Australia A v Japan XV matches

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I assume the express purpose of Australia 'A' is to strengthen the Wallabies and get a wider examination of talent than normally allowed. Assuming the priority of winning games comes a distant third after that. Makes sense then for Creighton if they have him earmarked for potential higher duties. Give him as much time and experience, same for Teddy Wilson, Campbell over Japan bound Banks etc.

HC was a late call up to the old aus a squad, I just dont think we have another genuine option there. Like Rugbyreg said Henry, or maybe JC goes then when Banks comes on

 

[Derpus]

Think it’s …… “ opinions are like arseholes, everybody has one. “

Would be pretty boring world we all thought the same.

Pretty sure it was a joke

 

[Derpus]

Why no Uru?

 

[Dctarget]

Why no Uru?

He's on the bench

 

[The Phoenix]

Agree with that. has to be a he's on the trip so get him in for 15 mins hopefully at the end. I'd think Tuttle would be considered ahead of Teddy Wilson if the Wallabies needing someone immediately.

Thought Stewart would have got a start at 12.

Happy for Pietsch to get a run after his late season form and PAC nations cup games. Can't get them all in the same game.... I assume Campbell will go to the Wing for Banks whenever the change happens.

Maybe Wayne Smith was right. Stewart is there as a flyhalf and he'll start at 10 in the third match with Donaldson on the bench.

 

[Adam84]

Pretty sure it was a joke

indeed...

 

[Adam84]

Pretty strong lineup from Japan

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1577867023815622656

 

[LeCheese]

Henry probably the most accomplished there.

Surprised he isn't getting a run this week tbh. Did he get any minutes last week?

 

[RugbyReg]

Surprised he isn't getting a run this week tbh. Did he get any minutes last week?

yep

 

[Pfitzy]

yep

Was pretty solid, too. Couple of nice hits on defence I remember.

 

[Dctarget]

Pretty strong lineup from Japan

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1577867023815622656

Looks like like it's getting close to their test team

 

[Wilson]

Anyone know if the Japan XV is the officially designated 2nd cap team for Japan?

 

[The Red Baron]

Agree with that. has to be a he's on the trip so get him in for 15 mins hopefully at the end. I'd think Tuttle would be considered ahead of Teddy Wilson if the Wallabies needing someone immediately.

Thought Stewart would have got a start at 12.

Happy for Pietsch to get a run after his late season form and PAC nations cup games. Can't get them all in the same game.... I assume Campbell will go to the Wing for Banks whenever the change happens.

I would have liked to have seen Stewart get a run at 12. I reckon he is better as a secondary playmaker and his defence is rock solid.

 

[Adam84]

Looks like like it's getting close to their test team

Yeah, last weeks team featured about 10 of their current test team as well though, so no walk overs.

 

[Rugby King]

I assume the express purpose of Australia 'A' is to strengthen the Wallabies and get a wider examination of talent than normally allowed. Assuming the priority of winning games comes a distant third after that. Makes sense then for Creighton if they have him earmarked for potential higher duties. Give him as much time and experience, same for Teddy Wilson, Campbell over Japan bound Banks etc.

Doesn’t look like that given the player rotations in game 2.
Seems like it is also being used to get a few Wobblies game fit

 

[Rugby King]

Surprised he isn't getting a run this week tbh. Did he get any minutes last week?

Not enough. Nor did Tuttle.

 

[Lightblue]

Henry probably the most accomplished there.

I wonder if Nawaqanitawase has shown enough and they want to keep him uninjured for the Wallaby tour

Or he starts in last game?

 

[Purce]

do we have another 13 in the squad?

As Reg and I think you alluded to as well Henry would have been my pick. While he has had an injury ravaged last year he showed some solid promise prior to that.

I'll admit I haven't seen much of Creighton however he looked well out of his league last week.

 

[The Nomad]

We don’t seem to have options for 13. The best fit for 12/13 is mostly decided by who is playing in other positions.

The current crop of players that are capable have come through the pathways as 10/12/15’s. A natural ball runner that accelerates into space and/or looks for an outside shoulder into contact is hard to manufacture. It’s also a shit hard position to defend that only time in the 13 channel helps with development.

Can now understand why people ( myself included) got so excited by Petaia as a solution to the puzzle. At only 22 I’m still hopeful he still might be.

 

[RugbyReg]

13 is interesting isn’t it.

Reds used Paisami and Petaia, both in the Wallaby squad but probably for other positions. Flook too but he’s injured (or just returning from injury).

Tahs had Perese - injured. And no one else needed? I think?

Brumbies had Ikitau - wallaby squad. And no one else needed I think?

Rebels used Ralston, Godwin and Kahui mainly - I guess we could call on one of the first two. Anyone have any idea how they’re going?

Rebels used Kellaway (wallabies) and Ili (ineligible)

Lukas Ripley the most notable perhaps? - perhaps this is the guy that should have been in the Aussie A squad??