2021 Wallabies
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Wallabies squad confirmed for Gold Coast camp
Squad summary
Total Test caps: 513
Average Test caps: 12.8
Average age: 25
Uncapped players: 14
Most capped: James Slipper (100 Tests)
Youngest member: Angus Bell, 20 Oldest member: Sitaleki Timani, 34
Breakdown: Brumbies 14, QLD Reds 12, Melbourne Rebels 7, NSW Waratahs 4 and Western Force 3 2021
Wallabies camp squad (age, team, Tests played)
Allan Alaalatoa (27, Brumbies, 43 Tests)
Tim Anstee (23, Western Force, uncapped)Tom Banks (26, Brumbies, 11 Tests)
Angus Bell (20, NSW Waratahs, 3 Tests)Filipo Daugunu (26, Queensland Reds, 5 Tests)
Pone Fa'amausili (24, Melbourne Rebels, uncapped)
Jake Gordon (27, NSW Waratahs, 5 Tests)
Reece Hodge (26, Melbourne Rebels, 45 Tests)
Trevor Hosea (21, Melbourne Rebels, uncapped)Len Ikitau (22, Brumbies, uncapped)
Feleti Kaitu’u (26, Western Force, uncapped)
Josh Kemeny (22, Melbourne Rebels, uncapped)
Marika Koroibete (28, Melbourne Rebels, 34 Tests)Noah Lolesio (21, Brumbies, 2 Tests)
Lachlan Lonergan (21, Brumbies, uncapped)Alex Mafi (24, Queensland Reds, uncapped)
Tate McDermott (22, Queensland Reds, 2 Tests)
Fraser McReight (22, Queensland Reds, 1 Test)
Andy Muirhead (27, Brumbies, uncapped)Isi Naisarani (26, Melbourne Rebels, 8 Tests)
Cadeyrn Neville (32, Brumbies, uncapped)James O’Connor (30, Queensland Reds, 55 Tests)
Hunter Paisami (22, Queensland Reds, 6 Tests)
Jordan Petaia (21, Queensland Reds, 8 Tests)
David Porecki (28, NSW Waratahs, uncapped)Lukhan Salakaia-Loto (24, Queensland Reds, 25 Tests)
Pete Samu (29, Brumbies, 10 Tests)
Irae Simone (25, Brumbies, 2 Tests)
James Slipper (31, Brumbies, 100 Tests)
Darcy Swain (23, Brumbies, uncapped)
Lachlan Swinton (24, NSW Waratahs, 1 Test)Sitaleki Timani (34, Western Force, 18 Tests)
Matt To’omua (31, Melbourne Rebels, 54 Tests)
Taniela Tupou (24, Queensland Reds, 25 Tests)Seru Uru (24, Queensland Reds, uncapped)
Rob Valetini (22, Brumbies, 4 Tests)
Suliasi Vunivalu (25, Queensland Reds, uncapped)Nic White (30, Brumbies, 37 Tests)
Harry Wilson (24, Queensland Reds, 6 Tests)
Tom Wright (23, Brumbies, 3 Tests) -
@stargazer that's fuck all experience there, 500 capsin extended squad!
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@machpants said in 2021 Wallabies:
@stargazer that's fuck all experience there, 500 capsin extended squad!
And take Slipper out, crazy
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It’s pretty crazy to think that JOC is the most experienced back in the squad given the amount of time he spent away from test footy.
Some good talent in there, some patience and expectation management ahead for Wallaby fans I’d imagine.
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@stargazer said in 2021 Wallabies:
Sitaleki Timani (34, Western Force, 18 Tests)
Wow fuck what sort of selection is THAT @barbarian ?
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Some comments by Rennie:
On the exclusion of Scott Sio and hookers Folau Fainga’a and Jordan Uelese.
“We’ve been writing a list out every week and having discussions around it. It’s chopped and changed a little bit. We had our final meeting this morning and there were a few guys on the list - who I won’t mention - that aren’t on the list now,” Rennie said.
“Scott Sio - we’re only taking two looseheads in, if you picked that up. Because we wanted four hookers. We’re limited to 40 players and I think there are a couple of things there that give Scotty an indication there are a couple guys ahead of him, in our opinion. It’s a message for him to really fire up over the next few weeks.”
“Alex Mafi - forget about the two tries he scored behind the pack last night - he has a real point of difference out wide. He’s more like a Kiwi hooker. He has really good pace and he’s gone really well,”
“The Reds used [Uru] as a lock initially and we see him as a genuine loose forward as well. As an eight or a six. He’s 110kg - a reasonable size - and a really good athlete. He has a really good physical presence as well. We’re rapt to see him start last night and keen to learn more about him.”
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Angus Bell lucky to be there IMHO. I guess the Tahs will be told to start him ahead of HJH to see if he's worth it over Sio.
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Andy Muirhead, a 27 year old uncapped winger making the squad. There is still hope for us other old buggers after all.
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@higgins said in 2021 Wallabies:
Andy Muirhead, a 27 year old uncapped winger making the squad. There is still hope for us other old buggers after all.
