Wallabies 2023

[Marce]

There are some key differences in skills sets and it showed early in Koroibete’s career.

I don't know if in the skills set. Winger is a quite basic position in both codes. The main differences are the positioning, how to read defence moves and that stuff. I remember one time when Naiyaravoro grounded the ball in his own ingoal like he didn't know rugby rules lol

 

[fatprop]

Our new defence coach

“It is more system,” Hodgson explained. “The players know how to tackle. They’ll be doing a lot of their stuff in their club rugby, as you’d imagine. It is important that when we come into camp, we just have a clear plan, that’s easy to execute and effective.

“There are some techniques that can help a player become a better defender but, ultimately, it is about how can we get everyone on the same page and defend as a unit. That’s the most important [thing].”

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

We know there are some top rugby head coaches obssesed with NRL players as Cheika and Eddie Jones but... Didnt Rugby Australia/Reds do a thorough study on Vunivalu's body? Like any sports organization

There are hundreds of physical NRL wingers to spend the little money you have. If u gonna ignore all the rugby wingers, signed someone who is 100% healthy. Maika Sivo is older but he looks healthier than him

See the Rugby Championship & EOYT last year?

 

[Wallaby Man]

We know there are some top rugby head coaches obssesed with NRL players as Cheika and Eddie Jones but... Didnt Rugby Australia/Reds do a thorough study on Vunivalu's body? Like any sports organization

There are hundreds of physical NRL wingers to spend the little money you have. If u gonna ignore all the rugby wingers, signed someone who is 100% healthy. Maika Sivo is older but he looks healthier than him

Sivo missed large portions of the last 18months with a ruptured acl.

I think it’s just bad luck, when you’re that big and that explosive your body straddles a fine line between elite performance and breaking down. We also have the disadvantage in Aus of playing large portions of a season and training on hard grounds which will slowly wear away on bodies.

 

[Marce]

See the Rugby Championship & EOYT last year?

Every single game

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

Every single game

Then you will understand my scepticism of RAs Medical and S&C program

 

[Marce]

Then you will understand my scepticism of RAs Medical and S&C program

Now we can blame Dave lol. What about Reds Medical staff?

 

[Drew]

Rugby seems pretty demonstrably less strenuous than league for an outside back. Less games and less contact.

Dude just had a bad run with injury and now seems, i guess, hesitant? I remember when he first started at the Reds he looked deadly every time he touched the ball. For Aus A he looked scared. Shit happens.

I think league for an outside back has simpler, more well defined roles with more involvement than in Union. I think his hesitancy could also come from second guessing himself, not knowing when to get involved. Having watched his schoolboy highlights when he crossed codes, he obviously has an understanding of the game and we can all see he has the athleticism. Unfortunately, like Jordan Petaia of previous seasons injuries have robbed him of game time and the decision making ability that game time brings.

 

[KiwiM]

It doesnt matter. NZRU used to sign some League players too

Without a background in rugby? Who? Benji Marshall would be the closest (though he did play some school rugby) and he struggled under a poor Blues coach (Kirwan) and canned it after 1 year.

 

[wamberal]

Without a background in rugby? Who? Benji Marshall would be the closest (though he did play some school rugby) and he struggled under a poor Blues coach (Kirwan) and canned it after 1 year.

Benji left it until too late in his career to make the switch.

 

[HogansHeros]

Did SBW play Union as a kid?

 

[KiwiM]

Did SBW play Union as a kid?

Yes. He also played 2 years in France for Toulon before NZRU signed him.

Brad Thorn I suppose is one - but he was noticeably better in his second stint with ABs than his first (went back to Broncos in between).

 

[Marce]

Did SBW play Union as a kid?

Is there a Kiwi who didn't played rugby in his childhood?

 

[HogansHeros]

Is there a Kiwi who didn't played rugby in his childhood?

Supposedly Benji as said above?

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

Clearly Benji

 

[Braveheart81]

Marshall went to high school in NZ until he was 15. Surely he played rugby union for the school?

 

[KiwiM]

Without a background in rugby? Who? Benji Marshall would be the closest (though he did play some school rugby) and he struggled under a poor Blues coach (Kirwan) and canned it after 1 year.

Just to be a tool and quote myself - see above

 

[dillyboy]

Bumped into Quade down at tallebudgera this morning - daughter posed for a happy snap & he was happy to talk about his recovery.

Said he'll be sprinting on Monday then back off to Japan in two weeks.

Is aiming for a late rugby championship return & being perfect for the WC.

Said he's just taking it slow to make sure his body is 100%

 

[wamberal]

Bumped into Quade down at tallebudgera this morning - daughter posed for a happy snap & he was happy to talk about his recovery.

Said he'll be sprinting on Monday then back off to Japan in two weeks.

Is aiming for a late rugby championship return & being perfect for the WC.

Said he's just taking it slow to make sure his body is 100%

Wonderful snap!!!

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

'I struggled mentally - I've never been that guy': Suli blames Rennie's demands for failure to launch as a Wallaby

Suliasi Vunivalu has revealed how Dave Rennie's training demands almost drove him out of rugby as he prepares to live up to new Wallabies…

www.theroar.com.au

Yeah, good luck buddy.

Maybe after 50 tests you can earn the right to have that attitude.