Im not sold on the out and out fetcher role needed in pro rugby these days. It was certainly a necessity 5 to 10 years ago when the likes of George Smith, Richie McCaw and Hodgson perfected it....
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Im not sold on the out and out fetcher role needed in pro rugby these days. It was certainly a necessity 5 to 10 years ago when the likes of George Smith, Richie McCaw and Hodgson perfected it....
1. Pek Cowen
2. Tai McIsaac
3. Kieren Longbottom
4. John Welborn (not there long but was the inaugural captain!)
5. Nathan Sharpe
6. Matt Hodgson
7. David Pocock
8. Ben McCalman
9. Alby...
The bigger question for me is what has happened to our forwards. We can shuffle the backline as much as we want but it will be meaningless if the forwards are getting smashed. They manned up in the...
My old man became a member when they were first offered in 2005. Unfortunately he passed away a few weeks later. I inherited the membership (well, it was still in his name but I used it).
I didn't...
Mtate, the Forces season only ended last week. We still have super rugby finals on the go at the moment.
I would assume that in the final few weeks, most players stop worrying about contracts and...
I willbe.
Although I've been an out of town member from season 2.
So, um, are we getting JOC now the Rebels have cut him, the Tahs dont want him and the Brumbies are full?
As long as he comes on our terms, it would be a great asset. Cullet to centre (and I think...
Morahan I can understand and he would be an excellent pick up.
But why are we chasing Hansen? We have an excellent young hooker in Nathan Charles and an excellent back up in Ben Whittaker. Both are...
As it is, that 34 year old was playing for the Wallabies last year.
I think the strongest team will be:
Longbottom
Charles
Ma'afu
Lynn
MMM
Brown
Hodgson
McCalman
Seems like we may have signed him as our 30th player?
http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/provincial/7865826/Taranaki-counting-losses-as-key-players-leave
Welcome aboard if true! Although I...
They got rid of Mowen to free that space up. Also remember that Waugh has retired.
They have now squashed that rumour, he is staying at the Tahs.
What is the story with Battye and PAE?
I think that Charles should have got in ahead of Hanson or Fa'ainga (or both really) and Wykes ahead of Mumm.
Oh, and my grandma ahead of Ma'afu.
PAE is vital to keep.
He is a Wallaby of the future, and a player you could build a forward pack around.
Having him and Charles will be the skeleton of the front row for years to come.
CAN...
Not happy with delisting Jono Jenkins, but I really dont know what else they could have done, with the plethora of good backrow options we have.
Hopefully he can pick up another contract with...
Stade Francais look to be collapsing. Lets get Paul Warwick back to oz, and see if Rodriguez Roncero or Felipe Contemponi want to come with him?
Id suggest that Charles will get a call up, as TPN is out for up to 3 months. He and Fa'ainga should both get the call up and then it will be between the two during the 3N as to who goes to NZ.
...
I think the Australian conference will be extremely competitive next season.
The Rebels will have an exceptional backline, and provided they can find a couple more decent forwards, they will be...
The issue the Force face is that while we have the playing numbers to look like we should be able to supprt a team (I think we are up to 15k players now, which rivals those in Canberra), the majority...
Can longbum play tighthead?
JOC is unproven at test level? Pretty sure he is quite a good test player. At least Corey Janes equal.
Corey Jane would be an excellent option.
If not him then a experienced flyhalf / 12 or an experienced tight head.
And why have we not looked to Argentina for players? They have some excellent...
In the wake of JOC leaving the club, this could be a great opportunity for a local talent to step into his shoes, and Kyle seems to be the best placed to do it.
Anyone know how he is progressing?...