noWonder if anyone in Australian rugby could manage this
Yeah - losing Tomane, To'omua, Pocock, Moore and possibly Ruan Smith. Four Wallabies and one near the cusp of selection. Then, Albert Anae who is more of a stand by player for the Brumbies is off also, as I think Michael Dowsett may be also.
On top of that Ita Vaea was forced to retire for health reasons.
Quite a few spots on the roster to be filled. Hence the signing of Fakosolea and Saia Fainga'a from Qld, and Alcock and possibly Godwin from the Force. A couple of spots might go to local JID players.
Ruan Smith confirmed leaving the Brumbies? He was just starting to hit some good form
Wouldn't posts #1843 to 48 sit better over on the Brumbies 2017 thread?
Annoying To'omua, and Tomane are leaving whilst they seem to be peaking in form. Probably goes for Beale, Higgers and many others too.
Certainly don't blame them for leaving but just wish they left earlier or later in their career not when they are playing their best rugby.
Seems to be a frustrating trend now.
Ruan Smith confirmed leaving the Brumbies? He was just starting to hit some good form
While you're at it we will gladly take Tomane as well
Fellas, put all this future speculation over on the 2017 threads.
"brumbies to copy england ploy"..wow..thank god the brumbies coach and wallabies attack/backs coach is a Rugby legend and attacking genius. Seriously WTF.I know he has plenty of knowledge, skill and can give some good advice but I'm having doubts about his ability to coach a team/ backline at the level required for a top tier nation. At least at this early stage of his coaching life.