Aussie Pro Rugby

[NTA]

@KiwiMurph said in Aussie Rugby:

@NTA said in Aussie Rugby:

Phil Waugh to be named CEO...

Confirmed.

https://www.rugby.com.au/news/phil-waugh-announced-as-new-rugby-australia-ceo-202366

Rugby cannot keep secrets

[nostrildamus]

@Dan54 said in Aussie Rugby:

Geez I almost wish I had seen some Harry Potter movies to keep up with all this.

or you could visit London
https://www.viator.com/London-attractions/Platform-9-3-4/overview/d737-a20212

[Tim]

The Melbourne Rebels have confirmed the signing of Wallaby lock Lukhan Salakaia-Loto through until the end of the 2025 season.

https://www.theroar.com.au/2023/06/08/rugby-news-rebels-give-lsl-a-wallabies-lifeline-young-abs-star-boasts-about-guts-hes-shown-in-razor-rejection/

[antipodean]

@Tim If those are accurate quotes, I'm glad he's leaving.

[Duluth]

https://www.smh.com.au/sport/rugby-union/slipper-on-track-to-break-wallabies-record-after-extending-contract-20230608-p5dey7.html

Caps	Name	Years
139	George Gregan	1994–2007
129	Stephen Moore	2005–2017
127*	James Slipper	2010-
124*	Michael Hooper	2012-
121	Adam Ashley-Cooper	2005–2019

[Stargazer]

I can imagine Waratahs fans won't be too unhappy about this move.

[Tim]

@Stargazer I hope he shifts to fullback, or another position beyond 10.

[Machpants]

Probably right
https://www.theroar.com.au/2023/06/19/comment-australia-is-a-tier-two-nation-eddie-must-pick-former-all-blacks-star-for-smash-and-grab-world-cup/

[NTA]

We're definitely a tier 2 nation

[Nepia]

@Machpants said in Aussie Rugby:

Probably right
https://www.theroar.com.au/2023/06/19/comment-australia-is-a-tier-two-nation-eddie-must-pick-former-all-blacks-star-for-smash-and-grab-world-cup/

I do find it funny they mention his NZ mother player for the Oz women's team - it should be enough that he was born and raised there without the need to add that Oz poached his Mum.

Also, I'd take TKB in a heartbeat for the ABs, especially over the Ginga.

I

[Kiwiwomble]

it would be huge for rugby in general but especially in aus if the wallabies could snatch the cup leading into 2027, they need to do EVERYTHING they can to win

[gt12]

Given the draw and their capability to put out a dangerous 23, I’d not be surprised to see Oz in the final.

They’d likely get a very tired team from the other side.

Ideal opportunity for Eddie.

Injuries will be crucial for them.

[Stargazer]

[Daffy Jaffy]

Australia reveal a "New" jersey for the world cup.

[Kiwiwomble]

in fairness...have we seen much more variation with AB's jerseys?

[Stargazer]

@Kiwiwomble Yep, and there's not much variation possible if you want the main colour to stay the same.

You'll almost certainly come back to something that's been tried before.

[Kiwiwomble]

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[mikedogz]

[antipodean]

@mikedogz I feel like I've seen this movie before

[Tim]

@antipodean I'm guessing that none will play in the forwards.