Brumbies vs Hurricanes - Round 16 - 31 May 2013

[Ghibli]

Brumbies must win.

 

[humanbeast]

Brumbies should beat the canes at home but I said the same thing about the kings and crusaders

 

[Brumby Runner]

Brumbies should win if they play to win rather than not to lose. Too many attacking weapons in the Canes to shut up shop too early, like Shields, Vito, Perenara, Barratt, Smith, Savea, Taylor. Canes also have a history of beating the Brumbies on or after the bell.

 

[Merrow]

I have faith (some may say blind faith) that the Brumbies have their indifferent form behind them. Ponies to win by at least 10.

 

[Happy]

I have faith (some may say blind faith) that the Brumbies have their indifferent form behind them. Ponies to win by at least 10.

I'm with you Merrow. I think they are on the up-swing.

Last week was a massive win - against a top 6 team, in New Zealand, and in the rain.

 

[Brumby Jack]

Brumbies

1. Scott Sio
2. Stephen Moore
3. Ben Alexander
4. Scott Fardy
5. Sam Carter
6. Peter Kimlin
7. Colby Fainga'a
8. Ben Mowen
9. Nic White
10. Matt To'omua
11. Joe Tomane
12. Christian Lealiifano
13. Tevita Kuridrani
14. Henry Speight
15. Jesse Mogg

16. Siliva Siliva
17. Ruan Smith
18. Fotu Auelua
19. Jordan Smiler
20. Ian Prior
21. Robbie Coleman
22. Clyde Rathbone

 

[Merrow]

Have to say having the 'bruise brothers' back in the second row appeared to give the Brums the edge over the Blues. Well that and Moggy getting his mojo back.

 

[qwerty51]

Sam Carter and Scott Fardy 'bruise brothers'?? In what way?

 

[Merrow]

Must you pull apart every post? Nitpicker!
In terms of how hard they hit the rucks. But I guess being a Waratahs fan, you wouldn't be used to that

 

[qwerty51]

I like them both a lot just don't see them as bruisers, more hard grafters with both very good technical skills and workrate.

 

[Pedrolicus]

Andrew Smith still injured? miss that player.

 

[Cassius88]

Super pumped for this one. I love watching the 'Canes play; I reckon Barrett should be the next All Blacks 5/8. He's got the best kicking game of any 5/8 in the world (after Carter) and he's no slouch at passing/running either.

Also love seeing Fardy back out there. Should be a great game with the Brumbies to take it 25-18.

 

[Brumby Jack]

Super pumped for this one. I love watching the 'Canes play; I reckon Barrett should be the next All Blacks 5/8.

After the sidestep he put on me at the shopping mall this morning, you could be right!

 

[Lee Grant]

There is a preview of the game here:

http://www.greenandgoldrugby.com/preview-aussie-matches-in-round-16/

 

[Blue]

Hey Robbie.

Bro.

Nick White cuz.

Streuth.

 

[boyo]

A saffa ref' in a match between Aussie and kiwi teams: a good thing or not?

 

[JSRF10]

A saffa ref' in a match between Aussie and kiwi teams: a good thing or not?

Neutral referees even if its only by nationality are only a good thing

 

[boyo]

If commentators don't like a law, they can petition the IRB to change it.

EDIT: Whether the IRB listens or not is another thing.

 

[Scotty]

If Burgess is picked over White it will be an embarrassment to Australian rugby.

I can't believe Burgess has even been spoken about. Joke.

 

[ACR]

Reckon the Brumbies will be too disciplined in the second half.

Nic White's not a terrible player. (to say the least)