Skelton says ‘non’ to French overtures
WARATAHS giant Will Skelton looks poised to reject the big dollars in France to remain in Australia.
WARATAHS giant Will Skelton looks poised to reject the big dollars in France to remain in Australia.
FORMER Waratah and Wallaby lock Dean Mumm will return to Sydney later this year in a bid to make the World Cup squad.
WALLABIES legend Simon Poidevin says the clash between the Waratahs and Brumbies on Sunday will double up as a selection trial for Australia’s World Cup squad.
THERE is the sheer running and leaping brilliance of Israel Folau. There is the masterly magician’s bag of tricks in Kurtley Beale. There is the explosive power of Taqele Naiyaravoro. And then there is Matt Carraro.
DARYL Gibson is playing a dangerous game with Waratahs powerbrokers, declaring it’s all or nothing for him and the head coaching role. But does he have the support?
WARATAHS assistant coach Daryl Gibson says he will be leaving the team if he doesn’t get the head coaching job to be vacated by Michael Cheika at the end of the season.¶
WINGER Rob Horne says the Waratahs are “underdogs” against the Brumbies this weekend. He has a point.
SUNDAY’S Super Rugby clash between the Waratahs and Brumbies will also be a coaching duel between the Wallabies’ No. 1 and his assistant.
NSW coach Michael Cheika has declared Brumbies rookie Jarrad Butler as a shock candidate for the Australian back row.
THE man who orchestrated Queensland rugby’s stunning off-field turnaround has tipped NSW Waratahs to become Australia’s most successful franchise.
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