Waratahs 2026

[Upthemaroon!]

Simone has the Brumbies aura - is he any better or just part of a better program? (same with saders players and my concerns about our new 2)

Isn't that a bit of a weird fallacy? If he is better in a specific program, isn't the other program just shit? I don't think he has been doing that bad at Clermont, but not great by any standard. He is a big body that can also pop a pass when needed, he can add value on the bench or in camp.

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

He’s started 42/45 games when available for Clermont. It tells you he’s seen as pretty effective in a comp equal to if not superior in overall strength to Super Rugby. He’s a top 5-6 eligible Centre for Australia.

Ikitau, JAS, Paisami, Kerevi then I’d take Simone way ahead of Stewart.

 

[Uh huh]

Simone has the Brumbies aura - is he any better or just part of a better program? (same with saders players and my concerns about our new 2)

That's a fair point, and it's easier to look like a good player when you're outside the best halves (or at least flyhalf) in the country and behind the best pack. The only way to be sure is to see how they perform at international level, which he didn't do enough of to provide a viable sample.