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Waratahs unveil six foot seven, 21 stone South African lock
By Online Editors
Another promising South African lock has decided to take up residency abroad.
The Waratahs confirmed the signing of promising 23-year-old lock Le Roux Roets, who has signed a one-year deal with the Sydney-based franchise for the 2019 Super Rugby season.
In his short representative career, Roets has already rubbed shoulders with All Blacks star Dan Carter and Springbok utility back Johan Goosen – when he was recruited by French Club Racing for the 2016/2017 academy season.
In South Africa, he played age grade rugby and in the Currie Cup competition for the Lions, Bulls and Pumas.
Waratahs Coach Daryl Gibson said Roets brings size and skill to the forwards.
“We first noticed his talent in the Currie Cup and we have been searching for a big, aggressive and physical player who can get us going forward and excels in the set piece,” Gibson said.
“At 135kg, Le Roux fits the profile that we have been wanting to add to our squad.
“His recruitment will add real competition and depth amongst our current lock options in Rob Simmons, Tom Staniforth, Ryan McCauley and Jed Holloway,” Gibson added.
Roets said he was buoyed by the opportunity to play for the 2018 Super Rugby semi-finalists.
“My goal was to be selected for a Super Rugby team and to have the chance to play for the NSW Waratahs is amazing,” Roets said.
“This is a team that has won a championship title and in watching them play in 2018, I cannot wait to be part of them doing even better this year,” Roets said.
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The New Zealand performance in the return fixture in 2016 was filthy. A lot of Irish supporters were pretty shocked by it, viewed it as de facto cheating just to avoid another defeat.
Also shocked by the abuse to Ireland, captain, vice-captain and spectators after the full time whistle in Paris defeat, last match.
Sledging is sledging, but that happens during the game and targetting spectators should be completely out of bounds.
The Irish public used to enjoy these matches, even in defeat. Now they are necessary but unpleasant, because NZ apparently cannot accept or respect successful challengers.
Go to commentsThanks for the analysis Nick, thought provoking as usual. Couple of queries though, in the pic where you've circled Williams bind , I'm pretty sure it shows Stuart's knee on the ground, surely that's a NZ penalty? Also having had the chance to watch it again the All Black scrum seeems to improve after halftime, but before either England or the All Blacks replace their props. Not sure if that was the result of Tuipolutu coming on or some halftime tips. Either way this is only Williams second international season, so he'll be better for the experience.
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