Super Rugby Pre-Season Trial: Waratahs v Reds

[Braveheart81]

melbourne let him go for a reason - just wondering if they knew something

Clearly RA paid too much for a player who has been out injured for way too much of his time in rugby.

The offer from RA/Reds was never going to be competed with by the Storm. There just isn't that price tag paid to wingers in the NRL. They didn't let him go. He was off contract when RA signed him.

 

[fatprop]

melbourne let him go for a reason - just wondering if they knew something

melbourne doesn't historically pay wingers big $$$, they spend it on the spine, the rest do well there and leave

 

[liquor box]

Converts have a habit of getting hamstring injuries, maybe it is the kicking??

 

[Adam84]

Vest and both Blyth brothers to miss this game through injury

 

[liquor box]

Holloway returns, Vunivalu off bench in high-stakes Waratahs-Reds Super Rugby trial

Jed Holloway returns to boost NSW while former NRL star Suliasi Vunivalu begins his last-ditch claim for Test honours in front of Eddie Jones on Saturday night.

www.brisbanetimes.com.au

February 8, 2023 — 5.40pm

Wallabies outsiders Suliasi Vunivalu, Tate McDermott and James O’Connor will audition in front of new coach Eddie Jones in Queensland’s trial match against the Waratahs on Saturday night.

McDermott is tipped to start at halfback for the Reds and Vunivalu and O’Connor are expected to be named on the bench,

 

[fatprop]

Holloway returns, Vunivalu off bench in high-stakes Waratahs-Reds Super Rugby trial

Jed Holloway returns to boost NSW while former NRL star Suliasi Vunivalu begins his last-ditch claim for Test honours in front of Eddie Jones on Saturday night.

www.brisbanetimes.com.au

February 8, 2023 — 5.40pm

when did trials become "high stakes"

 

[Adam84]

Holloway returns, Vunivalu off bench in high-stakes Waratahs-Reds Super Rugby trial

Jed Holloway returns to boost NSW while former NRL star Suliasi Vunivalu begins his last-ditch claim for Test honours in front of Eddie Jones on Saturday night.

www.brisbanetimes.com.au

February 8, 2023 — 5.40pm

Good to see Vunivalus hamstring concern was minor.

I’m keen to watch this match on Stan, this off-season has been a long one

 

[dillyboy]

when did trials become "high stakes"

And not sure I'd describe McDermott as a "Wallabies outsider"

Or O'Connor for that matter.....

 

[Adam84]

She’s trying to drum up a bit of excitement for an otherwise meaningless match. Im ok with that given rugbys lack of media coverage

 

[RugbyReg]

And not sure I'd describe McDermott as a "Wallabies outsider"

Or O'Connor for that matter.....

I would. Tate was picked behind Gordon more often that not. JOC (James O'Connor) has basically been deemed never be picked again by many here and seemingly Rennie.

As for the stakes of trials. Really? In a RWC year with a. New coach? Everyone battling for positions and form? Absolutely high stakes.

 

[Qldtragic]

I would. Tate was picked behind Gordon more often that not. JOC (James O'Connor) (James O'Connor) has basically been deemed never be picked again by many here and seemingly Rennie.

As for the stakes of trials. Really? In a RWC year with a. New coach? Everyone battling for positions and form? Absolutely high stakes.

I agree with the shuffling of the coach, I reckon every wallaby jersey is up for review.

Many incumbents will retain but they are on notice to perform. I am sure there will be a few "bolters" getting on a plane to France later this year.

 

[Wilson]

Team (or squad) is out for all 3 games (Men's, Women's, Sevens):

Queensland Reds Squads – Santos Festival of Rugby​

Super Rugby Pacific​

Queensland Reds v New South Wales Waratahs, Narrabri Rugby Club, Saturday 11 February, 6:45pm AEST:​

