Wallabies 2023

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Just looked at the world rankings and we are still at 9. I read somewhere that if we beat Scotland we would swap places.

Women's and Men's Rankings | World Rugby

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Think it gets updated ever tue uk time

 

[qwerty51]

Just looked at the world rankings and we are still at 9. I read somewhere that if we beat Scotland we would swap places.

Women's and Men's Rankings | World Rugby

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The points haven’t been updated even though it says last updated 31/10.

 

[D-Box]

Just looked at the world rankings and we are still at 9. I read somewhere that if we beat Scotland we would swap places.

Women's and Men's Rankings | World Rugby

Information about the World Rugby women's and men's rankings

www.world.rugby

The table has not updated. They have a news story up on the same site that says there was a swap

Australia swap places with Scotland in World Rugby Men’s Rankings powered by Capgemini | World Rugby

The Wallabies move up to sixth and Scotland drop to ninth following Saturday’s 16-15 win for Dave Rennie’s side at Murrayfield.

www.world.rugby

 

[Clubhouse coach]

Not sure where to post this, I recall reading five or six weeks ago that RA were close to a PE deal.
Could it be that the deal has been done and they are waiting for the Wallabies to finish the NH tour before making an announcement.
Has anyone heard any whispers?

 

[qwerty51]

I would assume that only happens after Super Rugby Pacific is locked in post 2023

 

[Adam84]

Nah PE deal will be a long while off yet, it’ll be a well publicised ordeal which will need bi-partisan support of the state unions as well

 

[Derpus]

Nah private equity deal will be a long while off yet, it’ll be a well publicised ordeal which will need bi-partisan support of the state unions as well

Presumably RUPA will have a big say

 

[Adam84]

Presumably RUPA will have a big say

Yeah they’ll definitely have a strong say, I’m not sure the RA constitution gives RUPA as much weight outside of EBA negotiations though. Could be wrong

in either case it’ll get played out in the media quite publicly

 

[Dctarget]

How many locks do we take with us? We took 5 last time.

It's getting awfully crowded. Our home grown talent all have a claim: Rodda, Philip, Neville, Frost, Swain. Then looks like we're picking Skelton from overseas, could also get Salakai-Loto or Rory Arnold. We took five last time.

If I had to guess: Skelton, Swain, Frost, Philip and Rodda/Neville depending on performance next year.

 

[Dctarget]

By my count only 12/31 will survive from 2019 RWC.

Forwards: Allan Ala'alatoa, Rory Arnold, Adam Coleman, Jack Dempsey, Folau Fainga’a, Michael Hooper (captain), Sekope Kepu, Tolu Latu, Isi Naisarani, David Pocock, Izack Rodda, Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, Rob Simmons, Scott Sio, James Slipper, Taniela Tupou, Jordan Uelese.

Backs: Adam Ashley-Cooper, Kurtley Beale, Bernard Foley, Will Genia, Dane Haylett-Petty, Reece Hodge, Samu Kerevi, Marika Koroibete, Tevita Kuridrani, Christian Lealiifano, James O’Connor, Jordan Petaia, Matt To'omua, Nic White.

 

[dru]

How many locks do we take with us? We took 5 last time.

It's getting awfully crowded. Our home grown talent all have a claim: Rodda, Philip, Neville, Frost, Swain. Then looks like we're picking Skelton from overseas, could also get Salakai-Loto or Rory Arnold. We took five last time.

If I had to guess: Skelton, Swain, Frost, Philip and Rodda/Neville depending on performance next year.

Add in the hybrid lock/6 role. I would put LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto) in that category, along with Holloway and Hanigan.

 

[Derpus]

Its such a fucker that we produce so many great locks and everyone pinches them.

Filthy thieving cutns.

 

[scrans21]

I'm not sure if it's been mentioned already, but with the form that LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto) is in at Northampton I think we should really be considering him as an international pick for the world cup. He's easily been in the top 3 players in the prem so far this season. Ideally the cap on international players will be relaxed for the RWC but the thought of having him, Tupou, Skelton, Valetini and Kerevi all in the 23 is so mouth-watering. Furthermore a starting second row of him at 4 and Frost at 5 seems really balanced.

 

[Dctarget]

I'm not sure if it's been mentioned already, but with the form that LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto) (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto) is in at Northampton I think we should really be considering him as an international pick for the world cup. He's easily been in the top 3 players in the prem so far this season. Ideally the cap on international players will be relaxed for the RWC but the thought of having him, Tupou, Skelton, Valetini and Kerevi all in the 23 is so mouth-watering. Furthermore a starting second row of him at 4 and Frost at 5 seems really balanced.

He's playing as well as Coleman and Simmons, may as well pick them too.

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

He's playing as well as Coleman and Simmons, may as well pick them too.

I wish Coleman was keen but as others have said I'm pretty sure he intends on playing for Tonga unfortunately for Aus.

 

[Slim 293]

He's playing as well as Coleman and Simmons, may as well pick them too.

And don't forget Tom Staniforth...

 

[Dctarget]

And don't forget Tom Staniforth...

I heard Kane Douglas was putting in some big hits

 

[qwerty51]

Sam Carter been strong for Ulster..

 

[Marce]

He's playing as well as Coleman and Simmons, may as well pick them too.

This is the Aussie lock syndrome, when they play in European clubs, suddenly John Eales takes their souls and they play as hell

The syndrome is over when they wear a Wallaby jersey again

 

[Marce]

Are the Kiwis more competitives against the Kangaroos than Wallabies against ABs? Both are the underdogs in their worlds but they look more competitive.

Maybe all the Aussie Super Rugby players should play in NPC and put 3 or 4 Aussie teams there