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Daffy Jaffy
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Just watching some footage of Blues practice on CGW and Jason O'Halloran was there. I hope he is well and fully back on deck.
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Fifteen-cap All Black Ngani Laumape has switched international allegiance to Tonga, it has been revealed.
The Kobelco Kobe Steelers centre earned the last of his 15 caps in November 2020, but, given the 30-year-old has Tongan parents, he has now committed his international future to his parents' country of birth.
He first declared his interest in playing for the ‘Ikale Tahi when the birthright ruling was introduced by World Rugby in 2021. He has been eligible since November last year, however it was too late for him to be involved in the World Cup. He will likely line up in the centre alongside another former All Black in Malakai Fekitoa.
“Our priority now is to qualify for the World Cup so there is still a use for those players and bringing their leadership into the group. And at the same time, we have got guys like Ngani Laumape, who has put his hand up to come in,” assistant coach Nili Latu told RugbyPass.
“Over 80% of the World Cup squad are over 30 and as we’re looking to build some of those players may give us a year or two.
“I think it is really important that we do keep some high-profile players to lead the way for the next generation. A few of the boys have already asked for time off for family reasons and, for me that gives opportunity for the next person.”
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Four years after getting a taste of international coaching, Geoff Parling will return as the Wallabies’ new lineout coach.
The Roar can reveal the Rebels assistant, who coached alongside Dave Rennie in six Tests during the 2020 campaign, is set to be unveiled as Joe Schmidt’s latest recruit to his coaching team in the coming days.
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A 6/2 bench is becoming a regular feature of teams playing the Blues. Indicative of the perceived strength/threat of the Blues Pack.
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Highlanders and Blues tasks of beating the Reds away just got a bit easier -
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Cameron Suafoa having treatment for Cancer
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Andrew Strawbridge will join Steve Borthwick’s management team as an assistant coach and coaching advisor ahead of England’s summer Tour to Japan and New Zealand.
The 59-year-old Kiwi was recently part of the England coaching set-up, spending the first four weeks of the 2024 Guinness Six Nations campaign as a consultant coach, and Borthwick is delighted to welcome Strawbridge back into his coaching group on a permanent basis.
“Andrew made a huge impression during the time he spent with us at this year’s Six Nations,” said Borthwick.
“From the moment he walked into the environment, I was hugely impressed with his attention to detail, the clarity of his coaching philosophy and the different perspectives he has on the game.
“His extensive coaching experience in Super Rugby and the international arena, as well as his expertise in player development, complements our existing coaching group well.
“I’m excited that he’ll back with us as we prepare for the summer Tour to Japan and New Zealand.”
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23-year-old Wallabies prop Angus Bell suffered his third foot injury in as many years last weekend against the Brumbies.
Although an exact timeframe regarding his return remains unclear, Waratahs sources say he will miss the rest of the Super Rugby season and is unlikely to be back in time for the Wallabies’ season opener against Wales on July 6.The latest setback comes a year after Bell had a bone removed from his toe to resolve the issues.
Bell told his Waratahs teammates and coaches that he heard a “pop” in Canberra on Saturday night during his side’s 40-16 loss.
Former Wallaby Stephen Hoiles on Monday said on Between Two Posts that it would have to be considered whether he’s best served switching to the back-row to alleviate some of the pressure going through his toe.“I heard a bit of talk that they’ve got to go and look at how they fix this toe long term,” said Hoiles
"He puts a lot of pressure on the injury that he’s got when he’s scrummaging, so is there a thought process that he might not be able to continue to play prop?"
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Former Wasps centre Sam Spink will join Saracens from Australian club Western Force for next season.
The 24-year-old spent nine years at Wasps before signing for the Perth-based side in 2023.
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