RWC squads 2023

[MN5]

Where’s Reece Hodge ?

[Bones]

Could probably put together a best of the rest world XV that would at least make the quarters.

If the home nations don't select them as soon as they set foot in London.

[Machpants]

@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

[booboo]

@Stargazer said in RWC squads 2023:

Australia

The faces on the poster is a veritable "Who's That?" of Australian rugby.

[sparky]

How many goalkickers do Australia have in their squad?

[MajorRage]

That Aussie squad has to be the biggest "roll of the dice" in RWC selection history.

Nothing to lose I suppose. Fair play Eddie.

[booboo]

@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.

[Runt]

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

[Duluth]

@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

[GibbonRib]

@Duluth

His contract is until 2027 right? Maybe this selection as much about that RWC as this one

[Duluth]

@GibbonRib

Yes contracted until 2027. It does seem to be about setting up for the future, any success this year is a bonus

The biggest risk is that they mentally break Carter Gordon and ruin his massive potential

[Bovidae]

And next year, expect the mandatory departure of some assistant coaches.

[MiketheSnow]

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

[mariner4life]

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 kickers

Revolutionary

[Machpants]

@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

[antipodean]

@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?

[mariner4life]

@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

[KiwiMurph]

@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.

[Machpants]

@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

[Frank]

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.