Waratahs 2020

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[molman]

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Don't know Reg, what's Thorns path looking like so far for the Reds . . . limited coaching experience, did good in 2017 NRC with QLDC (with a pretty good squad), and then lets be honest all downhill since . . .

This year will be telling, especially with some real expeience in the squad and some years under the belt for the younger lads.

 

[RugbyReg]

Don't know Reg, what's Thorns path looking like so far for the Reds . limited coaching experience, did good in 2017 NRC with QLDC (with a pretty good squad), and then lets be honest all downhill since .

This year will be telling, especially with some real expeience in the squad and some years under the belt for the younger lads.

this is the Waratah thread. Please keep on topic

 

[Braveheart81]

Looks like Reg got a great duty free deal on a new fishing rod during his recent holiday.

 

[Pass it to Dunning!]

Tetera Faulkner signed.

 

[molman]

Looks like Reg got a great duty free deal on a new fishing rod during his recent holiday.

Ha. I'll take that.

 

[molman]

Tetera Faulkner signed.

He a LH or TH prop. . . or got some flexibility like Kepu, able to play both? I get a Jono Lance vibe from Tetera.. decent but not exceptional. Fair summation?

 

[Blackadder]

Tetera Faulkner signed.

http://www.nswwaratahs.com.au/news/...oh7yo4fe49pxm0y_m5cidd5nuvofzmy-4jjajh7ynirsa

2 years

 

[Adam84]

Thats a fair signing, was a little concerned with how Talakai performed on the weekend for NSW Country, was subbed off before halftime because the scrum was back-peddling. Was up against Gav Luka, who isn't a renowned scrummager.

 

[Silverado]

Thats a fair signing, was a little concerned with how Talakai performed on the weekend for NSW Country, was subbed off before halftime because the scrum was back-peddling. Was up against Gav Luka, who isn't a renowned
scrummager.

I thought he was on the TH side, so against Hoopert. Robertson was the LHP. Either way the scrum improved when he was replaced

 

[Braveheart81]

The Tahs have signed Charlie Gamble for one year.

http://www.nswwaratahs.com.au/news/news-article/articleid/18560/gamble-signs-on-with-nsw-waratahs

 

[RugbyReg]

Charlie's brother?

 

[Braveheart81]

Charlie's brother?

No, I don't believe they have signed Charlie's brother as well.

 

[Blackadder]

The Tahs have signed Charlie Gamble for one year.



http://www.nswwaratahs.com.au/news/news-article/articleid/18560/gamble-signs-on-with-nsw-waratahs

Happy to give him a run. He seems like a good gamble.... sorry

 

[upthereds#!]

Still think THP is a spot to get a foreign marque. Faulkner is not Kepu, and neither are Robertson or HJH (Harry Johnson-Holmes) on that level as THP. Some concerning downgrades across the park which will make for an even leaner season. I wouldn't be in a hurry to lose Hunt or AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper) if I was them.

 

[molman]

The Tahs have signed Charlie Gamble for one year.

http://www.nswwaratahs.com.au/news/news-article/articleid/18560/gamble-signs-on-with-nsw-waratahs

What are peoples thoughts? I haven't watched enough Easts games to know how he goes. Has seemed ok in NRC for Sydney. Scored a couple of tries if I remember rightly.

 

[Blackadder]

Still think THP is a spot to get a foreign marque. Faulkner is not Kepu, and neither are Robertson or HJH (Harry Johnson-Holmes) on that level as THP. Some concerning downgrades across the park which will make for an even leaner season. I wouldn't be in a hurry to lose Hunt or AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper) if I was them.

Tahs are still negotiating with Hunt

 

[Braveheart81]

Still think THP is a spot to get a foreign marque. Faulkner is not Kepu, and neither are Robertson or HJH (Harry Johnson-Holmes) on that level as THP. Some concerning downgrades across the park which will make for an even leaner season. I wouldn't be in a hurry to lose Hunt or AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper) if I was them.

It's a bit unclear now given the Rebels signed Frank Lomani but the concept of foreign marquee players was removed a couple of seasons ago.

 

[Braveheart81]

What are peoples thoughts? I haven't watched enough Easts games to know how he goes. Has seemed ok in NRC for Sydney. Scored a couple of tries if I remember rightly.

Seems like a solid option for 2020 to back up Hooper. I wouldn't expect him in the matchday 23 every week like Miller though. Should be a good stepping stone until Carlo Tizzano is more ready for Super Rugby a year later.

 

[molman]

It's a bit unclear now given the Rebels signed Frank Lomani but the concept of foreign marquee players was removed a couple of seasons ago.

I didn't know they'd changed the concept of foreign marquee players. Are there any new guidelines on how many foreign players in Super? I remember there being some ho-ha about Cheika blocking two Fijians getting signed last season.