Forwards​

• Connor Anderson – Wests – Brisbane State High School – Everton Park Roosters
• Richie Asiata – Easts – Anglican Church Grammar School
• John Bryant – Souths – St Laurence’s College – Souths
• Sef Fa’agase – Sunnybank – Shailer Park State High School – Beaudesert Warriors
• Matt Faessler – Brothers – Toowoomba Grammar School – USQ Saints
• Lopeti Faifua – Wests – Saint Kentigern College, Auckland
• Luke Jones – Wests – St Pius X College – St Ives Rugby Club
• Fraser McReight – Brothers – Brisbane Grammar School – Albany Creek Brumbies
• Zane Nonggorr – Bond University – The Southport School – Gold Coast Eagles
• Peni Ravai – Easts – Ratu Kadavulevu School, Fiji
• Ryan Smith – Brothers – St Patrick’s College Shorncliffe – Caboolture Snakes
• Phransis Sula-Siaosi – Souths – St Joseph’s Nudgee College
• Seru Uru – Wests – Ratu Kadavulevu School, Fiji – Namoli Rugby Club, Fiji
• Harry Wilson – Brothers – St Joseph’s College Gregory Terrace – Gunnedah Red Devils
• Liam Wright – Easts – Anglican Church Grammar School – Easts
• Dane Zander – University of Queensland – St Joseph’s Nudgee College – Albany Creek Brumbies

Backs​

• Floyd Aubrey – GPS – Marist College Ashgrove
• Lawson Creighton – Brothers – Padua College
• Filipo Daugunu – Wests – Dogotuki District School, Fjii
• Josh Flook – Brothers – St Joseph’s Nudgee College – Brothers
• Isaac Henry – Wests – Brisbane Boys College – Kenmore Bears
• Tom Lynagh – University of Queensland – Epsom College – Richmond Rugby Club
• Tate McDermott – University of Queensland – Sunshine Coast Grammar School – Flinders Rugby Club
• James O’Connor – Brothers – St Joseph’s Nudgee College – Brothers
• Hunter Paisami – Wests – Mangere College, Auckland
• Jordan Petaia – Wests – Brisbane State High School
• Kalani Thomas – University of Queensland – Ipswich Grammar School – Souths
• Suliasi Vunivalu – Wests – Saint Kentigern College, Auckland

Super W​

Queensland Reds v New South Wales Waratahs, Narrabri Rugby Club, Saturday 11 February, 4:15pm AEST:​

Forwards​

• Alapeta Ngauamo – GPS – St James College Brisbane
• Bree-Anna Cheatham – Wests – St Augustine’s College
• Deni Ross – Wests – Oak Hill College
• Haidee Head – Easts – Lourdes Hill College
• Hana Lane – Wests – West Island School, Hong Kong
• Joana Rabaka – Sunnybank – Nadi College, Fiji
• Madi Schuck – Easts – Alexandra Hills State High School
• Megan Prinsloo – Nambour Toads – Coolum Beach State High School
• Miki Trbojevic – GPS – Freshwater Senior Campus, Sydney
• Tazmin Sheppard – Bond University - Budehaven Community School, Cornwall UK
• Theresa Soloai – Easts – Holland Park State High School
• Tiarna Molloy – Easts – Warialda High School, NSW
• Tina Campbell – GPS – St Hilda’s School, Gold Coast

Backs​

• Brianna Dascombe – Wests – Fairholme College, Toowoomba
• Caitlin Urwin – University of Queensland – St Patrick's College, Gympie
• Cecilia Smith – Sunnybank – Leeton State High School, NSW
• Ellie Draper – Souths – Carmel College
• Heleina Young – GPS – St Joseph’s Secondary School, Suva, Fiji
• Ivania Wong – Sunnybank – Balmoral State High School
• Meg Jakins – Roma – Fairholme College, Toowoomba
• Melanie Wilks – Bond University – Beerwah State High Schools
• Renae Nona – Sunnybank – Cavendish Road State High School
• Sam Curtis – College Rifles – Waimea College, New Zealand
• Sarah Lewis – GPS – Xavier Catholic College, Hervey Bay
• Terri-Anne Egan – Sunnybank – Marymount College, Gold Coast

Sevens​

Queensland Reds, AON Next Gen Sevens, Narrabri Rugby Club, Friday 10 February – Saturday 11 February​

1. Lily Dick – Palm Beach Currumbin Alleygators – Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School
2. Sidney Taylor – University of Queensland – Murrumba State Secondary College
3. Isabella Nasser – University of Queensland – Brisbane State High School
4. Faythe Manera – Bond University – Helensvale State High School
5. Charlotte Caslick – Wests – Brisbane State High School
6. Teagan Levi – Bond University – Miami State High School
7. Kaitlin Shave – University of Queensland – Clairvaux MacKillop College
8. Ivana Lolesio – Easts – Aquinas College
9. Piper Flynn – Easts – Kings Christian College
10. Amahli Hala – Bond University – Kings Christian College
11. Fleur Ginn – Stretton State College
12. Nat Wright – University of Queensland – St Peter’s Lutheran College

