2013 Squad so far

[Chopper1]

7/07/2011
By HSBC Waratahs Media Unit

Dynamic flanker Chris Alcock is determined to make the sky blue No.7 jersey his own after signing on for two more years with the HSBC Waratahs.

Alcock has proved to be one of the most improved players of the last two seasons, going from second grader in the Sydney club competition to a regular in the Super Rugby match day 22.
Along with Pat McCutcheon, Alcock is a front-runner to take over the openside flanker role from Phil Waugh who announced his retirement last month.
The Eastwood backrower said he is happy his future is now settled and that he is looking forward to making an impact in 2012 and beyond.
“There was a bit of interest out there which I haven’t really had before, but my preference was always to stay in Sydney,” said Alcock. “The HSBC Waratahs gave me an opportunity in 2010 and I feel that since then I’ve continued to improve as a footballer training alongside guys like Phil [Waugh].
“They showed a lot of faith to keep me in the program and hopefully I can continue to repay that faith for the next couple of years.
“There are a lot of players in the group who think there’s unfinished business from the past few years and I believe next year is already looking pretty exciting.
“Personally I know there are a lot of areas in my game I can continue to work on to contribute to the team and I’m looking forward to doing that.”
Growing up in Durban before moving to Sydney aged 10, Alcock received his Rugby tutelage at St Ives Juniors and Barker College before playing Colts and Grade with Gordon.
In and out of first grade in 2009, Alcock was contracted to the HSBC Waratahs and despite playing in the Second Grade Grand Final, his next appearance on the Sydney Football Stadium was his Super Rugby debut against the Cheetahs.
In 2010 Alcock started the season in the HSBC Junior Waratahs squad, however by midway through the season he had earned a full-time contract.
Alcock went on to play in twelve of the HSBC Waratahs 17 fixtures in 2011, earning much praise for his effort against the Lions before a magnificent solo try against the Brumbies in the final round.

CHRIS ALCOCK
Born: 24 June 1988 in Durban, South Africa
Physical: 182cm, 103kg
Position: Flanker
School: Barker College
Junior Club: St Ives
Club: Eastwood
Provincial Caps: 13
Provincial Points: 5 (1t)
Provincial Debut: 2010 v Cheetahs
Super Rugby Caps: 13
Super Rugby Points: 5 (1t)
Super Rugby Debut: 2010 v Cheetahs

[GAFFA]

Yes but with Hooper coming to the Tahs they have released him from his contract.

[Burgs]

Fair enough if he is coming, but we don't need him. I would see it as a waste of a Squad slot.

Force Backrowers:

Richard Brown (Wallaby)
Angus Cottrell
Matt Hodgson (Wallaby)
Lachlan McCaffrey
Ben McCalman (Wallaby)
Sam Wykes
Brett Sheehan...
Anare Koliavu?

Chris Alcock

[The InnFORCEr]

Front page updated with Alcock

Only 2 spots left from 30.

[travelling_gerry]

Is Alcock confirmed?

[NTT]

Still need a lock, a halfback, a winger, another FDP, a Marquee player and a couple of EPS players. Plus Salesi Manu has re-signed and isn't on the front page.

[Burgs]

They are going to need to be two pretty special players to cover all that then

[NTT]

9 - Sheehan, _________
10 - Godwin, Seymour, Ebersohn, Norton-Knight, Harvey
11 - Rapana, _________
12 - Stanley, Sidey,Godwin, Norton-Knight, Rasolea
13 - Tupuo, Dellitt, Cummins, Stanley, Rasolea
14 - Cummins, _________
15 - Mafi, Seymour, Norton-Knight, Harvey

Alcock will be handy, gives us 6 backrowers. Wykes will play lock, plus we still need to replace Sharpie which is nigh on impossible, Pocock not so.

[GAFFA]

9 - Sheehan, _________
10 - Godwin, Seymour, Ebersohn, Norton-Knight, Harvey
11 - Rapana, _________
12 - Sidey,Godwin, Norton-Knight, Rasolea
13 - Tupuo, Dellitt, Cummins, Rasolea
14 - Cummins, _________
15 - Mafi, Seymour, Norton-Knight, Harvey

Alcock will be handy, gives us 6 backrowers. Wykes will play lock, plus we still need to replace Sharpie which is nigh on impossible, Pocock not so.

Aswell as Stanley at 12/13 id have him in front of Sidey

[The InnFORCEr]

Still need a lock, a halfback, a winger, another FDP, a Marquee player and a couple of EPS players. Plus Salesi Manu has re-signed and isn't on the front page.

I have nothing official to say Salis Manu has re-signed, got anything I can refer to?

[Burgs]

Argentines from Domestic Clubs to watch during the RC:

Player-Position-Date of Birth-(Age)-Caps-Club/province
Tomas de la Vega Flanker 28 September 1990 (age 21) 5 C.U.B.A
Tomás Leonardi Flanker 1 July 1987 (age 25) 7 S.I.C
Martín Landajo Fly-half 14 June 1986 (age 26) 6 C.A.S.I
Bruno Postiglioni Hooker 4 August 1987 (age 25) 6 La Plata
Tomás Cubelli Scrum-half 12 June 1989 (age 23) 10 Belgrano Athletic
Manuel Montero Wing 20 November 1991 (age 20) 6 Pucará

[Buddha Handy]

I am not convinced we needed this Alcock signing. Sure we have got great depth now if injuries occur but other positions we needed filling more urgently

6 - Hodgson (c)
7 - Alcock
8 - McCalman

Bench - Brown

Out of 22 - McCaffrey and Cottrell

I think McCaffrey and Cottrell both showed this season they were ready for the 22, prob McCaffrey a starting spot

[Flying 14]

I can't find anything saying that Alcock has signed? Anyone help me out?

[The InnFORCEr]

http://www.perthnow.com.au/sport/rug...-1226452157848

[NTT]

Argies winger Manuel Montero would be a great signing if hes available, his performance against the baby blacks at last years JWC was awesome or the fullback something-Ambrosino. Cant remember his full name sorry.