Waratahs 2024

[Froggy]

Wouldn't be at all surprised to see Botha eclipse Hotz, who I don't think has come on as much as I'd hoped. I agree, Amatosero could be a very good addition if he comes on board, a true lock where Holloway, Hanigan and Sinclair are all really lock/6 hybrids. I will be very keen to see how Bowen steps up to this level, looks a real talent at club footy.

 

[Jimmyjam]

As we all know, though, every Super Rugby team can put out a very handy 1st 15, it's the 16 - 23+ depth chart that generally determines who wins anything.... And we've still got big holes to fill at lock, TH and o/s backs if we get any injuries to our top-liners. Looking forward to squad announcements whenever they're due.

 

[Brumby Runner]

Bell
Porecki
Johnson-Holmes
Holloway
Hanigan
Swinton
Gamble
Gleeson
Gordon
Edmed
Pietsch
Foketi
Perese
Nawaqanitawase
Jorgensen

With only 4 established Wallabies (Bell, Porecki, Foketi and Nawaqanitawase), a few sqaddies and Jorgensen coming through, looks like the Tahs will be vying with the Brumbies (only 4 Wallabies too, Slipper, Frost, Hooper and Valetini) for the wooden spoon next year.

But seriously, the makings of a strong team and with an extra year under Coleman's belt there should be improvement on this year.

 

[Jagman]

I'll eat my hat if Sua'ali'i is not playing for the Waratahs next year. (figuratively of course)

 

[Jagman]

I won't he's signed with the roosters for next year

I know that

 

[qwerty51]

I'll eat my hat if Sua'ali'i is not playing for the Waratahs next year. (figuratively of course)

Always possible he does 7s if the Tahs can’t fit him in for 2024

 

[Beer on the hill]

S3at R3clin3r broke the story a week ago in the Shute Shield thread about Angus Chrichton possibly jumping over to the Waratahs. Where would we see him fitting in?

 

[Drew]

Assuming he came to the Tahs, IMO the fastest transition would be to IC. We have plenty of centres though

 

[qwerty51]

We probably need a big body in the backs.

2025 backline?

9. Wilson
10. Bowen
11. Mark N (Nawaqanitawase)
12. Crichton
13. Suallii
14. Pietsch
15. Jorgenson

 

[wamberal99]

We probably need a big body in the backs.

2025 backline?

9. Wilson
10. Bowen
11. Mark N (Nawaqanitawase) (Nawaqanitawase)
12. Crichton
13. Suallii
14. Pietsch
15. Jorgenson

What about the piggies?

 

[Beer on the hill]

We probably need a big body in the backs.

2025 backline?

9. Wilson
10. Bowen
11. Mark N (Nawaqanitawase) (Nawaqanitawase)
12. Crichton
13. Suallii
14. Pietsch
15. Jorgenson

Perese?

 

[rugbyAU]

Perese?

He'll be on the bench, Suallii & Crichton are better

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

Think we’ve seen the best of Perese. Will be surpassed by others.

I thought he may be one to go overseas after the WC and play in Japan for a while. They love that style. Japan might not like his off field though.

JS will be the big body along with Mark. He’s 196cm and 98kg at 20 years old. Looks like he could easily carry 103-105kg. Especially in Rugby where it does slow a bit from playing mostly back 3 in League and the running involved.

 

[hammertimethere]

They grooming Sua'ali'i as a 13, 14 or 15?

 

[dusk]

They grooming Sua'ali'i as a 13, 14 or 15?

Probably not 15.

 

[Footy head]

We probably need a big body in the backs.

2025 backline?

9. Wilson
10. Bowen
11. Mark N (Nawaqanitawase) (Nawaqanitawase)
12. Crichton
13. Suallii
14. Pietsch
15. Jorgenson

Winning the comp with that back line. Can also see this as being the wallabies backline as well.
-Footyhead

 

[Tomthumb]

Winning the comp with that back line. Can also see this as being the wallabies backline as well.
-Footyhead

Lol

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

Need to see how they develop 2nd Rowers or recruit. Until they can dominate the middle they will be a mid table team.

I like Mahe but Hooker is also a position they need to find the next guy. Still want the Tahs to go after Pollard.

 

[WorkingClassRugger]

Winning the comp with that back line. Can also see this as being the wallabies backline as well.
-Footyhead

Pp

 

[Pass it to Dunning!]

S3at R3clin3r broke the story a week ago in the Shute Shield thread about Angus Chrichton possibly jumping over to the Waratahs. Where would we see him fitting in?

Does Crichton have the same agent as all the other NRL stars reported by the Telegraph to be mulling a deal with the Tahs?