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Rugby News Fridays see the first named teams, a surprise call and McCaw supports the Wallabies.
WALLABIES SQUAD IS IN
The speculation is over and we have our first Wallabies team.
Returning rebel rower Isi Naisarani is set to become Wallaby No. 926 after being named to go to No. 8. Born in Fiji, Naisarani became eligible to play for the Wallabies in April of this year, but has long attracted the attention of the Wallabies coaches, even going so far as to play as a development player on the Spring Tour.
Harry Johnson-Holmes, the heroine of Waratah, was called by surprise (see article below), since he joined the team only Wednesday night, local time, while the team was in South Africa for two weeks. HJH has been named to the bench and is fortunate to be Wallaby No.927.
Half-half Nic White was named to form a header for Will Genia, who has just returned to Exeter (he still does not have a Super Team). This is the beginning of the succession plan for Genia's retirement.
"He came back, he showed a lot of intensity," said Michael Cheika about White.
"I do not think you need a lot of things with the competition and he ran very well, he definitely won his place, having Willy on the bench, it's going to finish, it's a real advantage for us."
While everyone is wondering who will replace The One who should not be named, it seems that Brumbies' record is first, Tom Banks will be the first to try his luck, with the names of Rebels Reece Hodge and Dane Haylett-Petty on the wings. Rugby Ruckus has so well said: "… not a winger has been spotted in the 23."
Cheika spoke of a new game plan this year, and the team believes that this could be something, with a much larger pack than he has traditionally played, by organizing centers in Kerevi and Kuridrani, and some manufacturers Experienced games on the bench.
It may be the cliché, but it seems that Cheika wants to rely on the Wallabies' outsider status this year.
"This is an opportunity for our team. We really want to start creating a dynamic that will allow us to reach our goals in 2019.
"The players are eager to play at Ellis Park where our Wallabies have not had the opportunity to play for a long time.
"We know we will play in the game as big underdogs, but most players have already had three weeks of training to prepare, so they really can not wait to get into the battle.
"I feel a lot of conviction and commitment from the members of this Wallaby team. They have all invested a ton of effort in our preparation and I know that the 23 men chosen to represent us all will make us proud, "said Cheika.
The Wallabies have not played against South Africa in Johannesburg since a 53-8 defeat in 2008 and have not won at the now famous Ellis Park since 1963.
Christian Lealiifano (shoulder), Scott Sio (adductor), Tom Robertson (ankle) and Allan Alaalatoa (foot) were not selected for selection due to injury.
The Wallabies to take on the Springboks
1. James Slipper (86 tests) 2. Folau Fainga's (7 tests) 3. Sekope Kepu (103 tests) 4. Izack Rodda (17 tests) 5. Rory Arnold (19 tests) 6. Lukhan Salakaia-Loto (11 years old) Tests) 7. Michael Hooper (c) (91 tests) 8. Isi Naisarani * 9. Nic White (22 tests) 10. Bernard Foley (68 tests) 11. Reece Hodge (33 tests)
12. Samu Kerevi (vc) (25 tests) 13. Tevita Kuridrani (58 tests) 14. Dane Haylett-Petty (30 tests) 15. Tom Banks (3 tests)
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16. Jordan Uelese (2 tests) 17. Harry Johnson-Holmes * 18. Taniela Tupou (11 tests) 19. Rob Simmons (94 tests) 20. Jack Dempsey (10 tests) 21. Will Genia (100 tests) 22. Matt To & # 39; omua (42 tests) 23. Kurtley Beale (83 tests)
ALL BLACK SQUAD IS IN
Photo courtesy of Keith McInnes
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has named five new recruits over his 23 years to face the Jaguares, sorry for the Pumas in Argentina this weekend.
The crusader plane, Sevu Reece, will start on the wing. His compatriot, the crusader Braydon Ennor, the backrower Luke Jacobson, the pillar Atu Moli and the half-half Josh Ioane have all been named on the benches.
Sam Cane will wear the captains' armband after an incredible return to rugby this year. Hansen naming an experienced team despite the beginners.
"As always, with the first game of the season, we worked hard to strengthen our relationships, restore our bonds and combinations and clarify our roles. We will continue to deepen the details of the training throughout the week so that we can be brilliant, clear and excited to play with real intensity next Saturday, "said Hansen.
