Schmidt's First Wallabies Squad - No Overseas Players - July Rugby Tests 2024

Australia Rugby Coach Joe Schmidt has picked his squad for the July matches against Wales and Georgia. Quick look through the squad and the fixtures for 2024
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[@garethrichmond4388]

Good looking squad. Schmidt is a great coach. Really forward to the upcoming tests. Good luck and may the best team win. From a Wales supporter. Cymru am Byth!

[@TwoCentsRugby]

On paper it looks like a really tasty series aye - I think both sides will be the better for it

[@barryb90]

Schmidt made a team out of Ireland. If anyone can revitalise Australian Rugby it's him.

[@TwoCentsRugby]

Yeah he's a smart guy. The fact he said he calls the non-selected players to deliver the bad news, and lets others in the team call the selected players - speaks volumes for the man

[@khankake9576]

He was also the reason why New Zealand reached the 2023 World Cup Final.

[@24hr_rugby_jake]

I mean they did have a pretty good squad which he took over but yeah he loved up to expectations and more, and has done everywhere he’s been

[@korocam9137]

Yep all the best Mr Schmidt.

[@siphelele8]

⁠@@24hr_rugby_jake “A pretty good” team he helped develop when he was a coach if some of those guys at Leinster.

[@pcoppleman]

I like the humble and honest nature of Shmit, previous years has seen overconfidence and expectations that ignored the precarious position RA and the Wallabies were in. The fact we see experienced coaches in Super rugby and realisation that RA is going back to grass roots and restructuring points towards a better future. That Shmit wants to build coaching infrastructure hopefully leads to the smarter rugby we once had.

[@abhamilton]

I hope he sticks around for the World Cup.

[@brianboyle2681]

I get the impression that was really throwing down the gauntlet to the regional/provincial unions - if you don’t buy into the centralization vision sufficiently, I’m off.

[@goodboydaz0494]

Glad Joe Schmidt is our coach but fark me our talent pool is so bleak lol. Wish Canham was picked. Deserved it and was better than a couple of the Locks named.

[@TwoCentsRugby]

Yeah I thought Canham was a pretty likely candidate to be honest

[@ObiePaddles]

Aussie has done amazing over the years considering lack of depth. Aussie won 2 world cups and for to 2 other finals when they had a great first team and no realistic backup player in about 12 positions.

[@goodboydaz0494]

@@TwoCentsRugby Yup, how that bum Ryan made it over both Canham and Swain is crazy to me. The rest of the squad makes sense.

[@aaronmoore9417]

It’s a solid squad. The game against Wales will be interesting given the dicking Aussie got at the last RWC. I think Aussie will do way better this time, especially under Schmidt. I think they’ll win by 7+

[@demiboi0315]

Wow. Beale still plays internationally. Its like if Dagg gets pick for the ABs. Very old. Also, if anyone can help Aus rugby, it will be Joe. Hope the stick with him and Aus rugby aint too far gone to save.

[@erinaporter1985]

He got the call up on the form and experience he brought to the Force in the few games he played. He deserves his place and they desperately need his experience.

[@arceyes]

Hopefully Schmidt can revitalise Aussie rugby, the Boks need their old foe back and firing. 2c much love from South Africa 🇿🇦

[@corncakes]

Such a shame we didn't have someone like Schmidt'y for the world cup - i think we could have gone further.. Super super excited to see what Lynah can do and if he is up to the big hits in international rugby - he needs to put a bit more meat on those bones

[@charlottescott7150]

This just seems to make sense as a squad. Some experience (not much) but some to mentor the young guys. So much more relaxing than a EJ squad!

[@Shreks_Flytraps]

Didn’t expect to see players like Josh Nasser in their. Knowing how Joe Schmidt coaches the players in this squad really play to that style, so if Joe Schmidt plays his cards right, I’m not saying the Wallabies will win a RWC, but they could get close to it.

[@FAWicon]

hahahahaha

[@christiancatley4120]

We need a competitive and strong Australian rugby side, hopefully Joe can get them back up there! And ARU need to give them time. Unlike previous coaches

[@caintindal1671]

I bet it Tim Horan is pissed as not many of his squad made it. But it is a hard working side that Joe has picked the only one who is not there is Darci Swain which has been good this year.

[@tiopira011]

Cheika was always a horrible coach and I immediately thought that his decision to open overseas selections for the wallabies in 2015 was the worst possible thing for wallabies. He just wanted getau for the world cup but it cost them both at the international and super rugby level. As a kiwi im glad to see the decision reversed and a big step towards getting their house in order. Give it 2-3 years and they will start to see the benefits 100%. Imagine NZ super rugby teams if ABs selected overseas players. Then ABs would also be forced to play northern hem style rugby with their northern hem players.

[@benroberts6762]

I’ve been waiting :)

[@TwoCentsRugby]

Apologies bro! Better late than never I guess!

[@calmkidcalamity9125]

i have hope for Shmidty and this team, lets see how it goes

[@jbmboy]

The lions tour hasn't had the buzz that it's had in previous build ups. I'm really hoping Australia can string together some performances to show us a team on the rise and generate some uncertainty. All these new caps suggests 2025 might be too soon but I wouldn't be surprised to see some strong outings building up to 2027.

[@chrismouton1985]

Quite a lot of newbies in that team! Joe might not get the results immediately, but there is talent in that team. Interesting that Tim Ryan didn't make it, as he's been a try-scoring machine!

[@gnomevoyeur]

Matches against Wales and Georgia will be good for building a false sense of confidence, but hardly a great preparation for the Rugby Championship. Having said that, I'm glad Georgia is getting a go. They are much better representatives of the second tier than, say, Italy.

[@TwoCentsRugby]

I think I'd take it over Ireland coming down and potentially starting Joe on the back foot 😅

[@MarcelAspenite]

Schmidt didn't leave Ireland on exactly great terms. Initially he was the Missiah of Irish rugby but things did go South. Not sure what he brought to Irish rugby will work down under? We had the skill set but Schmidt brought the finesse and the finish.

[@zworm2]

Wondered where Hodgeman went, he was a handful. Good to see him back. Schmidt will put a good side together!

[@TwoCentsRugby]

Yeah I think it was Tupou who monstered him one Bledisloe match and he never got back in black

[@zworm2]

@@TwoCentsRugby Other way round, he monstered Topou and won a penalty first scrum. Topou is a fair old lump but not a technique prop, relies on size and power. Hodgeman has great technique and is mobile. I think he earned 4 caps. How is he playing for Australia now?

[@TwoCentsRugby]

His dad is an Aussie apparently. But yeah I can't remember which game it was but there was definitely one where he got beat up a bit, or was it an injury? Man it's like 4 years ago already I think

[@zworm2]

@@TwoCentsRugby He got injured. He is a Loose head and modern laws favor that side. Man to watch.

[@brynjones3530]

I'm expecting Australia to be pretty direct so they will cause problems for Wales. Expecting an error strewn but dramatic series from both teams. Look out for Regan Grace for Wales

[@pondbus1ness]

I wonder if things are just being kept local for the July tests and if guys like Skelton and koroibete may come in for the rugby championship? Also I wondered about paenga amosa as he is coming back to the force isn’t he?

[@TwoCentsRugby]

Yeah I wouldn't be surprised to see guys picked from abroad going forward. I would imagine Joe wants as much prep time he can get with the limited time - and the local guys can get into camp quicker

[@hooligan1179]

We're shit, all players should be eligible at this point! Edit: hope the young fella is feeling better soon! 👌🏻

[@TwoCentsRugby]

Cheers man yeah no spew for the last 2 hours so hopefully all good! And yeah thank goodness it's Wales coming to town - the battle of the re-builds!

[@connorjohn9256]

Audio is a bit right sided! Anyone else getting this?

[@dimitardobrev3296]

Nope, must be your headies

[@troymomma]

Can anyone tell me why junkyard dog didn't get in? Guy was on fire this year

[@TwoCentsRugby]

Joe said he's wary of blooding him too soon basically aye

[@itistrue101]

The poison chalice of World Rugby -the Wobblies coaching gig. If he manages to see out his tenure it will be a success. Got any easy start, Wales first up and Georgia, still I'll be surprised should he run at a better than 50% win rate this year.

[@bulletboom2097]

looks like joe is headed in the right direction

[@fabianelliott96]

He will pick a slightly different squad after July, will have more internationals

[@randyviper388]

I reckon he'll unleash tim ryan in the rugby championship or end of year tour

[@JTM1809]

I think the amount of uncapped players might be partially attributable to the opposition, but there ought to be uncapped players no matter the opposition. A coach who doesn’t cap new players at the beginning of a world cup cycle is simply not doing his job.

[@StopTheRot]

Wales are toast. These games will prove what is very obvious already: Schmidt > Gatland > Eddie

[@johnmcdonald-6196]

I’m worried about front row stocks and outside backs. Otherwise there’s something to work with there. And Schmidt has assembled a very good coaching team.

[@lewiscraw8294]

I'll remain skeptical for now only because of the respect i had for Rennie and the outcome of that. I hope the aussie team becomes a force to be reckoned with, like times past, but i dont see it happening as of yet. Im a kiwi living in aussie. All blacks fan as long as i live

[@Kooka101]

Think Ryan Lonergan was was very stiff to miss out. Have his service any day over Gordon. Key position in Aust’s best team

[@TwoCentsRugby]

Yeah actually he got a mention too - said with the inexperienced 10s they went with more senior 9s. Very unlucky

[@truthbetold8233]

There are however some days where Gordon seems to be a class above everyone else on the pitch. And under slightly different circumstances, he could have probably been a Fourie-du-Preez-like 100 capped national hero.

[@dewabule]

Jake Gordon can still be a great. Has the size, he head and the heart for it.

