Waratahs 2024

[eastman]

Even though I think JS is a 13 long term it wouldn't surprise me to see him slot onto the Wing initially were Marky was with Jorgo still at 15 and Kellaway in for Perese at 13 for now.

I could also see Kellaway move back to 15 and Jorgo drop out and JS into 13. Jorgo is still so young it isn't concerning if he bobbed up and down in the side.

Lots of combos and JS at 15 is enticing but I can't imagine he's been doing much in play kicking for the last few years which makes him a target. He does have abetter foundation than Folau did though...

I completely forgot about Kellaway- yep Wilson and Moses are surplus to requirements.

 

[Crashy]

haha - yep. Meanwhile the Swans sit at the top of the ladder....

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

I completely forgot about Kellaway- yep Wilson and Moses are surplus to requirements.

That's why it shouldn't be so shocking this has happened. Will Harrison getting back onto the field has added to it.

On paper the squad has upgraded which is something we should support. I include Will Harrison in the gains since we haven't had him for some time.

 

[Steve_Grey]

Any educated guesses as the make up of the front row this week?

 

[The Honey Badger]

Carnage:

Can all fit hookers report to the Waratahs? NSW injury crisis reaches crazy levels

The Waratahs will hand their No.2 jersey to a part-time concreter from western Sydney this week, amid an unprecedented run of front-row injuries.

www.brisbanetimes.com.au

Heaven out for the season, Gleeson, Perese, Foketi and Jorgenson all picked up injuries this weekend and are in doubt for next weekend.

Wes Thomas - Rats Hooker - they could do worse

 

[Marce]

I didn't know this:

Waerea-Hargreaves first made a name for himself playing schoolboy rugby union at Iona College (Queensland), through some impressive performances in the AIC competition, making the AIC rep side which played the GPS rep side. Waerea-Hargreaves joined the Waratahs Academy in Sydney. Waerea-Hargreaves played for Australia at the 2007 Under 19 Rugby World Championship in Ireland alongside future-Super Rugby players, such as Dan Palmer, Pat McCabe and Blair Connor

In which position did he play? Backrow?

 

[RugbyReg]

yes

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

Played no.8

Played a season for the Manly Marlins before going to Manly in the NRL.

Would have been a brute of an 8 long term in Rugby

 

[Marce]

Played no.8

Played a season for the Manly Marlins before going to Manly in the NRL.

Would have been a brute of an 8 long term in Rugby

He was the substitute of Ben McCalman lol

The team for the opening pool game against Ireland on Thursday (5 April) is as follows;

1. Tetera Faulkner
2. James Hanson
3. Daniel Palmer
4. Robert Simmons
5. Sam Wykes (VC)
6. Ben McCalman
7. Rodney Maa
8. Michael Uoka

9. Jeremy Sua
10. Patrick McCabe
11. Andrew Barrett
12. Brett Gillespie (C)
13. Rowan Kellam
14. Alfred Mafi
15. Peter Betham

16. Ben Daley
17. Daniel Penca
18. Albert Anae
19. Adam Campbell
20. Jared Hargreaves
21. Chris Harkins
22. Dan Robinson
23. Jason Ryan
24. Mitchell Inman
25. Blair Connor
26. John Grant

 

[Homer]

Wes Thomas - Rats Hooker - they could do worse

Plays for the Rats so not allowed to get picked. Im sure there is a 2nd grade hooker at Easts or Uni they will pull up.

 

[Rugby Survivor]

Waerea-Hargreaves played for Norths as a number 8 and was dominant.

 

[Crashy]

not that the mungos would ever suggest they poached a rugby player.....

 

[Tazzmania]

He also played for the Central Coast Rays in the ARC (The first iteration of the now defunct NRC)

 

[wamberal99]

He also played for the Central Coast Rays in the ARC (The first iteration of the now defunct NRC)

We lived on the Central Coast, went to all the home games, and I can remember him being on the bench and getting a few minutes. He was heavily hyped, obviously had a very aggressive agent.

 

[Marce]

You couldn't make it up - amazing run of injuries, Jorgenson out with a hamstring injury.

Jorggo is our Petaia in terms of injuries. I hope he's OK and someone has to teach him to low his body at tackle

 

[Froggy]

Yep, as a small guy I quickly learned to tackle low. Leave the mid-torso big hits to the guys with plenty of body mass!

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

I'll back him to figure it out. He doesn't shirk the contact which is positive but he needs the coaching now.

Also an issue with the amount of times he's being required to try and pull off a try saver which aren't his fault.

 

[Steve_Grey]

I'll back him to figure it out. He doesn't shirk the contact which is positive but he needs the coaching now.

Also an issue with the amount of times he's being required to try and pull off a try saver which aren't his fault.

He is a winger at Super Rugby level (for now) imo - FB at school was fine with a go forward pack, and smaller bodies to contend with in the tackle.

He needs to learn how to tackle lower, and stay out in defence - he has that schoolboy tendency to step in too early, rather than trust the man inside to make the tackle.

 

[RugbyReg]

Very sensible about Pone.

The NSW Waratahs are pleased to announce the acquisition of experienced prop forwards Pone Fa’amausili and Enrique Pieretto on loan deals commencing this week.

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

Very sensible about Pone.

The NSW Waratahs are pleased to announce the acquisition of experienced prop forwards Pone Fa’amausili and Enrique Pieretto on loan deals commencing this week.

Favourite part of this.

He comes straight in right? Let him play.