Charlie Gamble
{{short description|New Zealand rugby union player}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2020}}
{{Use Australian English|date=January 2020}}
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| name = Charlie Gamble
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| birth_name = Charles Gamble
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1996|4|25|df=y}}
| birth_place = Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
| height = {{convert|185|cm|ftin|abbr=on}}
| weight = {{convert|107|kg|lb|abbr=on}}
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| school = St Bede's College, Christchurch
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| ru_currentteam = New South Wales Waratahs
| ru_position = Flanker, Number 8
| youthyears1 = –2013
| youthclubs1 = St Bede's College
| youthyears2 = 2014–2016
| youthclubs2 = Crusaders Academy
| youthyears3 = 2015–2016
| youthclubs3 = Canterbury U19
| amatyears1 = 2018
| amatteam1 = Petersham
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| amatyears2 = 2019–2023; 2024
| amatteam2 = Eastern Suburbs
| amatapps2 = 29
| amatpoints2 = 30
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| years1 = 2018–2019
| clubs1 = Sydney
| apps1 = 5
| points1 = 10
| ru_clubupdate = 6 January 2020
| superyears1 = 2019–
| super1 = New South Wales Waratahs
| superapps1 = 56
| superpoints1 = 25
| super14update = 31 May 2025
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| sport = Track and field
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- 48.10 m (Discus throw){{cite web |title=Charlie Gamble {{!}} Profile {{!}} World Athletics |url=https://worldathletics.org/athletes/new-zealand/charles-gamble-14518897 |date= |website=World Athletics |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250707213346/https://worldathletics.org/athletes/new-zealand/charles-gamble-14518897 |archive-date=7 July 2025 }}
- 13.22 m (Shot put)
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Charles Gamble (born 25 April 1996){{cite web |title=Charlie Gamble {{!}} Player Profile {{!}} NSW Waratahs |url=https://nsw.rugby/players/charles-raymond-gamble/2172 |date= |website=nsw.rugby |publisher=New South Wales Rugby Union |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250707192908/https://nsw.rugby/players/charles-raymond-gamble/2172 |archive-date=7 July 2025 }} is a New Zealand professional rugby union player and former youth track and field athlete.{{cite news |title=From the world's best club to Sydney subbies: How the Waratahs unearthed a hidden star |url=https://www.smh.com.au/sport/rugby-union/from-the-world-s-best-club-to-sydney-subbies-how-the-waratahs-unearthed-a-hidden-star-20220427-p5agnk.html |last=Payten |first=Iain |date=29 April 2022 |work=The Sydney Morning Herald |publisher=Nine Entertainment |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220429092544/https://www.smh.com.au/sport/rugby-union/from-the-world-s-best-club-to-sydney-subbies-how-the-waratahs-unearthed-a-hidden-star-20220427-p5agnk.html |archive-date= 29 April 2022 }} Playing for the New South Wales Waratahs in the Super Rugby, Gamble's playing position is typically openside flanker (No. 7), however he has been deployed across the back row, mostly as a blindside flanker (No. 6).
