Valetini vows to hand Tahs more pain upon Brumbies comeback
The Waratahs say there is only one way to shut down Rob Valetini in his long-awaited comeback match, as Australia’s best rugby player vows to ‘keep the streak going’ over the Tahs.
The Waratahs say there is only one way to shut down Rob Valetini in his long-awaited comeback match, as Australia’s best rugby player vows to ‘keep the streak going’ over the Tahs.
Queensland co-captain Liam Wright has again been sidelined ahead of the Reds’ weekend battle with the Waratahs.
Western Force’s boom backrower Nick Champion de Crespigny has signed a long-term contract with the club as he makes a case for Wallabies selection, while Tahs prepare for Force attack.
Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii was at Waratahs headquarters on Monday, but could only participate in video meetings as he remains on the sidelines for another two crucial matches.
Some of Country rugby’s top teenagers have been called into the Waratahs for Super Rugby debuts as the academy bids to keep an impressive winning record intact against the Queensland Reds.
Lukhan Salakaia-Loto has opened up on Melbourne’s axing, says ‘it was just us against everyone else’ as he locks in a return to Queensland, with NSW’s coaching delay costing them their chance.
The Waratahs’ hopes of landing a host of Melbourne Rebels stars are in tatters as key group opt for rival clubs, with some even choosing club rugby over pulling on the NSW colours.
Regardless of where the Reds and the Waratahs are placed on the ladder, whenever they meet, it’s the ‘most important game in the calendar for Australian rugby’, according to Queensland coach Les Kiss.
The Queensland Reds are making a fresh start under new coach Les Kiss, but little will change unless they fix their discipline.
New Queensland Reds prop Alex Hodgman can’t wait to lock horns with the NSW Waratahs at Suncorp Stadium.
Having overcome a back complaint, Tom Lynagh has won the race to be Queensland’s flyhalf against New South Wales at Suncorp Stadium.
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