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I still believe in the Rebels and think they'll be too strong for the Force. Lineouts might be a dogs breakfast, with Rebels having strength in the locks but haven't got a hooker who can throw straight or to a target consistently, while the Force are a bit short in the locks. I think last...

Yeah, I agree with this, and it's exactly what the Brumbies did after having two penalties go against them. From that point, they held their ground rather than trying to push the Rebels back. Again, I think it is just rewarding the inferior scrum, though. And note, that I also highlighted that...

Thanks Wilson, I hadn't heard about that change. If it is so, then there is still a problem. In effect, the scrum which is dominant on one side gets penalised while the other scrum which is presumably passive or equal at best on the stationary side is rewarded. Just makes no sense at all and is...

Rebels scrum is one of the better ones in the Aus sides I believe, but I was bemused by some of the rulings by Gardner on Friday. In one early scrum the Rebels were advancing but were pinged for not pushing straight, or boring in, while two later scrums the Brumbies were dominant and advancing...

Anyone catch the official MOTM? Thought it might have been Noah L, but Charlie Cale and Luke Reimer were probably in the mix for it too.

Brumbies fans have had to put up with misguided sarcastic comments for years about their only way of scoring was through the rolling maul. It is only fair to share the love when another side learns how to do it. And believe it or not, Barnaby doesn't need nor does he rely on Canberrans of any...

KOB, the incident actually occurred so close or even over the tryline, that if the ref had thought a penalty was deserved it would have been a penalty try in any case. He couldn't in all conscience have ruled otherwise. Of course, if he had ruled the tackle legitimate, it would have resulted in...

Yes Molman, I agree with that observation. Ravi (?) was definitely boring in at something like a 45 degree angle. I was also thinking that a couple of penalties against Angus Bell probably went the wrong way too. Nonngorr finshed flat on his face while Bell was still on his feet crouched over...

I agree on Kellaway Baron. I think he was turned over by Reimer on three occasions by getting isolated and lost the ball forward in tackles a couple of times too. His running was good, but sometimes a bit too cross field, but his protection of the ball in the tackle/breakdown was very poor.

Perhaps some influence from Ben Mowen coming into play?

Rebels had more than their fair share of possession from scrums to provide Carter with opportunities. Admittedly, they suffered through being dominated at the lineout, but if the Rebels attack had been better executed, there probably shouldn't have been the difference that occurred. Noah looked...

Say what you like DP, it's certainly the best match of the round for me.

Reimer had to be replaced before he broke George Smith's all time record for turnovers at the breakdown. No true Brumbies fan could live easily with that. Seriously, the Rebels really tried hard tonight and were a lot better than most posters here seem willing to acknowledge. They will give...

Must be creaming the dacks by now hey Adam.

One of the best Adam, along with Fraser and Brad Wilkin. I reckon he is starting tonight specifically as a counter to Wilkin who was probably the best pilferer in 2023.

Yeah, I'm all for discussing emerging talent coming through the Brumbies, but it sticks in my craw when on a certain Super Rugby thread it seems every second post is about a no name just out of school or playing in the local club competition being touted as future Wallaby. I hope not to see similar over...

OK Carl, he's not a kid but he's not yet made a spot in the Brumbies XV his own, and on my viewing he needs to be more effective in his one on one tackling before he will do that. I think he currently rates behind Jahrome Brown and about equal with Rory Scott for the 7 spot.

That may be so KO, but the Brumbies bench is not to be underestimated. Three Wallabies, Pollard, Schoupp and Neville; Kautai has been with the Brums for three or four years now and knows the systems; Brown will be Wallaby eligible (and I think at least under consideration) having been here five...

This should be the match of the round. A great contest looming between the two Aussie Super Rugby sides with the best playing rosters in the land. On top of that, it will be the passion of the Rebels trying to secure their future against the experience and winning ways of the Brumbies. Mouth watering...

Saw him up close during the Drua trial, and I would definitely say he is in the vicinity of 120kg.