Early life and athletics
Gamble was born in Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand in 1996. He attended St Bede's College, Christchurch and represented their 1st XV before leaving school in 2013. In his youth, Gamble was a track and field athlete, specialising in shot put and discus throw. Gamble represented New Zealand in athletics, and was notably a competitor at the Australian Youth Olympic Festival (AYOF) in 2013 and the IAAF World Youth Championships in Athletics in 2013. The latter event, which took place in Donetsk, Ukraine, saw Gamble finish 18th in the heats of the boys' discus throw.{{cite web |title=Results – Discus Throw (1.500kg) Boys – Qualification |url=https://media.aws.iaaf.org/competitiondocuments/pdf/4874/AT-DTY-M-q----.RS6.pdf |date=13 July 2013 |website=media.aws.iaaf.org |publisher=IAAF |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250707214931/https://media.aws.iaaf.org/competitiondocuments/pdf/4874/AT-DTY-M-q----.RS6.pdf |archive-date=7 July 2025 }} As at 2020, Gamble held the St Bede's College Athletic record for 5kg shot put in under-14s and under-19s age groups and 1.25kg discus throw in under-14s and under-16s age groups.{{cite web |title=St Bede's College Athletic Records as at 1st January 2020 |url=https://d2u4q3iydaupsp.cloudfront.net/J8bPidyBK77px0pflVupAT54qYd4QjrOScQLYHFDdWWmKrPBqOOdLqCavoyVAtVtTYRSt0jISLr3aAJQjZWh8UvM6cLuTsrTciJA7GrAMvHovrZBBrusgLumT9QQMT8m |date=21 February 2020 |website=cloudfront.net }}
Rugby career
=Early career=
Gamble played his early rugby for St Bede's College, playing his first match for the school at 14-years-old and being named Man of the Match. He spent a total of three years with the school's 1st XV before leaving in 2013 and took up an invitation to the Crusaders Academy. Gamble played for the region's under-19 side (Canterbury) and played openside flanker for the Crusaders' "B" team, known as the Crusaders Knights. The 2015/16 Crusaders Academy cohort featured notable peers such as George Bridge and Braydon Ennor.{{cite web |title=Braydon Ennor {{!}} Crusaders Rugby |url=https://crusaders.co.nz/braydon-ennor/ |date= |website=crusaders.co.nz |publisher=Crusaders |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250214043157/https://crusaders.co.nz/braydon-ennor/ |archive-date=14 February 2025 }} Gamble was then called-up to the New Zealand U20 team under coach Scott Robertson. He played in a trial match with the side, however was not called-up again, and did not earn an international cap for the team.
=Senior career=
After a long-term foot injury prevented Gamble from playing rugby, he contemplated a return to athletics. After allegedly putting his CV on a rugby website, Gamble was approached by the "subbies" club Petersham in Sydney alongside a part-time delivery job. Gamble stated that he had not lived anywhere outside of Christchurch and left for Sydney within two weeks. Gamble was Petersham's first team openside flanker for 2018. The team, whom were the Kentwell Cup defending champions, won the premiership in 2018.{{cite web |title= Premiers – Kentwell Cup |publisher=NSW Suburban Rugby |url= http://rugby.net.au/page/Kentwell-Cup-Premiers-x-668-132-611.html }} Following a highly successful season with Petersham, Gamble was swiftly headhunted by Eastern Suburbs after head coach Pauli Taumoepeau sought reinforcements in the back-row for his injury-depleted squad, which had also suffered the retirement of first-choice flanker Rowan Perry.{{cite web |title=Charlie Gamble: The former Subbies player who might just be the best No.7 in the Shute Shield |last=Findlay |first=Matt |url=https://rugbynews.net.au/charlie-gamble-the-former-subbies-player-who-might-just-be-the-best-no-7-in-the-shute-shield/ |date=29 May 2019 |website=rugbynews.net.au |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201203095315/https://rugbynews.net.au/charlie-gamble-the-former-subbies-player-who-might-just-be-the-best-no-7-in-the-shute-shield/ |archive-date=3 December 2020 }} Gamble seamlessly established himself in the starting lineup and quickly emerged as one of the standout performers in the 2019 Shute Shield season.
