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Does anyone else think that for a pretty average rake like Freier to have accumulated 20 Tests is a very bad sign for the talent pool of (Union) Hookers in this country???
Freier aiming high in 2008
December 21, 2007 - 2:50pm
Story by: Sportal
Powerhouse hooker Adam Freier will commence the 2008 Super 14 season in the best physical condition of his career courtesy of an extended pre-season with the Waratahs.
Freier, a member of the Wallabies World Cup squad, took out the Waratahs' annual strongman challenge on Thursday, which saw the players tested over six disciplines.
"It's good to take it off one of the Tongans who have just dominated in the past," Freier joked of his victory.
"There's still some strong monsters out there - Tatafu (Polota-Nau) and Matty (Dunning) are both that, I think they can hold the unofficial reign but I'll take the trophy for the time being."
But Freier, who assumed the captaincy in Phil Waugh's absence for much of last season, has his sights set on more silverware.
"This year I'm 27, 28 next year, and this is where you start thinking a Super 14 title is what you want," he said.
"To think that we have such a good squad and really there is an opportunity to do that."
A veteran of 67 Super Rugby matches and 20 Test caps, Freier also has his sights set on cementing the Wallabies' No.2 jersey currently occupied by Reds hooker Stephen Moore.
"In the past I've always said that you look at NSW and you want to win that but I think you're lying to say that you don't think green-and-gold as well," Freier said.
"Although last (domestic international season) I played every Test I'd definitely like to be wearing a different jersey during the majority of those Tests."
However Freier knows a successful season with the Waratahs obviously won't harm his chances of higher individual honours.
"Personally I think that if we can win (the Super 14 competition) and compete and do very well all that other stuff looks after itself," he said.
"I am very passionate about NSW and very passionate about winning the Super 14 as much as I am about playing for Australia."
Steve Orme