Australia A is back. Who are they going to pick?
Understandably, with the Wallabies 35-man squad just announced for July’s England series, many are scratching their heads about those who missed out. THE OFFICIAL…
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Interesting thoughts about Banks re playing against stronger oppo. I’m critical of him in some respects… i think he’s too conservative with his penalty touch-finders, and that missed draw and pass to Wright versus the Blues was a bad one. But I think he’s gotten better and better every year, and probably deserves first shot against England.
Australia A is back. Who are they going to pick?
I had him on my bench, but he didn’t make it. Excellent pilferer, and showed some skill with a lovely offload last game. I suppose he’ll be turning out for the Rats instead.
Australia A is back. Who are they going to pick?
Yes, he certainly could but I think the selectors will keep steering towards Kerevi, Koroibete, Arnold and Skelton. There’s quite a few domestic options at fullback moving forward. In saying that, I’ll be sorry to see Banks go.
Australia A is back. Who are they going to pick?
Good call on Faessler and Pollard. I thought the latter was a shot but not MF.
Australia A is back. Who are they going to pick?
Agreed, Nicko. He didn’t get selected this time, but higher honours await in the future.
Australia A is back. Who are they going to pick?
Small, indeed. I attended a game there in 2017. Nice club, nice ground (with synthetic surface), but too small. I didn’t know that the Loftus Road idea was floated. I think Wasps might have used that ground once upon a time.
Australia A is back. Who are they going to pick?
Probably a stepping stone, Jez. Jordy Reid had a season or two with the Trailfinders and is now flying with the Cherry and Whites in the English Prem.
Australia A is back. Who are they going to pick?
Harsh, Mirt! Or are you an Irishman dropping his aitches?
Australia A is back. Who are they going to pick?
Haha! He’s got some very good attributes to compensate, though.
Australia A is back. Who are they going to pick?
Good personnel on the staff with Parling. They could do plenty worse than a couple of QLDers at 4 and 5.
Australia A is back. Who are they going to pick?
I guess it’s a matter of who the selectors fancy. It’s tough to split TE, RP and BD. Carter Gordon is another player who’s shown a bit. Good problem to have.
Australia A is back. Who are they going to pick?
Fair enough to push Campbell’s case, ZC. I disagree re Banks. I think he’s our beat bet at fullback at the moment. True that he wont be an option next year.
Australia A is back. Who are they going to pick?
Michael Hooper done, Tooly? Big call… if that’s what you’re implying.
Australia A is back. Who are they going to pick?
I think the PNC is a good call, also playing against visiting international teams in midweek fixtures like the Maori ABs do.
Australia A is back. Who are they going to pick?
Fotuaika has a few seasons of SR under his belt now. Maybe he’ll get the call tomorrow…
Australia A is back. Who are they going to pick?
Doubtful, i feel. It’s an incentive to stay if they know they have a chance of making these teams.
Australia A is back. Who are they going to pick?
I see what you mean, but not if they get crushed! It’s a balancing act.
Australia A is back. Who are they going to pick?
Interesting thought, Piru, but I think that they’d like to have the flexibility of being able to select players coming back from injury, or using veterans in positions where they’re otherwise thin.
Australia A is back. Who are they going to pick?
July 2 vs Samoa in Suva
July 9 vs Fiji in Lautoka
July 16 vs Tonga in Lautoka
Australia A is back. Who are they going to pick?
In SRP, yes. Hanigan had just come off a full season in Japan so was pretty seasoned when he turned out for the Tahs.
Australia A is back. Who are they going to pick?
Great stuff, Nic. Bring on this series. Eight daya and counting…
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