In August 2019, Gamble was named in the Sydney 33-man squad ahead of the 2019 National Rugby Championship (NRC).{{cite web |title=Sydney and Country confirm NRC squads |url=https://nsw.rugby/news/2019/10/25/sydney-and-country-confirm-nrc-squads?srsltid=AfmBOooL_qhHcpzSZasC7INQAkeMtqC-QK9QLakOtvXIMzQ6Hvqthsi3 |date=26 August 2019 |website=nsw.rugby |publisher=New South Wales Rugby Union |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250708002606/https://nsw.rugby/news/2019/10/25/sydney-and-country-confirm-nrc-squads?srsltid=AfmBOooL_qhHcpzSZasC7INQAkeMtqC-QK9QLakOtvXIMzQ6Hvqthsi3 |archive-date=8 July 2025 }}{{cite news |date=27 August 2019 |title=Familiar faces grace Country Eagles line-up headed to Dubbo |url=https://www.dailyliberal.com.au/story/6350624/national-rugby-championship-squads-for-country-eagles-and-sydney-clash-named/ |url-status=live |work=Daily Liberal |publisher=Australian Community Media |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230820164225/https://www.dailyliberal.com.au/story/6350624/national-rugby-championship-squads-for-country-eagles-and-sydney-clash-named/ |archive-date=20 August 2023 }} Gamble made his formal debut for Sydney on 14 September 2019 (Round 3) against Queensland Country. Scoring in the first two minutes of the match, Gamble earned a score assist in the first-half in an overall dominating performance from the team.{{cite web |title=Sydney superb in upsetting QLD Country |url=https://greenandgoldrugby.com/sydney-v-qld-country-review/ |last=Roberts |first=Reg |date=14 September 2019 |website=Green and Gold Rugby |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200709010307/https://greenandgoldrugby.com/sydney-v-qld-country-review/ |archive-date=9 July 2020 }} Winning 47–26,{{cite web |title=NRC: Sydney shock Queensland Country in 47–26 upset |url=https://www.rugby.com.au/news/2019/09/14/nrc-round3-sydney-qld-country-match |last=Greenwood |first=Emma |date=14 September 2019 |website=Rugby.com.au |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190916062833/https://www.rugby.com.au/news/2019/09/14/nrc-round3-sydney-qld-country-match |archive-date=16 September 2019 }} Gamble was credited by the Green and Gold Rugby (GAGR) blog for his outstanding performance and declared him a "rising star". Gamble followed up this performance with another appearance in the subsequent round, which culminated in a heavy 76–29 defeat to the Fijian Drua.{{cite web |title=NRC: Drua race back into finals contention with 76–29 drubbing of Sydney |url=https://www.rugby.com.au/news/2019/09/21/nrc-round4-fijian-drua-sydney |last=Greenwood |first=Emma |date=21 September 2019 |website=Rugby.com.au |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190923055013/https://www.rugby.com.au/news/2019/09/21/nrc-round4-fijian-drua-sydney |archive-date=23 September 2019 }} Over the course of the 2019 National Rugby Championship season, he made a total of five appearances for Sydney.{{cite web |title=Charlie Gamble {{!}} Player Statistics {{!}} It's Rugby |url=https://www.itsrugby.co.uk/players/charlie-gamble-44904.html |date= |website=It's Rugby |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250708005221/https://www.itsrugby.co.uk/players/charlie-gamble-44904.html |archive-date=8 July 2025 |url-access=subscription }} That year, Sydney concluded the competition at the bottom of the standings, earning the wooden spoon.{{cite web |title=NRC {{!}} Rugby.com.au |url=https://www.rugby.com.au/competitions/nrc |date= |website=Rugby.com.au |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191014070247/https://www.rugby.com.au/competitions/nrc |archive-date=14 October 2019 }}
==Waratahs==
{{See|2023 New South Wales Waratahs season{{!}}2023 Waratahs season|2025 New South Wales Waratahs season{{!}}2025 Waratahs season}}
