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It is surprising that Barrett struggled so much - he is supposed to be one of the forwards of the future. We do need some more power in the back row - the front 5 did a lot of work hitting up, and #7 did the lion's share of the back row workload.

Hamstring in training for Sharples, and broken leg for Barrett I saw reported on rugby 365 news I think.

Just goes to show the step up in physicality with 3 of those boys injured without playing a full game - and sadly for Sharples, going out in training, which must be heartbreaking. Was the Di Staso injury carried with him into the tournament, as he looked to be playing injured from the get go -...

Yes - TMO tried to influence the ref on that call, and she wanted very little of it - she initially said nothing wrong, and he kept showing her replays.

Backs in the 2nd half were good - #23 injected pace and momentum. #10 ran the game well, #4 and #7 are work horses, the latter looks more suited as a #6. #8 and #6 look to be the weak links, with #20 off the bench even weaker. The loss of the two props to injury will hurt our scrum even more.

Agreed - seemed to be trying to talk a yellow for #7....not sure it was even a penalty.

Injured? Missed 1st 20.

Yes - it perpetuates into U19s and U20s - once a PONI always a PONI, without checks and balances - Waratahs Academy has numerous players with "performances below expectations".

Ah - I did see the Easts Colts #9 was a late withdrawal today - a late call up as replacement?

Oh dear - prophetic; saw Beale limp off for Randwick earlier - didn't look good.

Oh dear - Beale limped off looking pretty gutted at Easts. Ankle it looked like. Good win by Randwick though.

Waratahs need a proper #7 IMO (not a 6.25 which Gamble plays like). Not sure if Wilkin is that or just another 6.5 type player (6.5 coined by Chris Robshaw prior English Captain, who was self professed as being neither a genuine 6 or 7). Probably a conversation for the Waratahs thread.

I sense (without any proof in all honesty) there is meddling from certain personnel, within the Waratahs setup, who should not have the meddling rights. It is just a feeling.

Indeed - all great in theory to want to pay more for players, but where is that money coming from? The Franchises can't break even now, even with the Broadcast distribution and RA top-ups. More Billionaires needed....or corporate involvement like the Japan model.

Agreed - I sense more will head overseas before RA resolve the Waratahs mess.

"....(and not always the talent considered first choice)...." Yes - Waratahs could benefit from a bit of a player reset / evaluation with their Academy - (conveyor belt of 9s and 10s, but nothing in the BackRow). Brumbies must actually watch Shute Shield and Hospital Cup - Waratahs scouts (if...

Plenty of Waratahs (and one Force) on show Easts vs Souths in Shute Shield today - good to see J Heaven back playing; although his throwing radar needs a little fine tuning. Quality from Teddy Wilson and Bowen - FLW (Fergus Lee-Warner) also super strong, Jed H strong for Souths. #7 (Gavin) from Easts highly...

Hit the nail on the proverbial head. "The lads get identified then don’t play" spot on - many of them relocate to the Waratahs Daceyville gym, play a few Colts or 2nd Grade games per season to tick the boxes - they become 'blockers' for others who don't get their chance to demonstrate their...

'Promising Rugby Championship Campaign' - they came last?

Yes - Twiggy probably pays more than that now.