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They started playing him there in the under 19s last year I believe, not sure if he had too much experience there before that, it's definitely an ongoing project. He has traditionally been a fullback with a bit of experience at 10, but it's pretty congested in that age group at 15, both in QLD...

Looks like him doesn't it. Would make sense they needed to bring someone else into training this week if the reason Ravai is out is injury or workload management.

Yeah, I think the URC are pretty happy with South African involvement, they're not going to be bothered by the stormers winning it. The most likely thing to destabilize it would be one or more of the Welsh sides being lured over to the English premiership off the back of their own financial...

Are we really that heavy on centres? Paisami, Henry, Flook, O'Connor and Annan but only Paisami and Henry are out and out centres, the rest all offer good coverage in other positions. As it stands you're going to generally want 3 of them in any given 23 and O'Connor is likely going to be on...

Looking like O'Connor will stay: https://www.rugby.com.au/news/reds-oconnor-close-in-on-contract-extension-2023518 Not too surprising given the Force are apparently chasing Donaldson.

Good to see Fergus back, but that feels like a bit of a downgrade for the tahs. Will still be hunting for a big body in the second row.

Not sure if this is the plan, but I much prefer bringing guys back from injury by starting them and pulling them at half time than the opposite.

Maloney did a farewell interview with her here: https://wwos.nine.com.au/rugby/news-2023-sean-maloney-exclusive-column-georgina-robinson-finishes-up-with-sydney-morning-herald/d1b54e3d-5acd-4912-af64-606aef243f6b

Paddy James is the obvious one given he was in the bench last week. It's a hard position to be coming to from outside of the squad though, particularly if you're also a debutant at this level. His connection with Creighton wouldn't hurt though.

Round 12 1 Te Tera Faulkner (tahs) 2 Matt Faessler (Reds) 3 Harry Johnson-Holmes (tahs) 4 Jed Holloway (tahs) 5 Connor Vest (Reds) 6 Liam Wright (Reds) 7 Fraser McReight (Reds) 8 Pete Samu (Brumbies) 9 Tate McDermott (Reds) 10 Noah Lolesio (Brumbies) 11 Corey Toole (Brumbies) 12 James O'Connor...

In fairness the tahs thread never really picks up until January when it's time to be the self-proclaimed champions again.

I completely glossed over Zander on the bench, hopefully his time out of the side has given him a chance to focus on his discipline and getting the silly errors out of his game.

tahs 2024 thread is here: https://www.greenandgoldrugby.com/community/threads/nsw-waratahs-2024.19410/ Force 2024 thread is here: https://www.greenandgoldrugby.com/community/threads/western-force-2024.19412/

Paisami hoping to be back for the final round against Fiji:

Pulling a Genia after that Chiefs win?

Yeah, I'm guessing the new laws have really helped minimise the impact of the stoppages there too. I think it also goes to show how much our discipline has impacted our fitness this year - go through a game only conceding 6 penalties and no cards and all of a sudden our fitness holds up beyond...

Yeah, would've thought it would've made sense for the Australian world cup too - there's heaps of available rugby infrastructure around the core cities for both training and playing and it'd set things up to pay off for the US world cup, rather than gambling on it coming good for their home...

Good run down of the match tactics here: https://www.theroar.com.au/2023/05/17/analysis-the-tactical-masterclass-that-saw-thorn-flip-the-script-and-showed-how-teams-can-stop-chiefs/ One line in particular caught my eye: Surely that can't be right can it? I don't remember ever seeing a ball in...

It's a joke about a fight Link started and Garrick finished based off the fact you've got Link as profile photo. Definitely not condoning coaches punching players, but also not too keen on engaging with it too deeply while it's rumour and hearsay.

I heard you started it and Garrick Morgan just ran in as any good team mate would...