Waratahs 2022

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This will be unpopular but I can't see both Donaldson and Harrison being strong/ dominant super rugby players.

None were absolute stars as juniors (I know there are late bloomers etc but its not a terrible predictor of long-term ability) and neither have looked a level above their competitors in the Shute Shield.

A Waratahs backline with both of them starting will never be a real threat to the top teams.

I think you should thank your lucky stars that you have two strong developing flyhalf players, and both Junior Wallabies. Reds only have JOC (James O'Connor), Brumbies only have Lolesio, Rebels really only have Gordon with To'omua and Hodge as backup, and Force have McIntyre with Pasitoa coming through. I was hoping to see Donaldson on the Red’s announcement. Not sure who I prefer as flyhalf or fullback but both deserve starting positions.

EDIT. Kuenzle at Force too.

 

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The announcement of Tizzano will be interesting. Tahs need to hold onto him but with Hooper back in and his origin being WA I think we can expect a Force announcement. Adrian Brown signed to 2024 seems like a bit of a gamble. I don’t know much about him and am interested to know why a 3 year signing?

 

[Rugbynutter39]

Been quite on recruitment front. Feel we need a THP, winger, centre and full back but only top shelf need apply!

 

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Been quite on recruitment front. Feel we need a THP, winger, centre and full back but only top shelf need apply!

Found a lock that your not telling anyone about?

 

[Adam84]

Jake Ball has signed to play in Japan, I thought he was returning home to Australia and would be a strong chance for the Tahs

 

[Rugbynutter39]

Found a lock that your not telling anyone about?

I am ok with lock options. Yeh sure if Rodda equivalent became available but not another caird etc.

 

[Rugbynutter39]

Jake Ball has signed to play in Japan, I thought he was returning home to Australia and would be a strong chance for the Tahs

I thought it was about retuning home. Really disappointing he is now not coming back to oz.

 

[Adam84]

In positive news, the $20million NSWRU Centre of Excellence has been approved, featuring a brand new international standard rugby field, 500m2 gym facility, medical facilities, team theatrette, analysis room, recovery spaces (hot and cold pools and sauna) and administration spaces.

 

[formerflanker]

In positive news, the $20million NSWRU Centre of Excellence has been approved, featuring a brand new international standard rugby field, 500m2 gym facility, medical facilities, team theatrette, analysis room, recovery spaces (hot and cold pools and sauna) and administration spaces.

Thanks for the update Adam.
All we need now is for hordes of young rugby players to be cycled through.

 

[Rugbynutter39]

Thanks for the update Adam.
All we need now is for hordes of young rugby players to be cycled through.

Irony that old concord oval now to be the new tiger base - must be part of nswru’s western Sydney grand plan

 

[Pfitzy]

Irony that old concord oval now to be the new tiger base - must be part of nswru’s western Sydney grand plan

You're a funny man

 

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I can't remember if it was announced if Carlo Tizzano had re-signed, but he's re-signed for another year with the West Harbour Pirates, for whatever that's worth.

 

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I can't remember if it was announced if Carlo Tizzano had re-signed, but he's re-signed for another year with the West Harbour Pirates, for whatever that's worth.

With Hoops back where does he play? 8 maybe?

 

[Silverado]

With Hoops back where does he play? 8 maybe?

Too small.

 

[KOB1987]

The Hoozano

 

[Rugbynutter39]

With Hoops back where does he play? 8 maybe?

From the bench...

 

[RebelYell]

Good on him for sticking around to see what he can do there.

 

[Rugbynutter39]

Good on him for sticking around to see what he can do there.

Probably also seeing the benefit of being around hooper for another season or two.

 

[upthereds#!]

With Hoops back where does he play? 8 maybe?

Think he plays as the no 2 choice no.7

Which means he won't play much unless off the bench a couple times.

Nothing crazy for a 21 yr old.

 

[Rob42]

Think he plays as the no 2 choice no.7

Which means he won't play much unless off the bench a couple times.

Nothing crazy for a 21 yr old.

Hooper's an extreme case, but surely they'll consider some management of his workload over the next couple of seasons. So Tizzano might pick up some starts. Glad he's staying around.