Wallabies 2023

[Adam84]

I’d say the larger burden of captaincy in the modern era is the PR and media commitments rather then the on-field decisions

 

[RugbyReg]

Bobby V???

Just give it to McReight

 

[Dctarget]

Does a captain need to be long term, if someone only has 12 months left at test level it shouldn’t preclude them from captaincy

I don’t know, it seems like teams are keen for legacy captains.

 

[Slim 293]

He never stops yapping to the poor ref, pick who you like as captain, in Nic's head he's the de facto captain anyway

"You better f****** believe it c***".

 

[Joe Blow]

Bobby V???

Just give it to McReight

But when Hooper returns he is not guaranteed of a start?

 

[Sully]

It's probably an unpopular opinion, but I don't think White is one of our top two halfbacks right now.

 

[Slim 293]

It's probably an unpopular opinion, but I don't think White is one of our top two halfbacks right now.

It’s probably not unpopular in some corners of the third world…

 

[Tomikin]

He never stops yapping to the poor ref, pick who you like as captain, in Nic's head he's the de facto captain anyway

"You better f****** believe it c***".

Glad to see your out supporting your favorite man and putting his case forward as Captain

 

[dru]

It’s probably not unpopular in some corners of the third world…

Slim, I've gotcha thought here, but to the wider challenge by some Red fans - yeah, nah. White has 9 stitched in. Or rather Rennie has 9 stitched with the letters WHITE. Two great players fighting for the pine.

For now.

 

[Slim 293]

No Japan based players for the EOYT…

The Wallabies will play five Tests on the spring tour without star players Marika Koroibete, Quade Cooper and Rory Arnold after striking an agreement with Japanese clubs to not select them.

Wallabies’ Giteau Law stars to miss spring tour as part of peace deal

Looking to avoid the ugly scenes of last year, Rugby Australia has told Japanese clubs they won’t select Marika Koroibete, Quade Cooper and Rory Arnold for the November internationals.

www.smh.com.au

 

[qwerty51]

Huge.

Skelton is probably a certainty to be picked now.

 

[Adam84]

Another reason rugby needs a global calendar..

 

[The_Brown_Hornet]

That’s shit news because we know what happened last year

 

[RugbyReg]

No Japanese players to be picked ever again perhaps with the injured to QC (Quade Cooper). His and Kerevi’s employers won’t be too happy.

 

[Confucius Say]

Old man injury.

Wallabies need to find a 10 for France October 2023.

 

[PhilClinton]

No Japanese players to be picked ever again perhaps with the injured to Quade Cooper. His and Kerevi’s employers won’t be too happy.

I think it’s likely some of those teams update their contacts in the future.

I mentioned when Kerevi became eligible for Wallaby selection again last year, despite previously being ineligible, his Japanese employers would likely be upset because they had paid him a premium price to play exclusively for them.

When RA changed their eligibility criteria I’m sure it flagged with those Japanese teams and they would be offering slightly less money now because those blokes could still go off and play for the Wallabies.

 

[Up the Guts]

Skelton in for Cooper for the rest of the RC?

 

[dru]

Skelton in for Cooper for the rest of the RC?

Nope. His chance will be on the northern tour. If Rennie is interested. I'm thinking Lolesio with Hodge getting a lock on the bench.

 

[RugbyReg]

Skelton in for Cooper for the rest of the RC?

really? What's his kicking game like?

 

[dru]

really? What's his kicking game like?

Wicked left boot and a side-step to die for.