Waratahs 2026
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The Ghost of Raelene
John Eales (66)
Played 12 in basically all Rugby prior to Super Rugby. I know it's a big difference but he and Bowen were 10-12 at St Ignatius for 6 years together.
He's a genuine centre who can play both. I like JAS at 13 with his ability to get in a bit more space and offload to Wingers and have a 15 like Jorgo lurk on a hip. I get the defensive reads have lapsed at times but he'll get better and he's learning in the Test environment which is a big ask.
The Ghost of Raelene
John Eales (66)
I think you might be right. Just because he can play 15 doesn't mean he should.
The bloke is pure magic on the Wing. Good bit of depth out there with Potter having size and speed and Reilly playing great footy. I think Saunders is worth a good chunk of time in Super Rugby Aus as well as some of the 20s like Watters.
The bloke is pure magic on the Wing. Good bit of depth out there with Potter having size and speed and Reilly playing great footy. I think Saunders is worth a good chunk of time in Super Rugby Aus as well as some of the 20s like Watters.
Agent
Tom Lawton (22)
There are a few exciting outside backs on their way up. Saunders has all the makings of being a classy winger, Watters I have had a wrap on for a couple of years (big, strong, and fast) who played outside centre as a schoolboy but played well for the Aussie 20's on the sting, and the other one that seems to be making every post a winner is Sid Harvey who went straight from school to Aussie 7's and more recently played very well at fullback for the Aussie 20's (reminds me of Chris Latham).
These young blokes just keep showing up. I was opposed to Jorgenson getting as many opportunities as quickly as he has over the past couple of years but he just seems to handle every situation he finds himself in so well. The cream always rises to the top!
The Ghost of Raelene
John Eales (66)
Super Rugby Aus is going to help all the sides get mins into blokes well before they are needed and hopefully wakes the players up prior to turning out and seeing the likes of Reiko and Reece in a Super Rugby game and being skinned.
Harvey is clearly a very naturally gifted player. Iv'e said it before that I think he has the potential to play 10 and in a deep back three group it could be a path for him.
Harvey is clearly a very naturally gifted player. Iv'e said it before that I think he has the potential to play 10 and in a deep back three group it could be a path for him.
Major Tom
John Solomon (38)
The quicker NSW can get Harvey playing the better Aus rugby will be for it. Imagine if he was in the Wallabies team on the weekend, his kicking for the line at altitude and particularly when we're on the side for a left footer would have been deadly! Loved the way the Aus 20's changed between him and a right footer throughout the RC and WC depending on the side of the field.
Jorgensen played 15 all his schoolboy career. He's got the skills, pace and rugby IQ to be a great 15. There is nothing wrong with him playing at 15 for Tahs and wing for wallabies (i mean the same would happen with Kellaway). When he played 15 early in his career for the Tahs (remember he played there before JAS's arrival) he was fantastic. He is a great 2nd play making option. Kellaway for mine is a great bench cover. He's not quick enough and he isnt getting any quicker, but he offers so much as a genuine 23 given his ability to cover wing, fullback and centre.
upthereds#!
Peter Johnson (47)
Probably Kellaway 15, with Jorgo and Potter on wings.
rugbyAU
Chilla Wilson (44)
Kellaway is too quality to not start for the Tahs
He's moving to Newcastle to live.
BobbyD
Herbert Moran (7)
DC must have found something for him? Pity as I thought he had another good year or two left in him - especially with Sinclair, Gleeson, Hanigan, Holloway, Swinton and Leota all coming and going in the last year or so. I know Samu and Philip have come in, but with the young up and coming Doyle now injured for 6 months and Talataina still finding his feet, I thought he’d be good to hold onto.
Major Tom
John Solomon (38)
He had a broken foot most of the year so you think he could have at least helped the Tahs out for next year.
Wilson
Tim Horan (67)
Newcastle, NSW or to the reborn Newcastle Falcons in the UK?
Rob42
Alan Cameron (40)
Now confirmed that Allianz Stadium will be closed after week 1 of the NRL finals for 10 weeks to re-lay the sand base. Apparently the sand was contaminated with clay, and hence drains far slower than expected. What a mess. Or an impressively long setup to catch out the B&I Lions in their match against the Tahs.
Agent
Tom Lawton (22)
Extremely light! As I see we only have 4 backrowers on our books: Charlie Gamble, Jamie Adamson, Leafi Talataina, and Pete Samu unless I have missed someone. I know its a long way from panic stations but a lot of good players have gone out the door.
Blazing Saddles
Ted Fahey (11)
It would be worth having a look at Tevita Ahokovi before he gets signed up by another franchise