Crusaders v Waratahs
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<p>So havilii has been punished for the midfield lapses in defense.<br><br>
I thought it was fonotia making the errors.<br><br>
Hope they've got it right, because this week we have Folau to worry about</p>
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<p>They seem to prefer both Crotty & Havili at 12, not 13. I wonder whether the AB coaches have any influence on where Crotty plays? He can play centre just as well, but Blackadder keeps him at 12. Has Havili ever played at centre?</p>
<p>I'm wondering how far Fruean is from returning to Super Rugby. He'll be the one contesting the 13 spot with Fonotia.</p> -
<p><strong>Waratahs </strong>squad:</p>
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<p>1. Paddy Ryan (72 caps) 2. Tatafu Polota-Nau (136 caps) 3. Tom Robertson (8 caps) 4. Davie Dennis (102 caps) 5. Will Skelton (48 caps) 6. Dean Mumm (96 caps) 7. Michael Hooper (c) (91 caps) 8. Jed Holloway (12 caps)</p>
<p>9. Nick Phipps (92 caps) 10. Bernard Foley (72 caps) 11. Rob Horne (97 caps) 12. David Horwitz (8 caps) 13. Israel Folau (55 caps) 14. Reece Robinson (8 caps) 15. Andrew Kellaway (6 caps)</p>
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<p><em>Reserves</em>:</p>
<p>16. Angus Ta’avao (58 caps) 17. Hugh Roach (16 caps) 18. Jeremy Tilse (55 caps) 19. Sam Lousi (12 caps) 20. Wycliff Palu (130 caps) 21. Matt Lucas (22 caps) 22. Matt Carraro (50 caps) 23. Zac Guildford (84 caps)</p>
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<p><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.waratahs.com.au/Waratahs/News/NewsArticle/tabid/157/ArticleID/17170/Holloway-and-Guildford-return-in-NSW-Waratahs-team-to-take-on-the-Crusaders.aspx'>http://www.waratahs.com.au/Waratahs/News/NewsArticle/tabid/157/ArticleID/17170/Holloway-and-Guildford-return-in-NSW-Waratahs-team-to-take-on-the-Crusaders.aspx</a></p> -
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<p>haven't seen any Waratahs game this year - how is Folau going at centre?</p>
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<p>He's been excellent since moving there.</p> -
<p>Beale is out which is a real downer for the Tahs. He's been their best back this season. Him and Folau have worked well since the move to centre.</p>
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<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="Chris B." data-cid="580645" data-time="1463612704">
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<p>They've certainly got the personnel to worry us if they get their game together. One of those games I'm approaching with trepidation</p>
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<p>In Sydney maybe, but the Tahs have no chance in Crusaderland.</p> -
<p>Be an interesting match this one.</p>
<p>Remains to be seen how well Folau plays in midfield with the loss of Beale.</p>
<p>That was the thing about Nonu/Smith partnership, IBe it Super rugby or ABs - f one or the other was missing. you didn't worry, as you knew they would be fine. Rock solid.</p> -
<p>TMO in action already....has an early dive been the downfall?</p>
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<p>Fuck that was a huge hole.</p>
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<p>try awarded to McNichol...fortuitous</p>
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<p>McNicholl has fucked it surely?</p>
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<p>another huge hole...tahs looking all over the show at the moment</p>
