Seven rookies named in Qantas Wallabies squad

[pieter blackie]

I think it is a pretty good squad the only name I miss there is John Ulugia(Brumbies) otherwise it is a super squad Can see big things for Australia with Robbie Deans behind the wheel

With Mitchell, Staniforth, Fafa and Hockings injured and not included the :force is not as well represented as one would have hoped but it is still a long way to go before the world cup

[slomo]

a few quality players on the injured list......

[force addict]

a few quality players on the injured list......

hopefully not serious and can join the new squad soon!

With Mitchell, Staniforth, Fafa and Hockings injured and not included the :force is not as well represented as one would have hoped but it is still a long way to go before the world cup

they all played well this year and without injury they should all have been in the Wallabies squad or Australia A for Hockings?

I'm quite surprised Digby Ioane made it ahead of Mark Gerard. He didn't really have an outstanding season.
And i don't think Brett Sheehan deserved to be in it though.

Their selections are what shocked me the most. Who would EVER replace Gerrard? I'm gonna miss him this year

[Burgs]

For those like me with slow connections!
When posting teams and squads, and with respect to Coaches mandate, please at least put the detail of the team or squad up.

QANTAS WALLABIES SQUAD FOR THE 2008 BUNDABERG RUM RUGBY SERIES

PLAYER S14 DOB Ht (cm) Wt(kg) CAPS POINTS

Forwards(17)

Alexander, Ben Brum 13.11.84 189 120 0 0

Baxter, Alistair NSW 21.1.77 190 116 51 5

Brown, Richard WF 28.8.84 189 106 0 0

Chisholm, Mark Brum 18.9.81 197 115 35 25

Dunning, Matt NSW 19.12.78 182 119 36 0

Elsom, Rocky NSW 14.2.83 197 112 32 25

Freier, Adam NSW 20.3.80 175 101 20 10

Hoiles, Stephen Brum 13.10.81 190 98 15 15

Horwill, James QLD 29.5.85 200 117 1 0

Moore, Stephen QLD 20.1.83 186 112 20 5

Mumm, Dean NSW 5.3.84 196 109 0 0

Palu, Wycliff NSW 27.7.82 194 120 17 5

Polota-Nau, Tatafu NSW 26.7.85 181 113 3 0

Robinson, Benn NSW 19.7.84 183 113 6 0

Sharpe, Nathan WF 26.2.78 200 115 64 30

Smith, George Brum 14.7.80 180 104 83 45

Waugh, Phil NSW 22.9.79 175 100 66 20

Backs(13)

Ashley-Cooper, Adam Brum 27.3.84 182 97 12 20

Barnes, Berrick QLD 28.5.86 183 88 4 16

Burgess, Luke NSW 20.8.83 179 89 0 0

Cordingley, Sam QLD 20.3.76 178 87 14 0

Cross, Ryan WF 6.10.79 191 100 0 0

Giteau, Matt WF 29.9.82 178 85 51 259

Hynes, Peter QLD 18.7.82 180 92 0 0

Ioane, Digby QLD 14.7.85 179 94 1 5

Mortlock, Stirling Brum 20.5.77 191 102 63 463

Sheehan, Brett NSW 16.9.79 173 90 1 0

Shepherd, Cameron WF 30.3.84 189 97 6 19

Tuqiri, Lote NSW 23.9.79 191 104 58 140

Turner, Lachie NSW 11.5.87 189 88 0 0


2007 World Cup squad players not considered for selection due to injury:

Holmes, Greg QLD 11.6.83 183 112 13 10

Latham, Chris QLD 8.9.75 193. 102. 78. 200

Mitchell, Drew WF 26.3.84 182 92 21 70

McMeniman, Hugh QLD 1.11.83 200 114 12 0

Staniforth, Scott WF 12.12.77 188 99 12 35

Vickerman, Dan NSW 4.6.79 204 115 52 0

Players also not considered for selection in the Qantas Wallabies squad or the Australia A squad due to injury:

PLAYER Super 14 Team

Carter, Tom NSW

Edwards, Dayna QLD

Fava, Scott WF

Hockings, Tom WF

Horua, Tamaiti WF

Kepu, Sekope NSW

Lealiifano, Christian Brumbies

Roe, John QLD

Schifcofske, Clinton QLD

Va’aulu, Brando QLD

2008 Qantas Wallabies Fixtures

June 14 v Irelandat Telstra Dome, Melbourne

June 28 v Franceat ANZ Stadium, Sydney

July 5 v Franceat Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane

July 19 v South Africa at Subiaco Oval, Perth

July 26 v New Zealandat ANZ Stadium, Sydney

August 2 v New Zealandat Eden Park, Auckland

August 23 v South Africaat ABSA Stadium, Durban

August 30 v South Africaat Ellis Park Johannesburg

September 13 v New Zealandat Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane

November 1 v New Zealandat Hong Kong Stadium, Hong Kong

November 8 v ItalyatStadio Euganeo, Padova

November 15 v Englandat Twickenham, London

November 22 v Franceat Stade de France, Paris

November 29 v Walesat Millennium Stadium, Cardiff

December 3 v Barbariansat Wembley, London

[zimeric]

digby is missing the great coaching he was getting over here i think - its really showns year that he has gone backwards, ball handling was Ok but decision making and shocking dengerous tackles make me very surprised to see him included

sorry i did miss Ashley-cooper although i think Tyrone Smith played better than him this year.

[laura]

Sorry Burgs. Wasn't sure if I'd get in trouble with the new mandate thingo if I posted the whole article or the list of players.

[Punkpapa]

Gerard didn't have the best of seasons. As a utility back, Sheps and Ashley-Cooper went better, and as for wings - Lote was a given. I am sure you will find that Drew will waltz straight into the other slot.
The backs look great - I am a little concerned about our forward pack. Even if the Media love that Tah's front row - I am not convinced. Maybe the ChCh Man can bring something to the table.
Knuckles must be irate - for once he can't load his team up with Maroon Koalas!!!

[pieter blackie]

No Mark Gerard?

I see that he is in the Aussie A squad

[force addict]

sorry i did miss Ashley-cooper although i think Tyrone Smith played better than him this year.

tyrone is in Australia A

[Burgs]

Sorry Burgs.

You're right mate, just happened to be yours that burst my bubble

Wasn't sure if I'd get in trouble...

I'll sort the little bald bugger out for you



Uhoh...wonder what he Almighty will do to me now

[robyn <3]

gerrad should be in the wallabies... he is good.

[jazza93]

looks good

its good to see ryan cross made it, i wonder where he is going to play. Inside centre is the only vacant spot unless giteau plays there.

13 tahs players and no tahu, lol.

[benny]

Why is old man cordingley in the team for, he's off to Europe.. i thought that as soon as a player signs for a european team that there international career is no longer.. by the way there is better number 9s out there than Cordingley the car man

[force addict]

Why is old man cordingley in the team for, he's off to Europe.. i thought that as soon as a player signs for a european team that there international career is no longer.. by the way there is better number 9s out there than Cordingley the car man

YES! i said that to my dad, we are both confused. and if he's chosen, then how long does he stay with the wallabies and when does he go off to europe? and he's the oldest in the squad hehe, 32 isnt old.

[benny]

YES! i said that to my dad, we are both confused. and if he's chosen, then how long does he stay with the wallabies and when does he go off to europe? and he's the oldest in the squad hehe, 32 isnt old.

32 in club rugby isn't old.. and europe its still a young age (hehehe) but international its too old, give Burgess or holmes a run they will be the one's leading us into the new series of the wallabies half back.