2012 Super Rugby Squad (According to website):
http://www.nswrugby.com.au/Waratahs/HSBCWaratahs/SuperRugbySquad.aspx
29 players:
3 Hookers- Ulugia, Polota-Nau, Fitzpatrick
4 Props- Tilse, Ryan, Robinson, Kepu
5 Locks- Vickerman, Peterson, Mumm, Dennis, Douglas
4 Backrowers- Elsom, Alcock, McCutcheon, Palu
2 Scrumhalves- McKibben, Pretorius
3 Fly-halves- Barnes, Foley, Halangahu
4 Centres- Karauria-Henry, Kingston, Carter, Horne
3 Wingers- Turner, Pakalani, Mitchell
1 Fullback- Ashley-Cooper
Wonder who the 30th spot will go to. I'm guessing it will be a backrower. Ulugia can cover prop in times of crisis, so another flanker is my bet. Possibly another scrumhalf though.
Interesting to see Dave Dennis listed as a lock. Could they be looking at him over Mumm? He's wasted on the bench IMO, so maybe that's not a bad sign.
Any thoughts on who the captain will be? Mumm filled in for Waugh, but I don't see him as a long-term solution. I originally thought TPN, but he's injured too often to take over in that capacity. Mitchell's a senior player, Wallaby and captained on the Aus Schools tour years ago, but I don't see a winger captaining the side, especially with Foley as coach. Possibly Barnes or Vickerman- hopefully not Elsom. Although, Foley and Elsom are quite the duo, so it wouldn't surprise me.