Wallaby Coach Conga Line
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Tomikin
Simon Poidevin (60)
Matt Taylor signed for a 4 year deal.
https://wallabies.rugby/news/2019/1...ikAOBfMyXdJ3--1Bk4_2O0LgsGbK500Ikn0otLnnI1z9Q
https://wallabies.rugby/news/2019/1...ikAOBfMyXdJ3--1Bk4_2O0LgsGbK500Ikn0otLnnI1z9Q
This makes me very happy.
The_Brown_Hornet
John Eales (66)
This is a great coaching set up and there are no excuses now. Best of luck boys, I have a feeling this you'll go well.
https://www.scottishrugby.org/news/taylor-departs-to-join-wallabies
Scottish Rugby today confirmed Scotland Assistant Coach Matt Taylor will join the Australia national team with immediate effect.
Scottish Rugby today confirmed Scotland Assistant Coach Matt Taylor will join the Australia national team with immediate effect.
Brumby Runner
David Wilson (68)
Yep, looking very good Dru. Will be interesting to see what their selection policies will be in respect of some spots on the team - No 15, Wing, No 13, No 12 (actually the whole of the backline until Nic White becomes available to fill the No 9 spot. Most other spots must have options and decisions to be made).
Most of the pack will probably select itself with the front row, one lock spot, and probably two of the back row already accounted for.
Most of the pack will probably select itself with the front row, one lock spot, and probably two of the back row already accounted for.
dru
Tim Horan (67)
Agree with all that but let’s hope they have an eye on rewarding g performance during the Super season.
All the "locked in" Brumbies in the off-season? Maybe we see how Super 2020 plays out? Just a thought.
wamberal
Phil Kearns (64)
Brumby Runner
David Wilson (68)
Now, that would be new. I am fully behind such a radical system.
'Tis a new year coming, it will be interesting to see how Rennie wants to shape the team, although the first few Tests will be a short lead-in for him. Plus, with an early, hot Super season, inevitable injuries will shape things too. Plus, maybe some bolters.
Tomikin
Simon Poidevin (60)
I think he means Sio AAA Rodda Hooper and Isi at a guess, but your right, there's some great young guys coming through. HJH (Harry Johnson-Holmes) will target a 1 jersey, Thor a 3 jersey.
To be fair Im really looking forward to see how Hooper plays under coaches not from Chekia's group. I think we could see a really on Ball Hooper and show how truely good he is.
TSR
Mark Ella (57)
With the lack of any actual domestic rugby, it’s an interesting enough conversation to have - with the caveats that everything is subject to change on the basis of form and injury as you point out Cyclo.
To what extent, if any, will incumbency have its advantages in the new regime?
Personally, I’d argue very little - there isn’t really any reason for Rennie to hang on to any of the previous regime. I’m not suggesting any lines will be put through players - simply that jerseys are up for grabs.
My view is that the most likely incumbents to maintain their spot are Ala'alatoa, Rodda, Hooper, Koriobete & Petaia. The first three have not only been excellent at Wallaby level, they’ve also been superb at Super rugby level and, unless they have a slump in that regard they are the clear best available in their spots, at least at the moment. I feel it is likely that Hooper will come under pressure from McReight in time and think both Tupou & Johnson-Holmes look very capable of challenging Ala'alatoa, but I doubt there’ll be a change in the pecking order in the near term (although Tupou does have it in him IMO). Koriobete’s Super form was patchy and Petaia hardly played but if they maintain fitness its hard to imagine they won’t hold their spot. They both look a level above any of the options (tough on TK - but Petaia’s game is much more rounded).
Unless I’m missing someone obvious, every other spot is up for grabs. Guys like Sio & Naisarani would seem the most likely option, but I think there are other guys capable of playing themselves into test calculations in those spots.
To what extent, if any, will incumbency have its advantages in the new regime?
Personally, I’d argue very little - there isn’t really any reason for Rennie to hang on to any of the previous regime. I’m not suggesting any lines will be put through players - simply that jerseys are up for grabs.
My view is that the most likely incumbents to maintain their spot are Ala'alatoa, Rodda, Hooper, Koriobete & Petaia. The first three have not only been excellent at Wallaby level, they’ve also been superb at Super rugby level and, unless they have a slump in that regard they are the clear best available in their spots, at least at the moment. I feel it is likely that Hooper will come under pressure from McReight in time and think both Tupou & Johnson-Holmes look very capable of challenging Ala'alatoa, but I doubt there’ll be a change in the pecking order in the near term (although Tupou does have it in him IMO). Koriobete’s Super form was patchy and Petaia hardly played but if they maintain fitness its hard to imagine they won’t hold their spot. They both look a level above any of the options (tough on TK - but Petaia’s game is much more rounded).
Unless I’m missing someone obvious, every other spot is up for grabs. Guys like Sio & Naisarani would seem the most likely option, but I think there are other guys capable of playing themselves into test calculations in those spots.
TSR
Mark Ella (57)
I had to research this, Sully. Not sure I got all the details right so happy to be corrected where ever required. Over Robbie Deans time he had Jim Williams & Phil Blake & then McGahan, Blades and Scrivener - so not completely neutral but that is the last time we had a reasonable period of detachment.
Prior to that we had John Connolly for a short period. Obviously he had a long term association with Qld, but there had been a reasonable gap.
Prior to that I’m not sure we had any detached coaching group back in my memory. Eddie Jones & McQueen both came straight from the Brumbies, while Alan Jones, Bob Dwyer & the late Greg Smith all had ties to the Waratahs.
Prior to that we had John Connolly for a short period. Obviously he had a long term association with Qld, but there had been a reasonable gap.
Prior to that I’m not sure we had any detached coaching group back in my memory. Eddie Jones & McQueen both came straight from the Brumbies, while Alan Jones, Bob Dwyer & the late Greg Smith all had ties to the Waratahs.
dru
Tim Horan (67)
And the answer is that we really haven't seen this level of independence from recent franchises for, well long time.