I'd be looking at Williams as primarily 6/8 and backup Lock. Keep Rodda and Carter, together with Kalapu and Faifua.
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I'd be looking at Williams as primarily 6/8 and backup Lock. Keep Rodda and Carter, together with Kalapu and Faifua.
Not saying your figures are wrong, but All.rugby give Williams' height as 197cm. And as we all know, every cm counts!
Daugunu, absolutely. But contracted to the Rebels until 2025 (apply caveats)
Pleasantly surprised. Hopefully, keep Rodda too. I'd be going after Petaia and Eloff.
What about bringing Rebolo in. Did did well in his only opportunity.
Wouldn't be surprised to see Williams get a lot of time at 8, especially if Rodda is fine.
I'd be surprised, with Stewart, Pasitoa, and Kuenzle ahead of him for that position. He's a back 3 option.
A genuine question, why does the Force want him? It looks like he's a 12. Stewart played really well this year, and Kuenzle is a very solid option. Wouldn't choose him over those two!
Any news on the following staying for 2024:
Sifa Amone
Isi Naisarani
Henry Robertson
Great news!
Hopefully nothing more than stated here:
Argentine Santiago MEDRANO, Prop, leaves the Western Force (AUS) to sign with Lyon (FRA) , as RWC Joker, source Le Progrès
Pretty sure Orr is solely a LHP. With Wagner (called up to Aus A), Hancock (just extended when his contract wasn't up), Pearce (Aus U20), and Rebolo (plays both sides), I don't see the need.
Maybe. There are playing off the bench at the moment I think. Also I think one is playing Hooker.
Thinking of a team for the Summer Series. Minus those leaving and those playing NPC:
1. Wagner
2. Horton
3. Rebolo
4. Williams
5. Kalapu
6. Anstee
7. Tizzano
8. Naisarani
9. Robertson
Don't think he played many games. Injury? Form? But is young. Maybe Cron can mold him.
Aston Vaiotu might be worth a look. Just released by Racing92. Australian Lock and only 21.
No worries, Mate. All good. Note what the Brumbies did at the start of this season. Started with Lonegan & Debreczeni. No doubt White is the better 9. I see these pairs swapping during the season....
Starting team and reserves for next year:
1. Wagner
2. Horton
3. ? (need someone who's good enough to start against the best scrummaging teams)
4. Rodda? Probably won't be ready for the start...
Just saw that myself. Bummer! Can't think of another Australian qualified THP on the market...
Others may have said the same, but yes I have said as much previously. Noticed when he was signed he has played 1 - 3. IMHO a great signing (cost benefit). If Hoskins can be signed, then maybe Rebolo...
Yes, this is my understanding. And I've mentioned this elsewhere. Rebolo had a good debut at THP. Needs more opportunities. I've said that he should be practicing his throwing, and maybe the no. 4...
If Winchester can't be coaxed back, I'd be looking at Theo Fourie from the Rebels. As the 3rd Hooker behind Horton and Kaitu'u.
Was thinking the same thing re whether Strachan will get another contract if Donaldson is signed and Poolman is considered a backup 15.
I'd look to develop Poolman into a 15. Has height, and some experience at 10. Obviously, it's a long-term project.
Agreed. Hopefully his short stint at the Force helped to showcase his talents and that helped with the new gig. Considerding where he was before joining the Force.