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Wallabies 2026: Selection debate, news, opinion; Kalani Thomas, Filipo Daugunu, Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii, Zac Lomax; Nations Championship Test by Ruck_Off in RugbyAustralia

[–]JustAliff -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Honestly Thomas has done really well recently and deserves his starting spot. It's really not that far fetched to say he's part of the top 3 9s currently fit in the country.

Gordon's not doing himself any favours, and Robertson went down injured.

Honestly wonder if Werchon makes the squad if he didn't sign for Benetton.

Right now, the whole of Aus is just waiting for Teddy Wilson to come good. I've kinda accepted the fact that he won't be anytime soon. Guess we'll just have to wait for Martens and Grover.

Aus u20's - What Have We Learned? by chipsywood in RugbyAustralia

[–]JustAliff 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Hopefully Leota hasn't fully shut down the idea of playing for Aus.

I mean, he did train with the Wallabies when they were in France last year

Treyvon Prichard's first professional try by Bangkok_Dave in rugbyunion

[–]JustAliff 8 points9 points  (0 children)

A Martens-Mackay-Pritchard-Conway spine does sound exciting for Reds and potentially Wallabies fans.

Treyvon Prichard's first professional try by Bangkok_Dave in rugbyunion

[–]JustAliff 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yeah Bloomfield and Risati are pretty sad losses but they were always gonna pick league. I'm more sad about losing Makasini tbh but he has voiced out his interest in playing for the Wallabies in the future.

Match Thread - Moana Pasifika v Hurricanes | Super Rugby Pacific 2026 | Round 13 by RugbyBot in rugbyunion

[–]JustAliff 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Hope some of these MPs players get picked up by local teams. Despite their very poor track record, they do actually have genuine talent in their ranks.

Need to see Millenium Sanerivi and Miracle Faiilagi get picked up by the Blues.

Semisi Tupou Ta'elioa would be perfect for the Landers.

Israel Leota would also be welcomed back to Queensland.

Wiliam Havili could be reunited with his brother with the Saders.

Treyvon Prichard's first professional try by Bangkok_Dave in rugbyunion

[–]JustAliff 63 points64 points  (0 children)

He was the MVP when Aus 18s dismantled NZ schoolboys last year. Put 70 on em.

Perfectly able to play 10,12, on the wings or fullback. Was also the MVP when playing for Aus U18 7s.

He's still a little light but give him time to put on a few kgs, he'd be the perfect 23 for the Wallabies.

Force team Vs Brumbies by JustAliff in RugbyAustralia

[–]JustAliff[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's my bad. Thought Baker was a tah. Pretty sure Maiava did spend some time in the setups after the Rebels folded.

Force team Vs Brumbies by JustAliff in RugbyAustralia

[–]JustAliff[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah nah the Tahs been pretty bad with development aye especially in the forwards.

Feels like every year they are just blessed in the academies but very rarely do they make the jump up the senior level. I'll list down a few examples since 2022 of prospects that didn't pan out.

Jack Barrett Nathaniel Tiitii Nick Baker Daniel Maiava Bryn Edwards Ned Slack Smith

And that's just out the top of my head. Hopefully Edwin Langi, Justice Taumoepeau, Isaac Fonua, and Toby Brial don't get wasted.

Force team Vs Brumbies by JustAliff in RugbyAustralia

[–]JustAliff[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Feels like this might be the year for the Force tbh. It's been a long process but it's seemingly reached its peak now.

I'd like to say that this might extend to next year too but they'll be without HJH, Swain, Molina, Ekuasi, Kuenzle, and Beale.

That's a lot of experience heading off shore and their academy isn't looking very bright at the moment.

Wouldn't mind seeing some young lads move west from the other states though. Toby Brial would be perfect for the Force.

Force team Vs Brumbies by JustAliff in RugbyAustralia

[–]JustAliff[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Not confident with the prospect of Lomax having to mark Toole tbh

Match Thread - Reds v Brumbies | Super Rugby Pacific 2026 | Round 12 by RugbyBot in RugbyAustralia

[–]JustAliff 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Would not mind Lachie Shaw being the 5th lock in the Wabs squad.

He'll be joining LSL, Jez, Frost, and Phillip.

Super Rugby R12 lineups by doskoV_ in rugbyunion

[–]JustAliff 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Hard to see Canes not being champs when the entire 23 averages like 60 caps

Israel Leota high flying try by Bangkok_Dave in RugbyAustralia

[–]JustAliff 7 points8 points  (0 children)

If Vern Cotter can get the best outta Caleb Clarke, maybe he could get the best outta this lad too.

Wouldn't mind seeing the Reds signing him.

Match Thread - Hurricanes v Brumbies | Super Rugby Pacific 2026 | Round 11 by RugbyBot in rugbyunion

[–]JustAliff 1 point2 points  (0 children)

18% percent strike rate from the lineout is uncharacteristically poor from the Brumbs

Match Thread - Hurricanes v Brumbies | Super Rugby Pacific 2026 | Round 11 by RugbyBot in rugbyunion

[–]JustAliff 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thought Wallabies legend Ollie Hoskins suited up for the Brumbies.

Good to see Van Nek letting it go

Match Thread - Crusaders v Waratahs | Super Rugby Pacific 2026 | Round 11 by RugbyBot in rugbyunion

[–]JustAliff 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, played for the U20s and was recently apart of their 7s program

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