Hodge can win us the game with a 85m penaltyI would suspect Eddie will give Carter Gordon a go in the first Test against South Africa off the bench with Foley to start. Donaldson hasn’t played as well as last year, however Coleman’s game plan hasn’t helped him. If Ryan Lonergan comes on with Gordon, he can goal kick?
yikesBut tipping the scales at the best part of 150 kilograms, there is plenty that can still go wrong for the man they call the ‘Tongan Thor’.
“It’s a bit hard because I’m not running at the moment and trying to keep that weight off,” he said.
“I wouldn’t say I’ve been really good but I’m trying.”
Don’t the Aus Super Rugby clubs already have an MOU with Japanese clubs? Hence the Japanese tours last year for the Rebels, Force and Reds, can’t remember if Tahs and Brums did. Let’s see what happens, the NZR also signed a contract with Harlequins 4-5yrs ago and exactly 0 has happened on that front.Where is Rugby Australia in this stuff? Maybe McLennan could do it something like that instead of attacking NRL everyday
Rugby unions of Japan and New Zealand sign cooperation agreement
Japan's League One has become a popular destination for elite New Zealand players and coaches in recent years.www.japantimes.co.jp
Regular matches between New Zealand's Super Rugby sides and teams from Japan's League One could be on the cards after the countries' rugby unions signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on Wednesday.
The agreement, aimed at helping the game grow across the Asia-Pacific region, will also see New Zealand and Japan meeting more regularly in internationals for both men and women at all levels
That shit don't make sense to me for an elite player being managed by team of dietitians, physios and strength & conditioning professionals. Surely there would be some fitness program involving swimming, rowing and/or elliptical trainer etc. that would keep that cardiovascular fitness high (and weight off) without aggravating the achilles?
I would love a job description of some of these roles. Speed consultant? "You're slow. Run fast" S&C co-ordinator v S&C coach? What's a Learning co-ordinator? Between attack, defence, overall forwards coaching, maul, lineout, kicking, some of these coaches will be fighting for airtime. I can imagine the players being overwhelmed by data and coaching. But I'll park my cynicism and reserve judgement until the end of the WC. Still that's a lot of bloody coaches.Coaching team confirmed.
2023 Wallabies Coaching Staff
Head Coach - Eddie Jones
Attack Coach - Brad Davis
Defence Coach - Brett Hodgson
Forwards Coordinator - Neal Hatley
Lineout Coach - Dan Palmer
Maul Consultant - Pierre-Henry Broncan
Kicking Consultant - Berrick Barnes
Learning Coordinator - David Rath
Strength and Conditioning Coordinator - Jon Clarke
Strength and Conditioning Coach - Nigel Ashley-Jones
Speed Consultant - John Pryor
Sport Scientist - Warrick Harrington
I would love a job description of some of these roles. Speed consultant? "You're slow. Run fast" S&C co-ordinator v S&C coach? What's a Learning co-ordinator? Between attack, defence, overall forwards coaching, maul, lineout, kicking, some of these coaches will be fighting for airtime. I can imagine the players being overwhelmed by data and coaching. But I'll park my cynicism and reserve judgement until the end of the WC. Still that's a lot of bloody coaches.
Agree he could do it but why risk it? As a first test player, the boks will line him up for some serious treatment. He is tough but that ain't the way to break in your (possible) future 10. Not sure Foley would be ideal either at least he has played them before.Not saying I disagree but wow a test debut against the boks at a sold out loftus wowee!
Learning Coordinator - David Rath - what the hell does one of those do?????Coaching team confirmed.
2023 Wallabies Coaching Staff
Head Coach - Eddie Jones
Attack Coach - Brad Davis
Defence Coach - Brett Hodgson
Forwards Coordinator - Neal Hatley
Lineout Coach - Dan Palmer
Maul Consultant - Pierre-Henry Broncan
Kicking Consultant - Berrick Barnes
Learning Coordinator - David Rath
Strength and Conditioning Coordinator - Jon Clarke
Strength and Conditioning Coach - Nigel Ashley-Jones
Speed Consultant - John Pryor
Sport Scientist - Warrick Harrington
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Lonergan can definitely goal kick if that's your question.I would suspect Eddie will give Carter Gordon a go in the first Test against South Africa off the bench with Foley to start. Donaldson hasn’t played as well as last year, however Coleman’s game plan hasn’t helped him. If Ryan Lonergan comes on with Gordon, he can goal kick?
Coaching team confirmed.
One coach for every 2.5 players.
What a luxury. Hope they win something.