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That’s a damn good finish by Toole

Having said all that about the Chiefs getting away with infringements - it’s Rugby 101 right. The dominant team always gets the calls, especially around the breakdown. You pile in and play the whistle. Lots of stuff gets let go around the breakdown to allow the game to flow.

The Chiefs tempo is formidable and the Brumbies have struggled with their handling and their lineout. They are missing tackles they need to make and it will take its toll the longer the game goes. So I’m not saying the ref is deciding the game at all. I just think the Chiefs are also getting...

I’d love it if the refs policed it properly. I have no issue with the timing, just that every half back does it, often for longer and I think it’s honestly the first time I can remember it being called. Speaking of actually calling things - we often get frustrated about the lack of disciple in...

I’d argue that’s a fair call - except they need to call it consistently. Can understand Lonergan being pissed at that call.

And now working well on the other side of the ball

Haha - what a great bounce. Great work by Toole

Forwards really did lay a great platform. Particularly in defence where they harassed the hell out of the Crusaders. But I did enjoy watching the performance of the rather unheralded centre pairing. I thought Walton and Wilson played terrific alround games. It is great to see an increasing...

Did you go to the game Wilson? Any chance we could get a match summary?

Great game and great win Tahs. I’ve made a few smart arse comments re Charlie Gamble on here recently but thought he was excellent tonight - as where most/all of the other forwards. Just harassed the hell ought of the Crusaders. It was good to see.

I trust that even you are happy tonight

Why is it irritating? Surely him the ongoing improvement of our 10s across the board is a good thing?

It’s an interesting year in terms of 10s. I feel like Donaldson, Gordon and to a lessor extent Lolesio should really only be coming into Wallaby contention this year. Instead all 3 of them have test experience. I don’t feel it is a make or break year for any of them re Wallabies duties as I...

For a round 1 team I don’t mind it. Although talking about Ala'alatoa & Tupou - one is injured, the other out of form. I get the logic of needing a kicker, but Tate is the better half at the moment. I also think he’s the likely captain. Lonergan does have a better pass though so maybe Schmidt...

As a neutral I thought it was a good game to watch there were definitely a few parts that were pretty loose - but at least both teams had a crack. Rebels really need to sort their lineouts and the Force injury toll at prop is almost comical (not so if you’re a Force Fan I’m guessing). Both teams...

Don’t mean to be an old man - but when did ‘learning’ become a noun?

Absolutely unlucky. Robbed even.

Are you talking about the first half? You know he was off by the time you wrote this, right?

Donaldson playing well.

I’m really enjoying this game. Both teams having a ping.