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Le Wallaby Lachlan Swinton serait annoncé à Bordeaux

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 24: Lachlan Swinton of the Waratahs runs with the ball during the round five Super Rugby Pacific match between NSW Waratahs and Chiefs at Allianz Stadium, on March 24, 2023, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

Après le fiasco des Wallabies à la Coupe du Monde de Rugby et la démission de l’ancien président de Rugby Australia, Hamish McLennan, une autre vague de mauvaises nouvelles concernant le rugby semble se profiler en Australie.

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Lachlan Swinton, l’homme fort des NSW Waratahs, serait en effet prêt à quitter le rugby australien après avoir signé un contrat avec le club français de Bordeaux, selon une information en provenance d’Australie.

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The Roar estime en effet que le troisième ligne aile aux 7 sélections pourrait quitter l’Australie après le Super Rugby Pacific 2024, après avoir signé un contrat intéressant avec le club de Top 14 de Bordeaux.

Il semblerait que le Wallaby se soit vu proposer une prolongation de contrat avec les Tahs et Rugby Australia, mais Lachlan Swinton aurait refusé en faveur d’un contrat d’une valeur de plus de 500 000 dollars en France.

Le départ de Swinton vers la France serait un coup dur pour le rugby australien, dans un contexte où d’autres joueurs prometteurs seraient ciblés par des clubs de NRL (rugby à XIII).

Ainsi, l’ailier Mark Nawaqanitawase, qui s’est hissé au rang de superstar après avoir fait ses débuts lors de la tournée de fin de saison de l’année dernière, aurait rencontré les Sydney Roosters la semaine dernière.

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Nawaqanitawase, 23 ans, envisage de changer de code après avoir signé un contrat à court terme avec Rugby Australia et les Waratahs en début d’année.

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Le nom de Max Jorgensen, qui était inclus dans l’équipe d’Eddie Jones pour la Coupe du monde mais qui n’est pas entré sur le terrain, a également été mentionné dans un rapport, alors que la commission de l’ARLC envisage une exemption radicale du plafond salarial pour les clubs de la LNR qui s’intéressent à des joueurs du rugby à XV ou à 7.

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TI 1 hour ago
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Rieko took literally years to turn from a defensive liability at 13 into a guy, who’s defensively sound as it befits the position. And it all came at the cost of him being much less of an offensive threat, than what he used to be. Proctor is a natural 13, he handles, passes, and kicks way better than Rieko ever will, he just isn’t as fast.


It’s unfair to judge Tupaea on the handful of games he’s had in 2022 before he got nearly crippled by a Wallaby lock. What could Tupaea/Proctor pairing be, if they got the same amount of chances as Jordie/Rieko?


Because no matter how you spin it, playing a player outside of his natural position is a poor asset management. No matter how talented he is, he still competes against players who had years and years of practice at the position. And if said guy is so talented that he actually CAN compete against specialists, imagine how much better still he could have been, if he had all those years to iron the toothing issues at the position. It just drives me mad.


Two things I hate in rugby union beyond description: aping after league, and playing players outside of their natural position. Especially considering, that they all admit they hate it, when they’re allowed to speak freely. Owen Farrell spent 80% of his international career at 12, saying every time when asked, that he is a 10 and prefers to play at 10. Those players are literally held at a gunpoint: play out of position, or no national jersey for you.

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Hellhound 2 hours ago
What has happened to Aphelele Fassi?

Willie will always be the most missed player for me once he retires. He wasn't interested in scoring tries. The ultimate team player. Has the most assists in tries in the Bok team, and his kicks always spot on, at least 95% of the time. He reads the game like no other player can. He wasn't flashy, and people didn't notice him because of that. Great rugby head and knowledge. He should be catapulted into an assistant coach in the rugby system. He should really consider coaching.


Damian Willemse is an excellent fullback and he is the number 1 fullback. He can play the entire backline positions, except maybe 9, but I'm sure he would be able too if he wanted. No one is taking that away from him, only stand in while he is injured. He is world class and you don't swap that out. He also got wicked dancing feet, great eye for openings, and reads a game like few can, like Willie Le Roux. Also very strong on his feet, with absolute great hands and his kicking game is just as good.


As for Aphelele Fassi. What a great find and he has exceptional talent that Rassie will mould into a world class player. Yet.... He is nowhere even close to Damien Willemse. He has a long way to go to get there, but he is surrounded by great team mates from who he will gain lots of advice and support. He can play wing and fullback and Rassie may just try him out as a flyhalf or centre too. He has the abilities to expand his game. He is for sure a future star, but not yet at the stage to take away Damien Willemse's spot. However, DW start and AF on the bench, that is an awesome replacement. Between the 2 they cover all positions in the backline once AF gets that training. The Boks could go 6/2 permanently if they wanted. 6 forwards, a scrumhalf and AF. I may be wrong, but Rassie will spread AF around.

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