Aussie Pro Rugby

[Dan54]

@nostrildamus said in Aussie Rugby:

@sparky said in Aussie Rugby:

Eddie Jones is already thinking about picking Harry Potter for the Wallabies, but having seen him play for Leicester Tigers Eddie knows he only plays well in spells.

True that but Eddie has created an exciting new position for Harry at 9 and 3/4. Harry says it has given him a great new platform to train.

Geez I almost wish I had seen some Harry Potter movies to keep up with all this.

[NTA]

@KiwiMurph said in Aussie Rugby:

@NTA said in Aussie Rugby:

Phil Waugh to be named CEO...

Confirmed.

Nathan Williamson  /  Jun 5, 2023

Phil Waugh announced as new RA CEO

Rugby cannot keep secrets

[nostrildamus]

@Dan54 said in Aussie Rugby:

Geez I almost wish I had seen some Harry Potter movies to keep up with all this.

or you could visit London

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[Tim]

The Melbourne Rebels have confirmed the signing of Wallaby lock Lukhan Salakaia-Loto through until the end of the 2025 season.

https://www.theroar.com.au/2023/06/08/rugby-news-rebels-give-lsl-a-wallabies-lifeline-young-abs-star-boasts-about-guts-hes-shown-in-razor-rejection/

[antipodean]

@Tim If those are accurate quotes, I'm glad he's leaving.

[Duluth]

Iain Payten  /  Jun 8, 2023  /  Rugby Union

James Slipper on track to break Wallabies appearance record after extending contract

Veteran prop James Slipper is likely pass George Gregan as the most capped Wallaby after signing a new two-year deal. And Gregan couldn’t be happier.

Caps	Name	Years
139	George Gregan	1994–2007
129	Stephen Moore	2005–2017
127*	James Slipper	2010-
124*	Michael Hooper	2012-
121	Adam Ashley-Cooper	2005–2019

[Stargazer]

I can imagine Waratahs fans won't be too unhappy about this move.

[Tim]

@Stargazer I hope he shifts to fullback, or another position beyond 10.

[Machpants]

Probably right
https://www.theroar.com.au/2023/06/19/comment-australia-is-a-tier-two-nation-eddie-must-pick-former-all-blacks-star-for-smash-and-grab-world-cup/

[NTA]

We're definitely a tier 2 nation

[Nepia]

@Machpants said in Aussie Rugby:

Probably right
https://www.theroar.com.au/2023/06/19/comment-australia-is-a-tier-two-nation-eddie-must-pick-former-all-blacks-star-for-smash-and-grab-world-cup/

I do find it funny they mention his NZ mother player for the Oz women's team - it should be enough that he was born and raised there without the need to add that Oz poached his Mum.

Also, I'd take TKB in a heartbeat for the ABs, especially over the Ginga.

I

[Kiwiwomble]

it would be huge for rugby in general but especially in aus if the wallabies could snatch the cup leading into 2027, they need to do EVERYTHING they can to win

[gt12]

Given the draw and their capability to put out a dangerous 23, I’d not be surprised to see Oz in the final.

They’d likely get a very tired team from the other side.

Ideal opportunity for Eddie.

Injuries will be crucial for them.

[Stargazer]

[Daffy Jaffy]

Australia reveal a "New" jersey for the world cup.

[Kiwiwomble]

in fairness...have we seen much more variation with AB's jerseys?

[Stargazer]

@Kiwiwomble Yep, and there's not much variation possible if you want the main colour to stay the same.

You'll almost certainly come back to something that's been tried before.

[Kiwiwomble]

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[mikedogz]

[antipodean]

@mikedogz I feel like I've seen this movie before