2011 S15 Semi Stormers vs Saders @ Newlands

[Tordah]

Crusaders playing like this prettý much unstoppable.

 

[AngrySeahorse]

Crusaders are making their own luck. Kicks from around 47-48m out arent exactly walks in the park either. Not a done deal though, I rate the Stormers, they could come back but I'm hoping they dont.

 

[AngrySeahorse]

Well thats 1/2 time, 10-23 Saders lead, Stormers arent out of it.

 

[Nusadan]

Habana showing some pluck in having a quick tap to get a surprise try after penalty awarded to Stormers...

It was the second time Stormers didn't go for a goal when awarded a penalty within kicking distance...first time, they lost the lineout.

Stormers relieved that referee called half time instead of insisting on a scrum awarded to Saders near their line...

 

[ChargerWA]

Kieran Read would just about have to be the best loose forward under a high ball in world rugby.

 

[Moono75]

Boring Stormers boring. Quick tap and fall over the line....boring.

 

[ChargerWA]

Schalk Britz on for Schalk Burger with a broken thumb.

 

[AngrySeahorse]

They'll miss Burger, broken thumb.

 

[Tordah]

may i mention that Craig Joubert is an exceptional referee. Very good at managing the players.

 

[Nusadan]

Burger not looking too happy in the sheds....

 

[AngrySeahorse]

Boring Stormers boring. Quick tap and fall over the line....boring.

I'm sure they'll take every one of those boring points though.

 

[qwerty51]

Anyone else reckon the Stormers go off their feet at most breakdowns? With those charges into the ruck? I don't mind them, that's how rugby should be played but it's illegal.

 

[ChargerWA]

Carter slots another Penalty. Kicking beautifully. If they face the reds next week, cooper is going to have to lift his kicking game.

 

[Nusadan]

see McCaw driving towards the hooker to milk that scrum penalty in that replay just then?

 

[ChargerWA]

may i mention that Craig Joubert is an exceptional referee. Very good at managing the players.

How many penalties in the first half, felt like a lot. He will be going to the pocket this half you would guess.

 

[Nusadan]

that was a great display of counter rucking by both sides on the sideline just then....

 

[matty_k]

Boring Stormers boring. Quick tap and fall over the line....boring.

It still scored points.

 

[ChargerWA]

Joubert plays a shit advantage but.......

 

[ChargerWA]

If the Crusaders make the final, they might be without Maitland after that forearm to Koster's throat.

 

[Nusadan]

Nick Koster looks too small for No 8...but I guess he's meant to be a back except for all the injuries to the Stormers' back row...you now can add Burger to that list again!