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Such a tough one the back line. Petaia did well, but does Ikitau stay at 13, Hodge go to 12 with Campbell at 15. Or is it Campbell 15 and Hodge the utility reserve in a 6/2 split. I think a 6/2 split is a good option tbh and think your backline (except swap Hodge and Campbell) is the go. Makes...

I put Hoskins over him tbh.

I do this all the time for fun - actually did it this morning already! I then do it for the Boks and ABs just to see who 'has it worse' atm due to availability - and yes it is us 1. Bell 2. Amosa 3. Pone 4. Rodda 5. Arnold 6. Swinton 8. Leota 7. Mcmahon 9. Kerr Barlow (good shout!) 10. Quade...

Gibbon is our no.4 LHP. Should never been in a position to start a test. Sio should be in the squad.

He came back on a 2 year deal to try and crack the wallabies - he hasn't by a long shot and likely won't be a bench player at the Tahs. Back to Japan I'd suggest

Yes hopefully they can play quick and with deception as its a small backline...and the bench is lacking any physical impact or utility value. A 10 (and only 10) and a 15/wing. Moving Wright into the centres is not ideal. Strange options IMO - a bit skinny on cover.

No - LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto) was released from his contract, Banks is still under contract.

Skelton not available due to first and last games falling outside test window, so same would apply for all the others. I think it's really Simmons or LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto) if they do bring in someone (which is an easy thing because they only have 2 foreign spots taken) Either way, 1st and last games youd be...

I'm going back to the future here - I think Petaia showed far more actual promise as a 13 - is an average winger and it was pie in the sky to see him as a FB. 9. Mcdermott 10. JOC (James O'Connor) 11. Daugunu 12. Paisami 13. Petaia 14. Vunivalu 15. Campbell 21. Thomas 22. Creighton 23. Flook

I think it's a shame they didn't use him after the 1st game. He should have been given the 13 jersey over creighton in the 2nd match. Watching Creighton play 13 twice at that level just seemed....a waste.

I agree with Foketi but Rennie suggested he wouldn't tour because of his injury. I thought Phillips was injured aswell but maybe that was a short term one. If Phillips is fine I would be tempted to leave skelton out and use the foreign picks on Sio, Foley and Simone (Foketi injured)

Having played Super Rugby in 2022 is irrelevant. It's about their current contract status Scott Sio was released early and arrived as his new club Exeter on the 4th of October Simone was playing in France weeks ago They are both foreign picks.

Going to use the ABS squad as a template (35 players) Foreign players (*) Hooker: Porecki, Fainga'a, Lonergan Prop: Slipper, Gibbon, Ala'alatoa, Tupou, Faaumausili Lock: Holloway, Neville, Swain, Frost, Skelton* BR: Valetini, Wilson, Samu, Hoopers, Mcreight HB: White, Gordon, Mcdermott FH...

It's just really disappointing, he clearly wanted to leave and asked to be released to join the force - LI rejected it. So now he does this anyway but probably lost to the force. Rubbish outcome.

Not surprised he went awol (to a degree) He asked to be released to join the Force and they said no, forcing him to stay. So now, he will go awol, force them to fire him, but has a GC league contract waiting so who cares.

Lambert was a good pickup at LHP for depth - essentially the 3rd option Behind Bell, Faulkner, probably ahead of 2022 Aus u20 LHP Adrian Brown who is in the Academy. Waratahs Academy as an U19 Glasgow Warriors Academy & Scotland U20 in 2020 Glasgow Warriors in 2021/22 Released in May 22

Reg suggested Henry - I feel Daugunu would be a good option in this team.

All articles published and commentators went nuts about Gleeson

I'd be looking at Daugunu for 13 which he did for club a bit - makes room for Marky Mark (Nawaqanitawase) on the wing and Creighton was the only '13' selected.. Henry/Stewat 12/bench. Uru will likely get a run. 1. Hoopert 2. Pollard 3. Pone 4. Frost 5. Hanigan 6. Uru 8. Gleeson 7. Wilkins 9. Lonergan 10...

end of this year fairly certain - with Fafita also.