Waratahs 2025

[molman]

the roar reporting Tupou will join the tahs next year

Whilst I'm not going baulk at signing a quality front rower after this season, I do hope he grows up a bit because there's something about his recent play that speaks to a mindset.

Him and Bell spent some time together during their rehab period pre-RWC so hopefully he's a good cultural fit.

I wouldn't mind Sam Talakai returning to the Waratahs either. I feel that he's been playing some of his better Rugby this year.

 

[KOB1987]

That's one prop, 5 more to find.

 

[fatprop]

Tupou, whilst at his best - one of the best THPs, needs to get fit and eat fewer pies

 

[fatprop]

That's one prop, 5 more to find.

Our rehab centre has a good set of props, just not a set of healthy props

At the start of the season it was an area where I really didn't see an issue

 

[Homer]

Our rehab centre has a good set of props, just not a set of healthy props

At the start of the season it was an area where I really didn't see an issue

Disagree, i think we need a cleanout. I don't believe guys like Holz are up to the standard. Most of them are not scrum dominant, or particularly dominant around the breakdown like the Reds props have been this year. I think Tupou and Bell with Gibbon would be a great start, but it would be awesome to have them backed up by a Amotasero and Canham 2nd row.

 

[Jimmyjam]

Disagree, i think we need a cleanout. I don't believe guys like Holz are up to the standard. Most of them are not scrum dominant, or particularly dominant around the breakdown like the Reds props have been this year. I think Tupou and Bell with Gibbon would be a great start, but it would be awesome to have them backed up by a Amotasero and Canham 2nd row.

Bell, HJH (Harry Johnson-Holmes), Lambert and Hayden Thomson Stringer are all definitely Super Rugby standard... Tupou and Gibbon would be excellent additions. Holz Botha and Ross are all not at that level unfortunately.

 

[Froggy]

Tough call on Holtz, bloke hasn't stepped onto the paddock this year and he's not up to standard! He battled a bit in the scrums in 2022 as a 22 year old, but so do most props at that age, TT being a great example. Not saying he will make it, but he's a huge unit and I want to see how he goes next year before I write him off.
I think with Bell, Lambert and hopefully HTS next year we're fine for LHP's, but THP concerns me. HJH (Harry Johnson-Holmes) is only just up to this level, any test standard LHP seems to dominate him, I agree that neither Botha nor Ross are up to it, and I think the jury's out on Holtz. If we were able to secure TT for next year, I think him starting and HJH (Harry Johnson-Holmes) off the bench works pretty well.

 

[Highlander35]

Is HTS on a multi year deal?

I would imagine RA would want to be OK-ing as few foreign props as possible with 5 coming onto the market plus Robertson returning for the Force.

 

[Love2Scrum]

‘Let’s be serious’: Debate ignites over Eels coaching hit list... with one shock name emerging

‘Let’s be serious’: Debate over Eels coaching hit list... as one shock name emerges

www.foxsports.com.au

 

[Love2Scrum]

Michael Cheika has been short listed for the NRL Parramatta Eels Head Coach job.

 

[LeCheese]

Taking a leaf out of the players' books and drumming up his Tahs contract value

 

[Beattie]

Michael Cheika has been short listed for the NRL Parramatta Eels Head Coach job.

Cheika’s return to Waratahs will assist with getting players signed.

 

[Dctarget]

At least Sua’ali’i won’t have fond memories of League now

 

[dillyboy]

I bring hope for the next season:

This didn't age well ......

 

[Marce]

This didn't age well ......

Why not? He's blending into the Tahs culture. Now he's ready to compete for the wooden spoon

 

[Derpus]

Yeah still not seeing what he's supposed to add besides a goalkicking option. McLennan, and I think the NRL in general, fell for the teenage hype big time.

 

[Dctarget]

Yeah still not seeing what he's supposed to add besides a goalkicking option. McLennan, and I think the NRL in general, fell for the teenage hype big time.

I see it. He's an absolute weapon. Look at the size of the kid. He's gonna be amazing.

 

[Bobcat54]

Why not? He's blending into the Tahs culture. Now he's ready to compete for the wooden spoon

Haha, funny joke but cant say im not shedding a little tear right now.

 

[Froggy]

Disagree Derpus. From what I've seen the guy runs strongly, defends strongly and makes some good decisions (obviously excluding last night). I'm not suggesting for a minute he's ready to leap into the Wallabies, but in the Marky Mark (Nawaqanitawase)/Suu'ali trade I think we win.
I guess Easts aren't going to have to worry about send-offs like last night, Marky Mark (Nawaqanitawase) hasn't used his shoulder to tackle yet!

 

[John S]

Disagree Derpus. From what I've seen the guy runs strongly, defends strongly and makes some good decisions (obviously excluding last night). I'm not suggesting for a minute he's ready to leap into the Wallabies, but in the Marky Mark (Nawaqanitawase) (Nawaqanitawase)/Suu'ali trade I think we win.
I guess Easts aren't going to have to worry about send-offs like last night, Marky Mark (Nawaqanitawase) (Nawaqanitawase) hasn't used his shoulder to tackle yet!

Has Marky Mark (Nawaqanitawase) used any of his body to tackle yet?