Waratahs 2022
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KOB1987
John Eales (66)
“We are looking to finalise our roster in the coming months as we still have couple of positions still up for grabs with a number of promising club players pressing their claims in our extended training squad.”
Wilson
Phil Kearns (64)
Yeah, very light on - 2 hookers, 2 half backs and 1 of the 4 locks isn't available until May. For comparison this is only 30 players (29 while Hanigan is still in Japan), where as the Force have named 36, the Reds, Brumbies and Drua 35, and the Rebels 32.
Given this was released in an article with all of the super rugby pacific squads for this year I'm guessing it's some sort of deadline for full squad registration, but there's nothing to stop them adding players later. It may just effect things like finals availability if those players come from outside of the broader system and don't play enough games, which is unlikely to be an issue for the tahs.
Wilson
Phil Kearns (64)
Looks like the list on the rugby.com.au article is much larger- 37 players in total:
Still only 2 hookers though...
Still only 2 hookers though...
Adam84
Rod McCall (65)
that list I posted was the one sent out by the Waratahs
hifflepiff
Charlie Fox (21)
What happened to Mahe Vailanu, who has been seen training with the Tahs through pre-season?
Brumby Runner
Jason Little (69)
Iirc also towelled up by Japan and Fiji.
This whole conversation seems to be ignoring the fact that Angus Bell is clearly already in the top two LHPs in the country (the the other guy being 32 and our most capped ever prop) and has massive potential.
It has been obvious since the under 20s that he was going to be a star and was clearly a priority for the Waratahs long term over Robertson. That doesn't change the fact that Robertson was selected in front on him in Robertson's final year with the Tahs.
It has been obvious since the under 20s that he was going to be a star and was clearly a priority for the Waratahs long term over Robertson. That doesn't change the fact that Robertson was selected in front on him in Robertson's final year with the Tahs.
Sheepie
Sydney Middleton (9)
Trial match against the Rebels on Thursday 16th of December ... behind closed doors.
It's more about giving the players game time after a long off-season, so I'm not surprised.
It's more about giving the players game time after a long off-season, so I'm not surprised.
What? We can never have too many props? Beers are always on you, Will.
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Rob42
Nicholas Shehadie (39)
So, this will generate some heat for the GAGR servers, if it happens:
www.smh.com.au
Waratahs, Wallabies chase Beale after emotional jersey address
A moving team address about the Indigenous jersey and a sharp performance to back it up appears to have rekindled Australia’s interest in Kurtley Beale.
Dctarget
Tim Horan (67)
Proven performer in a position that we currently have no competition. Yes please.So, this will generate some heat for the GAGR servers, if it happens:
Waratahs, Wallabies chase Beale after emotional jersey address
A moving team address about the Indigenous jersey and a sharp performance to back it up appears to have rekindled Australia’s interest in Kurtley Beale.
Silverado
Dick Tooth (41)
Yeah apparently he was very popular with his team mates before he left. Good influences in a young squad is good
dru
David Wilson (68)
I thought Beale was mostly solid for the WBs. I don't have a problem with him being considered. I completely understand the Tahs wanting him in a re-build phase.
Personally I cut the enthusiasm short of RA top up. He isn't that good these days. If he wants a chance to fight for the WBs from a domestic team, great. If he's chasing money France is a great spot for him.
Personally I cut the enthusiasm short of RA top up. He isn't that good these days. If he wants a chance to fight for the WBs from a domestic team, great. If he's chasing money France is a great spot for him.
Rugbynutter39
Michael Lynagh (62)
I was not devastated with Beale leaving but equally ok if they sign him as there is not exactly an abundance of talent for the tahs to easily sign up.So, this will generate some heat for the GAGR servers, if it happens:
Waratahs, Wallabies chase Beale after emotional jersey address
A moving team address about the Indigenous jersey and a sharp performance to back it up appears to have rekindled Australia’s interest in Kurtley Beale.
Drew
Bob Davidson (42)
Part of the Tahs problem these past few years has been the lack of experience. Guys like HJH (Harry Johnson-Holmes), Newsome, etc went from being rookies to the teams leaders overnight. A few of the older heads returning will definitely round out the squad well and hopefully nurture some of the young talent we have.