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I am a massive advocate for keeping players in their regular Super Rugby position when it comes to Wallabies. However having watched Gordon today, and without a stand out 12 currently, I would be tempted to have a look at him playing outside Lolesio in the inside centre position. Second playmaker but...
Porter & Scott among five Tigers to be released - https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/68801562
Guy Porter and Nic Dolly both released by Leicester. Would fans like to see both players back in Australia? Not sure when both were last capped by England but i expect both would be Aussie...
Unless there is a tweek or withdrawal of gateau law requirement I expect that both Hockings and Lucas will be close to being able to represent Japan and everything considered likely to switch allegiances. I am sure the coach will welcome with open arms...I fear that Hosea could also follow...
Sitting watching the 6 Nations and realised that with the exception of two matches - England v Wales and Ireland v Wales - every match had a player who could have been a Wallaby- or in the case of Dempsey was a Wallaby.
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If this ends up coming true I am hoping that Wilson and Tuipolotu get some decent minutes this...
If this does indeed materialise, then he will absolutely be putting on the blue of Italy before the end of 2024.
Personally I feel that it is a shame that there wasn't a way to bring him to Oz as I see him, long term, as a 15 and would bring something different to the other 15's in Oz.
I absolutely detest the negative barbs being thrown at a young up and coming player.
Donaldson last year was the only ten taking on the line and had a boot with the length needed for international rugby. Whilst his performances this year have dipped, this has to be expected with young...
Nawaqanitawase comes across as such a top bloke. Touted as the next big thing following junior wallaby world cup and Waratahs debut. Then dismissed by many fans and media for defensive fragility and from what I can see he continued to work hard and for me is now a starting Wallaby.
With...
It is an absolute no from me on any Australian returning to a SRAU team that has represented another country. We keep hearing the same nonsense when the likes of Hansen, Tuipolotu, Dempsey, Meafou get selected for one of the Northern Hemisphere teams of how proud they are and that it was always...
Around the 50 minute mark there were about 3 passages of play in quick succession where Tuipulotu, Dempsey and Hansen were all involved together in a collision. As an Aussie it was tough to see players raised and trained in Australia representing another nation. I personally feel that...
I wasn't clear, not suggesting Edmed at 12 for Wallabies now but suspect post RWC he could be moved there for Waratahs following input from EJ (Eddie Jones).
A slightly controversial comment but I am expecting to see Edmed and maybe Lolesio (due to his U20 time) be moved to 12. Eddie loves a 2nd playmaker at inside centre and looking around Super Rugby Aus there isn't that type of player at 12 with exception of maybe Henry. I am not a fan of moving players...
Reports out of France is that Miles Amatosero - 2m+ /125kg has signed for the Waratahs. If true this is personally how I like to see RA spending money rather than on Rory Arnold. Nothing against Arnold who is class but Amatosero at 20 years old is one I will be excited to see in Aussie Rugby...
I feel in a number of these cases that RA are being used as a stalking horse to build up salary in NRL. I am okay with this as less money available for youth recruitment of australia schools representatives for League. Youth recruitment still needs to be priority as the more Max Jorgensens...
Personally I am okay with Foley coming in, especially with the upcoming matches against the calibre of Springboks and ABs. What I would have preferred is seeing Donaldson come into the squad. For me he has the right game for test rugby and opportunity to train in high performance environment...
I still believe that RA should keeping pushing on Louis Lynagh. The guy has great attributes for a full back but from an international perspective he will be stuck behind Steward for the whole of his career if he plays for England.
With the Japan based players not in contention for EOYT (which...