RWC veterans to be dumped.

[Chris B.]

Coles is at risk, but I won't be surprised if he makes it - with a caveat that I haven't watched him this year.

Guys who are listed in the current squad on the AB site who don't make my team if everyone is fit:

Aidan Ross, Akira Ioane, Angus Taávao, Braydon Ennor, Folau Fakatava, Jack Goodhue (sadly), Josh Lord, Big Leicester, Nepo Laulala, Patrick Tuipolotu, Pita Gus Sowakula, RTS,

There's a few others in dogfights., ,

[ACT Crusader]

@sparky said in RWC veterans to be dumped.:

Sevu Reece. Too small for RWC.

Nah. We’ve never seen him rag dolled or dominated in a tackle. And yet we see him consistently break tackles and defensively he knows how to win the ball.

I think there a massive question marks on what our best back 3 is, which is another issue.

@Canes4life I think Beaudie is safe. But again it’s a question of whether Fozzie goes back to him as the starting 1st 5, plays him at FB or is the bench option.

[Kiwiwomble]

jeez, lots of names flying around...kind of make me excited for 2024 onwards, fresh start etc

[dogmeat]

@booboo said in RWC veterans to be dumped.:

.. do we add Andy Haden to the '86 guys who missed '87?

No Haden last played in 85 but really wasn't a regular pick after the Lions tour in 83. Only played 4 tests over the next two years.

Haden used to tell a story of being advised to get fit for the 87 RWC

because St John's were recruitiing First Aiders.

[Nevorian]

What’s happening with ALB? Is he likely to be fit?

[KiwiMurph]

@Nevorian said in RWC veterans to be dumped.:

What’s happening with ALB? Is he likely to be fit?

Injured his ankle week 1 vs Crusaders. Due back very soon I think.

[canefan]

@KiwiMurph said in RWC veterans to be dumped.:

@Nevorian said in RWC veterans to be dumped.:

What’s happening with ALB? Is he likely to be fit?

Injured his ankle week 1 vs Crusaders. Due back very soon I think.

Injury prone is putting it mildly. I wouldn't be surprised if he doesn't make it to France due to injury

[Nevorian]

Beaudy is doing his best to become a definite in this thread. Seeing DMac and Richie ahead of him at this stage. Suspect he would be gone under Razor.

Same with Codie Taylor, probably a lock in at third best hooker now and slipping.

[Nepia]

@Nevorian said in RWC veterans to be dumped.:

Same with Codie Taylor, probably a lock in at third best hooker now and slipping.

But in no danger of being dropped whatsoever ...

[Rancid Schnitzel]

They're not going to dump anyone on Super form. The threat is shit performances for the ABs prior to the RWC.

Ironically I don't think established ABs have been dumped for Super form since Razor et al in 2003.

[nostrildamus]

@Machpants said in RWC veterans to be dumped.:

@sparky said in RWC veterans to be dumped.:

Richie Mo'unga. Great in Super Rugby, but not a Test Match Animal.
Sevu Reece. Too small for RWC.

Lol. So drop Richie for who? I'm no fan but we've got no one to replace him. Beaudy had gone backwards, so gotta be jordie then - at least he has RWC ten experience 🙄

Reece too small? World's best winger last year Cheslin says hi.

Yes but Cheslin is a freak!