Rugby Australia chief executive Andy Marinos told the Sydney Morning Herald that an “alarming” number of injuries in the Wallabies camp this international season will be evaluated following the Wallabies’ end-of-the-year tour.
The issues with Dave Rennie’s injuries began early.During the three-match Britain series in July, the mentor lost three of his best fullbacks to different wounds.
Rennie has named 50 players for the Wallabies’ 14-test schedule in 2022, a total that only the team from last year had.
“It certainly has been unprecedented,” Marinos stated.”I see this list now; the part that confuses me, despite how disturbing it is, is only the harmless idea of some of these wounds.Everything has been unexpected.
However, having four Achilles tendon injuries in a single season is very concerning, so a review will absolutely be conducted.There are a lot of injuries. According to a list I’m looking at, 11 players on this tour aren’t available right now.Rest assured that it is important to us all.Because there is a significant Super Rugby season coming up next year and the World Cup is coming up, we sincerely hope that all of these guys can get back on their feet.
“We will definitely be working with management and the medical team to see what they’ve found, and we will look into getting an independent review to get fresh eyes.We will be thorough.”
Following Senior member Benton’s flight, Rugby Australia is right now searching for another public head of athletic execution.Marinos acknowledged that there was “a little bit of a disruption during the season” in the national team’s strength and conditioning unit’s movement.
We are very aware of player load and management as we advance.A head strength and conditioning position is of the utmost importance for the 2023 season.That is our primary concern.
The Wallabies’ injury toll was discussed earlier this week on The Aotearoa Rugby pod, and former All Black James Parsons inquired about the necessity of a review in light of the number of players who would not be available for Australia’s final test of the year.
Parsons inquired, “Do they possibly need to take a gander at that with how many wounds?”Particularly delicate tissue ones, as Tanilea Tupou, who died after an enormous scrum.Since they are unable to continue being without so many key personnel, it is evident that something needs to change.
We’ve discussed the selection’s consistency;Due to the fact that they have not had that relationship, it probably did not work out for them.When you look at the first half, you can see how many opportunities they had but didn’t take advantage of. This is probably because they haven’t had that relationship.
“Clearly, there needs to be a review,” but “their weekly structure does need to be changed to get the best out of their athletes” are some of the responses.
Ross Karl, the podcast’s host, asked Dave Rennie if it was “a look-in-the-mirror situation” for the coach to have teams plagued by injuries in the past.
The Wallabies’ lock Jed Holloway called the team’s string of injuries this season simply “unlucky.”
“We know our medical staff here is doing everything they can to prepare the boys,” Holloway stated.”Just now, there was a rough trot.
Consider Taniela’s injury:He’s probably done that acceleration a thousand times this year, but his Achilles decides to leave for some reason.The same is true for coming into contact, Rob Leota.I’m not a physiotherapist or an individual from the clinical staff, however I don’t think there is any science to help it.We are also losing some guys to concussions.
Our medical team is putting in extra effort to get us back to health and keep us in the best possible physical condition.It’s hard because there’s no clear answer.It just seems tragic.
