Simone Biles, Rafa Nadal, and Anti-Sex Beds: Toole’s Perfect Wallabies Prep
By Tony Harper, Sports Editor
**Brisbane, Australia** — Brumbies winger Corey Toole is making headlines as he gears up for a potential Wallabies debut against South Africa. Fresh from the Olympic Games in Paris, Toole’s journey has been anything but ordinary.
Toole’s rapid return from the rugby sevens semi-finals caught the attention of Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt. But it wasn’t just his speed that impressed; it was the famous faces he encountered in the athlete’s village. Simone Biles and Rafa Nadal shared the spotlight with Toole, creating a star-studded backdrop for his journey home.
However, it wasn’t all glamour. The notorious cardboard beds in the Olympic village, colloquially known for their anti-sex properties, took a toll on Toole. He couldn’t help but gush about the plush, soft beds at the team’s Brisbane hotel. “A few coffees and a good night’s sleep, and the body’s good now,” he quipped.
Toole’s path to the Wallabies has been unconventional. After scoring a try on debut for Australia A against Tonga, he shone in the Super Rugby Pacific campaign for the Brumbies. Schmidt’s trust in Toole led him back to the sevens program in Paris, where he gained invaluable experience on the big stage at Stade Francais.
Reflecting on the Olympics, Toole said, “It was a bit of a shock running out on day one with the first game, usually playing in front of one or two thousand fans, but quite surprising to be playing in front of a packed stadium. It’s an unreal experience, and yeah, I’m glad I was a part of it.”
As John Eales Medallist Marika Koroibete answers Schmidt’s SOS call from Japan, Toole finds himself competing with Andrew Kellaway and Filipo Daugunu for a wing spot. His journey—from cardboard beds to potential Wallabies glory—is one that captures the imagination of sports fans worldwide.
Stay tuned as Toole’s story unfolds. Will he make the cut? Can he translate Olympic speed into Wallabies success? One thing’s for sure: Simone Biles and Rafa Nadal won’t be the only famous faces cheering him on¹²³.
