Wallabies 2023
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Dick Tooth (41)
I think we all need to know how injured everyone is though. Is it weeks or months?
He didn't have his leg strapped in the change rooms from the video I saw so hopefully it isn't too bad.
I guess we'll find out something today when teams are named.
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Ken Catchpole (46)
Surely he will roll up with Tonga ASAP. Him, Coleman and Folau can all play in late 2022.
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Ken Catchpole (46)
I'd agree he has pushed himself back in the '5th' spot which is ideal for someone who can play both sides. However, Slipper can also play both sides and could be argued he could play THP better then HJH (Harry Johnson-Holmes) can, and Sio has been doing well. Maths time.
In order
LHP: Bell, Slipper, Sio
THP: Tupou, Ala'alatoa, HJH (Harry Johnson-Holmes)
But could easily be this, and considering utility value
LHP: Bell, Slipper, Sio, HJH (Harry Johnson-Holmes),
THP: Tupou, Ala'alatoa, Slipper, HJH (Harry Johnson-Holmes).
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Simon Poidevin (60)
Yeah if everyone's fit we are pretty much arguing over the 5th place Prop. Pretty easy to go
Bell/Slipper
AAA/Thor
A little off topic. But how good is Wednesday when we know the Aussie teams all get named??
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John Eales (66)
Absolutely love it. Think it makes the rugby cycle much more comprehensive, you're never too far away from conversation or interest now.
It's such a better system.
Everyone knows that it's a bit more up in the air given sometimes it might be close to four days out from the game (if it's a Sunday game) but in most situations, coaches know who they are going to name by then and if there are some changes due to injury etc. that's fine.
Getting the information out there sooner in a coordinated manner that people want to check out when it drops is way more important than having a (potentially) more accurate team named 48 hours before kickoff.
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David Codey (61)
It's such a good system but so frustrating that the Kiwis have been so recalcitrant in getting on board after apparently agreeing to it for the crossover portion of the competition. There's no legitimate reason they can't name teams in time with everyone else, really need them to start getting on board with the easy wins for competition presentation and marketing.
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Ken Catchpole (46)
Absolutely. For me, in terms of the 5th prop. Still Sio IMO as Slipper is a utility and Sio in form.
Next 4 would be probably, Orr & Gibbon with Faamausili and HJH (Harry Johnson-Holmes). I don't, have ever, or will have time for Robertson.
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Mark Ella (57)
I just wonder if HJH (Harry Johnson-Holmes) is pushing himself into contention for the 23. His scrummaging has improved and his work rate has been as good as anyones.
Although I guess the real caveat on all of this is that Tupou, Ala'alatoa and HJH (Harry Johnson-Holmes) are all under some sort of injury cloud.
Although I guess the real caveat on all of this is that Tupou, Ala'alatoa and HJH (Harry Johnson-Holmes) are all under some sort of injury cloud.
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Geoff Shaw (53)
The other factor with Tupou is when will he actually be 'fit'.
A calf injury to our biggest body isn't ideal from a rehab and running perspective.
A calf injury to our biggest body isn't ideal from a rehab and running perspective.
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Mark Ella (57)
Also, whilst the argument is effectively over the 5th & 6th props, given that modern props rarely/never play 80 minutes at test level I think it’ll remain very important. On current form I’d guess if Tupou or Ala'alatoa isn’t available then they’ll pick Johnson-Holmes and leave Slipper at LHP
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John Thornett (49)
Thankfully there's a heated pool at Victoria park and I'm fairly sure all Rugby clubs have these;
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Geoff Shaw (53)
Pone was a calf injury during preseason, and his only just back to the bench now. Similar build to Tupou so won't be a easy recovery.
Gibbon has been very under rated even by Rebels fans this season, his set piece has been solid and defense better then most of our other props. He caused the turnover for the Kellaway try last weekend.
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Desmond Connor (43)
I’m trying to buy tickets for Bledisloe on 15 September in Melbourne. Is it sold out?
The July series only recently went on sale. I am pretty sure the Bledisloe isn't on sale yet.
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Desmond Connor (43)
It says sold out. I can buy NZ tickets just not Melbourne. I’ll make some calls in the morning.