Force 2023
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Thalium
Bill Watson (15)
What makes you say that?
Wallaby Man
Nev Cottrell (35)
Good signing for Force. Guess the return of Kemeny (hopefully fit) will mean there is less space to fit everyone in backrow at Rebels.
Wilson
Phil Kearns (64)
Atkinson confirms it:
Interesting to note the leadership talk, Kaitu'u is off contract and with Folau Fainga'a coming in he may well look to go. Would be welcomed home to QLD.
Interesting to note the leadership talk, Kaitu'u is off contract and with Folau Fainga'a coming in he may well look to go. Would be welcomed home to QLD.
ForceFan
Peter Fenwicke (45)
Feleti Kaitu'u's contract extension was announced with the Folau Fainga'a signing and Jack Winchester's extension.
Wells has had a very good year with the Rebels, good on-field leadership and his experience helps make up for the losses (about 14 by mu count) including the 3 x test players.
There was little support at #8 when Stander was injured this year.
Anstee still developing.
Pugh had two good games but still quite raw and a useful Lock.
Academy lads Alex Masibaka and Ned Slack-Smith still WIP.
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whitefalcon
Ron Walden (29)
Jeez wells is a journeyman. That'll make it every team bar the reds he's played for.
That being said he is very handy player
That being said he is very handy player
The_Brown_Hornet
John Eales (66)
Did Wells play under Cron at Norths?
qwerty51
Stirling Mortlock (74)
Yes and the Rays and Tahs.
Everyone I speak to says he's the best coach they've had as well.
ForceFan
Peter Fenwicke (45)
Glowing praise from Force general manager of rugby Matt Hodgson as well...
“Wells is a natural leader both on and off the field, which has been evident throughout his career.
He is a strong player who will add almost 100 Super Rugby games of experience to our squad.
His reputation as a hard worker and quality character makes him exactly the kind of player we need..
His tenacity and abrasive ball-running skills will fit perfectly with how we are looking to build the team.”
“Wells is a natural leader both on and off the field, which has been evident throughout his career.
He is a strong player who will add almost 100 Super Rugby games of experience to our squad.
His reputation as a hard worker and quality character makes him exactly the kind of player we need..
His tenacity and abrasive ball-running skills will fit perfectly with how we are looking to build the team.”
Did you expect otherwise?
The_Brown_Hornet
John Eales (66)
I'm excited to see what Cron can bring next season. He's gone pretty well most places he's coached.
Rugbynutter39
Michael Lynagh (62)
Yeh but your competition moving on as reason for staying not a positive. Folau as 1 year contract means hooker depth a real concern and hence although troubled soul as far as talent as said in tahs thread thought latu might be better option for cron to consider for hooker depth (vs need at tahs) and he must have latu on speed dial given former assistant tahs coach when latu at the tahs.
Rugbynutter39
Michael Lynagh (62)
Yeh but need for wells at force..I assume mainly 6 depth given FLW (Fergus Lee-Warner) departure and yeb can play 8 but with Callan and Pugh covering well maybe less need
upthereds#!
Peter Johnson (47)
With FLW (Fergus Lee-Warner) and Thrush leaving, Pugh may need to focus on his original position of lock. Also Callan is more of a 7 (and is originally) then an 8.
RHP would have made more sense, but if Wells wasn't wanted at the Rebels (as reported) then why not get a 100 capper, with significant leadership nous on a good deal? I don't think he has the 'muscle' to be in high demand in europe or japan where they do like to get a more 'unique' physical profile.
Rugbynutter39
Michael Lynagh (62)
Wonder why wells not wanted at rebels as thought he had ok season, if what you say correct. Anyhow as you say probably good acquisition for force and assume 6 position is likely where he will play but obviously can cover 8 as well if needed.