In October 2019, the New South Wales Waratahs announced the signing of Charlie Gamble on a one-year contract ahead of the 2020 Super Rugby season.{{cite web |title=Gamble signs on with NSW Waratahs |url=http://www.nswwaratahs.com.au/news/news-article/articleid/18560/gamble-signs-on-with-nsw-waratahs |date=9 October 2019 |website=nswwaratahs.com.au |publisher=New South Wales Rugby Union |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191009093617/http://www.nswwaratahs.com.au/news/news-article/articleid/18560/gamble-signs-on-with-nsw-waratahs |archive-date=9 October 2019 }}{{cite news |last=Warren |first=Adrian |date=9 October 2019 |title=Waratahs take punt on Kiwi forward who bypassed New Zealand |url=https://www.smh.com.au/sport/rugby-union/waratahs-take-punt-on-kiwi-forward-who-bypassed-new-zealand-20191009-p52yy0.html |url-status=live |work=The Sydney Morning Herald |publisher=Nine Entertainment |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191011184806/https://www.smh.com.au/sport/rugby-union/waratahs-take-punt-on-kiwi-forward-who-bypassed-new-zealand-20191009-p52yy0.html |archive-date=11 October 2019 }} Gamble was not apart of the team that played in the cancelled 2020 season between January and March 2020 or the newly created Super Rugby AU for the remainder of 2020. Gamble made his Waratahs debut on 2 April 2021 against the ACT Brumbies at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG).{{cite news |date=5 April 2021 |title=Easter weekend extra special for Canterbury family as son makes debut for Waratahs |url=https://www.1news.co.nz/2021/04/05/easter-weekend-extra-special-for-canterbury-family-as-son-makes-debut-for-waratahs/ |url-status=live |work=1News |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250708012121/https://www.1news.co.nz/2021/04/05/easter-weekend-extra-special-for-canterbury-family-as-son-makes-debut-for-waratahs/ |archive-date=8 July 2025 }} Debuting in Round 7 of the 2021 Super Rugby AU season, Gamble came on as a substitute in the 61st minute, replacing openside flanker Carlo Tizzano. The Waratahs lost at home 22–24.{{cite web |title=Brumbies fend off late surge to narrowly beat Waratahs |url=https://super.rugby/superrugby/news/brumbies-fend-off-late-surge-to-narrowly-beat-waratahs/ |date=2 April 2021 |website=super.rugby |publisher=SANZAAR |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210421073304/https://super.rugby/superrugby/news/brumbies-fend-off-late-surge-to-narrowly-beat-waratahs/ |archive-date=21 April 2021 }} Gamble featured in two additional fixtures during the 2021 Super Rugby AU season,{{cite web |title=Charlie Gamble: Stats – All Rugby |url=https://all.rugby/player/charlie-gamble |date= |website=All Rugby |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250708014132/https://all.rugby/player/charlie-gamble |archive-date=8 July 2025 }} a campaign in which the Waratahs endured a winless run and ultimately finished at the bottom of the table. In the ensuing Super Rugby Trans-Tasman competition (2021)—which introduced cross-border fixtures against New Zealand franchises—he was named as the starting openside flanker in two of the Waratahs' five matches, a first for Gamble with the Waratahs. Ultimately, the team's struggles persisted, as they extended their winless streak and once again finished in last place.{{cite web |title=2021 Super Rugby Trans-Tasman Standings |url=https://super.rugby/superrugby/fixtures/archives/2021-super-rugby-trans-tasman/ |date= |website=super.rugby |publisher=SANZAAR |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220520192408/https://super.rugby/superrugby/fixtures/archives/2021-super-rugby-trans-tasman/ |archive-date=20 May 2022 }} In 2022, Gamble solidified his standing within the Waratahs' ranks, securing the starting role at openside flanker in fourteen of the team's fifteen fixtures during the Super Rugby Pacific season. His consistently high-calibre performances did not go unnoticed: he was named the Waratahs' Forward of the Season,{{cite news |last=Worthington |first=Sam |date=15 March 2023 |title=Struggling Waratahs celebrate 'huge signing' as Charlie Gamble locks in until end of 2024 |url=https://www.nine.com.au/sport/rugby/australia-news-2023-charlie-gamble-signs-new-deal-with-nsw-waratahs-to-2024-20230315-p5j40p.html |url-status=live |work=Nine.com.au |publisher=Nine Entertainment |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240718102347/https://www.nine.com.au/sport/rugby/australia-news-2023-charlie-gamble-signs-new-deal-with-nsw-waratahs-to-2024-20230315-p5j40p.html |archive-date=18 July 2024 }} and prompted The Sydney Morning Herald's Iain Payten to remark in April: "Such was the impact of Gamble's form that [Michael] Hooper's absence was scarcely felt. Even upon the Wallabies captain's return, head coach Darren Coleman was compelled to shift Gamble to the No. 6 jersey—a testament to the fact that he had been NSW's standout performer in nearly every match."
