Waratahs 2015

[Wilson]

Wouldn't be the worst thing in the world if more foreign dev spots went to south African and Argentinian forwards, instead of kiwi backs.

 

[Jagman]

I just assumed Sam Lousi took that Foreign dev spot.

 

[Braveheart81]

So the Waratahs have their trial against the Chiefs on Friday 6th February at the SFS and I'm at a charity lunch at the SCG all afternoon (for the Northcott Foundation).

I'm sure to be in fine form by kickoff

Cracking (unintentional) planning!

 

[qwerty51]

Very interesting, seems a complete unknown, I wonder who recruited him.

 

[Quick Hands]

The Great Cheika sees all

 

[Lee Grant]

I didn't respond to the query yesterday because I was asked not to mention him.

The Tahs will be making a media release. It's a good story about him they say.

But he is crocked actually and is having trouble walking.
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[Braveheart81]

I didn't respond to the query yesterday because I was asked not to mention him.

The Tahs will be making a media release. It's a good story about him they say.

But he is crocked actually and is having trouble walking.
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Heh. If they didn't want him identified they shouldn't have posted a picture of him on social media yesterday.

I look forward to the media release.

 

[2bluesfan]

If they didn't want him identified they shouldn't have posted a picture of him on social media yesterday.

That intern has a lot to explain.

 

[Lee Grant]

Heh. If they didn't want him identified they shouldn't have posted a picture of him on social media yesterday.

I look forward to the media release.

So that was a Tahs thingo? (don't know what the word is).
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[RugbyReg]

Thingo is good.

 

[Braveheart81]

So that was a Tahs thingo? (don't know what the word is).

Yeah, they put that photo up on twitter and facebook.

 

[formerflanker]

Bit of history - how many players always supporting the ball.

Thanks Dave - great play and wonderful memories. I wonder if current players ever have video sessions featuring golden oldies like this one?

 

[Dave Beat]

Thanks Dave - great play and wonderful memories. I wonder if current players ever have video sessions featuring golden oldies like this one?

People often say the game has changed, in that clip some of the angles, hands, support play and second touches shown there would work today.

 

[kiap]

Hold the "unsurprisingly": he's shorter than TPN - are we going back to the days of Tommy the Turtle Lawton (no bad thing!)

What's the story there? Never knew he had the moniker of the "Turtle".

 

[Inside Shoulder]

What's the story there? Never knew he had the moniker of the "Turtle".

I'd only heard him called that: here's the explanation: " By this time Tom had acquired his nick-name of Turtle', given him by fellow Souths player Andrew Slack, who said if Tom ever fell on his back he would not be able to get up, like a turtle. Slacky, however, got his come-uppance, as he was designated as ‘Sugar Ray', after famous boxer Sugar Ray' Robinson, because he "couldn't fight his way out a paper bag"."
Great bio - kind of touches all the elements of our game:
http://www.rugby.com.au/wallabies/TheTeam/WallabiesProfilePage.aspx?pid=798

 

[A mutterer]

Peni Ravai?

getting in early on the nickname

i nominate pasta, or sauce, for him.

 

[Braveheart81]

So the Waratahs have their trial against the Chiefs on Friday 6th February at the SFS and I'm at a charity lunch at the SCG all afternoon (for the Northcott Foundation).

I'm sure to be in fine form by kickoff

Cracking (unintentional) planning!

Whilst not good news for me, this game will apparently be played at Campbelltown Stadium which is good for getting quality rugby to south-west Sydney.

I'll need to find someone to give me a lift there now!

The Waratahs will release more details next week.

 

[Quick Hands]

Taking the game to Cambelltown is a great initiative. I hope they give it some promotion down there and involve the local club and Illawarra RU as well.

A long drive from your function at the SCG though BH, hope you don't get carsick

 

[Hugh Jarse]

Take the train to Leumeah Station. It's right next to Campbelltown Station Stadium. Let StateRail do the driving.

Edit: Stadium and Stations mixed up.

 

[Braveheart81]

Take the train to Leumeah Station. It's right next to Campbelltown Station. Let StateRail do the driving.

That will be the option if I don't find a lift from someone else. Good to know the stadium is next to the station though.