)
8. Caleb Timu (Queensland Reds)
9. Will Genia (Melbourne Rebels)
10. Hamish Stewart (Queensland Reds)
11. Jack Maddocks (Melbourne Rebels)
12. Billy Meakes (Melbourne Rebels)
13. Reece Hodge (Melbourne Rebels)
14. Marika Koroibete (Melbourne Rebels)
15. Tom Banks (Brumbies)
16. Tetera Faulkner (Melbourne Rebels)
17. Brandon Paenga-Amosa (Queensland Reds)
18. Taniela Tupou (Queensland Reds)
19. Izack Rodda (Queensland Reds)
20. Harry Hockings (Queensland Reds)
21. Lukhan Tui (Queensland Reds)
22. Liam Wright (Queensland Reds)
23. Isi Naisarani (Melbourne Rebels)
24. Joe Powell (Brumbies)
27. Jed Holloway (NSW Waratahs)
28. Jordan Petaia (Queensland Reds)
29. Sefa Naivalu (Melbourne Rebels)
30. Jake Gordon (NSW Waratahs)
Now even Cheika is trolling Brumby Runner. That's next level.
Rugbynutter39
Michael Lynagh (62)
Can’t wait to watch this actually as chance to see some of best talent in oz rugby both established and up and coming match off against each other - hope they keep this trial game every year and selfishly play it at Leichhardt oval given just up the road from me!
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Phil Kearns (64)
Eastwood has the bye this weekend. I would guess that Manenti (sic) has tried not to take too many players from clubs that are playing important games.
That said, players like Pama Fou, and Fabian Goodall, are worth a look at.
It would make sense for him if Tim Walsh wants him. It doesn't look like XVs will go anywhere for him.
I think his inclusion in this game is more around the fact he plays for Eastwood and they are filling the necessary spots because they have the bye.
Brumby Runner
David Wilson (68)
. I knew if I persisted, I'd eventually get a reaction from Cheika. Just not the expected one.However, what is the answer to Tomikin's question. Anybody know?
And does Hooper's omission mean that he won't make it back for the first Bledisloe?
However, what is the answer to Tomikin's question. Anybody know?
And does Hooper's omission mean that he won't make it back for the first Bledisloe?
"Regular Wallabies Dane Haylett-Petty and Allan Ala'alatoa are both missing with injury. "
Hooper still listed as injured. I'd expect him back. There's still two weeks until the first test.
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