Has come on rapidly the last couple of years IMHO, and will challenge the Fijian wingers
They showed a feature on him a couple of weeks ago about who he was and where he was from. Would be our first indigenous Wallaby since Beale?
Andy Muirhead feature | 🐴//❤️💛🖤 An incredible story by Wide World of...
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@nta Oh wow, he made a 45 man squad. Still can't see him making it into the XV, if he does I think we're in strife.
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Noticed that the squad and updates hadn't been posted in this thread, so here we go:
https://wallabies.rugby/news/2021/06/13/wallabies-squad-france-series
Updated test schedule:
- Wallabies v France, Wednesday 7 July, 8.00pm AEST (10.00pm NZT) at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
- Wallabies v France, Tuesday 13 July, 8.00pm AEST (10.00pm NZT) at AAMI Park, Melbourne
- Wallabies v France, Saturday 17 July, 8.00pm AEST (10.00pm NZT) at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
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He will miss all three Tests, racing the clock to be fit for the Bledisloe Cup, slated to start on August 7.
His injury opens the door for Reds scrum-half Tate McDermott to make his debut start for the Wallabies after a starring role in the Reds' Super Rugby AU title.
McDermott is joined in the race for the starting spot by Waratah Jake Gordon and White's club team-mate Ryan Lonergan.
Gordon is facing his own injury battle, suffering an MCL injury in their Round Four loss to the Highlanders.
Initially feared to be an ACL, Gordon looks set to make a remarkable recovery as he battles Lonergan for a spot in the 23.
Lonergan, who was initially brought into the squad as injury cover for Gordon, will be pushing alongside brother Lachlan to become the first set of brothers since the Fainga'a's to play for Australia.Nic White ruled out of France series | Latest Rugby News | RUGBY.com.au
Nic White has been ruled out of the French series
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Someone's assessment of the strength of the French team in Oz -
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@daffy-jaffy said in 2021 Wallabies:
Someone's assessment of the strength of the French team in Oz -
Great way of presenting the info, if still a little subjective
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@mikethesnow said in 2021 Wallabies:
Great way of presenting the info, if still a little subjective
Almost like it was done by a rugby fan
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So the trip 14 finalists are all out? Ouch that's a 3rd XV at best for France
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WALLABIES SQUAD FOR THE BLEDISLOE CUP AND THE RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP
Allan Alaalatoa (46, Brumbies, 27)
Tom Banks (14, Brumbies, 27)
Angus Bell (6, NSW Waratahs, 20)
Pone Fa’amausili* (uncapped, Melbourne Rebels, 24)
Lalakai Foketi* (uncapped, NSW Waratahs, 26)
Nick Frost* (uncapped, Brumbies, 21)
Jake Gordon (8, NSW Waratahs, 28)
Reece Hodge (46, Melbourne Rebels, 26)
Michael Hooper (c) (108, NSW Waratahs, 29)
Len Ikitau (2, Brumbies, 22)
Feleti Kaitu’u* (uncapped, Western Force, 26)
Andrew Kellaway (2, Melbourne Rebels, 25)
Marika Koroibete (37, Melbourne Rebels, 28)
Rob Leota* (uncapped, Melbourne Rebels, 24)
Noah Lolesio (5, Brumbies, 21)
Lachlan Lonergan (2, Brumbies, 21)
Ryan Lonergan* (uncapped, Brumbies, 23)
Tate McDermott (5, Queensland Reds, 22)
Fraser McReight (1, Queensland Reds, 22)
Andy Muirhead* (uncapped, Brumbies, 29)
Isi Naisarani (11, Melbourne Rebels, 26)
James O’Connor (55, Queensland Reds, 31)
Brandon Paenga-Amosa (12, Queensland Reds, 25)
Duncan Paia’aua* (uncapped, Toulon, 26)
Hunter Paisami (9, Queensland Reds, 23)
Jordan Petaia (8, Queensland Reds, 21)
Matt Philip (12 Tests, Melbourne Rebels, 27)
Tom Robertson (24, Western Force, 26)
Izack Rodda (25, Western Force, 24)
Lukhan Salakaia-Loto (28, Queensland Reds, 24)
Pete Samu (10, Brumbies, 29)
Scott Sio (68, Brumbies, 29)
James Slipper (103, Brumbies, 32)
Darcy Swain (3, Brumbies, 24)
Lachlan Swinton (2, NSW Waratahs, 24)
Matt To’omua (57, Melbourne Rebels, 31)
Taniela Tupou (28, Queensland Reds, 25)
Jordan Uelese (13, Melbourne Rebels, 24)
Rob Valetini (7, Brumbies, 22)
Nic White (37, Brumbies, 31)
Harry Wilson (8, Queensland Reds, 21)
Tom Wright (5, Brumbies, 24)
New Western Force recruit Izack Rodda and Toulon back Duncan Paia'aua have been called up into the Wallabies squad for the Bledisloe Cup and The Rugby Championship.
