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Nathan Sharpe (72)
Sio and LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto) wouldn't make full strength 23s..Yes I think it is time to go open slather now as this is not working. Salakai loto and Sio another 2 that would be handy
Sio and LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto) wouldn't make full strength 23s..Yes I think it is time to go open slather now as this is not working. Salakai loto and Sio another 2 that would be handy
At this point, why not..Or do they bite the bullet and give Donaldson a start?
I put Hoskins over him tbh.HJH (Harry Johnson-Holmes) (Harry Johnson-Holmes)?
Such a tough one the back line. Petaia did well, but does Ikitau stay at 13, Hodge go to 12 with Campbell at 15. Or is it Campbell 15 and Hodge the utility reserve in a 6/2 split.Tupou, Porecki, Valetini, White, Paisami and Kellaway all heading home with injuries . Foley and Skelton not available as outside international window too. What does the team look like vs Wales? I assume you’re not bringing in any squad cover. I’d go with this:
1. Slipper
2. Fainga’a
3. Alalaatoa
4. Frost
5. Neville
6. Holloway
7. Hooper
8. Gleeson
9. McDermott
10. Lolesio
11. Wright
12. Ikitau
13. Petaia
14. Nawaqanitawase
15. Hodge
RESERVES
16. Lonergan
17. Gibbon
18. Robertson
19. Swain
20. Samu
21. McReight
22. Gordon
23. Campbell
Or do they bite the bullet and give Donaldson a start?
Tupou, Porecki, Valetini, White, Paisami and Kellaway all heading home with injuries . Foley and Skelton not available as outside international window too. What does the team look like vs Wales? I assume you’re not bringing in any squad cover. I’d go with this:
1. Slipper
2. Fainga’a
3. Alalaatoa
4. Frost
5. Neville
6. Holloway
7. Hooper
8. Gleeson
9. McDermott
10. Lolesio
11. Wright
12. Ikitau
13. Petaia
14. Nawaqanitawase
15. Hodge
RESERVES
16. Lonergan
17. Gibbon
18. Robertson
19. Swain
20. Samu
21. McReight
22. Gordon
23. Campbell
Or do they bite the bullet and give Donaldson a start?
Surely they would have done that 10 injuries ago?@The Whisperer Youve put together a good team in light of injuries etc...
After this tour/Rugby Championship surely there will be review of the training, treatment & prep. Injuries happen we all know that, and every team always has some, but the amount of soft tissue injuries has been staggering. Maybe it's purely bad luck but it needs to be looked at because we can't have it happen leading into a WC. It would have to include the Super teams as well.
After this tour/Rugby Championship surely there will be review of the training, treatment & prep.
Would they be ineligible like Foley and Skelton now with this last Test being outside the window. Shame really because I'd add in SKL into it as wellSio & Simone were in the stands watching the game. PUT THEM ON YOU COWARDS.
Youd think so but you also wouldn't be surprised if they haven't either.Surely they would have done that 10 injuries ago?
Agree with everything here.And realistic timelines of return.
I think you'll find a number of these injuries would be related to players returning too early from a prior injury.
Those situations come down to the medical staff and how they're assessing a player. I would hate to think there was pressure from officials for players to lace up the boots when not ready, but the cynic in me knows that with the lack of cattle across the course of these months, it's a possibility. Obviously, most of these guys play through a year at less that 100%, that's the life of an athlete, but there are a couple of guys who definitely need to be more careful than others.
Yeah probably can only pick Aus based players now. Sad.Would they be ineligible like Foley and Skelton now with this last Test being outside the window. Shame really because I'd add in SKL into it as well
Sio & Simone were in the stands watching the game. PUT THEM ON YOU COWARDS.
Surprised Rugby Australia hasn't tried to schedule a game v the Barbarians for an extra couple $$ like they have in the pastIt is time for the blowtorch to turn on Rugby Australia for scheduling five tests in a row.
To act surprised when players break down (on top of the carnage throughout the season) and doubly so that there was mass resting for Italy is asinine.
Players are on record saying they can barely walk the day after a tough match.
Yes there is a need for $ but the only ones 'devaluing' the jersey are administrators pushing the players beyond their physical limits.