Reds v Waratahs - Roma Festival of Rugby 10 Feb

[dru]

The mail has been delicious tonight, even with that turnover

Gleeson defense through the middle was fab though

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

Keen to see Ryan. Was outstanding for the 20s last year.

Good to see some meat on the frame to go with the speed.

 

[Wilson]

Scrum not quite what it was last week though. I'd like to see Nasser on to stabilise it

 

[dru]

Scrum not quite what it was last week though. I'd like to see Nasser on to stabilise it

Fagaase Faagase the issue right now.

 

[Mr Arie]

How many scrums do we have to watch before someone gets carded?

 

[Wilson]

Fagaase the issue right now.

Not blaming Faessler, but Nasser is a better scrummager at hooker and he's the most impactful change we could make.

 

[dru]

Wow. That D out of the scrum was epic.

 

[dru]

How many scrums do we have to watch before someone gets carded?

The last one held. The one before that dropped both sides. The one before that, strangely was Reds. It has to be consistent fail on one side.

 

[molman]

Wow. That D out of the scrum was epic.

Agree. Lots of vigor.

A bit of a change from the Tupou days, the Reds scrum this week.

 

[LeCheese]

Really like that Schmidt (and Waugh?) are both out in Roma

 

[RugbyReg]

Fagaase Faagase the issue right now.

To be fair Bell was playing silly buggers but I guess that’s his role.

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

Bell fed Zane the 1st half and kept it going.

Wouldn’t write off the scrum. He is one of the premier Props in World Rugby. Don’t face that every week.

 

[Wilson]

Probably time to sub Tate, he's been great tonight but doesn't need to be out there any longer

 

[molman]

To be fair Bell was playing silly buggers but I guess that’s his role.

... and you don't think Franks and Moody and every other wily NZ prop wont be doing the same?

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

Bell and Zane wasn’t wily. He was plain and simple walking him backwards.

Hope to see Bell keep it up.

Reds do have depth in the Front Row.

 

[Wilson]

Scrum rumbling now, I'd love to put it down to Nasser but I think the tahs might just be wiped

 

[Wilson]

But too much on that one from Kalani

 

[Hogan]

Personally don’t have high hopes for tonight from a Tahs fan (when do I ever). Feels like a lot of them are just filtering back into the swing of things now. Hope I’m wrong obviously. Keen to see how Miles handles himself.

A lot of pressure on Edmed now. Is he the guy who can lock it down or is he just a journeyman type….

The Reds look very sharp in attack. A real Irish influence by the looks of it. Very energetic. Can’t say the same thing about the Waratahs. Their attack looks aimless. Too much kicking away of possession. Edmed has a great boot but offers absolutely nothing in attack. Never threatens the line. Feel for Marky Mark (Nawaqanitawase). Has hardly touched the ball. Could be a long year for him and the outside backs.

 

[Wilson]

Petaia with another great kick. Would've been a 50/22 if not taken back

 

[RugbyReg]

Really like that Schmidt (and Waugh?) are both out in Roma

And Herbert.