 

[RugbyReg]

what an awesome weekend of rugby. The Men's game will be a ripper. Big times for the women with their biggest year ever (outside of a RWC) and needing to impress Eddie (QLD undergoing somewhat of a generational change too) and then the 7s with Caslick and a handful of other Aussie players

 

[Marce]

Watch live via Queensland Reds YouTube

Thanks Reds

 

[Wilson]

A few late changes for the Reds:

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1623478148825493504

I imagine Jones is just an abundance of caution given the other injuries at lock, but that's definitely not ideal.

 

[Wilson]

Waratahs teams also out:

WARATAHS Starting Team

1) Tom Lambert 2) Mahe Vailanu, 3) Archer Holz, 4) Jed Holloway, 5) Ned Hanigan, 6) Lachie Swinton, 7) Charlie Gamble, 8) Will Harris, 9) Jake Gordon, 10) Tane Edmed, 11) Max Jorgensen, 12) Lalakai Foketi, 13) Mosese Tuipulotu, 14) Mark Nawaqanitawase, 15) Ben Donaldson

Finishers:

16) Tolu Latu, 17) Sateki Latu, 18) Te Tera Faulkner, 19) Hugh Sinclair, 20) Langi Gleeson, 21) Harrison Goddard, 22) Henry O'Donnell, 23) Nemani Nadolo, 24) Ben Dowling, 25) Hunter Ward, 26) Harry Wilson, 27) Taleni Seu, 28) Brad Amitanuai

Women's:

WARATAHS 1ST HALF TEAM

1 Brianna Hoy 2 Katalina Amosa 3 Georgia Chapple 4 Ana-Lise Sio 5 Hollie Cameron 6 Fi Jones 7 Charlie Norton 8 Leilani Nathan 9 Martha Harvey 10 Claudia Meltzer 11 Desiree Miller 12 Ella Ryan 13 Jade Sheridan 14 Jacinta Windsor 15 Caitlyn Halse

WARATAHS SECOND HALF TEAM

1 Siusiuosalafai Volkman 2 Brittany Merlo 3 Georgia Chapple 4 Rosie Ebbage 5 Zali O’Brien 6 Bronte Wilson 7 Fi Jones 8 Olivia Creswick 9 Tatum Bird 10 Brooke McKinnon 11 Margot Vella 12 Katrina Barker 13 Rosie Ferguson 14 Jacinta Windsor 15 Desiree Miller

RESERVES

Bridie O’Gorman

Haven't seen the Sevens side yet

 

[RugbyReg]

A few late changes for the Reds:

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1623478148825493504

I imagine Jones is just an abundance of caution given the other injuries at lock, but that's definitely not ideal.

Blyth
Blyth
Vest
Jones

I'd call that vertical injury concerns....any coverage going around anywhere?

 

[Wilson]

Based on the players available this is what I'd have as the strongest side for the Reds:

1. Ravai
2. Faessler
3. Nonggorr
4. Uru
5. Smith
6. Wright
7. McReight
8. Wilson
9. McDermott
10. Creighton
11. Daugunu
12. Henry
13. Paisami
14. Vunivalu
15. Petaia

Real toss of the coin between Henry/Paisami or Paisami/Flook, but I think they're leaning towards Henry so I went with that. Didn't realise Campbell wasn't listed until I went to name a side, haven't heard he's injured so hopefully they're just holding him back for the regular season.

 

[Adam84]

Blyth
Blyth
Vest
Jones

I'd call that vertical injury concerns....any coverage going around anywhere?

Can add Taine Roiri to that.

Uru and Smith as a lock pairing is still pretty good, just no depth underneath and limited versatility in the backrow

 

[Wilson]

Blyth
Blyth
Vest
Jones

I'd call that vertical injury concerns....any coverage going around anywhere?

Riori out too does reduce the cover, but it's all short term so I'm not sure what the rules are about bringing anyone in at the moment. I imagine they'd use Faifua before finding another though. They may look to start him in this trial ahead of Smith/Uru to see how ready he is.