Adam84
Nick Farr-Jones (63)
That was agreed to with the Rebels, not the Tahs, don’t know if it’s still happening
Waratahs 2020
- Thread starter RugbyReg
- Start date
That was agreed to with the Rebels, not the Tahs, don’t know if it’s still happening
I would have Hunt in a "Conrad Smith" role at 13 ensuring some space and play make in the wide channels.
Moeroa has player "12" in the NRL a lot, he can make metres and pop passes.
Apart from hooker the bench starts to look very solid
I think that may have been a ploy to get the transfer (high cynic mode)
Less important to the Rebs if he was going to be not there for a chunk of the season
molman
Peter Johnson (47)
What position does Lisala play in the XV? Looks like a centre to me.
Seems to have some wheels in his highlight reel -
molman
Peter Johnson (47)
I get the impression that Maddox's is sincere about his Olympic 7's ambitions, though in the few comments from Penny there wasn't a clear endorsement of accommodations being made and the timing right at the pointy end of the season might be problematic.
I'm not sure the shared duties worked particularly well for Wells when he was involved in both setups. Time will tell I guess.
Silverado
Dick Tooth (41)
HJH (Harry Johnson-Holmes) played Oz Schools and under 20s at THP then switched to LHP in Super Rugby because there was a vacancy at LHP. Robbo has filled the job well in the past but I suppose it came down to size and who the coaches thought was the best fit after preseason scrums
TheNude
Peter Burge (5)
I was interested to see Tom Horton in the broader squad this year; he was pretty impressive for Uni last year so it will be interesting to watch his development
As I said, me a cynic, if he is doing well starting at 15 and the Tahs aren't total pants the motivation for 7s may waine
But if he is benched or stuck on the wing in a struggling Tahs side other options start to look magical
Michael Hooper has decided not to captain the Waratahs this season.
Rob Simmons set to be announced as captain with Kurtley Beale the VC.
https://www.smh.com.au/sport/rugby-...6cnF2bi5wYnoubmgmZ3Z6cmZnbnpjPTE1Nzk2NDM5MDc=
Rob Simmons set to be announced as captain with Kurtley Beale the VC.
https://www.smh.com.au/sport/rugby-...6cnF2bi5wYnoubmgmZ3Z6cmZnbnpjPTE1Nzk2NDM5MDc=
Blackadder
Desmond Connor (43)
Wow I did not see this coming
RoffsChoice
Jim Lenehan (48)
Say whaaaaaaaaa
Blackadder
Desmond Connor (43)
I wonder if this also means Hooper won't play 80 minutes anymore hence Gamble and Tizzano
TSR
Mark Ella (57)
I wasn’t expecting it - but I can see logic. He has been captain for both the Wallabies & Tahs over such a turbulent period. On top of the physical toll of the way he plays, i can see a lot of appeal in him deciding that he just wants to play.
I could also see if we quite feasible that he wants to let someone else captain the Tahs so as to refresh himself a bit, but still captain the Wallabies. I guess we’ll see how that rolls out in time.
I would be surprised if he said he didn't want to captain the Wallabies anymore. I agree with TSR that it makes sense for Hooper not to do both. It's a substantial extra workload.
He'll still clearly be a leader for the Tahs but just doesn't have all the official duties of being captain.
He'll still clearly be a leader for the Tahs but just doesn't have all the official duties of being captain.
Dctarget
John Eales (66)
One of the rugby podcasts predicted this a couple weeks ago, saying they wouldn't be surprised if Fitzpatrick was named captain to let Hooper focus on his rugby.
I think it's a good decision, he's carrying the team as it is. Maybe even extend it to the Wallabies; new coach, new era, new captain.
I think it's a good decision, he's carrying the team as it is. Maybe even extend it to the Wallabies; new coach, new era, new captain.
Blackadder
Desmond Connor (43)
Hooper says he was thinking of standing down 18 months ago in an interview