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David Wilson (68)
Does Quade count as international by being in Japan these days???
Magpie fans would love you for it.
Does Quade count as international by being in Japan these days???
If it was that easy to sign a marquee flyhalf wouldn't a side have already done it? Who's this international of the same vintage going to be?
Yeh I mean there is really no scenario where the Reds are better off without him tbh, even beyond 2021. His form isn't exactly dropping off the face of a cliff (yet), I daresay he would still be handy in 2022 if he were to stick around.
Everyone seems very quick to dismiss him due to age, but its 2020, sports science has come a long way. Yes he's had some injuries the last few months but with the proper rehab plans and all this cryogenic, muscle therapy blah blah recovery stuff they do, I imagine he is in pretty good nick.
He nearly steered us to a Premiership this year and at times had limited support from his other backs. I'm looking forward to seeing what he does with Vunivalu and Petaia with him for hopefully a full season. His greatest strength in the last 12 months has been not overplaying his hand. And the more weapons he has out wide, the better that looks.
Not sparking up, you mentioned the Reds would chase an international flyhalf, I’m interested in who is on your radar. I would very much enjoy watching some QLD supporters having to get behind Foley.Where did I say it was easy to find one? I doubt the Reds have even looked into it to be honest and assume JOC (James O'Connor) will stick around.
But for discussions sake as there is nothing else to talk about, I think the following blokes would be suited to the job, if JOC (James O'Connor) were to leave the Reds still have plenty of cattle to get the job done they just need someone to steer the ship
Foley
Aaron Cruden
Lionel Cronje
All accomplished fly halves in their early 30s playing overseas. Obviously left Cooper off that list as he’s in the Thorn bad books.
This is all hypothetical obviously - I don’t get why people on discussion forums spark up so easily on topics which are far from even happening.
What a wanker, forced his way out of Aus rugby. Inconsistently battled his way through European rugby to eventually come back home and start to really show some signs of consistency. Just as this happens, decides he wants to chase the dollar and head back over?
At least he has over 60 caps so the Giteau Law does apply.
Settle down. It's a rumour.
It's just some French club engaging in wankery so far.
Is this the same club that sacked him over the cocaine incident with Ali Williams?
Does Quade count as international by being in Japan these days???
Maybe Goramaru could play 10, it would really sell the keyrings to the Japanese market through memberships
So, does this mean Brad Thorn has finally had it with JO'C and the rumours about JO'C's antics are true?
I've been very supportive of Thorn and how he's shaped the team.
But if he's taking issue with JOC (James O'Connor) (which I haven't heard to be true until your post) surely you suck it up and finish his contract, rather than give him the arse. Cutting Quade out is one thing, cutting the current first choice Wallaby flyhalf is very different.
I've been very supportive of Thorn and how he's shaped the team.
But if he's taking issue with JOC (James O'Connor) (which I haven't heard to be true until your post) surely you suck it up and finish his contract, rather than give him the arse. Cutting Quade out is one thing, cutting the current first choice Wallaby flyhalf is very different.
RugbyPass article for reference:
https://www.rugbypass.com/news/repo...-to-leave-australia-for-super-rugby-aotearoa/
A report from the New Zealand Herald suggests O’Connor has sounded out the Chiefs as a potential playing destination in 2021.
The Herald reports O’Connor, who was Australia’s starting first-five in his three test appearances this year, is eager to play in “the world’s toughest domestic competition” and “regularly test himself against the best”.