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I’m not too worried about where Australia is at right now. They may have played everyone except Braz, but not too often their strongest combos all on the court at once. Watson and Hadley didn’t play together at all, and they’re still my picks for starting C/WA. I think a starting 7 of Garbin, Wood, Watson, Hadley, Braz/Parmenter, Weston and Bruce, with Koenen, Austin, Price, Klau, Aryang (or Turner) all able to provide impact off the bench will be solid. Koenen, Austin and Price had a really nice connection in that second Test against England, which is a positive sign for Australia. My biggest concern is that Garbin’s accuracy is still lower than ideal and she may not get to play much GS in SSN. Also, I really want SM to stop starting Bruce in GD.
Without Bueta, I’m not sure Australia can beat Jamaica or a full strength NZ team in the World Cup, but they have the kind of depth and fitness you want for a tournament. Smart coaching will be important.