"It will be exciting to see how the new All Blacks will behave with their more experienced teammates. The team is a mix of experience and brutal enthusiasm, and I'm sure everyone can not wait to see him get together and play. "
Hansen added, "We have the greatest respect for Argentina. We know that we will face a confident physical side. Their players will have gained a lot of confidence and confidence in the season of Super Rugby Jaguares, and with the inclusion of their players abroad, their group will be more excited. They will see in this game a unique opportunity to make a statement and it will be our job to make our own statement. "
1. Ofa Tuungafasi (26) 2. Dane Coles (60) 3. Angus Ta'avao (3) 4. Brodie Retallick (75) 5. Patrick Tuipulotu (21) 6. Vaea Fifita (9) 7.Sam Cane – Captain (58) 8. Ardie Savea (35) 9. Aaron Smith (82) 10. Beauden Barrett (73) 11. Jordie Barrett (9) 12. Ngani Laumape (10) 13. Anton Lienert-Brown (33) 14 Sevu Reece * 15. Ben Smith (72)
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16. Liam Coltman (4) 17. Atu Moli * 18. Népo Laulala (17) 19. Jackson Hemopo (3) 20. Luke Jacobson * 21. Brad Weber (1) 22. Josh Ioane * 23. Braydon Ennor *
FROM THE FRONT BAR TO THE FRONT ROW
After completing his training for Shute Shield, Waratah's pillar, Harry Johnson-Holmes, thought that he was going to spend a quiet night at the pub with a Schnitzel when he was getting a phone call that would change his life.
"A few days ago, I had just finished training at Sydney United, sitting for 8 dollars at the Lord Dudley Hotel with my roommate, sat down, had a few missed calls , some messages here and there, "he said Thursday.
"I ended up calling a number that I had not registered and it turned out that it was Sheik.
"He told me to put my knife and my fork, stop eating schnitties, pack my bags and get ready to come and I'm here."
The next morning he was in South Africa and a day later he was named to the bench.
Like many others before him, HJH felt like being named, but the whole experience was shocking not to understand what Cheika was saying.
"He talked about it on the phone and it was so hectic at the time, I did not know what I had and what I had misunderstood and if it was a fragment of my imagination, but he mentioned it on the phone, so I thought, "I think I'm on the bench," I'm still not sure it's true, "he said. he declares.
Now in South Africa, Johnson-Holmes is still coping with the last few days, from the pub to the Wallabies match 23.
"It's all numb for the moment, I'm still trying to understand everything and I'm sure I'll only realize what happens when I go on the field if that happens. For now, I'm just sailing and taking it as it should, "he said.
The 22-year-old loose Loose Head has played 17 times on the bench in 2018, but an injury to the Tahs allowed HJH to start and he took the opportunity with both hands. He debuted 12 times out of 16 times in 2019 and was called into the wider Wallabies team before the team traveled to South Africa.
HJH's impressive season led Cheika to help her stay upright during testing.
"The guy was sitting at the Lord Dudley, I think he had a steak when I called him a night and a half ago and he's here, he's going to play a test match," said Cheika after appointing his team on Thursday.
"I'm sure he'll make us proud because the energy that he brings to him has been at the camp, so he'll be really good too."
"This is a great opportunity for a lot of guys and I think it depends more on what we need from this game and what we would like to get from this game."
THE WALLS CAN SURPRISE THE PEOPLE SAY MCCAW
* This is not an article of Betoota Advocate.
The former black captain and future New Zealand Prime Minister, Richie McCaw, believes that the Wallabies have the potential to surprise everyone at the time of the World Cup, as they had done in 2015 when they had escaped the "Pool of Death".
They lost to captain McCaw All Blacks in the final game.
But despite their horrible 2018, McCaw thinks you can not count them.
"Knowing Australians like me, they are competitive, extremely competitive and they will prepare for the competition," said McCaw, "They now have the ability to win games against everyone, so you do not want to miss them at all . " .
"I think sometimes, when people do not talk a lot about them leading up to the World Cup, it's the best thing you can be. You have just come in and surprise everyone.
"But from a New Zealand perspective, it's never surprising that they are face to face."
McCaw was questioned about the ongoing lawsuit in Australia and about the one who should not be named and gave a very clbady answer, refusing to comment directly on the case, but said it was "sad for rugby".
"Without going into the debate about who's right or wrong, I just think it's sad for Australian rugby not to talk about what the Wallabies are going to do," he said.
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