Reds 2023

[Penguin]

Seems to me a lot of posters only want to see what they want to see, or invent their own story lines. What's problem with taking LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto) at his word? He didn't have to do an interview at all but felt that he should to quell the little rumour mill some here want to keep churning.

 

[Penguin]

It took him a while to find another employer

No it didn't. Rebels jumped at the chance, followed rich Japanese deals. He didn't hold back on saying what he felt, rightly or wrongly. Starting with Robbie Deans.

 

[DELETE ACCOUNT]

No it didn't. Rebels jumped at the chance, followed rich Japanese deals. He didn't hold back on saying what he felt, rightly or wrongly. Starting with Robbie Deans.

didnt he do 12 months in amateur clubland?

 

[Braveheart81]

didnt he do 12 months in amateur clubland?

He was on contract with the Reds for that 2018 season (and I also believe Rugby Australia). He couldn't sign another contract and got paid that entire year.

 

[qwerty51]

He was on contract with the Reds for that 2018 season (and I also believe Rugby Australia). He couldn't sign another contract and got paid that entire year.

I mean he could have; the Reds would've happily let him walk away from the contract but hey, get your 700k for playing club rugby. Who wouldn't.

 

[Penguin]

didnt he do 12 months in amateur clubland?

He was clearly trying to prove a point. I reckon he also enjoyed himself immensely that season.

 

[qwerty51]

Connor Vest is playing for Auckland this season.

 

[Adam84]

Sef Fa‘agase signed for 2 years

 

[RugbyReg]

Sef Fa’agase has re-signed for two years. Happy about that. Thought he showed more than Zander and Foutuaika to be honest.

 

[Adam84]

He brings experience which they need, but isn’t exactly a renowned scrummager. I guess he is better then a development player though.

 

[dru]

From Rugby.com

He'd (Fa'agse) play one more match for the Rebels before eventually making the move north as Brad Thorn's men dealt with an injury crisis as Taniela Tupou and Zane Nonggorr were ruled out for the season.

That seems odd.

Glad to see See back.

 

[PhilClinton]

From Rugby.com

He'd (Fa'agse) play one more match for the Rebels before eventually making the move north as Brad Thorn's men dealt with an injury crisis as Taniela Tupou and Zane Nonggorr were ruled out for the season.

That seems odd.

Glad to see See back.

That was from this season isn’t it?

He ended up on the Reds bench for a few games this year before getting injured.

 

[DELETE ACCOUNT]

He brings experience which they need, but isn’t exactly a renowned scrummager. I guess he is better then a development player though.

better scrummager than Nongorr

 

[PhilClinton]

He brings experience which they need, but isn’t exactly a renowned scrummager. I guess he is better then a development player though.

I thought Sef was part of that pack just before Taniela cracked the side and they were fairly dominant. I at least remember him being on the right end of the scrum during the NRC.

 

[SouthernX]

Awesome signing - bit more vet Starch to add to all the ballymore spring chickens.

Sef always been part of the dominate front rows in QPR. University set piece has been at its best when he’s playing club rugby. I think he transitions well to super rugby scrums.

Sef also provides a bit of mobility for a prop and some mongrel.

I’d say his biggest weakness is he can be a bit of a hot head sometime, because of past discrepancies if there’s a scuffle on the football field I’m always telling myself “don’t do it Sef”

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

I’d say his biggest weakness is he can be a bit of a hot head sometime, because of past discrepancies if there’s a scuffle on the football field I’m always telling myself “don’t do it Sef”

Could always be the Tahs and just signed Latu....

 

[PhilClinton]

It'll be interesting if Zander keeps trotting out for UQ at tighthead

I'm not sure the Reds need 4 blokes capable of playing the position on full-time contracts, especially when the first choice can play 80mins and is your best player.

 

[DELETE ACCOUNT]

It'll be interesting if Zander keeps trotting out for UQ at tighthead

I'm not sure the Reds need 4 blokes capable of playing the position on full-time contracts, especially when the first choice can play 80mins and is your best player.

I think Zander will become the guy that can play both sides like Feao.
Topou and Nongorr are one sided (THP)
Hoopert is one sided (LHP)
Sef can play both sides but brought in for the experience factor I guess.

Asiata has been playing Prop at QPR and Nasser was a Junior Wallaby Prop as well so plenty of flexibility and coverage in the squad.

 

[Wallaby Man]

I think Zander will become the guy that can play both sides like Feao.
Topou and Nongorr are one sided (THP)
Hoopert is one sided (LHP)
Sef can play both sides but brought in for the experience factor I guess.

Asiata has been playing Prop at QPR and Nasser was a Junior Wallaby Prop as well so plenty of flexibility and coverage in the squad.

That whole group minus Tupou worries me. Nongorr has potential but the rest I don’t believe have any upside on what they’re currently showing. Hoopert and Fa’agase on at the same time could lead to some roller skates

 

[Adam84]

better scrummager than Nongorr

Right now maybe, going forward I see Nongorr as a higher ceiling