Waratahs 2016
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Ken Catchpole (46)
It will be interesting to see how Ben McCalman goes injury wise when he comes back. Foley had a pretty enormous rugby work load last year- Super Rugby semi-finals plus RC and all the RWC games bar one. I think McCalman only played a handful of tests and mostly off the bench.
Is anyone else on a flexible contract now that Folau's got cancelled?
Is anyone else on a flexible contract now that Folau's got cancelled?
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Steve Williams (59)
Taqs coming back your way:
http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/rugby/gregor-townsend-loss-taqele-naiyaravoro-7397439
http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/rugby/gregor-townsend-loss-taqele-naiyaravoro-7397439
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Sure you could argue this injury was 'just dumb fucking luck', and it may very well be that.
But at some point the ARU and the Super Rugby clubs need to take responsibility for the players health, what they are trying to achieve through these flexi-contracts defies dozens and likely hundreds of studies which state a players physical and mental fatigue is intrinsically linked to injuries. We were told that player fatigue would be managed through rest periods, yet here Foley is running out for the Tahs barely 2 weeks after his last game in Japan.
In comparison to the way the NZRU are handling things, when Dan Carter was allowed to sign with Perpignan, he was given a break from the game and wasn't required back in the selection frame until June the following year. Or In more recent times Carter and McCaw have been paid to take sabbaticals form the game where they didn't play any rugby at all.
Foley: 2016-2017
Lealifano: 2016-2017 & 2017-2018
But at some point the ARU and the Super Rugby clubs need to take responsibility for the players health, what they are trying to achieve through these flexi-contracts defies dozens and likely hundreds of studies which state a players physical and mental fatigue is intrinsically linked to injuries. We were told that player fatigue would be managed through rest periods, yet here Foley is running out for the Tahs barely 2 weeks after his last game in Japan.
In comparison to the way the NZRU are handling things, when Dan Carter was allowed to sign with Perpignan, he was given a break from the game and wasn't required back in the selection frame until June the following year. Or In more recent times Carter and McCaw have been paid to take sabbaticals form the game where they didn't play any rugby at all.
Foley: 2016-2017
Lealifano: 2016-2017 & 2017-2018
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Dick Tooth (41)
Well, signing Hegarty pays off immediately. He was a smart buy. The combination of him and Beale should be enough to keep the Tahs afloat for the first month.
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Steve Williams (59)
Cummins had the opposite as far as I'm aware. He signed a 2 year deal in Japan, and his side over there let him play Super Rugby between Seasons.
Lilo will have one between 2016 and 2017. Did Inman have one for us? Went on a World Cup joker contract to Toulon.
Lilo will have one between 2016 and 2017. Did Inman have one for us? Went on a World Cup joker contract to Toulon.
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In terms of ARU Flexi-contracts, there's been 4 so far and that's Folau, McCalman, Foley and Lealifano.
I think To'omua and Gill were offered one but declined, and by the sounds of it Pocock has been offered one as well.
As highlander mentioned Cummins was on something similar, but not strictly a Flexi contract. He was released by his Japanese club to play in Australia and not the other way around.
I think To'omua and Gill were offered one but declined, and by the sounds of it Pocock has been offered one as well.
As highlander mentioned Cummins was on something similar, but not strictly a Flexi contract. He was released by his Japanese club to play in Australia and not the other way around.
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David Codey (61)
And sometimes you make your own luck.....
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Stirling Mortlock (74)
Yep the Kiwis nailed it. The Crusaders pretty much went without Dan, Richie and Read for the first 2-5 weeks the last 5 seasons.
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Andrew Slack (58)
Foley gone with bum shoulder for a month after trial match.
The Bulls' Pollard out for the season after training mishap.
What do they have in common? Sushi, Yakitori, Geisha's and Sake.
These players are not letting their bodies rest.
Jackpot also out for a few weeks at the Sharks after returning filled with Tonkatsu Ramen to the gills.
The Bulls' Pollard out for the season after training mishap.
