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Springboks v Wallabies - Sunday 2 October 1am AEST - Loftus Versfeld

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Braveheart81

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Will Genia (78)
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Here's the Wallaby squad for this game and the following weekend against the Pumas in London.

FULL 30-MAN SQUAD

Allan Ala'alatoa (Brumbies), Rory Arnold (Brumbies), Adam Coleman (Force), Quade Cooper (Reds), Kane Douglas (Reds), Scott Fardy (Brumbies), Israel Folau (Waratahs), Bernard Foley (Waratahs), Nick Frisby (Reds), Will Genia (Stade Francais), James Hanson (Rebels), Dane Haylett-Petty (Force), Reece Hodge (Rebels), Michael Hooper (Waratahs), Sekope Kepu (Waratahs), Samu Kerevi (Reds), Tevita Kuridrani (Brumbies), Tolu Latu (Waratahs)*, Sean McMahon (Rebels), Stephen Moore © (Brumbies), Luke Morahan (Force), Dean Mumm (Waratahs), Sefanaia Naivalu (Rebels)*, Nick Phipps (Waratahs), Tom Robertson (Waratahs), Rob Simmons (Reds), Scott Sio (Brumbies), James Slipper (Reds), Henry Speight (Brumbies), Lopeti Timani (Rebels)
 
RugbyReg

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Rocky Elsom (76)
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Seb V said:
No TPN?
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no.

It's not the first time Latu has been named in a Wallabies squad, after a broken arm ruined his chances in 2014. His inclusion this time comes after fellow hooker Tatafu Polota-Nau wasn't considered for selection.

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“It is disappointing for Tatafu, who has been one of the most consistent and valued members of our finishers off the bench, he needs time to get his body right and we respect that," Cheika said.
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Gillys_ghost

Gillys_ghost

Dave Cowper (27)
Dont know what Latu has done this season that sets him ahead of Ready. I thought he had an average season this year. Maybe basing it on last years form or looking for a more like-for-like replacement for Taf?
 
Braveheart81

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Will Genia (78)
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Peter Toohey said:
Dont know what Latu has done this season that sets him ahead of Ready. I thought he had an average season this year. Maybe basing it on last years form or looking for a more like-for-like replacement for Taf?
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It has to be based on current NRC form. After Latu got injured early in the season he didn't get selected for the Waratahs again.

Not that Ready is playing badly but Latu has been in outstanding form in the NRC.
 
Pfitzy

Pfitzy

George Gregan (70)
It is an interesting selection because they're almost the same age and similar heights. Latu a bit bulkier but Ready probably better at set piece.

In any case, Latu has more provincial caps at the moment and Ready had to work hard in a team that failed to get going.

Plus he's a Waratah ;)
 
The torpedo

The torpedo

Peter Fenwicke (45)
Play this team:

  1. Slipper
  2. Moore (c)
  3. Kepu
  4. Simmons
  5. Coleman
  6. Fardy
  7. Hooper
  8. Timani
  9. Genia
  10. Cooper
  11. Naivalu
  12. Foley
  13. Kerevi
  14. Folau
  15. Boomstick
  16. Ready Hanson
  17. Sio
  18. Robertson
  19. Arnold
  20. McMahon
  21. Frisby
  22. Kuridrani
  23. DHP
EDIT: misread and thought Ready was in the squad. Replaced with Chibba
 
The torpedo

The torpedo

Peter Fenwicke (45)
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Scrubber2050

Scrubber2050

Mark Ella (57)
Now that Pocock is out most would probably install McMahon. We all know his attributes but he is still not a big bopper.

The decision (thankfully) has been taken out of Cheika's hands in the continued retention of the Pooper.

We have a big bloke - Timani. I reckon he should get the starting 8 spot for the next couple of games, leaving Sean riding the pine and being cover. If Timani can handle it and well then problem solved.
 
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