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Desmond Connor (43)
Pretty spot on. Liam Wright to be included and possibly Lonergan over Powell.
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Ken Catchpole (46)
Well here is my attempt at forwards - backs too hard without knowing more on injuy status
Also note that I think that 2 v 15s and a bench will be picked ( = 38). So considering that for numbers of playing in positions. It would be be selected as 1st XV --> Bench --> 2nd XV. With the bench potentially covering all 3 games, allowing the 1st and 2nd XV to train as they will play. Struggling benchers in game 3 can be replaced by 2nd XV members if required.
Hooker: Amosa (1), Kaituu (B) Lonergan (2).
(Slim chance they roll with Uelese for his scummaging > Lonergan or for his sticking around > BPA
Prop: Bell (1), Sio (B), Slipper(2) ----- Tupou (1), Ala'alatoa (B), Pone (2)
(Robertson to be picked if Pone still out (Slipper can cover Thp) or Slipper if he is still out --> hopefully not both!)
Lock: Rodda (1), Phillips (1), LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto) (B), Hosea (2), ? (2)
(Can't decide between Hanigan, Timani or Swain)
Backrow: Valetini (1), Hoops (1), Wilson (1), Wright (B), Swinton (2), Naisarani (2), Mcreight (2)
Also note that I think that 2 v 15s and a bench will be picked ( = 38). So considering that for numbers of playing in positions. It would be be selected as 1st XV --> Bench --> 2nd XV. With the bench potentially covering all 3 games, allowing the 1st and 2nd XV to train as they will play. Struggling benchers in game 3 can be replaced by 2nd XV members if required.
Hooker: Amosa (1), Kaituu (B) Lonergan (2).
(Slim chance they roll with Uelese for his scummaging > Lonergan or for his sticking around > BPA
Prop: Bell (1), Sio (B), Slipper(2) ----- Tupou (1), Ala'alatoa (B), Pone (2)
(Robertson to be picked if Pone still out (Slipper can cover Thp) or Slipper if he is still out --> hopefully not both!)
Lock: Rodda (1), Phillips (1), LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto) (B), Hosea (2), ? (2)
(Can't decide between Hanigan, Timani or Swain)
Backrow: Valetini (1), Hoops (1), Wilson (1), Wright (B), Swinton (2), Naisarani (2), Mcreight (2)
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John Thornett (49)
With 6 days between game 1 & 2 I reckon the starting line ups will be pretty similar. Especially if we win the 1st test. You could go Philip & Rodda with LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto) on the bench played 15-20 min & i'm sure he could back up the 4 days if he only spends limited time in game 2 & play say 50 min in test 3 with Hanigan/Hosea/Timani.
You could also do that with Slipper/Bell/Robertson or Sio & Tupou/ALA/Pone.
Everyone in melbourne is resigned to Isi leaving with a bit of flexibility in the loose forwards he might miss out.
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David Wilson (68)
I am not confident that Slipper will come in for France. He has been out with injury now for some time.
If he's absent then LHP will probably be Sio, Bell and Robertson.
Personally, I wouldn't have Timani as he's never been physical enough for test level, and would not have Hanigan unseen. The real smokey picked for the future could be Nick Frost. Otherwise I would also have LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto) starting with Matt Philip until we see what sort of form Rodda is in.
Backrow I cannot see how FLW (Fergus Lee-Warner) can be omitted on form through SRAu and TT. Swinton misses out in my team.
If he's absent then LHP will probably be Sio, Bell and Robertson.
Personally, I wouldn't have Timani as he's never been physical enough for test level, and would not have Hanigan unseen. The real smokey picked for the future could be Nick Frost. Otherwise I would also have LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto) starting with Matt Philip until we see what sort of form Rodda is in.
Backrow I cannot see how FLW (Fergus Lee-Warner) can be omitted on form through SRAu and TT. Swinton misses out in my team.
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John Thornett (49)
From all reports Rodda has been in better form than Philip & up there with Skelton & Arnold
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David Wilson (68)
Want to see with my own eyes. NRC will be sorely missed this year.
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George Gregan (70)
Eh, FLW (Fergus Lee-Warner) tries hard but he's not hugely effective.
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John Eales (66)
Haven't seen anything of note from FLW (Fergus Lee-Warner) in TT unfortunately.
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Desmond Connor (43)
Um Hooper??
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Mark Ella (57)
I’ll have a go at it. This is the squad I’d like to see, not necessarily what I think they’ll pick -
Props: Bell, Slipper, Robertson, Ala'alatoa, Tupou, Fotuaika
Hooker: Kaitu’u, Lonergan, I dunno - Uelese (I’ve left BPA given he is going OS - although I think Rennie will pick him), one of Porecki, Fainga'a & Mafi
Locks - Philip, Rodda, Salakai-Loto, Swain, Hosea
Backrow - Hooper, Wilson, Valetini, McReight, Wells, Nasirani
Halves - White, McDermott, Lonergan
5/8s - JOC (James O'Connor), Lolesio, Harrison, Gordon
Centres - Paisami, To'omua, Petaia (subject to injury), Ikitau
Wings - Koroibete, Wright, Vunivalu, Daugunu
Fullbacks - Banks, Hodge
Gordon, Wells & Fotuaika probably the ones people will raise an eyebrow too - Gordon mainly for experience. Still not convinced on any of the hookers.
Props: Bell, Slipper, Robertson, Ala'alatoa, Tupou, Fotuaika
Hooker: Kaitu’u, Lonergan, I dunno - Uelese (I’ve left BPA given he is going OS - although I think Rennie will pick him), one of Porecki, Fainga'a & Mafi
Locks - Philip, Rodda, Salakai-Loto, Swain, Hosea
Backrow - Hooper, Wilson, Valetini, McReight, Wells, Nasirani
Halves - White, McDermott, Lonergan
5/8s - JOC (James O'Connor), Lolesio, Harrison, Gordon
Centres - Paisami, To'omua, Petaia (subject to injury), Ikitau
Wings - Koroibete, Wright, Vunivalu, Daugunu
Fullbacks - Banks, Hodge
Gordon, Wells & Fotuaika probably the ones people will raise an eyebrow too - Gordon mainly for experience. Still not convinced on any of the hookers.
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Desmond Connor (43)
Especially if he gets suspended
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Mark Ella (57)
Haha - of course. How did I miss Grealy. Stand out seleection at 15
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Rod McCall (65)
Grealy? Realy?
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Steve Williams (59)
Is Paisami + Ikitau a big enough centre combo with Koroibete and Wright the wingers?
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Stirling Mortlock (74)
I would be surprised if he avoids suspension, as this is now his fourth (?) red card since 2019...........
He copped four weeks after the Bledisloe last year, only reduced from six because he plead guilty as he wasn't entitled to any other reduction for having two prior offences.