Yeah first back up behind Kellaway and Petaia.
JOC (James O'Connor) showed how slow he is in space last night so another confirmation he’s not up to it.
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Yeah first back up behind Kellaway and Petaia.
JOC (James O'Connor) showed how slow he is in space last night so another confirmation he’s not up to it.
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Andrew Slack (58)
Absolutely agree with all of this. They look like they had never met and I know they are thrown together but it was very poor. Not many helped their chances except McReight. Langi Gleeson has that explosivity that Ardie Savea shows endlessly. I hope he continues to get good minutes (heard he's hurt)
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Andrew Slack (58)
JOC (James O'Connor) without speed really offers nothing. Sad but being a smaller guy it's his main asset. He doesn't have a huge boot and has never really been a game manager.
In regards to fullback I think Hodge is on the outer big time. He has things in his game that are brilliant but they are always equaled out by really basic costly errors. Along with Kellaway and Petaia I think Rennie would Tom Wright before Hodge as well.
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Michael Lynagh (62)
Will be interesting to see what the selection strategy will be for the next game. Definitely an argument for changes and there could be an effort to rotate players to make sure the whole squad gets game time over the tournament, but the team could use more time together to gel without wholesale changes.
For mine I'd be swapping Nawaqanitawase with Pietsch, starting Kaitu'u and bringing Faessler onto the bench and starting Gleeson over Anstee (if he's not injured).
Not certain exactly who else is with the squad right now, might need a couple of other changes if Hodge (or anyone else) gets called up to the wallabies squad.
For mine I'd be swapping Nawaqanitawase with Pietsch, starting Kaitu'u and bringing Faessler onto the bench and starting Gleeson over Anstee (if he's not injured).
Not certain exactly who else is with the squad right now, might need a couple of other changes if Hodge (or anyone else) gets called up to the wallabies squad.
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John Thornett (49)
Hodge may get into the wallabies squad as cover?
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Andrew Slack (58)
That's the best set up for potential Wallaby plans. I wonder if they would get Donaldson involved.
Will the Wallabies definitely call a fullback option up? If Kellaway is now first choice and Petaia backup they might just leave it as is. Let Campbell and Hodge play another game in Fiji next weekend.
My understanding is that there aren't any plans to bring in another lock even if Swain is suspended as they feel they have adequate cover in the squad already.
My understanding is that there aren't any plans to bring in another lock even if Swain is suspended as they feel they have adequate cover in the squad already.
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Michael Lynagh (62)
I think it all comes down to how bad Quade's injury is. If he's out for the series they'll need a 3rd option for flyhalf in the squad so they're not left using Kellaway or Paisami as the backup if Lolesio/O'Connor go down in the warm up. In that case I think they call in Hodge.
Edit: looks like Kurtley Beale is with the wallabies squad for promo duties, assuming he's fit he offers the emergency cover they need and Hodge can stay with Australia A
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Yes, I do think Quade's injury is the most likely to cause them to bring someone in from Aus A if he's not going to be fit for the 2nd test.
Will it be Hodge or will they go to someone like Edmed?
Hodge is more versatile but his form certainly wouldn't make you think he's a great option to slot into 10.
Will it be Hodge or will they go to someone like Edmed?
Hodge is more versatile but his form certainly wouldn't make you think he's a great option to slot into 10.
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Michael Lynagh (62)
I wouldn't rob Edmed or Donaldson of the game time with Australia A, I think it's between Hodge and someone still in Australia like Gordon or Pasitoa, but it looks like Beale might be with the squad so he could be the emergency cover if he's fit
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Arch Winning (36)
I would presume Donaldson will slot in as the starting 10 this week V Fiji. Hasn’t played in that position since earlier this year pre his injury, but was playing well up until then.
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Michael Lynagh (62)
Looks like Hodge is getting the wallabies call up:
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Andrew Slack (58)
Can't really argue against it even if your not a fan. Plenty of Test caps moving into series clinching games. Probably not in the match day squad.
This is why the A team is such a good concept. Get miles in the legs of Jock Campbell and Co...
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This is why the A team is such a good concept. Get miles in the legs of Jock Campbell and Co...
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Tim Horan (67)
I'd stick with Edmed unless there is an edict to spread opportunity rather to select the best available.
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Michael Lynagh (62)
Isaac Henry and Lawson Creighton joining the squad:
Had thought Henry might have already been with the squad but maybe that was just training before departure.
Had thought Henry might have already been with the squad but maybe that was just training before departure.
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Peter Johnson (47)
Henry was called up nearly 2wks ago, and I'm pretty sure he travelled shortly thereafter.
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Michael Lynagh (62)
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Michael Lynagh (62)
A team, nrc all good concepts as need more game time (and at higher level then club rugby) but also need pathways (which australia a addresses for super players but not top club players).
Solution keep Australia A but also have nrc mark 3. I am concerned hearing nothing about when nrc mark 3 may be put in place as god we need this.
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Michael Lynagh (62)
It's not happening this year: