Predicted 2023 RWC squad: 19 forwards, 14 backs and FIVE overseas picks

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Dave Rennie is considering his World Cup squad for 2022. He used 51 players during the year. The Wallabies beat Wales 39-34. Renny can only pick three overseas players. Five players have been selected for the predicted 2023 World cup squad. The squad is made up of 19 forwards, 14 backs and five overseas picks. There is a reserve player in case of injury. Waratahs have a high representation. Rugby Australia is hosting the World Cups in 2027 and 2022. They are also hosting a tournament in the next year's tournament. Folau Fainga’a, Lachlan Lonergan and Dave Porecki are the hookers.

The Wallabies have selected a 2023 Rugby World Cup squad. The No.2 jersey is a problem position. Porecki is the most likely candidate. Fainga’a is also a contender, but he's struggling with his throw. Lonergan has chosen to pick Latu by the slimmest of margins.

Allan Alaalatoa, Angus Bell, Pone Fa’amausili, Tom Robertson, James Slipper, Taniela Tupou, Scott Sio, Matt Gibbon and Sam Talakai are the other players in the 2023 World Cup squad.

Rory Arnold, Nick Frost, Izack Rodda and Will Skelton are the only two second rowers selected for the 2023 Rugby World Cup squad. Darcy Swain is a notable omission. Cadeyrn Neville is not included. The squad is 19 forwards, 14 backs and five overseas players.

Predicted 2023 Rugby World Cup squad: 19 forwards, 14 backs, 5 overseas picks and 6 back rowers. Ned Hanigan, Sean McMahon, Rob Valetini, Harry Wilson, Michael Hooper, Fraser McReight, Pete Samu, and Rob Leota are the only players who could play for the home World cup in 2027.

Jake Gordon, Tate McDermott and Nic White are the only halfbacks in the squad. Ryan Lonergan is a reserve.

Quade Cooper, Noah Lolesio and Bernard Foley are the only fly-halves selected. Samu Kerevi, Len Ikitau and Hunter Paisami are considered as the midfielders. Lalakai Foketi is a reserve. Izaia Perese is also a standby for the centres.

Rennie has selected a 2023 Rugby World Cup squad. There are 19 forwards, 14 backs and five overseas picks. The back three will be debated all year. Kurtley Beale, Andrew Kellaway, Marika Koroibete, Mark Nawaqanitawase, Jordan Petaia, Tom Wright, Reece Hodge, Jock Campbell and Suliasi Vunivalu are the other players.

Predicted 2023 RWC squad: 19 forwards, 14 backs and FIVE overseas picks.


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