Yes, but maybe with Caird ahead of Wykes and Newsome for Perese.First Crack at the Starting team for Round 1
Bell
Horton
HJH (Harry Johnson-Holmes)
Whetton
Wykes
Swinton
Tizzano
Dempsey
Gordon
Harrison
Ramm
Moeroa
Walton
Perese
Maddocks
Yes, but maybe with Caird ahead of Wykes and Newsome for Perese.
Jeez we're a bit stuffed if Harrison gets injured. I don't hate the squad as there is some good talent in there, but I think 3rd place would be an excellent result.
With that team I think I would rather go to a concert. Sorry I find it pretty uninspiring..compared to say Reds squad / players..Brumbies squad / players.Force squad players.this is a bloody weak squad
Is Swinton still banned or will he be available for round 1?
“The player is therefore suspended for 4 weeks, up to and including Saturday 6 February 2021.”
This tahs squad is where the reds squad was two years ago.
this one. hmmm, dunno.;
. all know what happened to Cooper, Hunt and the injection of Jono Lance.
https://www.foxsports.com.au/rugby/...n/news-story/e118d1c2fa1d4a7d3584330740bd99b3
Make a 'at their best' team from the 2018 squad.
1. Slipper 2. Amosa 3. Tupou
4. Rodda 5. LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto)
6. Wright 8. Higs 7. Smith
9. Mcdermott 10. Quade 11. Daugunu 12. Kerevi 13. CFS 14. Nabuli 15. Hunt
16. Mafi 17. Hoopert 18. Smith 19. Douglas 20. Timu 21. Frisby 22. Stewart 23. Perese
Even if you didnt, and kept it as per 2018, the Waratahs squad doesn't touch that Reds squad (on paper)
Would imagine with both greater Sydney and Brisbane being considered “red zones” by most states that trial games will be quite tricky to organise for both the Tahs and the Reds .
To me they are definitely looking wooden spoon candidates and my prediction is they will collect the wooden spoon given this is now their official squad. Lacking quality and depth and this is not a super rugby quality squad. Only good thing I suppose is they must be well under the salary cap as per their plans with that sort of squad.
I'm with you BH. I think the Tahs will surprise. They really will miss Hooper who was just so amazing for them. Dempsey and Swinton are so important. Biggest question marks around lock and centre really, but there are candidates there who can do the business - they just need to raise their game.
Where's the firepower? Is James Ramm considered 'firepower' in this era?The loss of Hooper will be felt and there is isn’t a mature leader in the backline to keep people focused. Lots of potential firepower, but a lot will rest on Harrison’s shoulders to steer it in the right direction.