What do they have in common? Sushi, Yakitori, Geisha's and Sake.
These players are not letting their bodies rest.
Jackpot also out for a few weeks at the Sharks after returning filled with Tonkatsu Ramen to the gills.
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Mark Ella (57)
Only that it isn't unusual for Palu to be injured for at least half of the season.
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John Eales (66)
Belated, but a report on the last trial from AAP
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Coach Daryl Gibson’s rookies left him with more questions than answers following the Waratahs’ 40-35 Super Rugby trial loss to the Highlanders in Queenstown on Friday.
Both teams scored five tries apiece, with All Blacks midfielder Malakai Fekitoa running in three for the home team.
Gibson gave a number of Waratahs newcomers the chance to stake their claim for the season ahead.
Lock Sam Lousi, formerly of the Warriors in the NRL, was one who shone, while former All Black Zac Guildford made the most of his opportunities with a try in the second half.
The performances of some of the younger players have given Gibson some selection headaches ahead of the Waratahs’ season opener at home to the Reds next weekend.
“That’s the whole point of trials in my mind, you’ve got to see if your new guys are up to playing against quality opposition,” Gibson said.
“The more they play, the more you can trust them when you call on them later in the season.”
The former All Blacks centre will have to call on injury cover sooner than he’d like, with first five-eighth Bernard Foley likely to miss at least the first two games of the season after injuring his shoulder in a tackle.
On the plus side, fullback Israel Folau made his return from ankle surgery after the Rugby World Cup without incident, but the Waratahs will return home winless from their New Zealand tour after losing 17-12 to the Chiefs in Rotorua last week.
Nonetheless, Gibson was still satisfied with his team’s pre-season progress, happy with the smooth transition from his predecessor, Wallabies coach Michael Cheika.
Working under Cheika as an assistant coach for three years prior to taking the reins this season had been a real advantage, Gibson said, adding that there’d been no real changes in gameplan.
“You’ve got to use the ball, and use positive ball in hand.
“I think what we’ve tried to do is introduce a bit more to our game as people learn about us. You’ve got to consistently keep ahead of defences and what you see in them.”
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Coach Daryl Gibson’s rookies left him with more questions than answers following the Waratahs’ 40-35 Super Rugby trial loss to the Highlanders in Queenstown on Friday.
Both teams scored five tries apiece, with All Blacks midfielder Malakai Fekitoa running in three for the home team.
Gibson gave a number of Waratahs newcomers the chance to stake their claim for the season ahead.
Lock Sam Lousi, formerly of the Warriors in the NRL, was one who shone, while former All Black Zac Guildford made the most of his opportunities with a try in the second half.
The performances of some of the younger players have given Gibson some selection headaches ahead of the Waratahs’ season opener at home to the Reds next weekend.
“That’s the whole point of trials in my mind, you’ve got to see if your new guys are up to playing against quality opposition,” Gibson said.
“The more they play, the more you can trust them when you call on them later in the season.”
The former All Blacks centre will have to call on injury cover sooner than he’d like, with first five-eighth Bernard Foley likely to miss at least the first two games of the season after injuring his shoulder in a tackle.
On the plus side, fullback Israel Folau made his return from ankle surgery after the Rugby World Cup without incident, but the Waratahs will return home winless from their New Zealand tour after losing 17-12 to the Chiefs in Rotorua last week.
Nonetheless, Gibson was still satisfied with his team’s pre-season progress, happy with the smooth transition from his predecessor, Wallabies coach Michael Cheika.
Working under Cheika as an assistant coach for three years prior to taking the reins this season had been a real advantage, Gibson said, adding that there’d been no real changes in gameplan.
“You’ve got to use the ball, and use positive ball in hand.
“I think what we’ve tried to do is introduce a bit more to our game as people learn about us. You’ve got to consistently keep ahead of defences and what you see in them.”
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Trevor Allan (34)
Palu was training on Saturday at Tunks Park, Northbridge on his own doing tackling drills on bags as well as some skill work. Must be nearing full fitness.
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