Waratahs 2023

[Jimmy_Crouch]

Could see him playing in the Centers.

Might be a sign that we are about lose a couple?

Well Nadolo and Beale are already gone from the outside backs.

 

[Jimmy_Crouch]

I would be surprised to see Perese hang around

We only have Foketi, Wilson and Walton. A wallaby and two relatively untested players.

 

[7137]

We only have Foketi, Wilson and Walton. A wallaby and two relatively untested players.

Tuipolotu also (hoping he stays)

 

[Jimmy_Crouch]

Tuipolotu also (hoping he stays)

Good call. Forgot him. Thanks

 

[qwerty51]

I doubt Tuipolotu stays, Scotland will offer him 2-3x as much as Tahs can. Lancaster looks very good at 7s, smallish and not tall however.

 

[7137]

I doubt Tuipolotu stays, Scotland will offer him 2-3x as much as Tahs can. Lancaster looks very good at 7s, smallish and not tall however.

Listed at 185cm and 94kg. In sevens trim I wouldn’t call that small. I can easily see him at 100kg with the change up of training requirements.
5cm taller than Mosese

 

[upthereds#!]

I doubt Tuipolotu stays, Scotland will offer him 2-3x as much as Tahs can. Lancaster looks very good at 7s, smallish and not tall however.

If Perese stays, they won't be able to offer much, but if Perese goes his offer will be strong. Especially as the Rebels and Force both need a decent starting centre next year.

 

[John S]

Well Nadolo and Beale are already gone from the outside backs.

Wait, when did Nadolo retire? I heard a passing comment from someone else, but I haven't seen or heard anything. Granted I've been on a boat for four days, but I just checked this morning and can't find anything.

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

Wait, when did Nadolo retire? I heard a passing comment from someone else, but I haven't seen or heard anything. Granted I've been on a boat for four days, but I just checked this morning and can't find anything.

He made an announcement on Thursday or Friday last week I think.

 

[John S]

He made an announcement on Thursday or Friday last week I think.
View attachment 15654

Ta.

 

[Derpus]

If Perese stays, they won't be able to offer much, but if Perese goes his offer will be strong. Especially as the Rebels and Force both need a decent starting centre next year.

Surely we keep Perese over an untested youngster? He hasnt be quite as good this season but is returning from long term injury and certainly hasnt been bad.

 

[upthereds#!]

Surely we keep Perese over an untested youngster? He hasnt be quite as good this season but is returning from long term injury and certainly hasnt been bad.

I hope they keep him! Just saying IF they don't. But also my point being Tuipolotu should have good options, if not at the Tahs then at least 2 other clubs he could be a starter. Also means Perese is a target within Aus for the same reasons.

 

[stillmissit]

I know nothing about Tuipolotu but the bit I saw of him I thought he looked pretty good, why would we lose him surely DC can see his ability?

PS Never been a fan of Perese.

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

Out of Perese and Foketi I'd keep Foketi every day of the week and develop centres out of Tuipolotu, Wilson, Walton, O'Donnell.

As @Jimmy_Crouch pointed out Beale & Nadolo are gone. You can add James Turner as well with how he's performed for the Aus 7s. I don't think he'll be playing much 15s before the Olympics. I think it's been a pretty normal amount of turn over which makes any potential talk of Lancaster not seem silly. He may also be with Olympics so who knows that situation.

Has been good to see the opening rounds of the Shute Shield. Few guys really showing their potential so far. Bowen has looked good at Easts and so has Jude Gibbs at Norths. Not sure if hes had any involvement with a Super Rugby team but if he keeps it up someone will want him.

 

[Drew]

I know nothing about Tuipolotu but the bit I saw of him I thought he looked pretty good, why would we lose him surely DC can see his ability?

PS Never been a fan of Perese.

His got a Scottish grandparent and his brother is already capped. Apparently Scottish Rugby wanting him too.

 

[Rob42]

I know Perese's been slow to return to form after injury, but are we forgetting what he brings? He's one of the best at making metres when given the ball in a bad position, and a real defensive presence.

 

[Dctarget]

I know Perese's been slow to return to form after injury, but are we forgetting what he brings? He's one of the best at making metres when given the ball in a bad position, and a real defensive presence.

Perese is one of my favourite players. Looks miserable to tackle. Plays well above his size.

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

Seu at 8. Interesting

 

[John S]

Hooper floats retirement, concedes this year probably his last at Waratahs

Intrigue surrounds Michael Hooper’s next career move as the Wallabies veteran weighs up whether to continue playing or throw himself into life after rugby.

www.smh.com.au

Hooper pretty much confirming this will probably be his last year with the Tahs

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

Not super surprising. I'm sure it's been a grind after he took a break from the game. He has played A LOT of footy and all going well should finish 2023 with 300+ top level games. Absolute legend of Aus Rugby