2021 Wallabies
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@stargazer said in 2021 Wallabies:
Sitaleki Timani (34, Western Force, 18 Tests)
Wow fuck what sort of selection is THAT @barbarian ?
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Some comments by Rennie:
On the exclusion of Scott Sio and hookers Folau Faingaāa and Jordan Uelese.
āWeāve been writing a list out every week and having discussions around it. Itās chopped and changed a little bit. We had our final meeting this morning and there were a few guys on the list - who I wonāt mention - that arenāt on the list now,ā Rennie said.
āScott Sio - weāre only taking two looseheads in, if you picked that up. Because we wanted four hookers. Weāre limited to 40 players and I think there are a couple of things there that give Scotty an indication there are a couple guys ahead of him, in our opinion. Itās a message for him to really fire up over the next few weeks.ā
āAlex Mafi - forget about the two tries he scored behind the pack last night - he has a real point of difference out wide. Heās more like a Kiwi hooker. He has really good pace and heās gone really well,ā
āThe Reds used [Uru] as a lock initially and we see him as a genuine loose forward as well. As an eight or a six. Heās 110kg - a reasonable size - and a really good athlete. He has a really good physical presence as well. Weāre rapt to see him start last night and keen to learn more about him.ā
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@higgins said in 2021 Wallabies:
Andy Muirhead, a 27 year old uncapped winger making the squad. There is still hope for us other old buggers after all.
Has come on rapidly the last couple of years IMHO, and will challenge the Fijian wingers
They showed a feature on him a couple of weeks ago about who he was and where he was from. Would be our first indigenous Wallaby since Beale?
Andy Muirhead feature | š“//ā¤ļøšš¤ An incredible story by Wide World of...
š“//ā¤ļøšš¤ An incredible story by Wide World of Sports and Stan Sport on our very own Andy Muirhead. Next home game Friday March 26 against the Western...
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Noticed that the squad and updates hadn't been posted in this thread, so here we go:
https://wallabies.rugby/news/2021/06/13/wallabies-squad-france-series
Updated test schedule:
- Wallabies v France, Wednesday 7 July, 8.00pm AEST (10.00pm NZT) at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
- Wallabies v France, Tuesday 13 July, 8.00pm AEST (10.00pm NZT) at AAMI Park, Melbourne
- Wallabies v France, Saturday 17 July, 8.00pm AEST (10.00pm NZT) at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
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He will miss all three Tests, racing the clock to be fit for the Bledisloe Cup, slated to start on August 7.
His injury opens the door for Reds scrum-half Tate McDermott to make his debut start for the Wallabies after a starring role in the Reds' Super Rugby AU title.
McDermott is joined in the race for the starting spot by Waratah Jake Gordon and White's club team-mate Ryan Lonergan.
Gordon is facing his own injury battle, suffering an MCL injury in their Round Four loss to the Highlanders.
Initially feared to be an ACL, Gordon looks set to make a remarkable recovery as he battles Lonergan for a spot in the 23.
Lonergan, who was initially brought into the squad as injury cover for Gordon, will be pushing alongside brother Lachlan to become the first set of brothers since the Fainga'a's to play for Australia.
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Someone's assessment of the strength of the French team in Oz -
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@daffy-jaffy said in 2021 Wallabies:
Someone's assessment of the strength of the French team in Oz -
Great way of presenting the info, if still a little subjective
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@mikethesnow said in 2021 Wallabies:
Great way of presenting the info, if still a little subjective
Almost like it was done by a rugby fan
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WALLABIES SQUAD FOR THE BLEDISLOE CUP AND THE RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP
Allan Alaalatoa (46, Brumbies, 27)
Tom Banks (14, Brumbies, 27)
Angus Bell (6, NSW Waratahs, 20)
Pone Faāamausili* (uncapped, Melbourne Rebels, 24)
Lalakai Foketi* (uncapped, NSW Waratahs, 26)
Nick Frost* (uncapped, Brumbies, 21)
Jake Gordon (8, NSW Waratahs, 28)
Reece Hodge (46, Melbourne Rebels, 26)
Michael Hooper (c) (108, NSW Waratahs, 29)
Len Ikitau (2, Brumbies, 22)
Feleti Kaituāu* (uncapped, Western Force, 26)
Andrew Kellaway (2, Melbourne Rebels, 25)
Marika Koroibete (37, Melbourne Rebels, 28)
Rob Leota* (uncapped, Melbourne Rebels, 24)
Noah Lolesio (5, Brumbies, 21)
Lachlan Lonergan (2, Brumbies, 21)
Ryan Lonergan* (uncapped, Brumbies, 23)
Tate McDermott (5, Queensland Reds, 22)
Fraser McReight (1, Queensland Reds, 22)
Andy Muirhead* (uncapped, Brumbies, 29)
Isi Naisarani (11, Melbourne Rebels, 26)
James OāConnor (55, Queensland Reds, 31)
Brandon Paenga-Amosa (12, Queensland Reds, 25)
Duncan Paiaāaua* (uncapped, Toulon, 26)
Hunter Paisami (9, Queensland Reds, 23)
Jordan Petaia (8, Queensland Reds, 21)
Matt Philip (12 Tests, Melbourne Rebels, 27)
Tom Robertson (24, Western Force, 26)
Izack Rodda (25, Western Force, 24)
Lukhan Salakaia-Loto (28, Queensland Reds, 24)
Pete Samu (10, Brumbies, 29)
Scott Sio (68, Brumbies, 29)
James Slipper (103, Brumbies, 32)
Darcy Swain (3, Brumbies, 24)
Lachlan Swinton (2, NSW Waratahs, 24)
Matt Toāomua (57, Melbourne Rebels, 31)
Taniela Tupou (28, Queensland Reds, 25)
Jordan Uelese (13, Melbourne Rebels, 24)
Rob Valetini (7, Brumbies, 22)
Nic White (37, Brumbies, 31)
Harry Wilson (8, Queensland Reds, 21)
Tom Wright (5, Brumbies, 24)
New Western Force recruit Izack Rodda and Toulon back Duncan Paia'aua have been called up into the Wallabies squad for the Bledisloe Cup and The Rugby Championship.
Rodda makes his return to Australian rugby after returning from French side Lyon, following his departure from the Reds in 2020.
Meanwhile, Paia'aua becomes the first player to be selected under the amended 'Giteau's Law', which allows players outside of the 60 cap limit to be selected with other players unavailable to join the group in Queensland and overseas due to current border restrictions.
They are joined in the 42 man squad by Rodda's Force teammate Tom Robertson and Brumbies lock Nick Frost.
Meanwhile, Brumbies duo Nic White (knee) and Scott Sio (hamstring) along with Jordan Petaia (quad) have overcome injuries to earn a recall to the squad.
The 42-man squad contains eight uncapped players, with four others making their debuts in the 2-1 series win over France this month.Rodda, Paia'aua called up to Wallabies squad for Bledisloe Cup, Rugby Championship
The Wallabies have named a 42-man squad for the upcoming Bledisloe Cup and Rugby Championship
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@derpus said in 2021 Wallabies:
DP and Quade the only back-up 10s in the country who can travel i assume? bloody hell...
Both JOC and toomua are in the squad...
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Can somebody explain to me why Australia think it's a good idea to add the biggest arshole in rugby to their squad as a 'mentor'!??
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@mackerzzzz said in 2021 Wallabies:
Can somebody explain to me why Australia think it's a good idea to add the biggest arshole in rugby to their squad as a 'mentor'!??
Can you confirm which of the many possible candidates you refer to?
Nic White ruled out of France series
