Wallabies may have one of the best coaches going around. He managed to wake up the slow to learn Northern Hemisphere. He knows how a Kiwi works and how to nullify them. As a Kiwi I've never been more excited for Australian Rugby. 💪🏾👍🏾
He has also built a great coaching team around him too. As a wallabies fan, it’s promising to see. We have been ‘building’ for the last 10 years. I want to see steady improvement moving forward.
@@johnmcdonald-6196 Been build for the last ten years?. and yet no result, and what next i feel sorry for Schmidt, poor guy he's gonna get the same treatment like other Kiwi rugby coaches before him, praise him now and curse him later dont even give them credits for their efforts....losers..
I think the best XV is probably something like 1) Alex Hodgman 2) Matt Faessler 3) Taniela Tupou 4) Lukhan Salakaia-loto 5) Nick Frost 6) Liam Wright 7) Fraser McReight 8) Rob Valentini 9) Nic White 10) Noah Lolesio 11) Filipo Daugunu 12) Hunter Paisami 13) Len Ikitau 14) Andrew Kellaway 15) Tom Wright 16) Billy Pollard 17) James Slipper 18) Alan Alaalatoa 19) Tom Hooper 20) Jeremy Williams 21) Langi Gleeson 22) Jake Gordon 23) Ben Donaldson
I would start Allan at tied head bring Tupou on as the reserve, Start Hunter Paisami at 13 and give Hamish Stewart the 12 position, have Len Ikitau as a Reserve. Would have had Darci Swain start with Lukhan Salakaia-loto and Frost as a reserve. Nr 9 is always going to be a battle. I do like the side he has selected.
@@rugbyitch Fair call, the halves are going to be tough to get right. I'm not a fan of White myself. he crabs sideways when he should pass the ball, he box kicks too much and he's *maybe* just starting to slow down with age? But he's experienced, reasonably composed, hard working, vocal, can kick goals, absolutely fearless defender, great agitator and he's got years of experience working with Noah Lolesio so I'd expect them to hit the ground running as a combination.
Everyone assumes they will be easy beats. Newsflash - they won't be. But make no bones,they will be underestimated,and a team/teams this yr will end up with egg on their face.
@@Jon-bk2yw I'm a kiwi,,and like a few fof my countrymen, we are extremely wary with Schmidt and Cron at the helm of the WB's. Don't see NZ underestimating them,but I think some teams will.'I think they may surprise.
I was as well, until I heard he will be playing for the Wallabies 7s team at the Olympics this summer, then may join the squad for the Rugby Championship or Autumn Nations Series
Your Rhodesian English accent gets me every time 😅 Wallabies are really in a hard building phase but in two years time these new guys could be household names.
How many good coaches come to Wallabies and their careers are finished. Only smart one was Eddie Jones. He realised quickly his demise quickly and got the Hell out very quickly.
No he was not smart at all he was a idiot, one that had no lIne out so set pieces and forward pack that was very unbalanced, at the world cup mate got rid of two good assistant Steven Lakim and Dan Mckellar as coachers and bought to League coaches into the game what is smart about that it is called being stupid.
Wow I’m surprised they picked the likes of Pietsch and Stewart over Tim Ryan, Cory Toole. Darcy Swain, Seru Uru, Jordan Uelese also unlucky. Uru should have played for Fiji instead, too late now. I think Nic White and Jake Gordon made the team based on past years, but the up and coming Kalani Thomas and Ryan Lonergan have been good this season. McDemorott has been the form halfback though. Hopefully they will play well this year. I’m glad to see Daugunu, Wilson, Lolesio and Wright back in the team. I remember so many talking trash about Lolesio last year when I said he was Aussies best 10. Hopefully his form with the Brumbies this year has shut that up.
As a staunch All Blacks fan, I don't believe Uelese and Fa'amausili should ever be considered for the Australian team in the first place. Just because they're Samoan forwards (like me) doesn't automatically qualify them. They haven't proven themselves at that elite level from day one. And I'm pleased that Schmidt appears to see or agree with this assessment. There are definitely stronger players in their positions who are more deserving. And I'm genuinely excited about this new Australian team and I hope they succeed in international competition. If they manage to pull off a win against my beloved All Blacks, I'll admit, I'll crack a smile - but let's not go overboard, Joe, before I change my mind!LOL ~from a Kiwi bloke!
@@ToaPasefika I agree with you I think all the players that Joe picked are hard working players the only surprise for me Darci Swain did not make the team. And the other Josh.
