Waratahs vs Brumbies
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This should be a good game.
A crowd of around 25k - 30k expected at the rennovated SFS.
WARATAHS (1-15): Angus Bell, Dave Porecki, Archer Holz, Jed Holloway, Taleni Seu, Lachlan Swinton, Michael Hooper, Charlie Gamble, Jake Gordon (c), Tane Edmed, Max Jorgensen, Lalakai Foketi, Izaia Perese, Mark Nawaqanitawase, Ben Donaldson RESERVES: Mahe Vailanu, Tom Lambert, Te Tera Faulkner, Hugh Sinclair, Langi Gleeson, Will Harris, Harrison Goddard, Nemani Nadolo BRUMBIES (1-15): Blake Schoupp, Connal McInerney, Allan Ala'alatoa (c), Nick Frost, Cadeyrn Neville, Rob Valetini, Rory Scott, Pete Samu, Ryan Lonergan, Jack Debreczeni, Corey Toole, Tamati Tua, Len Ikitau, Andy Muirhead, Tom Wright RESERVES: Lachlan Lonergan, James Slipper, Rhys Van Nek, Darcy Swain, Luke Reimer, Nic White, Noah Lolesio, Ollie Sapsford -
That's a pretty handy starting lineup for the Tahs - tho Gamble at 8 is interesting along with the 6-2 bench.
Brumbies starting XV are a little short on experience compared to previous years but they'll still have too much I think. Their bench is quality.
Was all lined up to go sit in a private box with the other Rugby Board types but death in the family made my attendance uncertain.
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@NTA Sorry to hear about your loss. The Tahd team looks strong, surprised at the Brumbies bench, what is his logic there.
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@chimoaus said in Waratahs vs Brumbies:
The Tahd team looks strong, surprised at the Brumbies bench, what is his logic there.
Ponies are looking for their new guys to step up I guess. That scrum isn't going backwards with Frost and Neville in the second row, so the new guy Schoupp will have solid support.
Lonergan is a good scrumhalf and is probably a good choice to pair with Debreczeni who will kick the Tahs back into their own half. Then you bring out Test pairing White and Lolesio to finish the game with more balance, or save it.
First 60 minutes will be the Brumbies playing territory/maul, then looking to razzle dazzle us to death.
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@NTA damn, 2 reasons for me to watch this game: Debreczeni & Tua
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@NTA said in Waratahs vs Brumbies:
That's a pretty handy starting lineup for the Tahs - tho Gamble at 8 is interesting along with the 6-2 bench.
In a couple of the NZ pre season games there were signs that the game was faster because of the law variations. Gamble at 8 & the 6/2 to keep the forwards fresh suggests the Tahs think it’s going to be quick
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@Duluth said in Waratahs vs Brumbies:
@NTA said in Waratahs vs Brumbies:
That's a pretty handy starting lineup for the Tahs - tho Gamble at 8 is interesting along with the 6-2 bench.
In a couple of the NZ pre season games there were signs that the game was faster because of the law variations. Gamble at 8 & the 6/2 to keep the forwards fresh suggests the Tahs think it’s going to be quick
Good point. Coleman might be planning for a fast game to take the sting out of the Brumbies' big men.
Rumour has it the Tahs bulked up a bit to combat the physicality of the Kiwi teams, but when you look at the bench it is fairly lightweight - Sinclair is more a 6 than a lock at this level, while Langi Gleeson isn't a huge man either. Lot of pace tho between the 2 of them and Harris is no mug on the wheels.
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What is with the white sneaker clown brigade in comms?
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Brumbies ahead (0-7) and look easily the better team so far. Only 12 minutes in though
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Impressive try by the youngster.
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@Winger said in Waratahs vs Brumbies:
Brumbies ahead (0-7) and look easily the better team so far. Only 12 minutes in though
After posting this Waratahs score under the post
7-7
Poor defense by Brumbies -
Oz teams remind me of Ireland almost with bodies in motion and lots of inside passes etc. Plenty of pace early which is great following on from the first game.
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I wish Bell was a kiwi, fuck he gets through some work for a prop.
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How on earth does a professional referee not penalise the loosehead for boring in there?
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Bell injured already which is a shame, top player. Loads of scrums so far.
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Its 10-10 at the 32 minute mark
Level down from the Crusaders Chiefs match
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I don't think accidental offside should be a penalty, its pretty soft, a free kick makes more sense.
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Lol that is one of the weirdest tries you will see. Brumbies score 15-10
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Brumbies score. They're the better side so far and deserve their lead
10-15 36 minutes
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Tahs ball handling has been shit so far, they just can't hold onto it.
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Nic Berry might want to speed up this game if he can't spot a loosehead boring in right in front of him.
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@chimoaus said in Waratahs vs Brumbies:
Tahs ball handling has been shit so far, they just can't hold onto it.
Tahs lucky to only be 5 points behind.
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@antipodean said in Waratahs vs Brumbies:
Nic Berry might want to speed up this game if he can't spot a loosehead boring in right in front of him.
The target of consistent competition reffing has gone out the window in the second game.
This game is a very different shape with very different tackle areas -
Corey Toole from Aus 7s looks handy for the Brumbies on the wing.
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@KiwiMurph said in Waratahs vs Brumbies:
Corey Toole from Aus 7s looks handy for the Brumbies on the wing.
Just made an excellent try.
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@antipodean said in Waratahs vs Brumbies:
@KiwiMurph said in Waratahs vs Brumbies:
Corey Toole from Aus 7s looks handy for the Brumbies on the wing.
Just made an excellent try.
Spectacular try.
Edit: foot touched the chalk, ruled out.
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That's harsh - can't believe they rubbed that out. Makes a mockery of the game when there's no conclusive proof he was out, but James Lowe can stand a metre out and be awarded a try.
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Lovely work by Foketi
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Max Jorgensen is on fire for an 18 year old.
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@Canes4life said in Waratahs vs Brumbies:
Max Georgeson is on fire for an 18 year old.
Looks much better than Nawaqanwheelbarrow
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Already after watching one and a half games of Super Rugby, the product is excellent. The game just seems so much faster, I can't wait to see the likes of Ardie Savea, Peter Lakai and Brayden Iose run around for the Canes tomorow night with extra time to move.
That game under the roof in Dunners is going to be a thing of beauty.
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Great try that
Oh look, Nick white mouths off and causes a fight. What a cock
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How dangerous is Corey Toole? He only needs an inch of space and he's away. Beautiful try Brumbies.
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@Canes4life said in Waratahs vs Brumbies:
How dangerous is Corey Toole? He only needs an inch of space and he's away. Beautiful try Brumbies.
They so easily created a four on three and exploited it beautifully. Tahs defence at sixes and sevens.
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Another good try
Pretty fun game this
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Waratahs hit back with a nice try. Has Aus rugby gone up a level or is this a result of the new rules?
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@Canes4life said in Waratahs vs Brumbies:
Waratahs hit back with a nice try. Has Aus rugby gone up a level or is this a result of the new rules?
One thing they're not short of is talent in the backs.
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Tamaiti Tua is bang average just like he was in NZ
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Waratahs go for youth in replacing Jamie Roberts with the world's slowest professional winger old enough to play Golden Oldies...
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@antipodean said in Waratahs vs Brumbies:
Waratahs go for youth in replacing Jamie Roberts with the world's slowest professional winger old enough to play Golden Oldies...
He's also someone I wouldn't want to tackle.
