Right here we go G&GRs, and it’s that pause earlier than the drop, the calm earlier than the storm: the primary Wallabies take a look at is 6 days away. I don’t find out about you guys and gals, however I really like take a look at season. The crew gathers at ‘Chateau Brisney’, everybody brings a fundamental and some bottles of crimson. Of late these have been quite dour affairs when Mrs. Brisney has advised the company go away early as I sit there inconsolable and mumble ‘farking’ quietly to myself. This yr, I get the sensation that the tide will flip.
So, let’s rip into some updates that occurred over the weekend, together with some key accidents and St Joe thinning the squad down. So strap your self in, seize a giant cup of you understand what ☕, and let’s prepare for take a look at season.
Key Accidents
Kurtley Beale – As reported on the shouty website, G&GR’s favorite participant is out earlier than it even started. After not being included in Joe’s squad to play Wales on 6 July, Kurtley ‘I ought to’n’ve been within the squad within the first place’ Beale was launched to play for RA’s different fundamental squad moreover the Wallabies, Randwick. Beale got here off the Bench within the second half and wasn’t on lengthy earlier than he needed to be helped off with a suspected Achilles harm.
Firstly, it was good to listen to that Beale hadn’t made the 23 for the primary Wallabies take a look at. His place within the squad is questionable not to mention being within the match day 23. I might by no means want a participant, even Beale, an harm, however this now removes him for what’s going to most likely be the remainder of the season. The great factor for me is I gained’t should bore you G&GRs with how a lot I dislike this particular person.
Icky Sticky
Inside a day of the Wallaby squad dropping Kurtley Beale, Brumbies and Wallabies centre Len Ikitau suffered a hamstring harm. The total extent of the harm isn’t recognized, however it’s not seen to be as long-term as KB’s and it’s seemingly Ikitau will stay with the squad.
Joey Walton is rumoured to be referred to as into the squad as cowl for Len, which implies it’s greater than seemingly that Josh Flook will slide into Icky’s slot.
Thinning of the Squad
The ROAR studies right here Harry Wilson and Ryan Smith have been launched from the Wallabies squad. Harry was a protracted shot to make the match day 23 for the Wales or Georgia Check, and is extra seemingly within the squad for the TRC. However, as alluded to within the article, it’s shocking Smith has been let go.
It’ll be attention-grabbing to see who Joe selects in his first 23-man squad. Additionally what recreation plan he’ll trot out in opposition to Wales. All of us wait with bated breath.
Wallabies U20s
The Wallabies U20s staff has began off their World Championship sequence with a win over Georgia 35-11. The squad had some late harm issues throughout the lead-up to the match and overcame a pleasant glass of 🍷 throughout the match.
The Junior Wobs touched down 5 tries, and whereas 5 tries and a 24-point victory makes it appear to be a cakewalk, the match was something however. The Georgians utilised their scrum and their ahead pack to use stress to the Aussies.
The Aussies fought their method again into the sport and managed to tug forward and energy forward. Nonetheless, coach Gray goes to should dig deep into his reserves to beat the accidents earlier than their subsequent recreation in opposition to the Junior Azzuris from Italy.
Anyway G&GRs, greatest I get again to work, and greatest you do as effectively. Over to you, have at it!
