NSW pick up Phipps

[The InnFORCEr]

Rebel Phipps set to join Waratahs

Jim Morton,
AAP
Updated March 8, 2013, 1:23 pm


Australian rugby's halfback merry-go-round is getting into swing with Melbourne Rebels No.9 Nick Phipps set to announce his defection to the NSW Waratahs next week.

It's understood the expected return of Phipps' 2011 World Cup teammate Luke Burgess from France has triggered the Wallabies halfback's switch to the Waratahs for next season.

Phipps is believed to have last week agreed to terms with the Waratahs but the move won't be confirmed until after this weekend's round of Super Rugby matches.

Burgess is seeking an early release from his three-year deal with French club Toulouse and Melbourne is seen as the hot favourite for his services after the Brumbies re-signed Nic White this week.

Officials from both clubs would not comment on Friday but the wheels are in motion for a switch.

The Rebels were castigated by former winger Mark Gerrard on Twitter a month ago for forcing Phipps, 24, out by chasing Burgess.

Gerrard hastily deleted his posts after being told he was misinformed at the time by Melbourne officials.

Burgess, who could be available for this year's Rugby Championship for the Wallabies, played 54 matches in five seasons for the Waratahs before heading overseas after the 2011 World Cup.

His return would see him join Phipps and White in the fight to be Queensland halfback Will Genia's back-up at Test level.

http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/spo...join-waratahs/

[shasta]

big bad Burgess from norf yorksheeer.

Mungos full of peptides.

what would Rex say?

Which fuggin big bad Burgess? Theres 4 of the frakkers.

Took the Sportsbet Mega for SBW to score any try @ $5. Who says Mungo and gambling are a recipe for trouble.

I thought SBW went OK. Got 60 minutes, 28 tackles and a try. Can't figure why the coach put him at A defender first up from a spell so all those big bastards could crash into him all nite. Maybe seeing how he handled it. He didn't miss any. he'll cut loose when he moves to an edge.

[The Ethicist]

Which fuggin big bad Burgess?

the one who gave him a gob full when he ran on

There was an interesting article in the Australian weekend magazine last Saturday on $BW. It was interesting to hear his side of events.

Good pickup for the chooks.

Phipps is a useless sh1te (keeping topic on track)

[blueandblack]

"Phipps signs with Waratahs

Melbourne Rebels half-back Nick Phipps will join New South Wales next season.

One of Australian rugby's worst kept secrets was confirmed with Phipps signing a two-year contract to move back to his native Sydney."

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-03-1...?section=sport

[SNOB]

He would be better of going to Europe because there is no way he should ever play for the wallabies again. I suppose its a case of loser joining a losing team. He will spend most of his time on the bench anyway.

[blueandblack]

He would be better of going to Europe because there is no way he should ever play for the wallabies again. I suppose its a case of loser joining a losing team. He will spend most of his time on the bench anyway.

Not if rumoured/alleged/almost father-in-law has anything to say about it.

[PeterM]

who is his father in law?

[blueandblack]

Supposedly Aussie Rob so the rumours I overhear say.

[Alison]

Your rumour mungerers are correct B&B! Miss Deans is set to become Mrs Phipps!

[SNOB]

Your rumour mungerers are correct B&B! Miss Deans is set to become Mrs Phipps!

True but will father in law have a job next year?

[Alison]

True but will father in law have a job next year?

Hopefully not one in Australia! Lol :-D