I don't think lock is a surprise. We don't really have a bruiser. Remember when Timani came back a few years ago? No surprise we chalked up a few upsets from that point onwards.
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I don't think lock is a surprise. We don't really have a bruiser. Remember when Timani came back a few years ago? No surprise we chalked up a few upsets from that point onwards.
Pleasing to see 33yo, 200cm, Lock Tom Franklin joining the squad for 2024.
Tom, a Maori All Black (9 caps) obviously enjoys playing rugby (as he's been around a bit - Kobelco Steelers & San Diego Legend in MLR) and had a long 85 game stint with the Highlanders (2014-2019).
We need a tall as Izack Rodda appears to be recovering from his foot problem.
Tom looked pretty fit and mobile at training on Tuesday.
Additional comment:
I was impressed to see/meet Mike Cron - the Scrum guru - acting as a scrum consultant on Tuesday's training.
He's evidently working with the coaches/forwards for the coming week and is also involved with ongoing scrum mentoring with WF/RugbyWA scum coaches via Zoom meetings.
New details and photos out for the Men's Squad
https://westernforce.rugby/teams/mens
By that count they are up to 38.
Hopefully a Hooker or Wing to follow?
does anyone know where Pulu has ended up?