I personally would and did question Jorgensen's inclusion in the last Wallaby squad, and I would question it if he was selected again this year. EOYT maybe as a development player. Bell is a bit different, he's easily our best LHP, or at least our only one with world class potential. I wouldn't be making him captain though.
Probably Wright.
He's obviously very familiar with the position, but do we risk playing someone at 7 who hasn't played there in several years? Especially with Bryant getting the nod at 7 over him when McReight was out (understand there were other considerations at play though)
Yeah suspect Wright would've shifted to 7 if someone like Uru was available.
For mine, Wright's play is still pretty suited to 7 and I think his form makes him the obvious choice. His lineout work also gives you a bit more freedom around the other selections in the backrow to balance things out.
I mean, last year people were entertaining the idea of putting Langi Gleeson at 7......
Smokey but I wouldn't be surprised if Rory Scott is brought into the squad as the backup 7, I've been quietly impressed by him over the last few weeks and he reminds me of a younger Josh van der Flier. Wouldn't surprise me if he manages to sneak into the squad if he holds the Brumbies 7 jersey for the rest of the season and they push deep into the finals.
I thought, and still do, that he is too small for 8. He was said to be very quick, so I thought he should be trialled at 7.
McReight is a clear standout isn't he? Presumably M Hooper will suit up for the Marlins after the Olympics, before if he doesn't make it. I'd be including him in the 34 man squad once available if I was Joe Schmidt. I realise it's a lot different conditioning but nothing beats match fitness.
I don't agree with Hooper being anywhere near the Wallabies but was wondering what his plans will be after the Olympics. I still think he would add value to a Super rugby team for a year or 2 - maybe the Force.
Meh Gamble isn't lighting the world on fire. He can come straight back to NSW thanks.
Hopefully he pushes someone like Goog on Stan out. He's been good on coverage when given the chance.
Wright starts @ 7 if Mcreight is injured.
Correct. Have Hoops in the environment and available in a 'break glass' scenario. I'd include one (not both) of the #10s that SouthernX hates in that category as well, and any other positions where we lack international experience and depth.
wouldn't hurt if I could never hear SBW's trademark "the atmosphere is electric uso" ever again.
Preferably Tim Horan. Talk about a poor commentator.
Hooper is only an injury and a poor selection decision from being in our most recent Wallabies squad. He's decided to go in another direction (not retire) but in the absence of a barnstorming emergence of a new contender at #7 in the next 4 rounds he should at least be a squaddie.