Tuesday 5 November 2024 #018
Good morning crew, and welcome to Tuesday’s information. It’s a check match week because the Aussies put together to kick off their northern tour towards England at Twickenham on Saturday. There’ll be numerous curiosity within the squad for this sport, and I’ll put in my 2 cents value in regards to the make up of the crew. Australia XV are additionally enjoying on the weekend, they face the Bristol Bears in what must be good expertise for them.
There’s lots, and I imply shed a great deal of worldwide rugby this weekend together with: Eire internet hosting New Zealand, Italy internet hosting Argentina, France internet hosting Japan, Wales at residence to Fiji, and Scotland taking up South Africa. And that isn’t counting the 11 different video games participating between tier 2 and tier 3 nations.
In information nearer to residence, the Reds performed towards Saitama Wild Knights in Japan, and the Beneath 16s and Beneath 19s finals have been performed at Ballymore.
Wallabies crew to play England?
The crew and squad might be introduced later within the week, however I believed it could be value some speculating on who may make the crew to tackle England at Twickenham. These are my ideas, influenced by the efficiency of the Wallabies gamers within the Rugby Championship. Right here goes.
Beginning Facet
- Angus Bell
- Matt Faessler
- Taniela Tupou
- Nick Frost
- Jeremy Williams
- Rob Valetini
- Fraser McReight
- Harry Wilson
- Jake Gordon
- Noah Lolesio
- Dylan Pietsch
- Samu Kerevi
- Len Ikitau
- Andrew Kellaway
- Tom Wright
Reserves
16. Brandon Paenga-Amosa
17. Isaac Kailea
18. Allan Alaalatoa
19. Lukhan Salakaia-Loto
20. Langi Gleeson
21. Tate McDermott
22. Ben Donaldson
23. Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii
Clearly placing Suaalii’s identify there might be controversial, and other people will say stuff prefer it devalues the jersey and all that. He might not’ve performed any skilled rugby, however I’ve a sense that he’ll get a run from the bench this week. The Wallabies might be determined for a win, and there’s no time like the current to see what he has. One other week of opposed coaching most likely gained’t make a lot distinction, he’ll both have one thing or not. Additionally, trying on the squad, there aren’t too many centres if Paisami goes to overlook the tour.
I’m certain you’ll let me know what you suppose.
Saitama Wild Knights v Reds
The Reds have continued a great custom by enjoying towards the Wild Knights, with the most recent instalment going down on the Kumagaya Rugby Stadium in Japan. You’ll be able to watch the sport right here: https://www.youtube.com/@jsportsrugby
The Reds fielded a fairly good aspect with Ryan Smith as captain in what is superb recognition and reward for the massive man’s instance of by no means quitting and doing the arduous work. Smith made his debut for Queensland in 2021 on the prime age of 24 (doesn’t that sound younger to most of us) and is now a mainstay of the aspect and has racked up 50 caps. Different key Reds gamers included Hodgman, Nasser, JTA, Josh Canham, Connor Vest, Kalani Thomas, and Tom Lynagh, with Richie Asiata and Sef Fa’agase on the bench. Rising Reds forwards Kohan Herbert, and Joe Brial additionally featured within the beginning aspect with Massimo DeLutiis coming off the bench.
The sport itself was excessive scoring, with the Reds ultimately getting the victory 42-28. Tom Lynagh was adjudged to be the participant of the match in a great displaying given his damage considerations this 12 months. The Reds jumped out to an early 14-0 lead, however after that the scoreline tightened up with the Wild Knights attending to inside 3 factors after 60 minutes earlier than Reds winger Murray scored a scrappy strive. Harry Mclaughlin-Phillips kicked two late penalty targets to seal the win.
These kind of video games present a unbelievable alternative for the Reds gamers to proceed their rugby journey (or begin it within the case of the 4 gamers beneath) towards high quality opposition. They actually didn’t have all of it their manner and the coach was proud of the win.
You’ll be able to learn Nathan Williamson’s match evaluation right here, or the Reds Media Unit write up right here.
Beneath 16s and Beneath 19s
New South Wales has taken out the Beneath 16s Tremendous Rugby remaining with a really tight 31-29 win towards Queensland at Ballymore on Sunday. That’s 3 titles in a row for NSW, and effectively deserved given their unbeaten season and former 50-20 win over the Reds. You’ll be able to learn Lachlan Gray’s writeup over right here.
The Brumbies took out the Beneath 19 Tremendous Rugby grand remaining with a 40-31 Victory over Queensland. I haven’t watched the sport but, however in accordance with Lachlan Gray’s information article, the lead modified 7 occasions through the match and the Brumbies got here from 31-26 behind with 14 minutes to play. Two late scores to the Brumbies noticed them take the victory (their second title in a row).
Hopefully we see extra of those younger males in skilled rugby in coming years.
That’s a wrap
That’s it for this week, as at all times, thanks for studying at the moment’s ramblings, and I stay up for the feedback part.