I liked the team the only three that missed out that should be there Darci Swain, would have choose Swinton over Gleeson and Josh Canham their only three I thought who should have been in the Australian side. I know Tim Horan going be pissed. If you play Will Skelton you got to have Your nr 8 jump Velentini and Wilson are not known for jumping. Got to start with three jumpers not two.
I personally wont choose Fa'amausili as well, better players in his position. In terms of Skelton, Schmidt decided to go with a all Australian based team, which hasn't happened for a while so Im intrigued to see how it works
@@rugbyitch 🤭"potential" the default setting of delusional Wobbly fans for two decades. Do you even have an actual memory of the last time the Wobblies held the Bled.
@@itistrue101 I’m a Boks fan at the end of the day so I want all teams in the southern hemisphere to get better including the Wallabies. If you can’t see potential now in this squad at the start of a new cycle then I can’t say anything more.
@@rugbyitch You could back up this claim of " great potential" with something more than just saying so. I don't see anything in this squad, Super Rugby, recent history, WC embarrassment that begins to suggest otherwise. Potential to run at 40% win rate, sure. Potential to challenge the top Tier teams, not a dingo's chance. You're welcome to your opinion, but don't assume it's of any value.
Wallabies may have one of the best coaches going around. He managed to wake up the slow to learn Northern Hemisphere. He knows how a Kiwi works and how to nullify them. As a Kiwi I've never been more excited for Australian Rugby. 💪🏾👍🏾
Hope your right, as a Boks fan myself, I want the Wallabies to get back to their best and I also believe Schmidt can help them do it 👍
He has also built a great coaching team around him too. As a wallabies fan, it’s promising to see. We have been ‘building’ for the last 10 years. I want to see steady improvement moving forward.
@@johnmcdonald-6196 Couldn't agree more the coaching team around Schmidt is pretty good, especially Mike Cron
I wish them all the best (but not against the All Blacks)😊
@@johnmcdonald-6196 Been build for the last ten years?. and yet no result, and what next i feel sorry for Schmidt, poor guy he's gonna get the same treatment like other Kiwi rugby coaches before him, praise him now and curse him later dont even give them credits for their efforts....losers..
I think the best XV is probably something like
1) Alex Hodgman 2) Matt Faessler 3) Taniela Tupou 4) Lukhan Salakaia-loto 5) Nick Frost 6) Liam Wright 7) Fraser McReight 8) Rob Valentini
9) Nic White 10) Noah Lolesio 11) Filipo Daugunu 12) Hunter Paisami 13) Len Ikitau 14) Andrew Kellaway 15) Tom Wright
16) Billy Pollard 17) James Slipper 18) Alan Alaalatoa 19) Tom Hooper 20) Jeremy Williams 21) Langi Gleeson 22) Jake Gordon 23) Ben Donaldson
Solid team, only change I would make is Tate McDermott for Nic White
I would start Allan at tied head bring Tupou on as the reserve, Start Hunter Paisami at 13 and give Hamish Stewart the 12 position, have Len Ikitau as a Reserve. Would have had Darci Swain start with Lukhan Salakaia-loto and Frost as a reserve. Nr 9 is always going to be a battle. I do like the side he has selected.
@@rugbyitch Fair call, the halves are going to be tough to get right.
I'm not a fan of White myself. he crabs sideways when he should pass the ball, he box kicks too much and he's *maybe* just starting to slow down with age?
But he's experienced, reasonably composed, hard working, vocal, can kick goals, absolutely fearless defender, great agitator and he's got years of experience working with Noah Lolesio so I'd expect them to hit the ground running as a combination.
I’d start Kurtley at 10 playmaking running 10
Awesome breakdown of the squad. I feel this will be subject to change and we will see some players fall away by the end of the season.
Thanks, appreciate the kind words, 100% that this squad will change when the Rugby Championship comes around as well as the Autumn Nations Series
First off thank you for posting the video rugby itch, looks like a solid squad which joe smidt promised would work hard for the wallabies jersey
Everyone assumes they will be easy beats. Newsflash - they won't be.
But make no bones,they will be underestimated,and a team/teams this yr will end up with egg on their face.
@@richardscanlan3419 we hope so Richard
@@Jon-bk2yw I'm a kiwi,,and like a few fof my countrymen, we are extremely wary with Schmidt and Cron at the helm of the WB's.
Don't see NZ underestimating them,but I think some teams will.'I think they may surprise.
No Corey Toole. Really surprised.
I was as well, until I heard he will be playing for the Wallabies 7s team at the Olympics this summer, then may join the squad for the Rugby Championship or Autumn Nations Series
Good luck Wallabies. Us Kiwi's need a strong Aussie team to help strengthen all Southern Hemisphere teams.
