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Will Skelton capitaine des Wallabies sans Michael Hooper pour la Coupe du Monde de Rugby
Le sélectionneur Eddie Jones a créé la surprise en écartant l’ancien capitaine de l’Australie Michael Hooper et le meneur de jeu Quade Cooper de l’équipe des Wallabies pour la Coupe du Monde de Rugby.
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Hooper n’est pas retenu dans le groupe pour la Coupe du Monde de Rugby après s’être blessé au mollet lors du Rugby Championship. Len Ikitau ne s’est pas non plus remis de sa blessure.
Dans un sens, il était logique de laisser ces joueurs en dehors de l’équipe.
Mais l’absence de Quade Cooper de la liste des 33 joueurs semble bien plus surprenante. Que l’on aime le détester ou que l’on déteste l’aimer, il est indéniable que Quade Cooper est un joueur de rugby talentueux.
Il a notamment passé une pénalité décisive depuis la ligne médiane dans les dix dernières minutes contre les All Blacks à Dunedin le week-end dernier, mais le meneur de jeu a commis une erreur cruciale peu de temps après.
Les Wallabies, Eddie Jones et le public australien se tourneront vers le jeune Carter Gordon comme numéro 10 principal pour la Coupe du Monde de Rugby. Gordon, 22 ans, n’a débuté que deux matchs sous le maillot des Wallabies.
Gordon est le seul et unique demi d’ouverture sélectionné dans le groupe, mais le joueur polyvalent Ben Donaldson pourrait également occuper ce poste.
Pour 25 des 33 joueurs sélectionnés, il s’agira de leur première campagne de Coupe du monde. Le deuxième-ligne de La Rochelle Will Skelton mènera les Wallabies à la bataille en France.
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« Nous pensons que nous avons besoin de quelqu’un qui peut rassembler l’équipe, la rendre un peu plus soudée », a déclaré Jones sur Stan Sport. « Il a toutes ces qualités. »
« C’est un très bon coéquipier et avec Tate et évidemment des gars comme James Slipper et Nic White, nous pensons que c’est la meilleure façon de faire avancer le leadership de l’équipe », a-t-il ajouté.
« C’est un gars qui a l’habitude de gagner. Beaucoup de joueurs de cette équipe n’ont pas l’habitude de gagner, alors il apporte sa pierre à l’édifice. »
L’effectif compte deux véritables pépites. La plus grande surprise est l’arrivée du demi de mêlée Issak Fines-Leleiwasa.
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Fines-Leleiwasa n’était pas inclus dans l’effectif du Rugby Championship et remplace Ryan Lonergan.
L’autre surprise est la sélection de Max Jorgensen. Jorgensen, 18 ans, a été blessé lors du Super Rugby Pacific.
« Jorgensen a été l’un des joueurs les plus remarquables de la saison de Super Rugby et nous avons toujours eu les yeux rivés sur lui », a ajouté Jones.
