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The Thursdays of Rugby News see Great names for the Rebels, Gibson does not rest, nothing is fixed for the future of Kerevi and Skelton is still a chance in the World Cup.
BIG INS FOR REBELS
The Melbourne Rebels have named one of their top teams with halfback Will Genia to play Friday night.
Genia was replaced early in the second half against the Sunwolves after being hit in the head by an Australian rugby fan who was holding his breath.
Rebels coach Dave Wessels was thrilled to start Genia after all his concussion protocols.
"I had a good feeling from Will immediately after the match because he immediately pbaded his HIA (evaluation of injuries to the head), which is still a very good sign," Wessels said.
"Injuries to the head are serious. We are very guided by the medical staff because we have to follow very strict protocols, pbad tests and pbad tests. We are delighted that Will has pbaded all his tests. of these things. "
Wallaby World Cup hopefuls Luke Jones and Isi Naisarani return to the starting line after overcoming injuries. Their return forced Wessels to make big changes to his line-up, Rob Leota, Sam Jeffries and Jordan Uelese were all missed.
The Rebels suffered a narrow defeat against the Waratah in their last game, having been defeated in the first half. Wessels thinks her team has improved mentally and physically as she looks to continue her run to a first set.
"I think the group has come a long way in the last few weeks," he said.
"We learned hard lessons in this Waratah game … one thing we've come a long way is how to control the moments in the game when things are not going as planned and not allowing a bad moment to become two. "
"It's great to find these guys in the group, but it was not an easy decision," said Wessels.
"I think the decision was made pretty much at once, so it's obviously a correct flight to Japan and a six-day delay. So we made a lot of changes in the pack to get the coolest bodies. "
The biggest change is high-level rookie Matt To'omua got the chance to start, pushing Billy Meakes off the bench.
1. Tetera Faulkner 2. Anaru Rangi 3. Jermaine Ainsley 4. Matt Philip 5. Adam Coleman 6. Luke Jones 7. Richard Hardwick 8. Isi Naisarani 9. Will Genia 10. Quade Cooper 11. Marika Koroibete 12. Matt To & # 39 13. Reece Hodge 14. Jack Maddocks 15. Dane Haylett-Petty
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16. Hugh Roach 17. Matt Gibbon 18. Sam Talakai 19. Ross Haylett-Petty 20. Angus Cottrell 21. Michael Ruru 22. Billy Meakes 23. English Tom
GIBSON NOT STAR
According to the guidelines of Rugby Australia, implemented by head coach Michael Cheika, Super Rugby teams must rest all Wallaby's hopes at least one but preferably twice a season.
Waratahs coach, Daryl Gibson, has not yet stopped five of his Wallabies (let's be honest, they are not optimistic), Kurtley Beale, Bernard Foley, Michael Hooper, Rob Simmons and Sekope Kepu.
While the Waratah season does not hold, the NSW coach has launched the call to let none of his star players rest despite the requirement.
"Obviously, our boys have the opportunity to play these games in these next two games, they are derby games that are essentially Australian trials for me," said Gibson.
"These guys not only play hard for the Waratahs, but they also join hands for further selection.
"So, there is a lot at stake for them, a lot of meaning in these games, so I want to give them the opportunity."
Gibson was asked if he would continue to not allow the players to rest according to the requirements, if the Waratahs had a chance to qualify for the finals.
"Hypothetically, it would be (very) nice to be in this situation and it would not be a good conversation to have," he said.
Karmichael Hunt should be away for 12 weeks. Lalakai Foketi will be called from 12 years old. Curtis Rona was also lucky to start after his efforts against the Jaguares last weekend.
"After two great performances, we found his form (Rona) too irresistible," said Gibson.
"We had to put it in."
Cam Clark moves to the bench and Mack Mason is recalled in the 23rd.
Jack Dempsey will miss the derby because of an injury.
"Jack is still not 100% and I'm not willing to risk him," Gibson said.
"He was seriously injured in the back against the Sharks, so much so that we were really worried about his future.