Your Rhodesian English accent gets me every time 😅 Wallabies are really in a hard building phase but in two years time these new guys could be household names.
Thanks 😅
The team is good. Too bad for Seru URU, Rayan, Muirhead, Lonagan.....this team is purely local. All the best to the wallabies.
Agree, team looks good on paper, just have to step and prove themselves 👍
How many good coaches come to Wallabies and their careers are finished. Only smart one was Eddie Jones. He realised quickly his demise quickly and got the Hell out very quickly.
No he was not smart at all he was a idiot, one that had no lIne out so set pieces and forward pack that was very unbalanced, at the world cup mate got rid of two good assistant Steven Lakim and Dan Mckellar as coachers and bought to League coaches into the game what is smart about that it is called being stupid.
No Holloway?He a beast,been playing great for Warratahs and and cover lock😮
Solid player, unfortunate to miss out, but Im more surprised not to see Josh Canham or Darcy Swain not selected
@@rugbyitch Josh and Darcy not being there is my surprised and would have chosen Swinton over Gleeson.
@@caintindal1671 swinton isn’t available for selection as he’s heading overseas
@@rugbyitch Ack did not know that one
Porecki has been injured all year.
Corey Toole has elected to go to 7s for a chance at the olympics.
Wow I’m surprised they picked the likes of Pietsch and Stewart over Tim Ryan, Cory Toole. Darcy Swain, Seru Uru, Jordan Uelese also unlucky. Uru should have played for Fiji instead, too late now. I think Nic White and Jake Gordon made the team based on past years, but the up and coming Kalani Thomas and Ryan Lonergan have been good this season. McDemorott has been the form halfback though. Hopefully they will play well this year. I’m glad to see Daugunu, Wilson, Lolesio and Wright back in the team. I remember so many talking trash about Lolesio last year when I said he was Aussies best 10. Hopefully his form with the Brumbies this year has shut that up.
Agree with your points, especially about Lolesio, I hope he does well, has always been a great player
Jordan Uelese I would never pick he should not have been in the world cup squad did not deserve it.
As a staunch All Blacks fan, I don't believe Uelese and Fa'amausili should ever be considered for the Australian team in the first place. Just because they're Samoan forwards (like me) doesn't automatically qualify them. They haven't proven themselves at that elite level from day one. And I'm pleased that Schmidt appears to see or agree with this assessment. There are definitely stronger players in their positions who are more deserving. And I'm genuinely excited about this new Australian team and I hope they succeed in international competition. If they manage to pull off a win against my beloved All Blacks, I'll admit, I'll crack a smile - but let's not go overboard, Joe, before I change my mind!LOL ~from a Kiwi bloke!
@@ToaPasefika I agree with you I think all the players that Joe picked are hard working players the only surprise for me Darci Swain did not make the team. And the other Josh.
I liked the team the only three that missed out that should be there Darci Swain, would have choose Swinton over Gleeson and Josh Canham their only three I thought who should have been in the Australian side. I know Tim Horan going be pissed. If you play Will Skelton you got to have Your nr 8 jump Velentini and Wilson are not known for jumping. Got to start with three jumpers not two.
I think Toole didn't get picked because he's going to the olympics
Yes, that's been now confirmed by Schmidt, even Nawaqanitawase in is the conversation as well
No Pone fa'amausili and Will Skelton
I personally wont choose Fa'amausili as well, better players in his position. In terms of Skelton, Schmidt decided to go with a all Australian based team, which hasn't happened for a while so Im intrigued to see how it works
all blacks will be happy, tim ryan is not there..is he injured??ohh cory otool not there either..
Schmidt said that he spoke with Tim Ryan but he felt that he needed more one year, in terms of Corey Toole he is joining the 7s team for the Olympics
Sheesh poor Joe, what an abysmal group of players he has to work with. With expectations so low he may at least see out his tenure.
There is great potential with the squad he has selected, Im excited to see it develop 👍
@@rugbyitch 🤭"potential" the default setting of delusional Wobbly fans for two decades.
Do you even have an actual memory of the last time the Wobblies held the Bled.
@@itistrue101 I’m a Boks fan at the end of the day so I want all teams in the southern hemisphere to get better including the Wallabies. If you can’t see potential now in this squad at the start of a new cycle then I can’t say anything more.
@@rugbyitch You could back up this claim of " great potential" with something more than just saying so. I don't see anything in this squad, Super Rugby, recent history, WC embarrassment that begins to suggest otherwise. Potential to run at 40% win rate, sure. Potential to challenge the top Tier teams, not a dingo's chance.
You're welcome to your opinion, but don't assume it's of any value.