Aussie Pro Rugby

[KiwiMurph]

Some good signings for Tahs

• Rob Leota
• Ben Grant (Canes Aussie lock 2.05m tall)
• Angelo Smith (former Rebels lock)

[NTA]

That's nice but I refuse to hope...

[NTA]

Tahs pack could look like this:

1. Bell
2. Porecki
3. Tupou
4. Grant
5. Amatasero
6. Leota
7. Gamble
8. Gleeson

With some handy reserves in the front row at least - should they stay healthy.
16. Heaven
17. Lambert
18. Ross

[Duluth]

@NTA

Has there been anything else said about Bell's injuries? A few months ago there were articles about him switching to the loose forwards?

[NTA]

@Duluth said in Aussie Pro Rugby:

@NTA

Has there been anything else said about Bell's injuries? A few months ago there were articles about him switching to the loose forwards?

No real update that I'm aware of. Small bone injuries fucking suck so his foot problem will need time and luck

[NTA]

@Duluth clearly I have not been paying attention

[NTA]

[Mr Fish]

Interesting to see Jorgenson back in there. Huge potential but thought he was absolutely pants for the Waratahs this year, always trying to do too much.

[NTA]

@Mr-Fish said in Aussie Pro Rugby:

Interesting to see Jorgenson back in there. Huge potential but thought he was absolutely pants for the Waratahs this year, always trying to do too much.

Probably looked that way in relation to his team mates, who often didn't seem to be trying at all...

[KiwiMurph]

I think the contract issue might have been a factor for young Jorgensen too

Trying too hard to justify his new deal etc.

Looks like this squad is just for the 2 Bok tests

Trialing some new players - makes sense

Exciting.

[NTA]

@KiwiMurph said in Aussie Pro Rugby:

Exciting

Toole and Koroibete vs the Bok wingers.

[game_film]

As long as they build the team around Harry Wilson they’ll be fine

[NTA]

Official now

[Daffy Jaffy]

Lukhan Salakaia-Loto Signs with the Queensland Reds

[Canes4life]

@NTA said in Aussie Pro Rugby:

Tahs pack could look like this:

1. Bell
2. Porecki
3. Tupou
4. Grant
5. Amatasero
6. Leota
7. Gamble
8. Gleeson

With some handy reserves in the front row at least - should they stay healthy.
16. Heaven
17. Lambert
18. Ross

No Jed Holloway?

Aussie teams will defs be stronger next year.

The Queensland Reds now have four Wallabie locks, a very good loose forwaard trio and plenty of international experience in the front row.

[KiwiMurph]

Waratahs Media  /  Aug 4

NSW Waratahs revamp coaching structure and high performance team

With Dan McKellar joining the club as Head Coach for the next three years, he will be ably supported by new assistant coaches Mike Catt OBE, Dan Palmer, and Lachlan McCaffrey.

Catt OBE, who played 75 Tests for England in a distinguished playing career, will be the Assistant Coach for attack. After retiring from playing, the 2003 World Cup winner has enhanced the attack for London Irish, England, Italy, and Ireland.

Palmer will be the Assistant Coach for set piece. Palmer has worked with McKellar previously at the ACT Brumbies and the Leicester Tigers, and has coached Australia A. Palmer has also donned the sky blue jersey as a player from 2008-10 and played for the Wallabies in 2012.

McCaffrey, another former Waratah, will be the Assistant Coach for defence. McCaffrey was mentored by McKellar during his time with the Brumbies and has also experienced the different playing styles in the UK, Japan, and America. Since transitioning into coaching, McCaffrey has been the Assistant Coach for Otago and the Head Coach for the Gungahlin Eagles.

[NTA]

Can I get a little bit excited at this point?

[Daffy Jaffy]

Vaiolini Ekuasi leaves the Rebels to sign with the Western Force.

[Duluth]

@Daffy-Jaffy said in Aussie Pro Rugby:

Vaiolini Ekuasi leaves the Rebels to sign with the Western Force.

That’s a shame. He’s good enough to be in a NZ SR squad. Still only 22

[Daffy Jaffy]

@Duluth Yeah I thought he might be a shot either at the highlanders or for Akira's spot at the Blues (although my preference is for Che Clarke to be Akira's replacement).