"He's got a lot of injuries. We are just conservative with Jack because we know that there are greater opportunities for him if he manages to heal his body. "
WARATAHS (15-1): Kurtley Beale, Alex Newsome, Adam Ashley-Cooper, Lalakai Foketi, Curtis Rona, Bernard Foley, Nick Phipps, Michael Wells, Michael Hooper (c), Lachlan Swinton, Rob Simmons, Ned Hanigan, Sekope Kepu, Damien Fitzpatrick, Tom Roberts
reserves: Andrew Tuala, Harry Johnson-Holmes, Chris Talakai, Jed Holloway, Jake Gordon, Will Miller, Mack Mason, Cam Clark
SKELTON ALWAYS A CONTAINER OF THE WORLD CUP
When Will Skelton signed a new contract with the English club Saracens, his chances of participating in the World Cup were practically nil.
Now, there seems to be a glimmer of hope behind his giant frame.
The Saracens came out and said they were resigned to losing the World Cup lock later in the year.
Since he would not qualify for the Giteau law, Skelton should follow in the footsteps of Matt To'omua, who signed a contract to join the Rebels at the end of the Premiership season. A similar contract would probably have been signed by Nic White, a halfback from Exeter, who is trying to qualify for a World Cup place.
The Wallabies captain, Michael Hooper, said Skelton would be a welcome addition to the Wallabies if an agreement could be reached.
"It's a mbadive unit," Hooper said.
"He's a unique person in the sense that someone as big as he can be on the football field and can transform a match.
"He had a lot of games where he transformed his size.
"It has always been difficult for him to be mobile enough to make the same effort.
"At the match I saw in the final of the European Cup, he was great, he got involved a lot, so he plays rugby."
Skelton has lost 20 kg since arriving in England, finding a new form of athletics that he was unable to produce in Australia.
Despite signing a two-year contract with the London club, the Saracens expect the Wallabies to knock on their door to get Skeltons services.
"Will have told me about it," said Mark McCall, director of the Saracens Rugby Club, about the winner of the year's player title.
"He is eager to play in the World Cup, but he also likes to play for the Saracens, which is quite complex.
"There has not been much contact with Australia but I think there will be and we want our players to play in the World Cup.
"For that to happen, he probably has to sign a longer-term contract, which is not what we want, but if that's what Will decides, that's what he decides.
"Nic White has an arrangement. We have not been contacted yet, but you can imagine that it might suggest something like this. "
KEREVI FUTURE IS NOT YET SET
Rumors ran throughout the season regarding the future of Samu Kerevi, who will be out of contract at the end of the Super Rugby season.
Will he sign again with Queensland? Has he signed with Suntory and sued Japanese money? There was even a rumor that he would join the Brumbies at some point.
Well, Kerevi came out and said that nothing was fixed in stone, but an announcement will soon be announced for his future.
"The announcement and the decision will come very soon," he said.
"I'm always tuning all the little details.
"It's really difficult, the decision, I think of my family, I think of myself, my feet and other things – and when the decision is made, I will feel more stress free.
"My main goal now is to play the Reds and to play very well for them, and I'm giving them the best start every day and this week will be no different."
Kerevi has been one of the Super Rugby players this season, leading the competition in defensives and defenders. He is one of the best players for transported meters, net runs and unloads.
His departure would be a blow for Australian rugby.
Currently, Kerevi has 25 Wallaby selections and will certainly add them to the rugby and world cup championships at the end of the year, but will still not abide by the Giteau law.
Kerevi talked about his love of rugby and the importance of the family. He supports his extended family at home in Fiji and here in Australia.
"Looking to the future, you'd like (stay) but we just have to see where everything is going to land by the end of the season," Kerevi said.
"For me, I have reached a stage where I must also plan my future.
"As much as I want, I must also take care of my family.
"My family is really important to me and it's also a big family for me."
Speaking at the launch of the Wallabies World Cup jersey in Sydney, he remains humble in front of the opportunity to wear the gold jersey and participate in the World Cup.
"It's always surreal to put on a gold jersey every time you play," he said.
"Even today, thinking that you have the opportunity to participate in the World Cup if you are selected is a very humbling feeling.
"I come from a small island in Fiji, the environment I grew up in was not too nice and for me, wearing this jersey is really special."
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