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Wallabies 2023

Dctarget

John Eales (66)
So come nov. with no Japan based players will it be Noah & who ever plays well in the A tour or does JOC (James O'Connor) (James O'Connor) get a dramatic re call????

Arnold
Sio
Skelton
BPA
Hoskings

Look like the guys to pick from, I cant think of anyone else close playing in europe
Rory Arnold is now Japan based. Richie is still at Toulon.
Not saying any of these people should be picked but we have: Salakai-Loto, Staniforth, Kane Douglas, Curtis Rona, Tomane, Kuridrani, Dempsey, Simmons, Hoskins, Phipps etc
 

Slim 293

Stirling Mortlock (74)
Do you guys think Lolesio is a the future at 10? I personally don't think he has it in him to be the next great Wallabies 10.

Rennie seems to believe so...

“We were very tempted to start Noah in the second Test [in Argentina], but we thought we needed to find out where James was at and give him an opportunity to play at 10. You can see I guess, based on selection where we see Noah [in the pecking order], so he’s a strong chance to be involved next week.

“He’s a good kid, he’s played a lot of big rugby for young man. We definitely feel he’s going to be an excellent international 10.”
 

fatprop

George Gregan (70)
Staff member
Do you guys think Lolesio is a the future at 10? I personally don't think he has it in him to be the next great Wallabies 10.
He is the best unit standing, playing in the best program in Aus, it doesn't matter if he won't be our next GOAT

None of other units are near him at the moment, if any of the others provide clear evidence of better form - then they will get their chance, but they are all well behind the unit playing behind a settled, quality pack and backs
 

qwerty51

Stirling Mortlock (74)
So come nov. with no Japan based players will it be Noah & who ever plays well in the A tour or does JOC (James O'Connor) (James O'Connor) get a dramatic re call????

Arnold
Sio
Skelton
BPA
Hoskings

Look like the guys to pick from, I cant think of anyone else close playing in europe
Sio (and LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto), Simone) wouldn't be classified as an overseas pick this year.
 

RugbyReg

Rocky Elsom (76)
Staff member
The Wallabies have announced a change to the coaching structure effective immediately.

Defence coach Matt Taylor has made the decision to step away from International Rugby for now, after more than a decade at the coalface of over 110 Tests as an assistant coach with Scotland and Australia.

Taylor joined the Wallabies ahead of the 2020 season and following a discussion with Wallabies coach Dave Rennie, both parties felt the time was right for him to step away and commit his focus to some personal matters that he needs to prioritise at this point.

Wallabies coach Dave Rennie said: "Matt is a great man with a strong work ethic, who is well respected within the Wallabies environment and we will miss him.”

Wallabies defence coach Matt Taylor said: “While this was an extremely difficult decision, I know it’s the right one for me and my family at this point in time.”

“I’m looking forward to spending more time with them and look forward to getting back into coaching when the time is right.”

The Wallabies will announce if any additions to the coaching staff in due course.
 

Dctarget

John Eales (66)
The week after we conceded nearly 50 against Argentina? He’s been punted.
'focus on personal matters that need to be prioritised at this point'.

Doesn't sound quite like a death in the family or something outside his control. The wording isn't exactly overly nice.
 
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