The Ruckening
Stan Wickham (3)
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Wallabies 2025
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Strewthcobber
Michael Lynagh (62)
What are we to take from this part of today's interview with Australia's incumbent captain, 1 month out from the Lions tour
The Ghost of Raelene
Phil Kearns (64)
A variant on the "just focused on this week" drummed into the brain line.
Homer
Billy Sheehan (19)
Doesn't the team for Fiji get picked first?
Wilson
John Eales (66)
I think I've heard in a few places the initial squad will be named once all the Australian sides are out of the finals, so no concrete date on that one, but definitely not before the 2nd of June.
That said, I imagine there will be 'training groups' announced for the teams as their seasons end (similar to last year) that include all the players in consideration. That could start with the Force as early as next week, given they've got a final round bye and are already out of contention for the finals.
That said, I imagine there will be 'training groups' announced for the teams as their seasons end (similar to last year) that include all the players in consideration. That could start with the Force as early as next week, given they've got a final round bye and are already out of contention for the finals.
The Ghost of Raelene
Phil Kearns (64)
Lets hope its the Sunday. If the Brums or Reds make the Super Rugby final its 2 weeks until the Fiji Test.
parkfootyenthusiast2
Ward Prentice (10)
I just want the AUNZ squad under coach Kiss tbh
Thalium
Darby Loudon (17)
I imagine Donaldson, Grealy, swain, Beale Stewart and Kuenzle will be asked to train on as well. Not necessarily picked but will want them to stay training and get infront of wallabies coaches
The Ghost of Raelene
Phil Kearns (64)
Donaldson and Swain yes and if we are really stretching the kit budget for the train on squad maybe the others but if Jorgo and JAS are fit I dont see the others being involved too much. Rather stick on with the Force for their game. A guy like Flook is more likely to get a fringe spot inclusion.
Slim 293
George Smith (75)
They're referring to those separate SRP (Super Rugby Pacific) team training groups prior to the Wallabies' squad being selected that were fairly meaty...
I would expect Stewart and Kuenzle to both be involved as the former was a Wallaby last year, and the latter was listed as not being selected due to injury.
The Ghost of Raelene
Phil Kearns (64)
I understand. If they want to train on by their own directive go for it but I personally don't see them in the national selection picture for the Lions and then the WC.
Guys on the edges got their chance v Wales last year and many not included again later on.
Guys on the edges got their chance v Wales last year and many not included again later on.
Wilson
John Eales (66)
It is going to be a bit different to a normal year in the sense that no one is going to stop training once the season is done - they've all got a game against the Lions to prepare for.
I do still think there will be those wider net initial training groups though, the point of them is at least in part to ensure the next 10-15 guys outside the squad are somewhat prepared to make the step up in case of emergency. It may also be RA's way of tapping some of them for the Aus/NZ or Indigenous/Pacific games and making sure they're prepping properly for those as well.
I do still think there will be those wider net initial training groups though, the point of them is at least in part to ensure the next 10-15 guys outside the squad are somewhat prepared to make the step up in case of emergency. It may also be RA's way of tapping some of them for the Aus/NZ or Indigenous/Pacific games and making sure they're prepping properly for those as well.
Bigboppa2
Allen Oxlade (6)
It's good to be back on the forum, had a little break since last year. I'm excited to see how the Wallabies hold up against a strong lions team with a large mix of talent. As a proud Englishmen I will be supporting the Lions, however I do hope that Australia can pull together a good structure as we are all anticipating a high quality three games of rugby.
A mutterer
Chilla Wilson (44)
I reckon potter subs in for kelleway based on form and cover options.
The Ghost of Raelene
Phil Kearns (64)
Agree with that. He was named in the original lot of Force players who are likely lock ins for the squad. Potter is surely in the 23. When talking about Flook I think he's still a chance of those 30-32 spot in the squad although he probably held a spot as a bit of a utility that a guy like Daugunu has now taken with his showings in the 13 and not just being an elite Winger
Len, JAS, Daugunu on a string of passes with the likes of Wright and Jorgo/Potter in support could be a hell of a sight.