Brumbies v Rebels Friday 2 June 7.35pm

[Dctarget]

If they win, and the Blues lose, they finish 3rd they play the Tahs...

If they win, and and the Blues win, they finish 4th and play the Canes in Canberra...

If they lose, and the Canes win, they finish 5th and play the Canes in Wellington.

So, do we want two Aus teams in two separate qfs or one guaranteed aus team in the semi? Probably the latter.

 

[Slim 293]

So if they lose, they are significantly disadvantaged for the quarters. Okay thanks

Actually, my post wasn't entirely accurate...

If the Brumbies lose, and the Canes lose, the Brumbies remain in 4th place...

If the Brumbies lose with a bonus point, and the Canes win without a bonus point, the Brumbies will still remain in 4th place.

If the Brumbies and the Canes finish on the same competition points and games won, the Canes would certainly finish ahead with a a much larger points differential.

 

[dusk]

Actually, my post wasn't entirely accurate...

If the Brumbies lose, and the Canes lose, the Brumbies remain in 4th place...

If the Brumbies lose with a bonus point, and the Canes win without a bonus point, the Brumbies will still remain in 4th place.

If the Brumbies and the Canes finish on the same competition points and games won, the Canes would certainly finish ahead with a a much larger points differential.

Very interesting, do you know if there are any teams where the favourites might try and purposefully lose to get an easiser quarter? Or will a win always guarantee an easier quarter?

 

[Wilson]

Very interesting, do you know if there are any teams where the favourites might try and purposefully lose to get an easiser quarter? Or will a win always guarantee an easier quarter?

Winning is the better option across the board, any team that can shift there placing risks losing hosting rights or a finals place altogether by losing.

The exception is the Chiefs and tahs, who can't change their placings at this stage so would put less importance on winning. I guess you could argue the Chiefs could lose to try and guarantee they'd host the Force in the quarters, but that would be insane behaviour. That said, the likely alternative is the Reds and they're the only team to beat the Chiefs this year, so you never know...

 

[dusk]

Winning is the better option across the board, any team that can shift there placing risks losing hosting rights or a finals place altogether by losing.

The exception is the Chiefs and tahs, who can't change their placings at this stage so would put less importance on winning. I guess you could argue the Chiefs could lose to try and guarantee they'd host the Force in the quarters, but that would be insane behaviour. That said, the likely alternative is the Reds and they're the only team to beat the Chiefs this year, so you never know...

Makes sense. I have no doubts that the Tahs will be putting their all in against Moana, especially for Hoops last home game.

 

[Dctarget]

In honour of the ol' War Giraffe's 100th here is a brilliant try and turn of pace.

 

[Mick The Munch]

Who’s the ref tonight?

 

[whitefalcon]

Who’s the ref tonight?

Angus Gardner

 

[Highlander35]

First domino has fallen, a win sees the Rebels overtake the Landers.

 

[zer0]

On the other side of the equation, a mere 89 point differential for the Brumbies to overcome to earn a home quarterfinal.

Get amongst it.

 

[Marce]

Rebels socks should be pink

 

[The Red Baron]

What the hell was that scrum feed?

 

[The Red Baron]

What the hell was that touchfinder?

 

[Pokinacha]

Some good chat from Angus there.

 

[The Red Baron]

The combination of Hardwick and Wilkin at the breakdown is so good for the Rebels.

 

[qwerty51]

The combination of Hardwick and Wilkin at the breakdown is so good for the Rebels.

And Talakai.

 

[Pokinacha]

The combination of Hardwick and Wilkin at the breakdown is so good for the Rebels.

Talakai getting in on the action too

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

Gordon’s knee is really bothering him. He just buckled on it in no contact just shuffling.

 

[The Red Baron]

That was a brilliant ball from Jack Deb. The previous couple of phases sucked the rebels in nicely.

 

[rugboy]

disappointed Jack didn't yell out "Noah who" after that peach of a pass