Western Force 2024
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Nev Cottrell (35)
Yeah he had a season ending injury in April so he’d be a very long shot off the WC
KOB1987
Rod McCall (65)
If he wasn’t injured he would have been talked about being in the mix for the RWC regardless of this signing. I haven’t read the Roar article but I’m guessing the author saw the signing and got a bit excited about it, or had a big night, or both.
Adam84
Nick Farr-Jones (63)
I thought he was injured. Roar article might just be clickbailt. Normally Doran is pretty tuned in for these player movement rumours.
Mr Pilfer
Bob Loudon (25)
They suggest it was an ankle injury and he should be almost recovered. I also think the overseas player rules are very flexible and if Eddie wanted him he could have still picked him regardless of the signing. Great for the force though
Gives wallabies great cover though knowing that these guys are all playing in France (TKB, Jake Gordon, Lolesio, Paenga-Amosa) as it just means 1 injury and he can swap them into the squad very quickly
Gives wallabies great cover though knowing that these guys are all playing in France (TKB, Jake Gordon, Lolesio, Paenga-Amosa) as it just means 1 injury and he can swap them into the squad very quickly
KOB1987
Rod McCall (65)
True, I guess it’s possible that it would have been difficult to justify wasting a foreign player spot on him if he’s only a slim chance of being fit in time for the WC, but if he’s classified as ‘domestic‘ then he can be brought into the squad in the rehab group and if he’s fit he’s fit, if he’s not he’s not.
KOB1987
Rod McCall (65)
i have now read the article. It’s the Nic White clause from 2019. I don’t know if it’s just Doran speculating but it sounds like he will be back playing for Montpelier while the RWC is on so if we get an injury during the tournament he could be called in without having to modify the foreign player limit.
KOB1987
Rod McCall (65)
I said that about White last time around but I was ignored by Rugby Australia. I would much rather a fit BPA in the squad than Richie Arnold though if we need to use one of the 5 spots on him.
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qwerty51
Stirling Mortlock (74)
?? How is that the same?
White played in 2019 having signed for 2020.
BPA could potentially play in 2023 having signed for 2025.
KOB1987
Rod McCall (65)
It sounds like it’s exactly the same because although his contract with the Force doesn’t officially start until 2025 he can potentially play in 2024, once Montpellier are dispensed with. White turned up for a game or two at the arse end of the 2020 season from memory. Anyway, as I said I rather they use one of the foreign player spots on him. Assuming he is fit.
qwerty51
Stirling Mortlock (74)
Oh I see you're right, White wasn't at the Brumbies in 2020 (properly).
Cummins signed until 2025, was on the graphic they uploaded when they announced his signing. IFL and Pasitoa have re-signed also.
Kalapu and Rebolo are both signed until 2025, was on the graphic that was uploaded when they were announced as signings.
Do you have a link?
upthereds#!
Peter Johnson (47)
Hope they hold onto Naisarani.
Harri6, and Naisarani 8 would be solid.
Harri6, and Naisarani 8 would be solid.
