Reds v Highlanders
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Yeah last year they coped remarkably well with many injuries, a bit like the Chiefs this year, but the game plan demands high accuracy on attack which was lacking tonight.
Certainly a few creaks and leaks there now
But
With key players rested I'll fucken take that win!
Reds kicking the ball away with 5 to go was flabbergasting.
We're playing ugly but a win away and a break.
Should have scored a try in the last 15 or so
Smith was class. Made the win happen
Ref is an example of how inconsistent law interpretations between refs is frustrating. Many base of the ruck turnovers were just players coming in from and up the side according to most interpretations
Reds blew it really, and that's always funny
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@smuts I'm not across many laws in the modern game and, like many, I rely on observable patterns.
Taking out the halfback with the ball at his feet nearly always results in a penalty, doing it off your feet like Higggenwankstain did might satisfy a law wording - I don't know, but on field interpretations seem to trump the rulebook these days and patterns are patterns
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I must say I am super happy with the win! I was sure we were going to let this one slip before the game.
Happy to see Squire back just adds an edge. Thought game changed when Aaron came on, just manages game so well you never feel worried, Sopoaga going isnt going to be a huge loss, its when Smith goes we will see issues.
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@98blueandgold Yep me too. Very happy with the surprise win
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@98blueandgold Yep, if any game highlights Smith's value to his team it's this one. They wouldn't have won without him.
Sopoaga has been pants this year - what has happened to him?
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love seeing those passes from Aaron Smith when it goes behind the dummy runner out to the next guy, this one was a shorted one to Squire but still a joy to watch.