Waratahs 2020

[Jamie]

About time the Tahs came up with some quality content, we were a bit behind the other teams. Great work!

 

[fatprop]

 

[RugbyReg]

The NSW Waratahs have added highly-rated tighthead, Tiaan Tauakipulu to their Elite Development Squad for the 2020 Super Rugby season.

Tauakipulu will join the likes of Ben Donaldson, Max Douglas and Jeremy Williams in the group that trains with and alongside the Super Rugby squad across the season.

A product of the St Kentigern’s College – a school with a prestigious rugby history – and a New Zealand Schools representative, Tauakipulu recently arrived in Australia to commence pre-season training with the NSW Waratahs.

Despite his upbringing on the other side of the Tasman, there is an Australian connection for the promising front rower with brother, Keynan based in Queensland and representing Australia at U18 level.

The two brothers faced off in opposing colours in Australia’s Trans-Tasman Shield victory in Hamilton earlier this year.

Tauakipulu arrives in New South Wales with a well-regarded scrum and an impressive frame, which will only improve in a professional strength program.

NSWRU General Manager of Rugby, Tim Rapp said the 18-year-old was a player of immense potential and was excited to see him in sky blue.

“Tiaan has really impressed myself and the wider coaching group since he’s arrived in New South Wales,” Rapp said.

“His work ethic, application to his craft and overall character will prove a great foundation for him to grow as a player.

“He’ll have excellent guidance from the experienced players around him, as well as Mark [Bell], Matt [Cockbain] and Rob [Penney] as he begins his journey here in New South Wales.”

Tauakipulu said the opportunity to come to an organisation like the NSW Waratahs was an exciting step in his rugby journey.

“It’s exciting to be here in New South Wales and training with the [NSW] Waratahs, I’ve really enjoyed the pre-season so far,” Tauakipulu said.

“I’m learning every day from our physios, strength and conditioning team and the coaches about all areas of the game.

“To be training alongside guys I’ve watched at Super Rugby and Test level is exciting, everyone has been really welcoming and I’m just happy to be here.”

 

[Show-n-go]

Interested to see if he chooses Randwick or Sydney Uni

Hopefully goes 2blues or West Harbour

 

[Eyes and Ears]

Waratah imports like this rarely end up at Sydney Uni.

 

[Pfitzy]

Interested to see if he chooses Randwick or Sydney Uni First Grade or Second Grade

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Hopefully goes 2blues or West Harbour

Very droll.

 

[cyclopath]

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Very droll.

Bloody Westies hating on us poor inner-city types.

 

['Tattsy'TaylorFan1]

Impressed with Penney's media appearances so far but at the end of the day it's just talk I guess. Interesting to note that Gibson hasn't been picked up as a coach by anyone. I may be wrong but can't find anything online? Not having a go at him or anything but surely if you are highly regarded as a coach you would be snapped up by now. Bit like a stock on the sharemarket, no one seems interested in Daryl?

 

[Silverado]

Impressed with Penney's media appearances so far but at the end of the day it's just talk I guess. Interesting to note that Gibson hasn't been picked up as a coach by anyone. I may be wrong but can't find anything online? Not having a go at him or anything but surely if you are highly regarded as a coach you would be snapped up by now. Bit like a stock on the sharemarket, no one seems interested in Daryl?

Or he's taking a year off. He did have a job for next year and opted to resign so I doubt he's shopping himself about

 

['Tattsy'TaylorFan1]

Or he's taking a year off. He did have a job for next year and opted to resign so I doubt he's shopping himself about

Yeah but if Tony Brown took a year off do you really think no one would pick up the phone and try and get him?

 

[Finsbury Girl]

starts off with the boys drinking lattes.....dear me.

 

[cyclopath]

starts off with the boys drinking lattes...dear me.

Every time I think you've reached peak boofhead, you find another summit.

 

[Micheal]

Every time I think you've reached peak boofhead, you find another summit.

What fucking coffees do they drink in Queensland?

Long blacks? Instant mix? What is this? Post 2008 Euro austerity measures?

Enjoy a bit of frothed milk FFS.

 

[TSR]

To be fair, whilst I enjoy a good latte as much as the next person, they have become something of a symbol of derision.

 

[Bobby Sands]

What fucking coffees do they drink in Queensland?

Long blacks? Instant mix? What is this? Post 2008 Euro austerity measures?

Enjoy a bit of frothed milk FFS.

In most rugby circles, doppio ristretto's or picolo's, which are of course just small lattes

 

[The Honey Badger]

No other options available, I imagine. He is serviceable, in a pinch, although I agree with what others have said, he is really only SS standard, and not a star even in clubland.

At his best he is very very good. A real 10 with great passing and kicking skills and ability to take it to the line and put the defence in 2 minds.

His performance vs Uni in round 1 was really something special. His kicking game was superb.

Like most 10's , just add confidence.

 

[Adam84]

What fucking coffees do they drink in Queensland?

Flat whites

 

[Pfitzy]

Flat whites

 

[Pfitzy]

starts off with the boys drinking lattes...dear me.

QUEENSLANDER!!!

 

[fatprop]

They still use one of these up north ...............