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@LaniRefiti @bensmithrugby 21 of the Aussie 23 were in school this year. Only Nick Conway and Finn Mackay were 2024 school leavers.

A year makes a big difference when you’ve had a year in a Super Rugby development program vs schoolboy academies. Aus U18 did the same to Aus Schoolboys last week. I can see why both Rugby AU and NZR want to stand up U18 competitions because the extra year in a professional program helps when they get to U20’s. At the moment we’re at least 1-2 years behind the NH teams whose academies start when they’re in school.

Australia U18 with a huge 81-48 win over NZ schools. Wow. Midfielders Pritchard and Bloomfield exceptional. A big win for their high performance programme. Good to see Heinz Lemoto at 8 despite going to Toulouse.

@rugby_podcast Unacceptable @worldrugby

It’s not an eden park hoodoo. It’s a bloody fix. What is the penalty count? It’s borderline. Unwatchable. #NZLvAUS

@rugby_podcast I wonder how much that fix cost????

Openly biased, proud 🇦🇺 but that was horfic. The standard of refereeing and TMO interjections was 💩. Hard to call it pro when one person can shape the whole contest. In all my years watching rugby, that’s right up there with the worst. Might do a Rassie video. #NZLvAUS sick

@tmc101588 @torosaurs @jimhamilton4 You’re wrong. Australia has close to 500,00 people of Pasifika decent. Fijian, Māori, Samoan and Tongan. Many of these people play rugby. Of the Wallanies 23 taking on the lions the only players born overseas are: Will Skelton (born NZ) Tom Lynagh (born Italy)

@torosaurs @jimhamilton4 How many islanders have Australia and nz got? Stop talking nonsense

Called it with Owen on the bench. Surprised to see no Sione but Bundee is a freak. The squad looks slightly more physical. A tough test awaits. Wallabies look stronger. Thoughts?

@JamieWall2 Last week he was Lenny Flickitau. This week he’s Lenny Steppitau

Holy shit

@SivsPicks @NBA You're garbage

@NBA This team is garbage

Hot start for Patty Mills (12 PTS) and Josh Giddey (8 PTS) in the 1Q 🇦🇺 A combined 8-for-10 FGM gives Australia an early 31-17 lead vs. Serbia! 🍿 Quarterfinals | #Paris2024 📺 USA Network and Peacock

@GSwinbourne Can’t wait to listen to this one!

@MattPaynePhoto Another thoroughly entertaining and engaging conversation @MattPaynePhoto

On my podcast this week, I had the pleasure of speaking with Australian photographer Chris Saunders about his approach to planning his aerial photography trips and so much more! Tune in: mattpaynephotography.com/gallery/making…

@benny_alexander @dailytelegraph #hamishout #norriein

Latest article in the @dailytelegraph

@benny_alexander feels like an ambush coming!

Very nervous about tonight

@benny_alexander Canberra needs a new stadium BA!

Disappointing Canberra didn’t get any women’s football World Cup matches. Also hearing we won’t get any Rugby World Cup matches either.

@rugby_podcast Maybe for the 2027 World Cup!

Tell you what. Big fan of the wallaby team

@benny_alexander I'll never stop watching the Wallabies mate. Only leaves option 2.

Wallabies fans have 2 choices: 1. Give up and stop watching or 2. Hope Eddie knows what he’s doing.

@maxpaulstace @ChristypDoran The rest of the backline won’t see the ball if Kerevi and Perese are the centres

@ChristypDoran Blessing in disguise. I know Ikitau is good but he’s been underwhelming these first two and Perese has a higher upside. Need to build depth

BREAKING: Wallabies centre Len Ikitau out for 6-8 weeks with fractured scapula. The Wallabies meet France on August 27 in Paris - six weeks time - in Paris in last match before World Cup opener on Sep 9.

@rugby_podcast @StanSportRugby Apparently it's on NITV (SBS)

Getting word Aus A will not be on @StanSportRugby can anyone confirm. And Stan if you need a commentator we will do it

@rugby_podcast 1. Bell 2. Pollard 3. Alaalaatoa 4. Frost 5. Skelton 6. T Hooper 7. McReight 8. Valetini 9. T Wilson 10. Gordon 11. Sua'ali'i 12. Kerevi 13. Ikitau 14. Petaia 15. Jorgensen 16. Lonergan 17. Schoupp 18. Tupou 19. Amatosero 20. Gleeson 21. Lonergan 22. Bowen 23. Nawaqanitawase

Bit of fun. What’s your wallaby 15 for the first lions test?

@rugby_podcast Less "what did Frost do worng" and more Eddie wanting to see what Phillip and Arnold can bring come RWC.

What did Frost do wrong? (Would love to see him at 6 one with these giant 2nd rowers one day.) Reserve props look stronger. Uelese very lucky, Suli had to go, excited to see Fraser do his thing. Hodge had to go but geez a card, HIA or injury makes covering the backs hard.

@ChristypDoran Wilson on the bench is criminal. Didn't expect him to be so far down the pecking order...

Tupou's comeback confirmed as Eddie Jones selects 13 Wallabies in Aus A team for Tonga, Foley skipper as Seru Uru named at No.8 ** Believe Eddie chose the team a week ago. theroar.com.au/2023/07/12/tup…

@brie_stockwell Go Aussies!

@k_krautgartner Amazing news Kevin!

Exiting news: Winner of the Independent Photographer Landscape award 🎉