[@casperredsman]

Nic white and kurtley being picked while Ryan lonergan and Tim Ryan miss out are the only big WTFs in this squad. Nawaqanitawase has had no form so fair enough not getting picked. And carter not being out and out number 1 10 meant why bother wasting development time on him.

[@graemehuia5964]

Trying to resuscitate the Wallabies.

[@joedennehy386]

Will Skelton is a myth

[@michaelmoynihan9591]

Stop? the light kid.😂😂😂

[@gnomevoyeur]

Swain would be automatic but he is also going o/s

[@TwoCentsRugby]

I thought he was going to the Force?

[@gnomevoyeur]

@@TwoCentsRugby You are correct. I must have just assumed that his decision to leave the only competitive Australian team must have been to chase some late career dollars in Europe or Japan. WA is almost another country anyway.

[@glenmale1748]

Dump Beale for Qld Reds rising star Tim Ryan or they lose him to league next year. It is so predictable.

[@schnell7325]

watched the press conference with Joe announcing the squad. Felt confident with him being a coach, as a highlanders fan

[@TwoCentsRugby]

Yeah man nothing but respect for him aye - speaks really well

[@jules9123]

Ha that’s exactly what I thought about the Force players! Look after last year I’ll just take a happier looking team as a win!

[@TwoCentsRugby]

Yeah what's going on!? All these Force players at last 😁

[@thephantomstranger4073]

So Italy vs Australia Lynagh vs Lynagh

[@Samizouza]

Handful of Force and Reds players in there, Schmidt is bringing in the youth while rebuilding the Wallabies in his first outing.

[@schonecks]

Beale!!!

[@TwoCentsRugby]

Yeah man who'd have thought 6 months ago eh?

[@D4N1CU5]

As I said to a friend, putting their club affiliations next to their names has blown the grassroots development budget for this coming financial year. It's a weird feeling as a fan, excited to see what Schmidt and the debutants can do, it seems like the first time in a long time that form has really been rewarded but also a lot of trepidation because...it's the Wobs. Hopefully these next 3 tests will be ding dong battles and close on the scoreboard. Am I crazy to expect 3 wins? Charlie Cale could be a star, Pietsch is a big body out on the wing and way overdue for a cap. Hamish Stewart and Josh Flook are both underrated players that I'm glad to see there. A Paisami/Ikitau centres pairing is pretty mouthwatering. If they go well over these next 3 tests the Bled could be real spicy this year, Schmidt v Robinson, up and coming wobs who had good regular seasons vs NZ sides for once vs ABs

[@TwoCentsRugby]

Yeah man I think Wales and Georgia are good sides for the Wallabies initially - before the ABs and Boks come around

[@gerainthopkins7576]

Wales did not get hammered think the score was 41 to 37 and Wales had 2 players carded so that did well if you ask me.

[@jackdarby8904]

Not a bad looking squad actually, will be interesting to see how they go.

[@mikedaley4558]

The Wallabies will do this ordinary Welsh team.

[@michaelmoynihan9591]

Ok not bad we will see😂😂😂😂😂

[@jaykaye594]

Schmidt's a great coach, the only knock on him is a lack of plan b, for when his excellent plan a stops working.

[@dermotbalaam5358]

How do you know that there isn’t a plan b?

[@jaykaye594]

@@dermotbalaam5358 His last 18 months as Irish coach, when we never change up our gameplan as other teams figured out how to blunt our attack seems to suggest a lack of one. Either that or he is playing Eddie like mind games.

[@TwoCentsRugby]

Yeah the drop from 2018 to 2019 was swift - the All Blacks pretty much directly set themselves up in 2019 with a mind on beating the 2018 Irish gameplan

[@mitakon21]

Should select overseas players..shortcoming on that front..

[@ShawnDrymen]

As an Irish resident I've followed him closely and he brought us forward with a very direct approach but having a solid set piece, brutal at the breakdown and impeccable discipline. Be interesting to see how takes Australia forward and with what philosophy.

[@danielgeorge7409]

How many of Eddie Jones World Cup players haven't made the team?

[@AgentMoray]

I was wondering the same thing

[@andrewthomas1614]

@@AgentMorayi think theres only 13 left from the rwc squad of 33, so 20 gone!

[@jnic2165]

Australia shooting themselves in the foot by not selecting OS players.

[@TwoCentsRugby]

Maybe it's about the prep time aye? The overseas guys often don't get released until last minute...

[@ricmorris9758]

​@TwoCentsRugby good to see Aus finally try and grow their community connections and not just a commercial international team. Schmit bringing the set up of Irish rugby to Australia will be interesting.

[@jlm0175]

No Darcy Swain eh? Good to see

[@TwoCentsRugby]

I'll admit he's not a favourite of mine either since that Tupaea thing.. maybe I should let that go 😅

[@goodboydaz0494]

@@jlm0175 Him and Canham have been the better Locks this year.

[@JRits399]

pretty solid selections. not a lot of flair but i see guys that do the small things well and could execute a game plan.