NSW Waratahs v Fijian Drua - Fri 28 Feb 2025 7:30pm Allianz Stadium

[cyclopath]

Siosifa Amone could be this decade's JacPot for the Tahs in terms of cult hero status!
Early call after 1 game, I know, but that is the Tahs' supporter's way - bandwagon all the way.

 

[Braveheart81]

Siosifa Amone could be this decade's JacPot for the Tahs in terms of cult hero status!
Early call after 1 game, I know, but that is the Tahs' supporter's way - bandwagon all the way.

When a prop scores a try like a tasty meat pie
That's Amone.

 

[cyclopath]

When a prop scores a try like a tasty meat pie
That's Amone.

OK, that's very good.
Been working on it all week?

 

[Braveheart81]

OK, that's very good.
Been working on it all week?

Nah, started yesterday evening and finished around 2am. The next line is proving more difficult though.

 

[cyclopath]

Nah, started yesterday evening and finished around 2am. The next line is proving more difficult though.

 

[Crashy]

I think they are keeping us in the dark
Jas didnt play any trials
Half a supe game round 1
Not playing round 2…..

 

[Overtime]

Thoughts on Miles Amatosero. In the first game I think he continued his good form from last year. Would really like him to do well and stick around in Aus rugby for the Tah's sake and the Wallabies should he get a crack at that level. Potentially he could be a weapon.

 

[Braveheart81]

I think they are keeping us in the dark
Jas didnt play any trials
Half a supe game round 1
Not playing round 2…..

He played 68 minutes in week 1.

If he doesn't return next week I'll start to worry given the comments were that they expected him to be fit for this game.

 

[Wilson]

Thoughts on Miles Amatosero. In the first game I think he continued his good form from last year. Would really like him to do well and stick around in Aus rugby for the Tah's sake and the Wallabies should he get a crack at that level. Potentially he could be a weapon.

He's a good prospect and was solid last week but I don't think his form last year really qualifies as good, and he has a long way to go before he's in Wallabies contention. There's a reason he didn't get selected for the Aus XV or any Wallabies squads last year, with guys like Swain and Smith who also missed out still ahead of him.

It's not surprising given his age - he's very young for a tight 5 forward with a long career ahead of him, but he does need to focus on delivering consistently at this level first before he's going to get a shot at the next one.

 

[fatprop]

He's a good prospect and was solid last week but I don't think his form last year really qualifies as good, and he has a long way to go before he's in Wallabies contention. There's a reason he didn't get selected for the Aus XV or any Wallabies squads last year, with guys like Swain and Smith who also missed out still ahead of him.

It's not surprising given his age - he's very young for a tight 5 forward with a long career ahead of him, but he does need to focus on delivering consistently at this level first before he's going to get a shot at the next one.

He is also a TH lock, the majority of his game should be doing the hard, unappreciated stuff off the ball

 

[Jimmy_Crouch]

My Dad went to round 1 which was his first live game since the 2014 semi-final.

Went to the semi but not the final?

 

[Strewthcobber]

It's not surprising given his age - he's very young for a tight 5 forward with a long career ahead of him, but he does need to focus on delivering consistently at this level first before he's going to get a shot at the next one.

23 this year, so he's not exactly straight out of school. I'm guessing here, but most Australia locks that are genuine prospects would be making squads at least, if not playing some tests at this age.

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

If he'd been playing in a team going well we'd all the love the prospect but when they come last it's hard for the fringe guys to push into rep squads. Reckon Blyth gets a Wallaby cap if the Reds came last? From his age now is when he should be coming into his prime.

 

[Strewthcobber]

Reckon Blyth gets a Wallaby cap if the Reds came last? From his age now is when he should be coming into his prime.

I don't think Blythe is a real Wallaby prospect either - hence a 26-year-old debut. He might get the odd game or two, but Miles has always had, and should have a bigger ceiling. Hopefully he can push forward this year

 

[Braveheart81]

Went to the semi but not the final?

Yep. Absolutely insane but he didn't want to go to Olympic Park.

but Miles has always had, and should have a bigger ceiling. Hopefully he can push forward this year

I was pretty impressed with his progress right at the end of last season. He had some pretty good performances and started to assert himself physically which I think has to be the hallmark of his game.

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

End of the season he was ripping in and destroying some mauls which is always good to see. With some consistent Front Rows he will develop nicely I hope.

 

[Derpus]

Yep. Absolutely insane but he didn't want to go to Olympic Park.



I was pretty impressed with his progress right at the end of last season. He had some pretty good performances and started to assert himself physically which I think has to be the hallmark of his game.

The greatest regret of my life is being overseas for that Grand Final that both my brother and old man went to.

 

[HogansHeros]

The greatest regret of my life is being overseas for that Grand Final that both my brother and old man went to.

A life well lived if thats your greatest regret. But I mean, it was pretty good...

 

[Rugby Head]

Bit of a banana peel sort of game for the Tahs here. Going to be a warm night and Fiji will have their tails up.

 

[Heavyd]

For anyone who missed the Drua game last week, they should have won comfortably bombing multiple tries over the Hurricanes. For the Tahs, This is a 50/50 game. They must win. Must!