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@NTA said in Wales v Australia:
@Bones you'd think so. For a nation that doesn't play a lot of top flight pro rugby the injury toll has been horrific.
The 2014 Tahs had almost no injuries through their run. Maybe we look there.
I don't think the Crusaders will be too keen to bring Todd Blackadder back though.
@mariner4life someone on an Aussie site named this unavailable 23 before we knew about Hooper.
1.Angus Bell (recovering from a toe injury)
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Dave Porecki (concussion during last week’s defeat to Ireland)
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Taniela Tupou (suspected ruptured Achilles tendon).
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Matt Philip (ACL injury hours before the Wallabies headed overseas)
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Will Skelton (unavailable outside World Rugby’s designated international period).
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Lachlan Swinton (nerve damage in shoulder).
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Rob Leota (long-term Achilles injury)
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Rob Valetini (ankle injury)
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Nic White (passed HIA, before his symptoms were upgraded to ‘criteria one’ assessment, based on “balance disturbance and ataxia”, meaning he must sit out for a minimum of 12 days).
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Quade Cooper (long-term Achilles injury)
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Andrew Kellaway (fracture to his fifth metatarsal during Ireland game).
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Samu Kerevi ( knee injury during the Commonwealth Games Sevens game)
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Hunter Paisami (medial collateral ligament (“MCL”) injury in Ireland game).
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Marika Koroibete (back in Japan per club agreement)
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Tom Banks (ankle injury)
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Alex Mafi (neck)
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Harry Johnson-Holmes (ruptured Achilles tendon in Wallabies camp before England series)
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Pone Fa’amausili (hamstring)
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Izack Rodda (foot injury)
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Josh Kemeny (ACL)
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James O’Connor (ankle injury suffered with Brisbane club Brothers)
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Bernard Foley (back in Japan under World Rugby Reg 9)
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Lalakai Foketi (shin injury during France game)
@Daffy-Jaffy said in Wales v Australia:
@mariner4life someone on an Aussie site named this unavailable 23 before we knew about Hooper.
1.Angus Bell (recovering from a toe injury)
Dave Porecki (concussion during last week’s defeat to Ireland)
Taniela Tupou (suspected ruptured Achilles tendon).
Matt Philip (ACL injury hours before the Wallabies headed overseas)
Will Skelton (unavailable outside World Rugby’s designated international period).
Lachlan Swinton (nerve damage in shoulder).
Rob Leota (long-term Achilles injury)
Rob Valetini (ankle injury)
Nic White (passed HIA, before his symptoms were upgraded to ‘criteria one’ assessment, based on “balance disturbance and ataxia”, meaning he must sit out for a minimum of 12 days).
Quade Cooper (long-term Achilles injury)
Andrew Kellaway (fracture to his fifth metatarsal during Ireland game).
Samu Kerevi ( knee injury during the Commonwealth Games Sevens game)
Hunter Paisami (medial collateral ligament (“MCL”) injury in Ireland game).
Marika Koroibete (back in Japan per club agreement)
Tom Banks (ankle injury)
Alex Mafi (neck)
Harry Johnson-Holmes (ruptured Achilles tendon in Wallabies camp before England series)
Pone Fa’amausili (hamstring)
Izack Rodda (foot injury)
Josh Kemeny (ACL)
James O’Connor (ankle injury suffered with Brisbane club Brothers)
Bernard Foley (back in Japan under World Rugby Reg 9)
Lalakai Foketi (shin injury during France game)
Christ
The fact that they don't have to cancel this match speaks volumes about the quality of the Australian squad
I just hope that Hooper is ok. After hiw problems earlier in year, I wouldn't be suprised if he said that's it.
I hope not although I not a Wallaby supporter or anything I think Hooper a bloody good player, and would like him to go out on own terms.
@Dan54 said in Wales v Australia:
I just hope that Hooper is ok. After hiw problems earlier in year, I wouldn't be suprised if he said that's it.
I hope not although I not a Wallaby supporter or anything I think Hooper a bloody good player, and would like him to go out on own terms.
Only just turned 31, seems to have been around for decades.
@MiketheSnow said in Wales v Australia:
Christ
The fact that they don't have to cancel this match speaks volumes about the quality of the Australian squad
If we weren't outside the window we could pick a few clubbies from Premier like we did with Ollie Hoskins last year.
@Daffy-Jaffy said in Wales v Australia:
someone on an Aussie site named this unavailable 23 before we knew about Hooper.
Off season is going to be a long rest for some of these guys. And we won't see any improvement in the Super Rugby squads as a result.
@MiketheSnow According to Planet Rugby there are only 25 fit players left in the tour party including only 10 backs.
Rolf Harris at hooker would be sweet
Can push in scrums with two legs AND still hook the ball
@mariner4life said in Wales v Australia:
Rolf Harris at hooker would be sweet
Can push in scrums with two legs AND still hook the ball
Tighthead all day?
@voodoo said in Wales v Australia:
@mariner4life said in Wales v Australia:
Rolf Harris at hooker would be sweet
Can push in scrums with two legs AND still hook the ball
Tighthead all day?
Well they were very young
Sorry
@Catogrande said in Wales v Australia:
@MiketheSnow said in Wales v Australia:
Australia XV named
Think we can do them
Bold words.
We can certainly do their left winger
@booboo said in Wales v Australia:
@Bones OK. He's probably not available. Or at least not as effective as he once was.
Big family though.