McIsaac and Force snubbed again
Isn't it awesome to know that there is so much depth in Australian Hooking stocks that the first pick Hooker for the Force, with eight Test Caps in '06, not only is unable to make the 30 man Wallabies Squad but can't even get a late call up for the Australia A's to replace Jeremy Paul!?
Looks like Australia is going places this year if that's the kind of depth we have to boast.
Really disappointed with Mitchell that he has only been able to have no better than the sixth best Australian Hooker though, how terrible for the Force!
I nominate Tai to tear several players to bits during the ARC!!!
Hardman Wins Australia A Call Up after Paul Withdraws through Injury
May 21, 2007 - 5:26pm
Story by: ARU
Queensland Reds hooker Sean Hardman will join Australia A in camp in Sydney on Monday afternoon after the withdrawal of Jeremy Paul through injury. Paul failed a fitness test on his injured right shoulder after joining the squad on Sunday and will miss Australia A’s iRB Pacific Nations Cup opener against Tonga at Aussie Stadium.
“Jeremy’s been managing an AC joint injury for the better part of a month and unfortunately it was very inflamed when he presented in camp yesterday,” Australia A Medical coordinator Warren McDonald said. “He’ll have a scan in the next couple of days and a further decision on management of the injury will be made after that.”
Australia A head coach Laurie Fisher said Hardman is a worthwhile replacement given his form and level of experience. “Sean’s a guy who’s been around a long time and he brings a great deal of experience to what is a relatively young side,” Fisher said. “His composure and leadership will be a bonus for us both in this game and the series as a whole.”
The Australia A squad trained for the first time this morning at Coogee Oval, with all players coming through unscathed. The team to play Tonga will be announced Tuesday morning.