« Il a suivi une rééducation assez rigoureuse et devrait être apte à jouer dans deux ou trois semaines. »
Avants
Piliers
Angus Bell (22, NSW Waratahs, Hunters Hill Rugby Club, 23 sélections)*
Pone Fa’amausili (26, Melbourne Rebels, Moorabbin Rams, 5 sélections) *
Zane Nonggorr (22, Queensland Reds, Gold Coast Eagles, 2 sélections)*
Blake Schoupp (23, ACT Brumbies, Woonona Shamrocks, 0 sélection)*
James Slipper (34, ACT Brumbies, Bond Pirates, 131 sélections)
Taniela Tupou (27, Queensland Reds, Brothers Rugby Club, 48 sélections)
Talonneurs
Matt Faessler (24, Queensland Reds, USQ Saints, 1 sélection)*
David Porecki (30, NSW Waratahs, Seaforth Raiders, 14 sélections)*
Jordan Uelese (26, Melbourne Rebels, Eltham Rugby Club, 18 sélections)
Deuxième-lignes
Richie Arnold (33, Stade Toulousain, Gentlemen of Murwillumbah, 4 sélections)*
Nick Frost (23, ACT Brumbies, Hornsby Lions, 12 sélections) *
Matt Philip (29, Melbourne Rebels, Newport Juniors, 28 sélections)*
Will Skelton (c) (31, La Rochelle, Wentworthville Magpies, 28 sélections)
Troisième-lignes
Langi Gleeson (22, NSW Waratahs, Harbord Harlequins, 3 sélections)*
Tom Hooper (22, ACT Brumbies, Bathurst Bulldogs, 3 sélections)*
Rob Leota (26, Melbourne Rebels, Northern Panthers, 16 sélections)*
Fraser McReight (24, Queensland Reds, Albany Creek Brumbies, 12 sélections)*
Rob Valetini (24, ACT Brumbies, Melbourne Harlequins, 34 sélections)*
Arrières
Demis de mêlée
Issak Fines-Leleiwasa (27, Western Force, Port Douglas Reef Raiders, 0 sélection)*
Tate McDermott (vc) (24, Queensland Reds, Flinders Rugby Club, 25 sélections)*
Nic White (33, ACT Brumbies, Muswellbrook Healers, 63 sélections)
Demi d’ouverture
Carter Gordon (22, Melbourne Rebels, Sunshine Coast Grammar School, 4 sélections)*
Centres
Lalakai Foketi (28, NSW Waratahs, Manly Roos, 5 sélections)*
Samu Kerevi (29, Urayasu D-Rocks, Souths Magpies, 45 sélections)
Izaia Perese (26, NSW Waratahs, Easts Tigers, 5 sélections)*
Jordan Petaia (23, Queensland Reds, Wests Rugby Club, 27 sélections)
Ailiers / arrières
Max Jorgensen (18, NSW Waratahs, Balmain Wolves, 0 sélection)*
Andrew Kellaway (27, Melbourne Rebels, Hunters Hill Rugby Club, 23 sélections)*
Marika Koroibete (31, Saitama Wild Knights, Nasinu Secondary School, 55 sélections)
Mark Nawaqanitawase (22, NSW Waratahs, Wests Juniors, 6 sélections)*
Suliasi Vunivalu (27, Queensland Reds, Saint Kentigern College, 2 Tests)*
Arrières polyvalents
Ben Donaldson (23, NSW Waratahs, Clovelly Eagles, 2 sélections)*
Josh Kemeny (24, Melbourne Rebels, Easts Rugby Club, 1 sélection)*
*désigne la première Coupe du Monde de Rugby
Comments on RugbyPass
No longer able to except the excuses offered up for Rob. The red jersey has lost it’s mana and become a joke. I do not wish Mr Penny any wrong but it is time to go. Do the right thing Rob and retire, PLEASE.
31 Go to commentsIt is a travesty that 8/12 teams play in the finals, and that 4 wins out of 14 might be enough to get you there, but every competition has this to some degree. If it was only the top 4 going through, then this season would have been over for 6 of the teams 4 weeks ago. Super Rugby is simply a feeder competition for the All Blacks and Wallabies. There are low stakes and no consequences because so few people care who wins Super Rugby. In football, winning the Champions League is the pinnacle for any player or fan. The fate of national teams in the world cup or Euros is a complete second fiddle to The Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, Ligue 1, Bundelsliga etc… Same with the NBA, NFL, NHL, MLB. Players and fans care deeply about their team winning NBA title, but don’t care at all about USA winning gold at the Olympics. Or more locally with Rugby League, the Hierarchy is probably NRL > State of Origin > International. For some maybe State of Origin is the top. Super Rugby is low consequence and low stakes because no one cares enough about the outcome. Players ultimately want to play for the ABs, not the Hurricanes or Blues. Casual fans aren’t talking about SR selections but everyone has an opinion on Sam Cane or Ian Foster. Super Rugby is a means to an end. The only context it has is how it effects who is selected for the ABs.
