May 3, 2024
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4.46pm
What’s the latest on Darren Coleman?
I had a chat with Waratahs coach Darren Coleman late last week.
He’s pretty philosophical about his situation and the team’s performances. It stings. He’s a passionate guy.
The coach is off contract at the end of the season and has been seeking clarity for weeks.
A decision now won’t be made on Coleman’s future – or his Waratahs assistants – until the season is done.
Rugby Australia conducted a review into the program and gave Coleman some “feedback” that he’ll try and work on over the team’s last five regular season games.
Can they still play finals? Yep. Despite being 11th on the table, sneaking into the top eight is possible. Even a loss today against the Hurricanes – likely, you’d have to say – doesn’t completely spell the end of the Waratahs’ season. But they’ll need to be sharp against the Brumbies, Force, Moana and Reds.
‘Stressful’: Waratahs provide update on Coleman’s coaching future
Waratahs head coach Darren Coleman.Credit: Getty
4.22pm
Why the Wallabies must snub game’s hottest property and NRL target
By Iain Payten
Max Jorgensen, 19, is in his second year of professional rugby with NSW and his second year under the 1000-watt glare of “next big thing” spotlight. A few months out of school, Jorgensen last year lived up to the hype in his early games for the Waratahs, doing things a fresh-faced kid had no right doing against the big boys.
But a knee injury derailed his Super Rugby season, and after Eddie Jones picked him anyway and took him to France, a broken leg at training was another setback. Throw in a shoulder injury, and Jorgensen spent summer rehabbing, instead of conditioning, and this season the still-teenage talent has had a quieter season.
This week, the Waratahs elected to “rotate” Jorgensen out of the side to meet the Hurricanes on Friday, and back to club rugby. The 19-year-old will play his first game of club rugby for Randwick, in a grand final rematch against Norths.
Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt could do worse than deploy Jorgensen to the Junior Wallabies, instead of the senior side.
READ IAIN PAYTEN’S EXCELLENT COLUMN HERE
Waratahs young gun Max Jorgensen. Credit: Wolter Peeters
4.17pm
Can the Tahs spring an upset?
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4.14pm
Hello and welcome
By Tom Decent
G’day rugby fans.
Welcome to our live coverage of today’s Super Rugby Pacific clash between the Hurricanes and Waratahs.
The Tahs certainly have a lot to play for. They’ve been on struggle street this season and a win over the ditch would give them immense confidence heading into a final block of four games.
Kick-off is at 5:05pm AEST.
Waratahs back Mark Nawaqanitawase.Credit: Getty
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