2021 Wallabies

[Daffy Jaffy]

Someone's assessment of the strength of the French team in Oz -

[MiketheSnow]

@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

[NTA]

@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

[Machpants]

So the trip 14 finalists are all out? Ouch that's a 3rd XV at best for France

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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 Fa’amausili* (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 Kaitu’u* (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 O’Connor (55, Queensland Reds, 31)

Brandon Paenga-Amosa (12, Queensland Reds, 25)

Duncan Paia’aua* (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 To’omua (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.

Nathan Williamson  /  Jul 24, 2021

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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[KiwiMurph]

[Derpus]

DP and Quade the only back-up 10s in the country who can travel i assume? bloody hell...

[Canes4life]

@derpus Surely Toomua can play there if needed?

[Mackerzzzz]

@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...

[Mackerzzzz]

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'!??

[Crucial]

@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?

[Derpus]

@mackerzzzz JOC is out for the comp. So Noah is really the only recognised 10 in the country who is fit and can travel.

I think you are right and either Toomua or Hodge would get the nod but we are basically one injury from a retired player being called into the 23.

Desperate times..

[Machpants]

@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'!??

LOL did you see who they picked for their previous coach!

[Mackerzzzz]

@machpants said in 2021 Wallabies:

@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'!??

LOL did you see who they picked for their previous coach!

Well yes good point. They seem to have a great ability for making arsholes.

[sparky]

Rugby Australia set to scrap Giteau's law restrictions:

Sam Phillips  /  Aug 14, 2021  /  Rugby Union

Rugby Australia to scrap ‘Giteau Law’ limits after latest Bledisloe belting

As the Wallabies lick their wounds, the Herald can reveal RA plans to broaden the pool of players that coach Dave Rennie has at his disposal.

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[Chris]

@stargazer said in 2021 Wallabies:

Decent loose forward

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[NTA]

Good balance to that Spring tour - Japan will offer something a bit different before we go see if our forward game is improving.