So what is the criteria? We now have a load of "union juniors" that are only there because of NRL deals funding their private school educations
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PhilClinton
Geoff Shaw (53)
I mean we know they won't stop chasing league outside backs.
If they didn't go after them, we would have missed out on Korobiete, Folau, Tuquiri and then to a lesser extent Sailor, Rogers, Walker, Rona and plenty of others I have missed. The runs are on the board for that recruiting tactic, I can't see them turning it off now.
Marce
John Thornett (49)
And to retain Mungoes who get a scorlarship in Rah-Rah and stand it out, lol
I didn't know that Leaguies call Rugby Union supporters as Rah-Rah, I never heard it
Marce
John Thornett (49)
And it's the reality. I mean, the CEOs, the leaders of our game told everybody that they are interested in sign some League players for the future.
Dan54
Tim Horan (67)
It's an Aussie thing, the supposed class thing in the sports. I first heard it when I moved to Brisbane, and figured it was because the Legies couldn't spell rugby
Rebel man
Jim Lenehan (48)
I always thought it was Thugby League. I know leaguies that use to always call the AFL the GAYFLIt's an Aussie thing, the supposed class thing in the sports. I first heard it when I moved to Brisbane, and figured it was because the Legies couldn't spell rugby
Derpus
George Gregan (70)
Alright with that news here's my best 23 based on what I've seen this year and incumbency:
1. Bell
2. Fainga'a
3. Tupou
4. Philip
5. Rodda
6. Leota
7. Hooper
8. Valetini
9. White
10. Cooper
11. Koroibete
12. Kerevi
13. Ikitau
14. Kellaway
15. Banks
16. Slipper
17. AAA
18. Porecki
19. Holloway
20. Samu
21. McDermott
22. JOC (James O'Connor)
23. Perese
Guys who will get some time at some point this test season:
Swain
McReight
Sio
Kaitu'u
Frost
Wright (Tom)
Wilson
Paisami
Hodge
Gordon
Petaia
Lolesio
Probably forgetting a few but I think that's just about the best 23 and will be pretty close to what Rennie goes with. The rest of those blokes are all viable options and will inevitably get game time this year.
An interesting squad pick will be whoever takes Swintons place if he isn't fit.
1. Bell
2. Fainga'a
3. Tupou
4. Philip
5. Rodda
6. Leota
7. Hooper
8. Valetini
9. White
10. Cooper
11. Koroibete
12. Kerevi
13. Ikitau
14. Kellaway
15. Banks
16. Slipper
17. AAA
18. Porecki
19. Holloway
20. Samu
21. McDermott
22. JOC (James O'Connor)
23. Perese
Guys who will get some time at some point this test season:
Swain
McReight
Sio
Kaitu'u
Frost
Wright (Tom)
Wilson
Paisami
Hodge
Gordon
Petaia
Lolesio
Probably forgetting a few but I think that's just about the best 23 and will be pretty close to what Rennie goes with. The rest of those blokes are all viable options and will inevitably get game time this year.
An interesting squad pick will be whoever takes Swintons place if he isn't fit.
Dctarget
John Eales (66)
Pretty bang on I think, if injuries permit. Wouldn't be surprised to see Swain in starting XV, Petaia on bench instead of Perese and Wilson bench instead of Samu. But much of a muchness.
Maybe AAA starts with Tupou coming back from injury.
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John Thornett (49)
Pretty close for me,
I think Beale & Pone will get in there at some point somewhere, latter prob more Aus A series then maybe the RC. Watch Banks get dropped like a hot potato after a back game & if he is off to Japan
Tomikin
Simon Poidevin (60)
You mean watch them all get dropped once we get hammered by the All Blacks at Eden Park like every year, usually, we lose either the halfback or 5/8 and one or both the fullbacks/wings and a frontrow swap / 2nd rower replaced. Its like clockwork every year..
KOB1987
Rod McCall (65)
I think he’s picking a team for the England series, so Beale won’t be there. I doubt Pone will be either unless there are some injuries. Not a criticism, just an observation. Agree re Banks, he’s marginal anyway so if he signs in Japan they will definitely look elsewhere.
Edit: I note Derp’s wider selections below his 23, so as you were.
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Derpus
George Gregan (70)
I sorta hope we don't need Beale or Pone...
Rebel man
Jim Lenehan (48)
Pone would be good off the bench for 10-15 at the end. Not sure what his scrummaging is like. Need to watch on TV and not at the ground to get an understanding of that
Marce
John Thornett (49)
This year the competition starts in Argentina, then continues in South Africa so Eden Park is the last round, the road to hell
Marce
John Thornett (49)
eastman
Arch Winning (36)
Not sure if Banks is as marginal as being suggested. He has been in sublime form during Super Rugby (especially during the early stages of the competition) and the competitors are Petaia and Hodge.
Petaia is too green to start important matches at this stage and Hodge is Hodge.
Derpus
George Gregan (70)
Probably an unpopular opinion but Hodge has looked better against Kiwis and I wouldn't be spitting my dummy if he got in ahead of Banks.
Dont think it'll happen, though.
Dctarget
John Eales (66)
Yeah made the team of the week twice now... Impressive in a shit Rebels