Wallabies 2024

[wamberal99]

Does any feel as if Rennie was the reason we saw a lot of players play really well and then play shit under Eddie?

I feel as though a lot of players wanted to play for Rennie, was one of his assets.

I think the players were shaken up by what amounted to a major upheaval of the coaching staff, and the playing group. That's without getting into personalities: I would bet that Rennie was a more rational and supportive personality that the Eyebrows. Maybe he was a better coach, too.

 

[John S]

It's amazing that as a back, he feels comfortable telling a ref to stay out of the scrum:

“And make sure the referee has nothing to do with the scrum, they have no idea. Let’s make a fantastic, entertaining game.”

 

[NoName]

Rugby News: 'Men don't cry' - Wallabies legend's saddest outburst yet, plans revealed for Club World Cup

He is undisputedly one of the greatest rugby players Australia has ever produced but David Campese has been increasingly hitting "old man shouting at…

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It's a shame when once great players seek to tarnish their reputations by descending into completely irrelevant flogs...

David Campese blasts weeping Wallabies: 'Men don't cry'

Australia rugby legend David Campese has lambasted Wallaby World Cup stars as cry babies in an uncensored, explosive interview.

www.cityam.com

Wise words.

 

[The_Brown_Hornet]

Rugby News: 'Men don't cry' - Wallabies legend's saddest outburst yet, plans revealed for Club World Cup

He is undisputedly one of the greatest rugby players Australia has ever produced but David Campese has been increasingly hitting "old man shouting at…

www.theroar.com.au

It's a shame when once great players seek to tarnish their reputations by descending into completely irrelevant flogs...

David Campese blasts weeping Wallabies: 'Men don't cry'

Australia rugby legend David Campese has lambasted Wallaby World Cup stars as cry babies in an uncensored, explosive interview.

www.cityam.com

Campo is as much of a blowhard flog as EJ (Eddie Jones)

 

[shanky]

I am waiting for Teddy Wilson to come into his own. That kid is an exceptional talent.
Really hoping he can capitalise on it.

 

[LeCheese]

Rugby News: 'Men don't cry' - Wallabies legend's saddest outburst yet, plans revealed for Club World Cup

He is undisputedly one of the greatest rugby players Australia has ever produced but David Campese has been increasingly hitting "old man shouting at…

www.theroar.com.au

It's a shame when once great players seek to tarnish their reputations by descending into completely irrelevant flogs...

David Campese blasts weeping Wallabies: 'Men don't cry'

Australia rugby legend David Campese has lambasted Wallaby World Cup stars as cry babies in an uncensored, explosive interview.

www.cityam.com

Pictured: Wallabies players inevitably winning the '27 WC after taking Campo's adivce to heart

 

[Yoda]

I was at the game when Catchy was maimed. If something like that happened today the offending player would probably be banned for life.

‘Sir’ Colin Meads! Knighted….and by the way ‘not probably’ … would!… “ But he was a great bloke though”! So it is all ok. A cowardly act.

 

[eastman]

I think the players were shaken up by what amounted to a major upheaval of the coaching staff, and the playing group. That's without getting into personalities: I would bet that Rennie was a more rational and supportive personality that the Eyebrows. Maybe he was a better coach, too.

There might be a cultural element there that a lot of people are overlooking too.

 

[wamberal99]

There might be a cultural element there that a lot of people are overlooking too.

Absolutely right. I lived in Tonga for a while, the culture is deep and wide. I am sure that is true for all the island nations.

 

[Yoda]

Might as well start this off. Time to start afresh and move on from all the old heads. I don't think the Giteau law has done anything for us.

I'd like to see a 35 man squad like this come next July: (You can bag it out, but it's not like this current team has worked)

Props - AAA, Tupou, Nonggorr, Bell, Gibbon, Schoupp

Hookers - BPA, Faessler, Lonergan

Second Row - Rodda, Skelton, Frost, Salakai-Loto

Backrow - Gleeson, Wilson, Valentini, T. Hooper, Leota, McReight

Halfbacks - McDermott, Lonergan, IFL

Flyhalves - Gordon, Lolesio, Lynagh/Harrison

Centres - Foketi, Ikitau, Paisami, Perese

Outside Backs - Jorgensen, Vunivalu, Petaia, Nawaqanitawase, Kellaway, Wright

Fly halves.. Lolesio, Lynagh, Harrison? Don’t think so.

 

[rugbyAU]

Fly halves.. Lolesio, Lynagh, Harrison? Don’t think so.

Who else do you suggest in addition to Gordon?

 

[stillmissit]

Harrison could be a contender but a long time out of the saddle won't help his cause. Lynagh will be in the mix before the Lions series.

I thought we would have a choice of several top 10's but the reality of injuries and loss of form has meant we are still scratching around looking for a solution. I am still a strong Gordon supporter and don't think Eddie did him (or many players really) any favours with his arse about face defensive patterns.

 

[Members Section]

Harrison could be a contender but a long time out of the saddle won't help his cause. Lynagh will be in the mix before the Lions series.

I thought we would have a choice of several top 10's but the reality of injuries and loss of form has meant we are still scratching around looking for a solution. I am still a strong Gordon supporter and don't think Eddie did him (or many players really) any favours with his arse about face defensive patterns.

I think Bowen will go past Harrison this yr

 

[stillmissit]

I think Bowen will go past Harrison this yr

You could be right but I would like to see what a post-injury Harrison has to offer. That, of course, is up to Coleman.

 

[Joe Blow]

Wallabies star Mark Nawaqanitawase to meet with NRL club over move – report

Australian rugby fans may need to brace themselves for more bad news as star wing Mark Nawaqanitawase considers a code switch.

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Marky Mark (Nawaqanitawase) takes a look at the dark side.

 

[stillmissit]

Wallabies star Mark Nawaqanitawase to meet with NRL club over move – report

Australian rugby fans may need to brace themselves for more bad news as star wing Mark Nawaqanitawase considers a code switch.

www.rugbypass.com

Marky Mark (Nawaqanitawase) (Nawaqanitawase) takes a look at the dark side.

yet it was less than a year ago many here were stating that he would never make it as his defence was weak.

 

[Slim 293]

yet it was less than a year ago many here were stating that he would never make it as his defence was weak.

Really?

 

[stillmissit]

Really?

Yes really. Not sure if you were one of them or not?

 

[Derpus]

Yes really. Not sure if you were one of them or not?

I thought his problem initially was strength in contact which he's managed to turn from a distinct weakness into a strength (quite commendable really).

 

[Slim 293]

Yes really. Not sure if you were one of them or not?

I'd say that less than a year ago the general consensus on this forum regarding Marky Mark (Nawaqanitawase) was overwhelmingly positive...