Waratahs 2020

[fatprop]

I'd say Swinton is above Harris and Tafa. Also without knowing the new coach we can't be sure of what they see as the best position for Hanigan and Holloway.

It does highlight why Wells maybe surplus

 

[RugbyReg]

FINALLY the big names are coming.

"The NSW Waratahs have continued to bolster their squad for the 2020 Vodafone Super Rugby season, securing the signatures of Chris Talakai and Mitch Short."

 

[The Honey Badger]

It does highlight why Wells maybe surplus

Don't know why he is underrated. He showed his value when he turned up at the Tahs from 7's.

I like him at 8,

 

[Adam84]

Wells was forward of the year in 2018

 

[Blackadder]

Well so far the Tahs have re-signed a few players and only signed one new player. I wonder when or even if they are going to strengthen the team especially in the forwards??

 

[Rugby Head]

Here is an interesting proposition.
Since Taqele Naiyaravoro left the tahs, we have lacked a big powerful winger who is a headache for our oppositions.
I was reading the other day the Semi Radradra is interested in coming back to Australia as he prefers the lifestyle here compared to France. He was at Toulon and now playing for Bordeaux/ the Fijian national team. Since making the transition from NRL, he has been carving up, can play 11/13/14. He may be seeking too much $$$ and may be more interested in a return to the NRL. I think he would be a great acquisition if we could get him, thoughts?

 

[Silverado]

Here is an interesting proposition.
Since Taqele Naiyaravoro left the tahs, we have lacked a big powerful winger who is a headache for our oppositions.
I was reading the other day the Semi Radradra is interested in coming back to Australia as he prefers the lifestyle here compared to France. He was at Toulon and now playing for Bordeaux/ the Fijian national team. Since making the transition from NRL, he has been carving up, can play 11/13/14. He may be seeking too much $$$ and may be more interested in a return to the NRL. I think he would be a great acquisition if we could get him, thoughts?

If they can sign him, I'd be going all in. He's a rare talent and a bone fide crowd puller

 

[qwerty51]

Don't think Aus sides are allowed to sign foreigners who will never play for the Wallabies anymore. There's none currently on contract.

edit: Frank Lomani is one.

 

[Show-n-go]

Don't think Aus sides are allowed to sign foreigners who will never play for the Wallabies anymore. There's none currently on contract.

Lomani @rebels

 

[Pass it to Dunning!]

Don't think Aus sides are allowed to sign foreigners who will never play for the Wallabies anymore. There's none currently on contract.

edit: Frank Lomani is one.

I believe we had a Fijian international playing at prop for us last year. Or maybe this year.

 

[Silverado]

I believe we had a Fijian international playing at prop for us last year. Or maybe this year.

Yeah, Tawake in 2018

 

[ShtinaTina]

Campo sounds salty in the SMH article about being turned down for the head coach role.

 

[RugbyReg]

Campo sounds salty in the SMH article about being turned down for the head coach role.

he doesn't have the qualifications. He's never head coached at any decent level. If he wants to head coach, go grab a spot at Japan or Currie Cup or even Shute Shied. He'd be a great assistant coach I reckon though.

 

[Jamie]

Correct, as much as I love his enthusiasm the last thing we need is coach with little experience, I don't know who has been shortlisted but I hope they are decent candidates

 

[ShtinaTina]

I wasn't debating his lack of qualifications, I was entertained by his lack of grace & making a petulant public comment.

 

[cyclopath]

Shame that Campo won't be involved in some capacity. Think he would have a lot to offer in some areas. Not head coach though.

 

[Blackadder]

https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby...pped-to-be-new-nsw-waratahs-super-rugby-coach

Last 2 candidates apparently

 

[Blackadder]

Shame that Campo won't be involved in some capacity. Think he would have a lot to offer in some areas. Not head coach though.

defensive coach??

 

[fatprop]

I have always thought the slower (fat'ish) backs make the best attack coaches, the super naturally talented unit often never had to make many decisions whilst playing.

 

[cyclopath]

defensive coach??

You need a new joke! That one's been used to death!
But in all seriousness, he understands attacking play / lines etc better than most, and was a prodigious kicker of the ball. It beggars belief that his potential input goes by the wayside. It's a real pity.