RWC squads 2023
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@Bones said in RWC squads 2023:
@Victor-Meldrew What's Jake White up to these days?
OT, but I've heard/seen Stuart Lancaster's name being bandied about.
I think England could do a lot better than people think, particularly as they are on the easier side of the draw and their heads seemed to be getting into a better place with Borthwick.
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@KiwiMurph said in RWC squads 2023:
@Machpants said in RWC squads 2023:
Apparently Donaldson can play in the forwards so that is why he is sticking with him
Are you confused with Kemeny who they've picked as a loose forward/wing utility?
Donaldson is a utility, too
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@Stargazer said in RWC squads 2023:
Australia
The faces on the poster is a veritable "Who's That?" of Australian rugby.
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@Bones said in RWC squads 2023:
@Machpants said in RWC squads 2023:
Who the fuck is isaak fines?
You would have heard him called Leleiwasa more.
Edit: or rather, Layylawaassa
No. No I haven't.
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@MajorRage said in RWC squads 2023:
That Aussie squad has to be the biggest "roll of the dice" in RWC selection history.
Nothing to lose I suppose. Fair play Eddie.
Yeah it comes with a built in excuse.
He'll claim there was an enormous amount of deadwood that he needed to cut. So this tournament has no expectations now
I saw some people talking about EJ losing his job after this RWC. I think he's safe no matter what. He's expensive, ARU is broke, they can't afford a payout
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A QF or SF exit will set up the Lions tour nicely
If by some miracle they win the damn thing then the Lions tour will be an even bigger financial success
Then hosting the 2027 RWC as RWC holders and/or Lions tamers will ensure sell outs across the board
That’s what Rugby Australia is praying for
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loving the RC squads and their little quirks
We've taken 5 wingers
The Boks have taken 4 halfbacks
The Aussies have taken one 10 and no goal kickersRevolutionary
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@Runt said in RWC squads 2023:
What! Can only imagine how many Taylors wines Eddie had consumed with some of those selections... only four locks and 5 loose forwards!
*I'm aware Kemeny is a loosie
All four of their locks are fit tho, we've only got 3
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@MiketheSnow said in RWC squads 2023:
Crying laughing
Thought he was going to have an aneurysm
He knows fuck all
Still better analysis than Squidge.
Also: Is Vunivalu the only Fijian that can't play wing in rugby?
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@antipodean said in RWC squads 2023:
Also: Is Vunivalu the only Fijian that can't play wing in rugby?
massive difference to his league form
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@Machpants said in RWC squads 2023:
@KiwiMurph said in RWC squads 2023:
@Machpants said in RWC squads 2023:
Apparently Donaldson can play in the forwards so that is why he is sticking with him
Are you confused with Kemeny who they've picked as a loose forward/wing utility?
Donaldson is a utility, too
He's a utility cos he can play 10/15. He's not a forward.
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@KiwiMurph said in RWC squads 2023:
@Machpants said in RWC squads 2023:
@KiwiMurph said in RWC squads 2023:
@Machpants said in RWC squads 2023:
Apparently Donaldson can play in the forwards so that is why he is sticking with him
Are you confused with Kemeny who they've picked as a loose forward/wing utility?
Donaldson is a utility, too
He's a utility cos he can play 10/15. He's not a forward.
Nope, forwards are listed under forwards, backs under backs, utilities (in Eddie Jones speak) can be both.
From official Rugby Australia website
Australia:
Backs: Issak Fines-Leleiwasa, Tate McDermott, Nic White, Carter Gordon, Lalakai Foketi, Samu Kerevi, Izaia Perese, Jordan Petaia, Max Jorgensen, Andrew Kellaway, Marika Koroibete, Mark Nawaqaniawase, Suliasi Vunivalu
Forwards: Angus Bell, Pone Fa'amausili, Zane Nonggorr, Blake Schoupp, James Slipper, Taniela Tupou, Matt Faessler, David Porecki, Jordan Uelese, Richie Arnold, Nick Frost, Matt Philip, Will Skelton (c), Langi Gleeson, Tom Hooper, Rob Leota, Fraser McReight, Rob Valetini
Utility: Ben Donaldson, Josh Kemenyy
