2019 World Cup Special

Reds Rugby Rules 2019 World Cup Special

The Wallabies kick off their 2019 World Cup campaign in Japan, on Saturday against Fiji!

All the best to Cheika and the whole team!!!!

This is Reds Rugby Rules, I figured I’d post something special about all of the Reds players who are part of the squad.

Samu Kerevi

Samu has risen through the ranks to become not only the Queensland Reds captain this year, but Wallabies Vice-Captain as well. Along with captain Michael Hooper, he will be leading the charge this Saturday. Samu has always been great to talk to and has always had time for his fans and supporters at Ballymore and everywhere he goes.

We’ve had some great chats for Reds Rugby Rules… make sure you catch up on past interviews here:

http://redsrugbyrules.blogspot.com/2017/04/an-interview-with-samu-kerevi.html

https://redsrugbyrules.blogspot.com/2018/03/fellowship-with-fijians-filipo-daugunu.html

http://redsrugbyrules.blogspot.com/2019/02/captains-run-with-samu-kerevi.html

Taniela Tupou

I loved catching up with Taniela back in 2017 and have enjoyed a lot of laughs with him since then. Always one to make you smile off field, "Tongan Thor" is a serious threat on the field. He’ll be one to watch during the World Cup, for sure. Read some of his story here:

https://redsrugbyrules.blogspot.com/2017/02/an-interview-with-tongan-thor-taniela.html

Izack Rodda

Izack has also risen through the Wallabies ranks over the last 2 years. When I interviewed him back in 2017, he’d just joined their training squad.

You can read our chat here:

http://redsrugbyrules.blogspot.com/2017/06/a-conversation-with-izack-rodda.html

Lukhan Salakaia-Lotu

I still remember catching up with Lukhan in Samoa for this blog a few years ago, during the teams overseas match against the Blues. (He went by Lukhan Tui at the time.) I’ve enjoyed watching his rise on the international scene as well!

https://redsrugbyrules.blogspot.com/2017/06/talofa-from-samoa-catching-up-with.html

Jordan Petaia

Jordan has proved his worth during the 2018 Super Rugby season, but since then has had a run of bad luck with injuries. Even though recovering from injury, based on his track record, he’s still been named in the World Cup squad and could be making his debut on the world stage very soon. Go Jordan!

https://redsrugbyrules.blogspot.com/2018/07/chatting-with-jordan-petaia.html

James Slipper

Honourary mention, because… once a Red, always a Red. James has shown a lot of heart, working his way back into the Wallabies squad this year.

With Slips and the Reds back in Japan last year

James was my first ever interview for this blog. You can catch up on our previous great chats here:

https://redsrugbyrules.blogspot.com/2017/02/yesterday-i-was-lucky-enough-to-sit.html

https://redsrugbyrules.blogspot.com/2017/05/hows-james-doing.html

Rob Simmons

Once a Red, always a Red. Enough said.

https://redsrugbyrules.blogspot.com/2017/04/an-interview-with-rob-simmons.html

Will Genia

Can't leave out another 2011 Reds champ, Will Genia. I caught up with him earlier this year as well. Pleased to tell you he is still a gentleman.

James O’Connor

Life has led James O’Connor to Queensland for next years Super Rugby season and I couldn’t be more excited. I had a quick chat with him during Wallabies training in Brisbane earlier this year. I’m looking forward to interviewing him when he’s at Ballymore sometime soon!

All the best to all of the Wallabies this year, including this guy!!

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