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    Wallaby thoughts on hold for Force star

    By Justin Chadwick
    May 28, 2015, 4:26 pm


    Rising star Adam Coleman has put his Wallabies dreams on the backburner as he attempts to drag the Western Force out of their Super Rugby funk.

    With his bullocking runs, bone-bruising defence and line-out nous, Coleman is viewed as a Wallaby-in-waiting by many rugby experts.

    Force aim to bounce back against Reds. Source Getty

    Although Coleman is unlikely to make this year's World Cup squad, Wallabies coach Michael Cheika has been keeping close tabs on the 23-year-old's progress.

    Coleman has flourished in Super ranks this season, but the same can't be said of the Force, who sit in last spot with just three rounds remaining.

    Given the team's lowly position, Coleman is putting any thoughts of a Wallabies' call-up to the back of his mind.

    "I don't even think about that to be honest," Coleman said ahead of Saturday night's clash with Queensland at nib Stadium.

    "My main goal is to play well for my team, and for my mates, and trying to get that `W' on the weekend."

    Coleman grew up in Tasmania before joining the Brumbies' Academy in 2010.

    The 122kg lock made his Super debut for NSW as an injury replacement in 2013, before enjoying a breakout season with the Force last year.

    It seems only a matter of time before Coleman represents the Wallabies, and the 204cm giant can't wait for his chance to come.

    "Growing up, I've always wanted to play for the Wallabies," Coleman said.

    "It's been my life goal.

    "And playing Super Rugby - it's an unreal feeling knowing that you possibly could achieve your lifetime goal.

    Saturday's match is set to play a decisive role in the wooden spoon battle, with the Reds sitting just two points ahead of the last-placed Force.

    Queensland have been bolstered by the return of star flyhalf Quade Cooper, who has spent the past two months sidelined because of a fractured scapula.

    Winger Lachie Turner replaces injured speedster Chris Kuridrani (calf).

    "Quade was given the all clear 10 days ago but we wanted to keep working on his strength and bulk just to ensure we didn't compromise his return," Reds coach Richard Graham said.

    "He has been training with the squad now for about three weeks and will have no problems returning to play at this level."

    The Force have named an unchanged squad from the one that lost 23-3 to the Highlanders last week.

    Reds: James O'Connor, Chris Feauai-Sautia, Karmichael Hunt, Samu Kerevi, Lachie Turner, Quade Cooper, Will Genia, Jake Schatz, Liam Gill, Adam Thomson, James Horwill, Rob Simmons, Greg Holmes, James Hanson, James Slipper (capt). Res: Andrew Ready, Pettowa Paraka, Sam Talakai, Ed O'Donoghue, Beau Robinson, Nick Frisby, Jake McIntyre, Ben Tapuai (one to be omitted).

    Force: Dane Haylett-Petty, Luke Morahan, Marcel Brache, Kyle Godwin, Nick Cummins, Sias Ebersohn, Ryan Louwrens, Ben McCalman, Matt Hodgson (capt), Angus Cottrell, Adam Coleman, Steve Mafi, Tetera Faulkner, Nathan Charles, Pek Cowan. Res: Heath Tessmann, Chris Heiberg, Guy Millar, Sam Wykes, Kane Koteka, Alby Mathewson, Luke Burton, Patrick Dellit

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    Can't see why Coleman shouldn't be considered for a Wallabies berth, he's had a great season. The Force really need to lift the attitude and cut out kicking ball away, so the team can at least salvage some pride from the next few games.

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    Quote Originally Posted by valzc View Post
    Can't see why Coleman shouldn't be considered for a Wallabies berth, he's had a great season. The Force really need to lift the attitude and cut out kicking ball away, so the team can at least salvage some pride from the next few games.
    I'll will be kinda pissed if they do... i'll be there going "why haven't you done that all season!"

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    If Skelton can be picked even though he's still developing/maturing/learning/getting better etc etc etc, then I see absolutely zero grounds for leaving Coleman out as he is doing exactly the same thing!!

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    I was reading an article the other day on 5 possible bolters for the RWC squad and Adam Coleman was one of the players listed in the article.

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    Adam will have the chance to seal the deal on Saturday. He was dominant against Skelton and Dennis both times we played the Wallatahs and he has the chance to show up the other two "locked in" options in Horwill and Simmons. I don't have any problem believing that Adam is a better player than both of them when we compare apples with apples, all he needs to do is show his potential.

    The other locking options won't make much impact on the decision. Carter has been tried and rejected, good workrate, but not enough impact, he's just as much a left-field choice as Adam. Fardy is seen more as a 6 Arnold is a competitor, for sure.

    Luke Jones has the same history as Carter, I would pick him before Carter based upon this season. Neville is a bit of an unknown quantity, but might be seen as a bit hot n cold.

    Adam has every chance of locking away a plane ticket to London with a good game this week!

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    Don't forget Chieka has got Mumm back and I bet it's not just for the Tahs! Over rated and should hacpve stayed over there. IMO

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    Mumm's Daddy is still on ARU board, of course he's back to play for Wallabies

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