Wallabies 2021
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Brumby Runner
David Wilson (68)
Might need to adjust your auto correct there BR, haven't heard of Answer or Titania
Thanks, KOB. Should have seen some that I did pick up.
Brumby Runner
David Wilson (68)
Still, potentially very light at LHP.
KOB1987
Rod McCall (65)
He might be waiting to see if Sio is going to be right before making a call.
Rennie saying this camp squad is picked on form and potential. He's not putting a line through any of the 2020 hookers or any of the others not picked from the 2020 squad yet but has issued a bit of a challenge to perform in the back half of Super AU and the possibly the Trans Tasman comp.
In terms of Kaitu'u and Lonergan its a chance for him to take a closer look at those two and some others who have been picked.
He did mention that Philip is coming back after the French season and that Swain is a lineout caller that are what the squad is lacking at the moment. Rodda a chance to come back into the squad too but a wait and see scenario at the moment.
He also says there's been no chat around captaincy.
In terms of Kaitu'u and Lonergan its a chance for him to take a closer look at those two and some others who have been picked.
He did mention that Philip is coming back after the French season and that Swain is a lineout caller that are what the squad is lacking at the moment. Rodda a chance to come back into the squad too but a wait and see scenario at the moment.
He also says there's been no chat around captaincy.
James GC
Larry Dwyer (12)
SRAU captain's a bit of a curse this year with either injury or suspension to most. It has managed to unearth JOC (James O'Connor) as a viable option as Captain I don't think there would be many of us that would have put his name forward at the beginning of this season.
Dctarget
John Eales (66)
1. Slipper
2. Mafi
3. Tupou
4. Hosea
5. Neville
6. Valetini
7. McReight
8. Wilson
9. White
10. To'omua
11. Koroibete
12. Paisami
13. Ikitau
14. Daugunu
15. JOC (James O'Connor)
16. Kaitu’u
17. Bell
18. AAA
19. Neville/Oberon
20. LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto)
21. McDermott
22. Hodge
23. Petaia
Up the Guts
Steve Williams (59)
Don’t sleep on Tom Wright, I expect him to regain his spot once he’s injury free.
Dctarget
John Eales (66)
This was largely rewarding form, not what I’m expecting it to be.
Confucius Say
Arch Winning (36)
Can someone please highlight for me what Darcy Swain bring? He doesn’t look physically up to Super Rugby let alone the test match. Technically? Not there
I agree almost 100% with Dctarget team except why Neville in XV and on bench?
Swinton instead of Valetini. Hodge? Nononononono
I agree almost 100% with Dctarget team except why Neville in XV and on bench?
Swinton instead of Valetini. Hodge? Nononononono
Confucius Say
Arch Winning (36)
Ok times up no supporter of Swain?
Confucius Say
Arch Winning (36)
A line out caller. Is that it?
Derpus
George Gregan (70)
FF (Folau Fainga'a) hasn't done much to show he's up to test standard and he's had a fair few chances.
That said the alternatives leave a fair bit to be desired.
KOB1987
Rod McCall (65)
There are two locks coming back in Philip and Rodda, I also won’t be surprised if he uses one of the overseas jokers on another one. In fairness Swain has been one of the better SRAu locks this season, and they obviously need to fill in a few holes when they hit the training camp. He’s worth a look but I’m not expecting him to get capped unless there’s a few injuries.
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John Thornett (49)
Drew
Bob Davidson (42)
I think that was mentioned.
Rugbynutter39
Michael Lynagh (62)
So checking my list and who did not make it..
Sio - Big surprise omission - injury?
Faigani and bpa with lonergan and force hooker selected - ok with that as both shown form but did not see that coming
FLW (Fergus Lee-Warner) - unlucky imo
Hardwick - unlucky imo but lot of backrow competition
Campbell - ok with that as I don’t think test ready but may be chosen as been better of players playing 15 this super season
Rugbynutter39
Michael Lynagh (62)
Swain been ok this season so I am fine with his selection for PONi
I actually don’t have a problem with any player selected - some who missed out I think unlucky but I don’t see any controversal selections
Brumby Runner
David Wilson (68)
Confucius,
Rennie is quoted as saying Philip will be back. Like others I don't think we'll see Swain in the test side this year, but I reckon you are overly harsh about his form/skills. He does a ton of work in the tight, hits hard in defence and is the main organiser of the Brumbies maul in both attack and defence. He does not break the line often, but his job is otherwise.
Pairing Hosea and Neville in the second row presents a problem that they both play similar styles; mainly attacking locks looking to bend the line with ball in hand. I can see an argument that Swain, or some other similar lock playing tight, would complement either of Hosea or Neville better than those two playing together.
Rennie is quoted as saying Philip will be back. Like others I don't think we'll see Swain in the test side this year, but I reckon you are overly harsh about his form/skills. He does a ton of work in the tight, hits hard in defence and is the main organiser of the Brumbies maul in both attack and defence. He does not break the line often, but his job is otherwise.
Pairing Hosea and Neville in the second row presents a problem that they both play similar styles; mainly attacking locks looking to bend the line with ball in hand. I can see an argument that Swain, or some other similar lock playing tight, would complement either of Hosea or Neville better than those two playing together.