Reds 2023

[Wilson]

yeah happy with that. First player with Super Rugby experience we've signed since JOC (James O'Connor) (James O'Connor)?

Yeah, if you ignore the short term fill ins of Faagase and Anae this season it's the first* since O'Connor and Speight coming into the 2020 season.

*Technically Ruan Smith returned for 2 games in 2021, but I don't really think that counts.

 

[Wilson]

Didn't Richie Asiasta have 'some' Super experience with us before he went to MLR?

Only NRC I think

 

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CP - Le Racing 92 officialise les mouvements au sein de son effectif pour les saisons prochaines

Dans la volonté du respect du salary cap fixé par la Ligue Nationale de Rugby, le Racing 92 officialise les mouvements au sein de son équipe professionnelle masculine. Cameron WOKI, le Racing 92 a le plaisir d’annoncer aujourd’hui sa signature pour les 4 prochaines saisons sportives. Le 3ème...

www.racing92.fr

"Luke JONES, the Australian international also occupying the position of 2nd row at Racing 92 returns to his native country. He will have worn the Ile-de-France jersey 38 times since the 2020-2021 season."

Some things might be lining up

 

[Adam84]

Another THP and a utility back with experience would be nice also.

 

[Wilson]

Another THP and a utility back with experience would be nice also.

I think I'd rather an experienced LHP and to see them focus on Nonggorr's development as the THP backup, but either would be a positive at this stage.

 

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I think I'd rather an experienced LHP and to see them focus on Nonggorr's development as the THP backup, but either would be a positive at this stage.

not sure Nongorr has the size required to be a top line THP. Needs to put on some serious bulk.

 

[LeCheese]

not sure Nongorr has the size required to be a top line THP. Needs to put on some serious bulk.

He's only ~21, still plenty of bulk to come. Was really impressed by his appearances this year

 

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I think I'd rather an experienced LHP and to see them focus on Nonggorr's development as the THP backup, but either would be a positive at this stage.

I would like to see a large, aggressive, fit LHP (something like an Angus Bell).

One under rated that slipped the coup is Angus Wagner - force have developed him nicely.

 

[RugbyReg]

I would like to see a large, aggressive, fit LHP (something like an Angus Bell).

One under rated that slipped the coup is Angus Wagner - force have developed him nicely.

Vella, Wagner and Romano? All strong prospects.

Anyone know where Marcus Vanzati is these days? Always rated him.

 

[LeCheese]

Speculating more on the Tupou et al. vs Thorn rift - interesting that Dave (Rennie) gets a mention, but not Thorn.

 

[Beer Baron]

I’ve come to learn to take what ever “TalentFinder” posts with an extremely tiny grain of rice. Bit my tongue for way too long.
Its contradictory and bias - no matter what thread.

My first use of ignore feature... I smile every retort I see.

 

[RugbyReg]

Don’t know who the guy in the middle is but Ed Quirk seems to be down at Ballymore training.

 

[The Whisperer]

I think I'd rather an experienced LHP and to see them focus on Nonggorr's development as the THP backup, but either would be a positive at this stage.

I wonder if Scott Sio becomes an option? Would love to see that

 

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Don’t know who the guy in the middle is but Ed Quirk seems to be down at Ballymore training. View attachment 14091

Maybe EQ is moving into an off field role? starting to develop his post playing career?

 

[RugbyReg]

Maybe EQ is moving into an off field role? starting to develop his post playing career?

that's apparently the case - helping out with the academy

 

[RugbyReg]

I wonder if Scott Sio becomes an option? Would love to see that

yep but apparently the Force are going hard at him

 

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yep but apparently the Force are going hard at him

still reckon anyone in any job at the professional level needs to have served an apprenticeship / learnt the role a bit in the amateur side.

For the force to chase EQ then have to pay him to climb a learning curve seems weird to me.
Good luck to him and I hope it works out for them both.

 

[Adam84]

still reckon anyone in any job at the professional level needs to have served an apprenticeship / learnt the role a bit in the amateur side.

For the force to chase EQ then have to pay him to climb a learning curve seems weird to me.
Good luck to him and I hope it works out for them both.

Sio..

 

[Wilson]

Georgina Robinson also has Jones signing with us, has it as a 3 year contract which is another pleasant surprise:

Former Wallabies lock Luke Jones will be joining the Queensland Reds on a three-year deal next year and it may be perfect timing, given the current injury crisis in the Australian lock stable. Rugby Australia have contributed to the Jones deal and given Izack Rodda is out for several months, Jones could be a handy man in reserve for Dave Rennie to call upon.

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

I think Nonggorr still has a very high ceiling. 21 is really young for a Tight 5 player. He's still got natural physical growth and filling out to happen.

I think Tupou and Bell have skewed it for our perceptions recently as well as the speed at which they can get S&C into them theses days but all are going to be different. Andrew Blades, Ewen Mckenzie were 24 when they debuted for Australia. Ta'avao didn't debut for NZ until 28 and was playing for Norths in the Shute Shield 5 years ago.

Rae Rae