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John Hipwell (52)
It was a launch for the Japanese lol
Waratahs 2023
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GTPIH
Ted Thorn (20)
Crichton has re-signed with the Roosters until the end of 2024
Marce
John Hipwell (52)
So, 5 more years of ISC as appareal partner. I'd prefer Canterbury but here we are. They should step up the level of designs, the 2007/2008 design was pretty nice. The last 2 (2021 and 2022) were ugly
The 2007/2008 kit was one of the best I can remember. Some years after, Canterbury copied that design:
The 2007/2008 kit was one of the best I can remember. Some years after, Canterbury copied that design:
The Ghost of Raelene
Simon Poidevin (60)
Has he played much League in the forwards?
The Rugby boys don't always do the best in the forwards when moving over. The leg speed and collisions are totally different.
His defensive work in the Shute Shield last year though was huge and something I'm sure they liked.
No Rahboni Warren-Vosayaco in named Waratah squad? Or am I blind?
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Stirling Mortlock (74)
No Rahboni Warren-Vosayaco in named Waratah squad? Or am I blind?
Harrison is there under utility backs...
The Ghost of Raelene
Simon Poidevin (60)
At first, I thought something of that but really it makes perfect sense. He's going to be a 10 or 15 for them. Probably says more about Donaldson being first choice 10 being named in the Halves group and not a Utility also.
upthereds#!
Peter Johnson (47)
He came back on a 2 year deal to try and crack the wallabies - he hasn't by a long shot and likely won't be a bench player at the Tahs. Back to Japan I'd suggestNo Rahboni Warren-Vosayaco in named Waratah squad? Or am I blind?
Dctarget
Tim Horan (67)
Shame, I feel like he should've gone to the Force or the Reds.
Wilson
Phil Kearns (64)
Not blind, absolutely no mention of him in that article. Not too surprising if they've chosen to shed a backrow from the squad given the numbers, I guess he was the one off contract.No Rahboni Warren-Vosayaco in named Waratah squad? Or am I blind?
I have that as 16 departures now for the tahs squad from last season. Mostly outside the regular 23 but that's a lot of turnover year on year. May take them a bit of time to build into the season again.
Jimmyjam
Watty Friend (18)
Very strong back-row depth at the Tahs... who else would we let go? Hooper, Gamble, Gleeson, Swinton, Harris, Hanigan all quality.
Looks a very strong squad pretty strong everywhere except still incredibly thin in the lock department.
Unfortunately also big list of L/T injured that we've just added Foketi to.
HJH (Harry Johnson-Holmes), Bell, Perese, Swinton, Harrison, Foketi all likely to miss the start of Super Rugby. Both 1st choice centres and props likely out.
Looks a very strong squad pretty strong everywhere except still incredibly thin in the lock department.
Unfortunately also big list of L/T injured that we've just added Foketi to.
HJH (Harry Johnson-Holmes), Bell, Perese, Swinton, Harrison, Foketi all likely to miss the start of Super Rugby. Both 1st choice centres and props likely out.
The Ghost of Raelene
Simon Poidevin (60)
Of the backrow you might see Hooper head overseas after the RWC. Hanigan may also head that way. Swinton still a bit of an unknown with his injury. Maybe some others know more info?
Hanigan may find himself playing some time in the 2nd Row. Not ideal
Derpus
Nathan Sharpe (72)
Apparently Swinton will be fit for next season. I think it's a shame if RWV has left - not really sold on Harris. Hanigan won't be playing in the backrow I'd suggest.
Derpus
Nathan Sharpe (72)
Same. He'd probably have 10-20 odd Wallabies caps if he and Lolesio had been playing for the opposite teams and he didn't tear every ligament in his knee.
The Ghost of Raelene
Simon Poidevin (60)
Most recent pics on Instagram of the Tahs pre-season shows Swinton at least running. Good to see the big unit moving with the squad.
Marce
John Hipwell (52)
I never seen him playing at the centre. Maybe at Shute Shield level? He's a HUGE centre in that case.