Rodda makes his return to Australian rugby after returning from French side Lyon, following his departure from the Reds in 2020.
Meanwhile, Paia'aua becomes the first player to be selected under the amended 'Giteau's Law', which allows players outside of the 60 cap limit to be selected with other players unavailable to join the group in Queensland and overseas due to current border restrictions.
They are joined in the 42 man squad by Rodda's Force teammate Tom Robertson and Brumbies lock Nick Frost.
Meanwhile, Brumbies duo Nic White (knee) and Scott Sio (hamstring) along with Jordan Petaia (quad) have overcome injuries to earn a recall to the squad.
The 42-man squad contains eight uncapped players, with four others making their debuts in the 2-1 series win over France this month.Rodda, Paia'aua called up to Wallabies squad for Bledisloe Cup, Rugby Championship | Latest Rugby News | Wallabies Rugby
The Wallabies have named a 42-man squad for the upcoming Bledisloe Cup and Rugby Championship
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DP and Quade the only back-up 10s in the country who can travel i assume? bloody hell...
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@derpus Surely Toomua can play there if needed?
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@derpus said in 2021 Wallabies:
DP and Quade the only back-up 10s in the country who can travel i assume? bloody hell...
Both JOC and toomua are in the squad...
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Can somebody explain to me why Australia think it's a good idea to add the biggest arshole in rugby to their squad as a 'mentor'!??
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@mackerzzzz said in 2021 Wallabies:
Can somebody explain to me why Australia think it's a good idea to add the biggest arshole in rugby to their squad as a 'mentor'!??
Can you confirm which of the many possible candidates you refer to?
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@mackerzzzz JOC is out for the comp. So Noah is really the only recognised 10 in the country who is fit and can travel.
I think you are right and either Toomua or Hodge would get the nod but we are basically one injury from a retired player being called into the 23.
Desperate times..
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@mackerzzzz said in 2021 Wallabies:
Can somebody explain to me why Australia think it's a good idea to add the biggest arshole in rugby to their squad as a 'mentor'!??
LOL did you see who they picked for their previous coach!
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@machpants said in 2021 Wallabies:
@mackerzzzz said in 2021 Wallabies:
Can somebody explain to me why Australia think it's a good idea to add the biggest arshole in rugby to their squad as a 'mentor'!??
LOL did you see who they picked for their previous coach!
Well yes good point. They seem to have a great ability for making arsholes.
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Rugby Australia set to scrap Giteau's law restrictions:
Rugby Australia to scrap ‘Giteau Law’ limits after latest Bledisloe belting
As the Wallabies lick their wounds, the Herald can reveal RA plans to broaden the pool of players that coach Dave Rennie has at his disposal.
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Good balance to that Spring tour - Japan will offer something a bit different before we go see if our forward game is improving.
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@nta said in 2021 Wallabies:
Good balance to that Spring tour - Japan will offer something a bit different before we go see if our forward game is improving.
Scotland at home in Murrayfield will fuck your shit up, four Lions test backs alone, get ready for a cricket score.
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@chris said in 2021 Wallabies:
@stargazer said in 2021 Wallabies:
Decent loose forward
What's four years in Japan done for his game?
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@antipodean said in 2021 Wallabies:
@chris said in 2021 Wallabies:
@stargazer said in 2021 Wallabies:
Decent loose forward
What's four years in Japan done for his game?
Not a lot looking at others who have come back.
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@antipodean said in 2021 Wallabies:
@chris said in 2021 Wallabies:
@stargazer said in 2021 Wallabies:
Decent loose forward
What's four years in Japan done for his game?
I doubt it's hurt it. Probably protracted his career mostly.
He's a great addition though, might allow Hooper to actually be able to take a game off if he's battling concussion symptoms again rather than just throw on some headgear and be told "she'll be right maaate".....
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@mn5 said in 2021 Wallabies:
@nta said in 2021 Wallabies:
Good balance to that Spring tour - Japan will offer something a bit different before we go see if our forward game is improving.
Scotland at home in Murrayfield will fuck your shit up, four Lions test backs alone, get ready for a cricket score.
😂😂😂
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@mn5 said in 2021 Wallabies:
@nta said in 2021 Wallabies:
Good balance to that Spring tour - Japan will offer something a bit different before we go see if our forward game is improving.
Scotland at home in Murrayfield will fuck your shit up, four Lions test backs alone, get ready for a cricket score.
The Lions had backs? Kick chase will be good though.
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@mikethesnow said in 2021 Wallabies:
@mn5 said in 2021 Wallabies:
@nta said in 2021 Wallabies:
Good balance to that Spring tour - Japan will offer something a bit different before we go see if our forward game is improving.
Scotland at home in Murrayfield will fuck your shit up, four Lions test backs alone, get ready for a cricket score.
😂😂😂
I take my rugby posts on the fern extremely seriously, I don’t see what’s funny here
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37-man Wallabies squad to tour Japan and the UK:
Media release: https://wallabies.rugby/news/wallabies-name-squad-for-spring-tour-will-skelton-rory-arnold-2021107