In 2023, Gamble's involvement was notably curtailed during a season in which the Waratahs were heavily impacted by injuries across the squad.{{cite news |last=Decent |first=Tom |date=22 March 2023 |title=Waratahs injury woes continue as Jorgensen and Gleeson ruled out of Chiefs clash |url=https://www.smh.com.au/sport/rugby-union/waratahs-injury-woes-continue-as-jorgensen-and-gleeson-ruled-out-of-chiefs-clash-20230322-p5cucs.html |url-status=live |work=The Sydney Morning Herald |publisher=Nine Entertainment |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230324200449/https://www.smh.com.au/sport/rugby-union/waratahs-injury-woes-continue-as-jorgensen-and-gleeson-ruled-out-of-chiefs-clash-20230322-p5cucs.html |archive-date=24 March 2023 }} He started in two of the opening four matches of the Super Rugby campaign, but a shoulder injury sustained in Round 4{{cite news |last=Payten |first=Iain |date=17 March 2023 |title=Waratahs blown away after a costly five-minute hurricane |url=https://www.smh.com.au/sport/rugby-union/waratahs-blown-away-after-a-costly-five-minute-hurricane-20230317-p5cszi.html |url-status=live |work=The Sydney Morning Herald |publisher=Nine Entertainment |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230331064413/https://www.smh.com.au/sport/rugby-union/waratahs-blown-away-after-a-costly-five-minute-hurricane-20230317-p5cszi.html |archive-date=31 March 2023 }} sidelined him until Round 9. Upon his return, Gamble primarily featured as a substitute, with limited opportunities to reestablish a consistent starting role amid a disrupted and injury-stricken season for the team. In 2023 Gamble signed a one-year contract extension with the Waratahs.
Despite a dismal 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season for the Waratahs—who finished last on the ladder with just two wins from fourteen matches{{cite web |title=Super Rugby Pacific Standings 2024 |url=https://www.tntsports.co.uk/rugby/super-rugby-pacific/2024/standings.shtml |date= |website=TNT Sports }}—Gamble re-established himself as the team's starting openside flanker, following the retirement of the former captain Michael Hooper in late 2023. Gamble stepped into a key role, starting in twelve of the team's fourteen fixtures and contributing two tries over the course of the season, and also underwent surgery to treat a leg laceration early in the teams campaign in a squad plagued by injuries.{{cite news |last=Worthington |first=Sam |date=13 May 2024 |title='Horrendous' injury to Charlie Gamble adds to Waratahs crisis as wooden spoon looms |url=https://www.nine.com.au/sport/rugby/super-pacific-2024-news-nsw-waratahs-injury-crisis-charlie-gamble-joins-casualty-ward-20240513-p5jd7v.html |url-status=live |work=Nine.com.au |publisher=Nine Entertainment |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240819221213/https://www.nine.com.au/sport/rugby/super-pacific-2024-news-nsw-waratahs-injury-crisis-charlie-gamble-joins-casualty-ward-20240513-p5jd7v.html |archive-date=19 August 2024 }} In September Gamble returned to the Eastern Suburbs to play in the Shute Shield Grand Final,{{cite web |title=Clutch grand final play shows Charlie is no gamble for Wallabies |url=https://rugbynews.net.au/clutch-grand-final-play-shows-charlie-is-no-gamble-for-wallabies/ |last=Geddes |first=Jon |date=3 September 2024 |website=rugbynews.net.au |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241024141700/https://rugbynews.net.au/clutch-grand-final-play-shows-charlie-is-no-gamble-for-wallabies/ |archive-date=24 October 2024 }} where he played a key role in helping the club secure its first premiership in 55 years. His leadership qualities were further recognised during the Waratahs' 2025 pre-season tour of Japan in November 2024, where he was named co-captain, alongside Hugh Sinclair, for their match against the Kubota Spears.{{cite web |title=What's driving Tahs tour co-captain Charlie Gamble during pre-season |url=https://www.rugbypass.com/news/whats-driving-tahs-tour-co-captain-charlie-gamble-during-pre-season/ |last=Morton |first=Finn |date=25 November 2024 |website=RugbyPass |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241211084735/https://www.rugbypass.com/news/whats-driving-tahs-tour-co-captain-charlie-gamble-during-pre-season/ |archive-date=11 December 2024 }} In 2024 Gamble signed a two-year contract with the Waratahs.{{cite web |title=BREAKING: Charlie Gamble re-signs for a further two seasons |url=https://waratahs.rugby/news/breaking-charlie-gamble-resigns-for-a-further-two-seasons-202458 |date=10 May 2024 |website=waratahs.rugby |publisher=New South Wales Rugby Union |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240522173635/https://waratahs.rugby/news/breaking-charlie-gamble-resigns-for-a-further-two-seasons-202458 |archive-date=22 May 2024 }}
