Wallabies 2021

[Members Section]

A bit confused from a rebels point of view, Kemeny over Hardwick is pretty strange. I understand that jordy has only played 2 half’s of footy in 6 weeks & Mafi truly earned his spot but on the other hand whist I love Isi he has had as many surgeries as games in 8 months.

 

[Up the Guts]

Sio dropped or injured?

 

[dillyboy]

Bit surprised as to so many Brumbies over the Reds but I suppose the ponies style is better suited for test rugby.....

 

[Slim 293]

Folau Fainga’a also missing.......... I’m not surprised though.

 

[Slim 293]

Quite a few uncapped hookers though.........

Kaitu’u very much deserving............

Lachlan Lonergan a bit of a surprise - has looked good around the park but just needs to improve his set piece.

 

[PhilClinton]

Must be watching different games to the selectors, Kaitu’u not deserving imho.

 

[Slim 293]

Must be watching different games to the selectors, Kaitu’u not deserving imho.

Possibly the form Aussie hooker this year........... but I’ll concede he had a mare in the first half against the Rebels.

 

[VassMan]

All hookers are uncapped

 

[Adam84]

Rennie playing mind games with the hookers I reckon, shot across the bow of the incumbent test hookers, they’ve all struggled with form this year. The actual squad will differ

 

[Brumby Runner]

That would appear to be a problem. Why neither BPA nor FF (Folau Fainga'a) are there leaves me wondering. Uelese not so much given his injury history.

Certainly an eye towards the 2023 RWC with so many 20 - 22yos. But good to see Neville recognised for his form the past couple of years.

 

[TSR]

The squad seems a pretty fair reflection of form to me with an eye to the future as advised. BPA omission fair enough when he can’t be picked going forward. Fainga'a & Uelese both possibly a bit unlucky - but it isn’t a final squad and it’s not like they haven’t been given an opportunity.

 

[Adam84]

Rennie also made some interesting selections in these squads back in 2020 as well

 

[Members Section]

All hookers are uncapped

Surely this will change by july & someone will be added

 

[Highlander35]

Dear Mr Rennie,

There are too many Waratahs in the Wallabies squad selected today.

Please eliminate 3.

P.S. I am not a crackpot.

 

[Brumby Runner]

So, by position

HOOKER : Kaitu'u, Lonergan, Mafi, Porecki

LHP : Bell, Slipper

THP : AAA, Faumasili, Tupou

LOCK : Hosea, Neville, LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto), Swain, Timani

BACK ROW : Anstee, Kemeny, McReight, Naisarani, Samu, Swindon, Uru, Valetini, Wilson

No 9 : Gordon, McDermott, White

No 10 : Lolesio, O'Connor, To'omua

CENTRE : Ikitau, Paisami, Petaia, Simone

WING : Daugunu, Koroibete, Muirhead, Vunivalu, Wright

No 15 : Banks

OTHER : Hodge

 

[Brumby Runner]

As a squad, it looks a bit light on for LHPs and No 15s. Conversely, perhaps too many back rowers and wingers.

Probably an indication of where some changes might occur next time around, along with hooker where there is a distinct absence of experience.

 

[Adam84]

Uru has been playing mostly lock before last night, I’d say he was selected as a lock

 

[Rugby follower]

Absolutely pumped for Andy Muirhead, watched him play for South’s in Brisbane a few years ago and then accepted the journeyman position at Brumbies’s , has played out of his skin last few years. Well done to him.

 

[Ignoto]

Swain and Timani over Blyth is criminal. Jock must be scratching his head at what more he needs to do as Banks seems to skirt on by doing the bare minimum.

 

[KOB1987]

So, by position

HOOKER : Kaitu'u, Lonergan, Mafi, Porecki

LHP : Bell, Slipper

THP : AAA, Faumasili, Tupou

LOCK : Hosea, Neville, LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto), Swain, Titania

BACK ROW : Answer, Kemeny, McReight, Naisarani, Samu, Swindon, Uru, Valetini, Wilson

No 9 : Gordon, McDermott, White

No 10 : Lolesio, O'Connor, To'omua

CENTRE : Ikitau, Paisami, Petaia, Simone

WING : Daugunu, Koroibete, Muirhead, Vunivalu, Wright

No 15 : Banks

OTHER : Hodge

Might need to adjust your auto correct there BR, haven't heard of Answer or Titania