Waratahs 2026

[The Ghost of Raelene]

Doran said Tahs don't see Jorgo as a 15

I'd say that opinion was solidified with seeing Hendren in Super Rugby Aus. We still suffer from the idea that Wingers are Wingers because they lacked skill at other positions and were just quick.

Somewhat correct in lower tier comps but it's a game changing specialist at the top level and Jorgo is quickly rising the ranks of world Rugby Wingers. These guys can change games and being left to excel is the best place to be as long as they are told to look for work and the game plan encourages their involvement.

 

[dru]

And going wide in those situations, too early, ends up in turnovers in quite shit areas of the field

I'll never forget the Honey Badger's response to a side line question in warm up "what's the game plan?". Clearly not expecting an honest response but the Badge didn't hesitate:

"Up the gut's and into 'em. Spin it wide, score in the corner."

There is wisdom there that years later Australian rugby aught listen to.

 

[JackJill]

Jackson Ropata and Chlayton Franz seen training with the Western Force in the off-season via socials. Any idea when these guys moved over?