Wallabies name 59-man train-on squad

[The Camden Leisure Pirate]

Australian rugby union 59-man train-on squad named today for the 2007 Wallabies and Australia A campaigns (players listed by Super 14 franchise):-
NSW Waratahs (19)- Al Baxter, Kurtley Beale, Will Caldwell, Matt Dunning, Rocky Elsom, Adam Freier, Josh Holmes, David Lyons, Sam Norton-Knight, Wycliff Palu, Tatafu Polota-Nau, Benn Robinson, Brett Sheehan, Lote Tuqiri, Morgan Turinui, Lachlan Turner, Josh Valentine, Dan Vickerman, Phil Waugh.
Brumbies (17) - Adam Ashley-Cooper, Alister Campbell, Mark Chisholm, Mark Gerrard, George Gregan, Nic Henderson, Stephen Hoiles, Julian Huxley, Stephen Larkham, Stirling Mortlock, Jeremy Paul, Clyde Rathbone, Julian Salvi, Guy Shepherdson, George Smith, Jone Tawake, Adam Wallace-Harrison.
Western Force (14) - Richard Brown, Ryan Cross, Matt Giteau, Gareth Hardy, James Hilgendorf, Digby Ioane, Drew Mitchell, Junior Pelesasa, David Pocock, Nathan Sharpe, Cameron Shepherd, Scott Staniforth, Troy Takiari, Rudi Vedelago.
Queensland Reds (9) - Berrick Barnes, Rodney Blake, Mitchell Chapman, Quade Cooper, Sam Cordingley, James Horwill, Hugh McMeniman, Stephen Moore, John Roe.

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Players in the train on squad will continue training in their home states until a reduced squad of 40 players is selected to attend a three-day training camp in Sydney from May 15-17.
A final Wallabies squad of 30 for the two Tests against Wales, one-off Test against Fiji and Tri Nations series will be announced on May 20.

http://www.rugbyheaven.smh.com.au/news/international/trainon-squad-named/2007/05/07/1178390180002.html

 

[douglasallen91]

anyone miss out then!

 

[The Camden Leisure Pirate]

Schifcofske - Which was a surprise to me.

 

[lockyno1]

Dear oh me..sure they couldn't fit any more? heck why not make it 100! Now please tell me why the f..k NSW have 19 players in the squad!

 

[lockyno1]

Schifcofske - Which was a surprise to me.

Who would you have him instead of! We have plenty of wingers/fullbacks!

Shephard
Gerrard
Mitchell
Rathbone
Tuquri
Staniforth

etc

 

[The Camden Leisure Pirate]

Who would you have him instead of! We have plenty of wingers/fullbacks!

Shephard
Gerrard
Mitchell
Rathbone
Tuquri
Staniforth

etc

Instead of that OLD git.

 

[lockyno1]

Staniforth is more versatile- can play 12 and 13 as well as on the wing. Schifoscke was average all season apart from a few games, and his goalkicking was poor to be honest.

 

[The Camden Leisure Pirate]

It was his first season you knucle-head.

Staniforth has been battleing away (getting harly anywhere i'll add) for f**king years.

Why any S14 or the ARU would want him to stay in Australia is far far beyond me.

 

[Twizzle]

we'll need more than 59 players to win a game

 

[lockyno1]

It was his first season you knucle-head.

Staniforth has been battleing away (getting harly anywhere i'll add) for f**king years.

Why any S14 or the ARU would want him to stay in Australia is far far beyond me.

How does being his first season become a excuse. His goalkicking was poor from his standards- and frankly that is all he can supposingly do. Not worth a spot. Staniforth at least has played well for Australia in the past and can cover 12,13. We are still looking for a utility off the bench like Rogers did. Sam Norton Knight is probally the best one but Staniforth could do that as well.

 

[ozbash]

Forget the 59, it comes down to 1 person - the coach, and that clown you guys have got now isnt the man.

give it to mitch or nucifora (preferrably)

great squad but they wont go anywhere..

 

[lockyno1]

I'd rather go for Robbie Deans thanks. Mitch is fine coaching the best side around- the Force!

 

[Mr Angry]

Ryan cross finally gets that rep jersey.

 

[douglasallen91]

Ryan cross finally gets that rep jersey.

if selected!

 

[lockyno1]

Cross is the best and most creative no13 we have!

9. Giteau
10. Larkham
11. Iaone
12. Mortlock
13. Cross
14. Tuquri/Mitchell
15. Shephard

 

[Mr Angry]

Can't say I have seen him, I am guessing you watch, is he a chance?

Ex League players usually are walk up starts.

 

[lockyno1]

No he is one I would say has earnt his spot Angry. He has been one of the Force's best players all year. Makes linebreaks regularly and has a very good offload. He'd be in my Australian side.

 

[Sanchez]

anyone miss out then!

david croft
matt henjak
tai mcissac

 

[lockyno1]

Henjak is unlucky but IMO how many halfbacks do we need in a squad. He is behind Valentine, Coordingly, Gregan (f..k he shouldn't be here), Giteau, etc. Plus Holmes is there as well. McIaac is a average hooker, no dramas with him being left out. Croft-too many players in front of him.

 

[The Camden Leisure Pirate]

david croft
matt henjak
tai mcissac

Good!!

How McIssac got a run in the first place I don't know, dead-set pie-chucker.