Waratahs 2023

[HogansHeros]

Crowd estimate for Round 1?

25k would be a really good result and what they should aim for. 30k might be pushing it.

I can see 30k... but i can be optimistic

 

[rugbyAU]

20K I think is realistic/good result

 

[Lightblue]

Crowd estimate for Round 1?

25k would be a really good result and what they should aim for. 30k might be pushing it.

Reckon you are spot on ! My estimate will be plus 25000… at least.

 

[dru]

I think the three trials, with the training during the week, will actually be better. The lineout was really bad vs the Reds, I think we lost about five on our own throw.

Geez mate, I thought the Red line out was mostly overcome by the Tahs. Yeah there was a few each way against the throw but I think the Tahs had it.

I think the three trials, with the training during the week, will actually be better. The lineout was really bad vs the Reds, I think we lost about five on our own throw. Additionally, the Reds made big yards close to the ruck off set play and their offloading game just killed us.

Here I agree. Though in tight it was a close win to the Tahs.

Training through to R1 is going to be so important.

 

[Jimmy_Crouch]

Concord this week.

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Wonder if Warren-Vosayaco plays and lights up some tahs. Show the coaches

 

[Derpus]

Wonder if Warren-Vosayaco plays and lights up some tahs. Show the coaches

I can see why we've moved on from him given we have too many backrowers (although I remain unconvinced by Harris).

But surely someone like the Rebels or Force could have used a big number 8?

 

[Marce]

Definitely DC is the man in charge!

 

[wamberal]

I can see why we've moved on from him given we have too many backrowers (although I remain unconvinced by Harris).

But surely someone like the Rebels or Force could have used a big number 8?

Maybe the biggest (fixable) problem in Australian rugby. I wonder whether Eyebrows will try to get some power over the allocation of players to franchises.

 

[Lindommer]

Wouldn't that be revolutionary. Let's see: a Tah five-eight goes to Canberra in exchange for a second-rower fer starters.

 

[Marce]

Emerging Waratahs star Tuipulotu commits to Australia

Boom youngster Mosese Tuipulotu has emphatically pledged his allegiance to Australia after emerging as a future Wallabies star with some eye-catching pre-season form for the NSW Waratahs.

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“It’s always been a dream of mine to play for the Wallabies and to wear the gold jersey,” he said on Monday.

“Growing up as a youngster, seeing all those great players. Even here, Michael Hooper. That would be a great goal of mine to become a Wallaby.

“Our grandma’s Scottish and we’re all really proud of Sione that he’s representing part of our heritage.

“But I’m backing gold. Obviously he’s my brother and that’s my blood and I’m always going to support him but I was born in Australia and I’m always going to support the Wallabies.”

Tuipulotu is presently behind Wallabies pair Lalakai Foketi and Izaia Perese in the Waratahs’ midfield pecking order, but assistant coach Chris Whitaker has huge raps on the versatile centre who is equally at home in the 12 or 13 jumpers.

“The last couple of years he’s had a couple of injuries that have slowed his progress but this year he’s been on the field every day and his progress has just been immense,” Whitaker said.

“So I’m expecting big things from him probably soon.”

Whitaker said the exciting prospect had a skill set that’s the envy of teammates.

“He’s really good on his feet, a really balanced runner and he used to play halfback when he was young so his passing skills are exceptional. He’s got a good, long pass on him too.

“So it’s just time in the saddle. Last year in Shute Shield he got games back to back and he improved with every game and we’ve seen this year in pre-season he hasn’t missed a beat and he just gets better and better.

“If he keeps doing what he’s doing, I’m sure he’s not too far away (from Waratahs and Wallabies selection). That’s for sure.”

 

[Marce]

Someone knows how tall and how much does Mosese Tuipulotu weigh? I can't find the information

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

Well after the Tahs preseason build up I’d say he’s 6’5 138kg

 

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[Dctarget]

Has he played a super game or should we just whack him in at 12 for the RWC?

 

[fatprop]

Has he played a super game or should we just whack him in at 12 for the RWC?

He will be behind Perese & Foteki, so unless there are injuries his moments in the spot light are about to be diminished

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

Looks like he’ll be a handfull in the SS. They could very well be starting 9. Wilson 10. Bowen 12. Tuipulotu.

A lot of potential here but you’re right @fatprop hes down the pecking order right now but there will be resting at points through the season without injury lay offs as well.

 

[stillmissit]

Do the tahs have any decent halfbacks to challenge Gordon?

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

I think Wilson will be a good half back in time and there’s every chance he is the starter post RWC. Still young and will benefit from playing as much SS as possible.

Goddard has all the talent in the world but has not had his development managed well at all. He’s a bit of an unknown at Super level regardless of his time with the Rebels. DC has won with him at Gordon and LA so hopefully he knows how to use him best.

Don’t know if the Tahs have a 4th Halfback on the books. I’m sure they have a depth chart with someone in mind but I don’t know who it is.

 

[Drew]

Goddard was good for Aus U20s a few years ago. As Raelene says above, Super Rugby development hasn’t been great. Think he will be good though, was quick to the breakdown v Reds. I guess he’s a similar style player to Gordon.

 

[Braveheart81]

Gordon has been a star at Super Rugby level. We really just need the bench option to stand up.