Waratahs 2026

[Pass it to Dunning!]

I wonder if any of the players leaving the Reds will be picked up by the Tahs. Sef Fa'agase is a decent prop and Liam Wright is solid when he isn't injured.

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

I don’t think Wright would come to the Tahs with how it sounds he’s leaving the Reds with their blessing (agreement on contract release)

I’d say test waters in Japan or something lower. If he killed it I’m sure they’d welcome him back.

Tahs should invest in Doyle and Hooper splitting some time in developing into the future backrow mainstays.

 

[Strewthcobber]

I don’t think Wright would come to the Tahs with how it sounds he’s leaving the Reds with their blessing (agreement on contract release)

He was only on a one year 2025 contract wasn't he? There's no release, he just doesn't have a contract for next year

 

[Wilson]

He was only on a one year 2025 contract wasn't he? There's no release, he just doesn't have a contract for next year

Yeah, just off contract and couldn't come to terms on a new one.

I'd be surprised if he ended up elsewhere in Australia though, I can't really see another Australian side willing to offer him more than the Reds at this point, and if that was already the case it probably would've been announced with his departure.

 

[Tazzmania]

Lalakai Foketi signed by the Chiefs for 2026

 

[Braveheart81]

Five players graduate from Waratahs Academy to senior squad

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Doyle, Harvey, Jacques, Hendren, and Durbridge have all been upgraded to the senior squad for 2026.

 

[Brumby Runner]

Shame about Hendren. Would have looked better in blue, white and gold in 2026.

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

Jaques started as named in the 19s squad and went up to the Super Rugby Aus squad and now the main squad.

He's a genuinely big human for his age who can really move. He'll quite easily carry 102-105kg. Guys like he and Watters are really exciting backs and make sense why you don't go spending a lot on a guy like Lancaster especially when the Force kept him in Aus (I know the Tahs aren't out to help the Force)

These are signings that will bear fruit come 26-27 in reality but great to have them locked up and learning.

With Hendren on the books, lets give Harvey some time learning Flyhalf hey?

 

[Red Runner]

Jaques started as named in the 19s squad and went up to the Super Rugby Aus squad and now the main squad.

He's a genuinely big human for his age who can really move. He'll quite easily carry 102-105kg. Guys like he and Watters are really exciting backs and make sense why you don't go spending a lot on a guy like Lancaster especially when the Force kept him in Aus (I know the Tahs aren't out to help the Force)

From the Tahs own release.

James Hendren
Date of birth: 22 January 2003
Place of birth: Sydney
Junior club: Norths Pirates
Senior club: Randwick
Position: Fullback/Wing
Height 189cm
Weight: 93.5kg

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

From the Tahs own release.

James Hendren
Date of birth: 22 January 2003
Place of birth: Sydney
Junior club: Norths Pirates
Senior club: Randwick
Position: Fullback/Wing
Height 189cm
Weight: 93.5kg

I said Jaques

Leo Jaques
Date of birth: 5 May 2006
Place of birth: Sydney
Junior club: Easts Junior Beasties
Senior club: Eastern Suburbs
Position: Wing
Height: 192cm
Weight: 97kg

 

[Red Runner]

Still wrong.

 

[Wilson]

Looks an awful lot like they've either past on Ropata or just lost him to the Force, where he was sighted at training this week. Means Poolman is rocketing up the depth chart, but I wonder if they might also look at one of Jacques, Harvey or Hendren in the centres.

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

I'd say the Force have just picked him up. Jacques has played plenty of Centre coming through.

With these signings I tend to think JAS will be used in the Centres by DM this year. Group of JAS, O'Donnell, Walton, Poolman

 

[Major Tom]

Jacques is in good spot. He'll be able to play a bit of everything (Tahs, SS and U20's). Bit like Pakeho. Should be great for his confidence and learning.

 

[Major Tom]

Jaques started as named in the 19s squad and went up to the Super Rugby Aus squad and now the main squad.

He's a genuinely big human for his age who can really move. He'll quite easily carry 102-105kg. Guys like he and Watters are really exciting backs and make sense why you don't go spending a lot on a guy like Lancaster especially when the Force kept him in Aus (I know the Tahs aren't out to help the Force)

These are signings that will bear fruit come 26-27 in reality but great to have them locked up and learning.

With Hendren on the books, lets give Harvey some time learning Flyhalf hey?

I'd have Harvey on the bench in a fair few games to come on as that DMac style player.
I tend to think his best position is fullback but he'll be a very handy against a tiring attack. Popping up in first receiver will undoubtedly help Bowan, Creighton and Fowler do their job.

 

[Braveheart81]

Still wrong.

What are you talking about?

 

[Major Tom]

I always thought Sid Harvey was small but at 190cm and 91kgs he really isn't.

 

[WoodysRFC]

I always thought Sid Harvey was small but at 190cm and 91kgs he really isn't.

Got the tools to be a world class fullback - does the extras the way Ben Smith always did, just needs to work on his defence.

 

[Adam84]

I always thought Sid Harvey was small but at 190cm and 91kgs he really isn't.

Backs are notorious for inflating stats on these things, I know some NRL players(former players now) who openly admit and joke about it

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

Harvey’s weight surprises me there but I thought Jaques height is a little lower.