RWC squads 2023
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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
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@Frank said in RWC squads 2023:
Just saw Handre Pollard, Lood de Jager and Lukhanyo Am were not named in the Bok World Cup squad.
These are bloody big losses, especially Pollard.
I am wondering if an "injury" might occur in the Bok camp to let him back in.If we could place money on that happening, I would.
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@Machpants Good point - but there's also no direct quotes that indicate Donaldson is looked at as a forward - but there are for Kemeny. This is the closest I could find from Eddie.
“(Ben) Donaldson trained all week at fullback and we know he can play ten well.” -
@Stargazer said in RWC squads 2023:
Australia
2023 Rugby World Cup Squad (age, professional club, junior club, Tests)
Props (6)
Angus Bell (22, NSW Waratahs, Hunters Hill Rugby Club, 23 Tests)*
Pone Fa’amausili (26, Melbourne Rebels, Moorabbin Rams, 5 Tests) *
Zane Nonggorr (22, Queensland Reds, Gold Coast Eagles, 2 Tests)*
Blake Schoupp (23, ACT Brumbies, Woonona Shamrocks, uncapped)*
James Slipper (34, ACT Brumbies, Bond Pirates, 131 Tests)
Taniela Tupou (27, Queensland Reds, Brothers Rugby Club, 48 Tests)
Hookers (3)
Matt Faessler (24, Queensland Reds, USQ Saints, 1 Test)*
David Porecki (30, NSW Waratahs, Seaforth Raiders, 14 Tests)*
Jordan Uelese (26, Melbourne Rebels, Eltham Rugby Club, 18 Tests)
Locks (4)
Richie Arnold (33, Stade Toulousain, Gentlemen of Murwillumbah, 4 Tests)*
Nick Frost (23, ACT Brumbies, Hornsby Lions, 12 Tests) *
Matt Philip (29, Melbourne Rebels, Newport Juniors, 28 Tests)*
Will Skelton (c) (31, La Rochelle, Wentworthville Magpies, 28 Tests)
Back Row (5)
Langi Gleeson (22, NSW Waratahs, Harbord Harlequins, 3 Tests)*
Tom Hooper (22, ACT Brumbies, Bathurst Bulldogs, 3 Tests)*
Rob Leota (26, Melbourne Rebels, Northern Panthers, 16 Tests)*
Fraser McReight (24, Queensland Reds, Albany Creek Brumbies, 12 Tests)*
Rob Valetini (24, ACT Brumbies, Melbourne Harlequins, 34 Tests)*
Scrumhalves (3)
Issak Fines-Leleiwasa (27, Western Force, Port Douglas Reef Raiders, uncapped)*
Tate McDermott (vc) (24, Queensland Reds, Flinders Rugby Club, 25 Tests)*
Nic White (33, ACT Brumbies, Muswellbrook Healers, 63 Tests)
Flyhalves (1)
Carter Gordon (22, Melbourne Rebels, Sunshine Coast Grammar School, 4 Tests)*
Centres (4)
Lalakai Foketi (28, NSW Waratahs, Manly Roos, 5 Tests)*
Samu Kerevi (29, Urayasu D-Rocks, Souths Magpies, 45 Tests)
Izaia Perese (26, NSW Waratahs, Easts Tigers, 5 Tests)*
Jordan Petaia (23, Queensland Reds, Wests Rugby Club, 27 Tests)
Outside Backs (5)
Max Jorgensen (18, NSW Waratahs, Balmain Wolves, uncapped)*
Andrew Kellaway (27, Melbourne Rebels, Hunters Hill Rugby Club, 23 Tests)*
Marika Koroibete (31, Saitama Wild Knights, Nasinu Secondary School, 55 Tests)
Mark Nawaqanitawase (22, NSW Waratahs, Wests Juniors, 6 Tests)*
Suliasi Vunivalu (27, Queensland Reds, Saint Kentigern College, 2 Tests)*
Utility (2)
Ben Donaldson (23, NSW Waratahs, Clovelly Eagles, 2 Tests)*
Josh Kemeny (24, Melbourne Rebels, Easts Rugby Club, 1 Test)*
*denotes first Rugby World Cup
Ah yes good oll eddie Jones. Coming out with a team that make no sense at all
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@antipodean said in RWC squads 2023:
@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.
That’s funnier than this kid
Yeah, nah
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@mariner4life said in RWC squads 2023:
Australian fans should be pissed and what they have been served up by head office this year.
what the fuck do i know? Apparently it's all good in the hood
if The Roar is to be believed, Eddie Jones is doing fucking amazing things for the Wallabies. Losing? often badly? bah that's old shit. Dropping two old guys means he's cutting the dead wood. Yeah, big revolution, cutting a guy that's hurt, and wasn't playing well before that. And cutting another guy that wasn't playing well either. The Eddielution is here! get on board.
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@booboo said in RWC squads 2023:
@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.
Then you watched even less super rugby than I did.
That's probably not Eddie's fault
Wallabies back youth to take on the world
