Wallabies 2021

[hifflepiff]

I'm not sure how you can leave Paisami out, Ikitau has been good again this year but not every game Paisami has been the standout this season IMO.

I agree that Paisami has been excellent, but I think Ikitau has been the better 13 where as Paisami has really stood out at 12, which means you have to pick either him or To'omua there.

Despite being a Rebels fan, I'd probably go Paisami with To'omua on the bench as 10/12 cover.

 

[Braveheart81]

I agree that Paisami has been excellent, but I think Ikitau has been the better 13 where as Paisami has really stood out at 12, which means you have to pick either him or To'omua there.

Despite being a Rebels fan, I'd probably go Paisami with To'omua on the bench as 10/12 cover.

You really don't though.

It depends what Rennie wants. Rennie picked Paisami at both 12 and 13 last year and I highly doubt he'll limit his selections to purely where players have played in Super Rugby in 2021.

 

[RugbyReg]

I'd have To'omua at 10 over JOC (James O'Connor)

 

[Rugbynutter39]

Nice to have challenges ie fitting Petai, Paisami, To’omua and ikatau into a backline. Lot to like about To’omua and paisami at 12, Paisami, ikatau and Petai still all vying for 13 for me but yes no doubt blinded by good things Petai down in last 2 games to make me blind to the bad things as when he gets it right he has serious X factor that seen to me since Folau days...

 

[Rugbynutter39]

I'd have To'omua at 10 over JOC (James O'Connor)

Does that mean you have JOC (James O'Connor) at 15 or the bench

 

[Merrow]

By ‘consistent opportunity’ I assume you mean the coach has selected him week in week out, regardless of performance?

Like just about every other Wallaby at some point or another in the last 20 years?

 

[James GC]

I agree that Paisami has been excellent, but I think Ikitau has been the better 13 where as Paisami has really stood out at 12, which means you have to pick either him or To'omua there.

Despite being a Rebels fan, I'd probably go Paisami with To'omua on the bench as 10/12 cover.

Paisami has played 13 for the first 2 games this season and looked pretty good there also. I think Rennie will go JOC (James O'Connor) 10 MT 12 like he did for the first games last year and I think Paisami will be first picked at 13 but my opinions rarely translate to test selections.

 

[KOB1987]

I was going for what BH suggested but I like yours too! Good trivia, I didn't know the moons one.

I’m confused, you were the first to use the word Oberon from what I can see?

 

[Dctarget]

I’m confused, you were the first to use the word Oberon from what I can see?

No, no it was my reference, just I was referencing the play more than the moons which I didn't know about!

 

[KOB1987]

No, no it was my reference, just I was referencing the play more than the moons which I didn't know about!

Ah I see, I’m with you now

 

[James GC]

I presume this latest hotspot is likely to kill off the TT comp?

 

[Rebels3]

If people are going for a first test v France wallabies team here is my effort

1 Slipper
2 Kaitu’u
3 Tupou
4 LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto)
5 Philip (should be available)
6 Valetini
7 Hooper
8 Wilson
9 White
10 To'omua
11 Koroibete
12 Paisami
13 Ikitau
14 Daugunu
15 Hodge

16 Bell
17 Mafi
18 AAT
19 Hosea
20 Samu
21 McDermott
22 Lolesio
23 Petaia

I’m not convinced on the hookers, wouldn’t surprise me to see Hanson get a spot if he finishes the season well and recommits to Aus rugby for next year.

 

[Zero_Cool]

If you take his goal kicking out of the equation (and JOC (James O'Connor) & Lolo have been very good too), and To'omua is probably the 3rd flyhalf. And Paisami is easily the form 12 or 13. I think To'omua gets that bench utility role. If Hodge can play 15 for the Rebels for a length of time then he'll be a shoe in for the Wallabies job.

Campbell has been the form 15, but really just doesn't have the physicality for Test Rugby.

 

[James GC]

If people are going for a first test v France wallabies team here is my effort

1 Slipper
2 Kaitu’u
3 Tupou
4 LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto)
5 Philip (should be available)
6 Valetini
7 Hooper
8 Wilson
9 White
10 To'omua
11 Koroibete
12 Paisami
13 Ikitau
14 Daugunu
15 Hodge

16 Bell
17 Mafi
18 AAT
19 Hosea
20 Samu
21 McDermott
22 Lolesio
23 Petaia

I’m not convinced on the hookers, wouldn’t surprise me to see Hanson get a spot if he finishes the season well and recommits to Aus rugby for next year.

1 Slipper
2 Kaitu’u
3 AAAAAAAAAAA
4 LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto)
5 Philip
6 Valetini
7 Hooper
8 Wilson
9 White
10 JOC (James O'Connor)
11 Koroibete
12 To'omua
13 Paisami
14 Wright
15 Banks

16 Sio
17 Mafi
18 Tupou
19 Hosea
20 Uru
21 McDermott
22 Lolesio
23 Petaia

I don't like Lolesio warming the pine unless he is going to be given game time, otherwise he is a shit bench spot and someone like Hodge has to be there.

 

[Hardtackle]

If i was Rennie i'd get Wright into the 15 jersey. He is a class player and shone for the WBs last year.

 

[Zero_Cool]

Game 1 against France.

1) Robertson
2) BPA
3) Tupou
4) LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto)
5) Phillip
6) Samu
7) McReight
8) Wilson
9) White
10) JOC (James O'Connor)
11) Koroibete
12) Paisami
13) Ikitau
14) Daugunu
15) Hodge

16) Mafi
17) Slipper
18) AAA
19) Hosea
20) Uru
21) McDermott
22) To'omua
23) Petaia

 

[Cancelled Account]

If people are going for a first test v France wallabies team here is my effort

1 Slipper
2 Kaitu’u
3 Tupou
4 LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto)
5 Philip (should be available)
6 Valetini
7 Hooper
8 Wilson
9 White
10 To'omua
11 Koroibete
12 Paisami
13 Ikitau
14 Daugunu
15 Hodge

16 Bell
17 Mafi
18 AAT
19 Hosea
20 Samu
21 McDermott
22 Lolesio
23 Petaia

I’m not convinced on the hookers, wouldn’t surprise me to see Hanson get a spot if he finishes the season well and recommits to Aus rugby for next year.

That’s the team.

 

[James GC]

Game 1 against France.

1) Robertson
2) BPA
3) Tupou
4) LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto)
5) Phillip
6) Samu
7) McReight
8) Wilson
9) White
10) JOC (James O'Connor)
11) Koroibete
12) Paisami
13) Ikitau
14) Daugunu
15) Hodge

16) Mafi
17) Slipper
18) AAA
19) Hosea
20) Uru
21) McDermott
22) To'omua
23) Petaia

You lost me at Robertson

 

[fatprop]

But FP, when has TB had a consistent opportunity at test level?

You, don't automatically get the consistent bit in test rugby without enough form to justify it, he got a good run last season

 

[Morphett22]

What does anybody think about a potential Smokey of Anstee in the 20 jumper with a view to him playing 7? He’s a bit too light for a test 6 to me but he’s got the pace and the breakdown game to play 7 and would give us a jumping option at 7, especially if he’s paired with Valetini. Just thinking out loud needed somewhere to write this down, as you were.