4. He'd have to play every game which isn't going to happen as he only got back this week.
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4. He'd have to play every game which isn't going to happen as he only got back this week.
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Ted Fahey (11)
Does he actually have to play them though, or just be eligible and in the country? I notice he wasn't picked this week, so if it's the former then he's obviously out. It would be very interesting to see where his level is at.
No, he has to play the games.
He's be eligible for the finals without playing four games if he'd been a member of the squad for the whole year.
Basically I think he can join the squad now as an injury replacement for Sam Lousi.
I'd guess that Cheika will give him a crack in one of the last three games to see where he is at and whether he's of any interest whatsoever for the RWC squad.
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Trevor Allan (34)
Holloway didn't play for Southern Districts on the weekend.
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Peter Burge (5)
From the Tele:
And Skelton’s possible suspension sets up a remarkable comeback for Dean Mumm, the former Waratahs captain and Wallaby lock, who will join the Tahs in South Africa from England where he has been playing extraordinarily well for Exeter.
“For Dean’s sake it’s a great opportunity, we’ve lost Sam Lousi and Jed Holloway for the season, so that means we’ve only got three fit locks (Skelton, Dave Dennis and Mitchell Chapman),” Cheika said.
And Skelton’s possible suspension sets up a remarkable comeback for Dean Mumm, the former Waratahs captain and Wallaby lock, who will join the Tahs in South Africa from England where he has been playing extraordinarily well for Exeter.
“For Dean’s sake it’s a great opportunity, we’ve lost Sam Lousi and Jed Holloway for the season, so that means we’ve only got three fit locks (Skelton, Dave Dennis and Mitchell Chapman),” Cheika said.
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Peter Burge (5)
Also from the Tele:
“Just like Tolu took his chance when Taf was out, Roachy is about right now, he is ready to take his chance.
“It is his time to stand up. He has good passion, he is a different type of hooker for us, a bit like having another Michael Hooper around, he is busy around the field and good over the ball on the ground.
“His enthusiasm for the game is unreal.
“I probably should have given him a bit more time in the season and a half he’s been with us, but Tolu has been outstanding as well.
“Hugh has just been waiting for an opportunity.”
“Just like Tolu took his chance when Taf was out, Roachy is about right now, he is ready to take his chance.
“It is his time to stand up. He has good passion, he is a different type of hooker for us, a bit like having another Michael Hooper around, he is busy around the field and good over the ball on the ground.
“His enthusiasm for the game is unreal.
“I probably should have given him a bit more time in the season and a half he’s been with us, but Tolu has been outstanding as well.
“Hugh has just been waiting for an opportunity.”
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Nathan Sharpe (72)
Holloway for season? Fark. Mumm to bench then.
Porecki flew out with the squad today according to http://www.foxsports.com.au/rugby/s...n-tolu-latu-bans/story-e6frf4qu-1227369543966
Porecki flew out with the squad today according to http://www.foxsports.com.au/rugby/s...n-tolu-latu-bans/story-e6frf4qu-1227369543966
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Ted Fahey (11)
Thanks, it's super difficult to find any actual source on the rules :/ It's interesting that you have to actually play the games, as players such us Holloway would then not be eligible for finals (I don't think he's played any games yet this season- could be wrong). Or I suppose the rule might be only for players who have played in tournaments external to SANZAR.
The four game rule only applies to players who weren't part of the initial squad.
If you've been part of the squad for the whole season you can play in the finals regardless of the number of games you've played.
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Peter Johnson (47)
The SANZAR Duty Judicial Officer Adam Casselden has accepted a guilty plea from Rob Horne of the Waratahs for contravening Law 10.4 (j) Lifting Tackle, after he was cited following a Super Rugby match at the weekend.
The Tahs are in a bit of a hole now with three players suspended and struggling to hang onto the lead in the Aussie conference.
We need to win the last two matches with bonus points to ensure we top the Aussie conference and then hope that the Stormers get 8 points or less so we can finish second.
If we only win one of our last two games we could miss the finals altogether.
We need to win the last two matches with bonus points to ensure we top the Aussie conference and then hope that the Stormers get 8 points or less so we can finish second.
If we only win one of our last two games we could miss the finals altogether.
Yeah Highlander/Hurricanes final seems most likely, they are playing the most positive and consistent rugby
An interesting question re Cheika's "style" of coaching.......
Does his passionate approach have a diminishing return after a while?
This year they have looked effective against the top sides but mentally not up playing with that edge against the "easier" sides.
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