World Cup 2022

[40 nil]

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Standby players,
Dylan Edwards (Penrith Panthers)
Nicho Hynes (Cronulla Sharks)
Damien Cook (South Sydney Rabbitohs)

 

[40 nil]

Centers are interesting, Campbell Graham the only genuine centre named there, although Holmes played a fair bit of centre this year.

Holmes & Manu were the two centres in the Dally M Team of the Year. However, I expect him to play wing ahead of Taulagi. I expect Meninga will select the team he thinks can win. Form in the lesser games will be important.

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

Well done to DCE and Jake for making the squad. Jake is a big chance of making the first 17 with only 5 genuine props named in the squad. RCG couldn't keep him out of Origin team so don't see why he gets picked ahead of him in Kangaroo side. I reckon Jake and Collins are the starting props in that group. Bench from 2 of Tino/Cotter/Carrigan.

Centers are interesting, Campbell Graham the only genuine centre named there, although Holmes played a fair bit of centre this year. They must be looking at Latrell as a centre with Wighton and Burton as depth in that spot too.

My guess - Holmes was tremendous as a centre and he and Mitchell will get first go there surely. Addo-Car and Tuilagi are the only specialist wingers so they'd be in the box seat.
I think Burton and Wighton could be battling each other for a bench spot?
And Graham is cover for injury.

 

[Seagles68]

Interesting that DCE is not in the (official) leadership group - indicating maybe that he won't be in the top thirteen. The team is a bit thin in outside backs, although maybe Burton will be used in the centres. Possible top seventeen?

1. Tedesco
2. JAC
3. Burton/Wighton
4. Mitchell
5. Holmes
6. Munster
7. Cleary
8. Carrigan
9. Grant
10. RCG
11. Crichton
12. Murray
13. Yeo
14. Hunt
15. Nanai/Martin
16. Tino
17. Collins/Cotter

Looks on the money, I reckon.

 

[Uk eagle]

Poms may be in for a surprise in the opening game !

Well I wouldn't be. It's about time Samoa and Tonga had their status as tier 2 nations reviewed. Both nations are now powerhouses of the game

 

[Uk eagle]

Jake will definitely be in the 17. After the difference he made between SOO 1 and 2, it would be a crazy decision to leave him out, especially looking at the lack of middle forwards

 

[mickqld]

My guess - Holmes was tremendous as a centre and he and Mitchell will get first go there surely. Addo-Car and Tuilagi are the only specialist wingers so they'd be in the box seat.
I think Burton and Wighton could be battling each other for a bench spot?
And Graham is cover for injury.

Addo-Carr looks like being the Kangaroos winger but can't get a start in the Blues. Fu*k Fittler is clueless.

 

[Chip and Chase]

Everyone in squad except Graham has played Origin in last two years. It's the form guide isn't it.

 

[The Who]

On paper the Tongan squad is impressive, slightly shading the Samoans. Both teams have realistic chances of beating the heavyweights, NZ, GB and Australia in at least one match.
This is shaping as the closest World Cup ever, and it is just a matter of time before one of the Pacifica nations wins it, provided NRL players continue to opt to represent their heritage rather than playing for Australia or New Zealand.

 

[Tragic Eagle]

I hoping sone of our players playing in the Polynesian sides grow as footballers during this World Cup.

 

[The Who]

Is this the most intimidating pack in world RL?
JWH
Nelson
Brandon Smith
Leota
two Bromwich Brothers
Papalii
Niuckora.....
Wow. This NZ squad is the best on paper I can see. Australia is not going to beat them through the forwards!

 

[winnyason]

Is this the most intimidating pack in world RL?
JWH
Nelson
Brandon Smith
Leota
two Bromwich Brothers
Papalii
Niuckora.....
Wow. This NZ squad is the best on paper I can see. Australia is not going to beat them through the forwards!

Tapine also

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

Is this the most intimidating pack in world RL?
JWH
Nelson
Brandon Smith
Leota
two Bromwich Brothers
Papalii
Niuckora.....
Wow. This NZ squad is the best on paper I can see. Australia is not going to beat them through the forwards!

Tapine also

also some bloke called Fisher-Harris

 

[BOZO]

I hoping sone of our players playing in the Polynesian sides grow as footballers during this World Cup.

Manly Polynesian Power !

 

[winnyason]

also some bloke called Fisher-Harris

Yeah there my favourites for cup very strong pack

 

[The '47ers]

DCE to wear No.2 in Roos' bizarre jersey system

Why players will wear funky numbers at World Cup

wwos.nine.com.au

What the?!

 

[NREagle]

Not sure if posted elsewhere, but good to see Toovey as an assistant coach for Samoa.

 

[Uk eagle]

DCE to wear No.2 in Roos' bizarre jersey system

Why players will wear funky numbers at World Cup

wwos.nine.com.au

What the?!

It would look like a strange winger combination with DCE at 2 and Jake at 5. It smacks of Mal not wanting to upset anyone in case they get a number not in the 17. Reminiscent of the Argentine football team from (I think) the 1978 world cup

 

[globaleagle]

DCE to wear No.2 in Roos' bizarre jersey system

Why players will wear funky numbers at World Cup

wwos.nine.com.au

What the?!

It seems weird for the world cup to say "ok...the player has to wear the same number all through the tournament." there's the 'what the' from me.

So I guess Australia giving the captain the #1 and then whomever has played for aust the longest gets #2 (dce) and so on is a good as system as any for what I think is an absurd demand.

so much weirdness, so little time

 

[The Who]

From the squads it looks like a battle of NZ's forward pack against Australia's backline. I reckon Jurbo will be needed to make a lot of tackles against the likes of JWH, Fisher-Harris, Nelson etc if we are to win the World Cup.
Not knowing any of the GB players I'm tipping Tonga will be in the top three and Samoa not far behind.