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<blockquote data-quote="Darwin" data-source="post: 519403" data-attributes="member: 24910"><p>Very good analysis there! I think it is a largely predictable squad, but there are a few surprises. </p><p></p><p>I'm slightly surprised to see Hanson over Faingaa as third hooker - is Faingaa injured? The prop and lock selections are are pretty predictable. Good to see Gill and Schatz picked, as both have been in great form for the Reds over the later half of the season - I would pick both in the final Wallabies squad if I was a selector. I'm not quite sure whether I would have included Samo though, as he has been very disappointing this season, sometimes failing to even make the Reds 22. With Palu out injured I suppose they are a bit shot on 8's, but I would have though between Higginbotham, Schatz, and Mowen (who I would have included in Samo's place) they would have had plenty of options.</p><p></p><p>O'Connor's continued absense is a massive blow for Australia - I haven't heard any news on him recently. I'm expecting McCabe will again be starting at 12 throughout the 4Nations, which is good (from Australia's perspective) as I'm quite a big fan of his. Though he is far from the most creative 12 in world rugby, the fact he was able to completely neutralize the AB's midfield last season (which is usually one of our major strengths), was a major reason for the Wallabies success in the 3Nations. I'm slightly surprised to see Lachie Turner miss out on a spot, as I think he is a very solid test player. He may lack Vuna's explosiveness, but at least he is able to tackle!</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>I agree - I would have had him in an extended squad like this, though I think he will struggle to find a place in the Wallabies until Sharpe finally retires...</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Darwin, post: 519403, member: 24910"] Very good analysis there! I think it is a largely predictable squad, but there are a few surprises. I'm slightly surprised to see Hanson over Faingaa as third hooker - is Faingaa injured? The prop and lock selections are are pretty predictable. Good to see Gill and Schatz picked, as both have been in great form for the Reds over the later half of the season - I would pick both in the final Wallabies squad if I was a selector. I'm not quite sure whether I would have included Samo though, as he has been very disappointing this season, sometimes failing to even make the Reds 22. With Palu out injured I suppose they are a bit shot on 8's, but I would have though between Higginbotham, Schatz, and Mowen (who I would have included in Samo's place) they would have had plenty of options. O'Connor's continued absense is a massive blow for Australia - I haven't heard any news on him recently. I'm expecting McCabe will again be starting at 12 throughout the 4Nations, which is good (from Australia's perspective) as I'm quite a big fan of his. Though he is far from the most creative 12 in world rugby, the fact he was able to completely neutralize the AB's midfield last season (which is usually one of our major strengths), was a major reason for the Wallabies success in the 3Nations. I'm slightly surprised to see Lachie Turner miss out on a spot, as I think he is a very solid test player. He may lack Vuna's explosiveness, but at least he is able to tackle! I agree - I would have had him in an extended squad like this, though I think he will struggle to find a place in the Wallabies until Sharpe finally retires... [/QUOTE]
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