Tuesday’s rugby news has Beale wanting a starting spot, Stephen Larkham stepping up at the Brumbies, Australian U20’s team named and Toulon lose at home.
Also check out last night’s Aussie BEAST OF THE WEEK round 10 from our Facebook Live broadcast last night
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Beale Wants to Start
Kurtley Beale says he would much rather be starting for the Wallabies than coming off the bench.
“I’d like to start … Being involved with the Wallabies is a huge honour. When you are a player hanging around the edges you dream of starting and you always want to be a starting player,” Beale said.
“That goes for everyone who is in contention for a Wallaby jersey. I’m no different. I’ll be putting my best foot forward to do that.”
Beale is off contract at the end of the year and may go to English club Wasps for $2.7 million over two years unless the Waratahs and ARU can keep him in Australia.
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Larkham Stepping Up
Brumbies coach Stephen Larkham will take on player contract negotiations following the depart of CEO Michael Jones.
Jones has now officially left the club and the board will now begin searching for a new chief executive.
“There’s still a lot of work to be done, it’s not over yet. The organisation has a lot of work to do,” Larkham said.
“We’ve got to sort out who’s going to make decisions and give us that direction going forward.
“The plan is for me to take player contracts, that’s happened before. And it’s usually the case anyway that I talk to players we’re interested in and the final step goes to a chief executive.
“The head of every department will step up and take on more of a load.”
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Aussie U20’s Named
The Australian under 20’s side has been named to take on New Zealand in the Oceania Rugby u20 Championship.
Head coach Adrian Thompson is excited by the squad.
“The squad has been working hard together since their arrival on Tuesday and I know the team is looking forward to the opportunity to play New Zealand at home.
“I have been pleased with the talent on display and the attitude of the players to continue improving throughout the week.
“Maclean was a natural choice for Captain due to his leadership and ability on and off the field, having proven himself for Queensland Country in the 2015 NRC and with Queensland’s Super U20s side this year.”
TEAM: 1. Faalelie Sione, 2. Joshua Taylor, 3. Tyrel Lomax, 4. Harry Hockings, 5. Ryan McCauley, 6. Angus Scott-Young, 7. Maclean Jones (C), 8. Harley Fox, 9. Moses Sorovi, 10. Mack Mason, 11. Joey Fittock, 12. Jordan Jackson-Hope, 13. Liam Jurd, 14. Ah-Mu Tuimalealifano, 15. Jack Maddocks
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Toulon Lose at Home
Toulon has suffered a 12-10 home loss against Toulouse putting a dent in the Top 14 title aspirations.
Not even a backline consisting of Ma’a Nonu, Matt Giteau, Quade Cooper and James O’Connor could score more than one try against the fifth place Toulouse.
Matt Giteau was in great form playing the whole match at five-eight whilst James O’Connor ran the most metres in the match (159).
Drew Mitchell was on the bench but was not used as he makes his way back from a groin injury.
Toulon is currently tied at third on 68 points, seven points behind competition leaders Clermont.
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