2025 marked another standout year for Gamble, who played a pivotal role in a revitalised Waratahs side. Starting in eleven of the team's fourteen regular-season matches, he amassed an impressive 140 tackles and secured nine turnovers, underscoring his consistency and defensive impact.{{cite web |title=Charlie Gamble {{!}} All Things Rugby |url=https://allthingsrugby.com/player/charlie-gamble |date= |website=allthingsrugby.com |publisher= |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250708040506/https://allthingsrugby.com/player/charlie-gamble |archive-date=8 July 2025 }} While the Waratahs ultimately fell short of a finals berth, the team showed marked improvement under new head coach Dan McKellar, with Gamble emerging as one of their most dependable performers. Gamble delivered a standout performance in the post-season clash against the touring British & Irish Lions, further cementing his reputation as a player of international calibre. Playing the full 80 minutes at Sydney Football Stadium,{{cite news |last=English |first=Tom |date=5 July 2025 |title=Lions toil in unimpressive win against Waratahs |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/articles/c86g4v3w5d5o |url-status=live |work=BBC Sport |publisher=BBC |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250705124401/https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/articles/c86g4v3w5d5o |archive-date=5 July 2025 |access-date=8 July 2025 }} he recorded 12 tackles with a perfect 100% success rate and effected four turnovers,{{cite web |title=Lions tour Aussie takes: Gamble top tier No.7, Fin Smith rattled |url=https://www.rugbypass.com/news/lions-tour-aussie-takes-gamble-top-tier-no-7-fin-smith-rattled/ |last=Ferguson |first=John |date=7 July 2025 |website=RugbyPass |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250708040842/https://www.rugbypass.com/news/lions-tour-aussie-takes-gamble-top-tier-no-7-fin-smith-rattled/ |archive-date=8 July 2025 |access-date=8 July 2025 }}{{cite news |last=Worthington |first=Sam |date=7 July 2025 |title='Not real confidence, but there's a quiet resolve': We have good news and bad for hopeful Wallabies fans |url=https://www.nine.com.au/sport/rugby/wallabies-fiji-2025-news-reaction-joe-schmidt-british-irish-lions-tour-updates-20250706-p5mcxm.html |url-status=live |work=Nine.com.au |publisher=Nine Entertainment |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250708040847/https://www.nine.com.au/sport/rugby/wallabies-fiji-2025-news-reaction-joe-schmidt-british-irish-lions-tour-updates-20250706-p5mcxm.html |archive-date=8 July 2025 |access-date=8 July 2025 }} showcasing his breakdown expertise in a hard-fought 10–21 defeat. His impact was such that teammate Hugh Sinclair publicly stated Gamble had done enough to warrant selection for the national squad.{{cite web |title=From delivering beers to delivering against the Lions: Charlie Gamble's wild ride into Wallabies contention |url=https://www.rugby.com.au/news/from-delivering-beers-to-delivering-against-the-lions-charlie-gambles-wild-ride-into-wallabies-contention-202576 |last=Williamson |first=Nathan |date=6 July 2025 |website=Rugby.com.au |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250708040852/https://www.rugby.com.au/news/from-delivering-beers-to-delivering-against-the-lions-charlie-gambles-wild-ride-into-wallabies-contention-202576 |archive-date=8 July 2025 |access-date=8 July 2025 }} RugbyPass analyst John Ferguson echoed that sentiment in his post-match review, writing: "Gamble is the first top-tier openside flanker the Lions have faced on their tour — and it showed." He went on to note: "Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt would've liked what he saw, and he could do far worse than bring Gamble into the national camp should injury affect his flanker stocks."
References
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External links
- [https://worldathletics.org/athletes/new-zealand/charles-gamble-14518897 World Athletics profile]
- [https://www.rugby.com.au/players/charlie%20gamble Rugby.com.au profile]
- [http://www.itsrugby.co.uk/player_44904.html itsrugby.co.uk profile]
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