6 Go to commentsPlayoffs featuring 4 or 6 teams would mean the other teams playing meaningless games for longer and a further drop of interest in Australia. But yes a 12 team competition with 8 teams making finals is ridiculous.
6 Go to commentsJoe's picks will be more interesting than Razors. The dumping of Dave Rennie for Jones has to be one of the worst exec decisions of all time. Joe and Dave have similar styles and personalities, the players should like that. Predicting some success for Aus this year. Well more than last year!
2 Go to commentsHey Ben, Thanks for your opinion article. As a die hard rugby tragic and loyal supporter of the game can I say your article seems a touch negative so I would like to offer a slightly different spin on it. I am assuming that the sole purpose of the Super Rugby competition is not just to be a training camp for the International teams but an independent event and competition in its own right with sponsors, media companies and teams that need a financial return. Now, from this rugby fans perspective, I am enjoying the last few weeks of the competition and enjoying the fact that most teams can still make the play offs and nobody wants the wooden spoon. Most rugby followers would agree to it being a travesty if the Crusaders or the Waratahs now made it to the final but history tells us it is very unlikely with the importance of home ground advantage. Playing each team once and a four team final would give the competition integrity and a level playing field for all teams but I would be surprised if it could satisfy the financial demands of the TV rights. Maybe a six team finals series might be a possible compromise.
6 Go to commentsAll good choices John, even the Tah players ha ha. Others that might be worth a look would be ; Cale, Tom Lynagh, Uru, Keunzle, Anstee and maybe Rory Scott because we need a backup to McReight and he has improved a lot from last year and Tim Ryan.
2 Go to commentsWe only have 12 teams - and probably should only have 10. If we cut it down to 10, had a single round robin format, and only had semi-finals and a grand final, the final game would be on the first weekend of May. Meanwhile the AFL (similar to the NRL) runs until the last weekend of September and starts almost a full month after Super Rugby. At least the players would get plenty of rest!
6 Go to commentsAs article says re Japanese Final. Todd Blackadder up against his old mentor/ coach at Canterbury and the Crusaders , Robbie Deans. Both legends in this part of the world. Richie Mo’unga, ( another legend), playing brilliantly for Toddy’s team.Great to hear.
1 Go to commentsNo doubt Razor will want to kick the 2024 campaign off with a decisive selection of the top match fit players to insure his selection as the appointed coach has maximum impact. We the supporters and critics will settle for nothing less because historically it is what we have become ingrained and accustomed to. With that in mind and the distinct fall from grace of his beloved crusaders we will expect him to stamp his mark in the same way he left his old post.
9 Go to commentsI would've expected a better turn around in response to the changes within the team and its management. Lacking in my opinion is the skill sets that once was and now seemingly vacant within the squads regular front runners. Furthermore there seems to be no set game plan, the accuracy that once was is no more, the quality off the bench were poor matchups and frankly I feel a lot has to do with the coaching. Never thought i’d be critising the sadas to this degree.
5 Go to commentsAverage AB captain by recent standards. Speaks to the wider issue
9 Go to commentsWholesome lad, but no longer test level. At all
9 Go to commentsThis game was always going to be close, Canada have such a dominant pack and the Black Ferns have come unstuck in that area against teams like France and England in the past.
2 Go to commentsA distinct discomfort with the officiating they were probably selected from the local IRA narcos branch along with the commentators bloody fly tippers.
1 Go to commentsWow, never thought I would read that
2 Go to commentsExcellent match. Great to see Keenan and Ryan back for Leinster. Super result for Ulster. Season is turning around.
1 Go to comments“We need eight or nine new players, who are hard-wearing and durable and experienced Premiership performers”. So why are they scouting a retired fullback who himself admits that his “body is broken”?
1 Go to commentsBrumbies hand, knocked a Crusaders hand. Therefore, knock on in goal. Crusaders, goal line drop out should’ve been awarded. most likely after that 24 each at full time, so extra time would’ve been the right an entertaining outcome. Act Jim
1 Go to commentsSpeell cehck
1 Go to commentsColeman is gaawwwwnnn.
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