Drua v Waratahs Rd 10 Sat 19 April, 12.05PM, Lautoka

[rugbyAU]

DRUA (1-15): Peni Ravai, Mesulame Dolokoto (co-c), Mesake Doge, Isoa Nasilasila, Leone Rotuisolia, Etonia Waqa, Motikiai Murray, Elia Canakaivata, Simione Kuruvoli, Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula, Ponipate Longanimasi, Tuidraki Samusamuvodre, Iosefo Masi (co-c), Taniela Rakuro, Isikeli Rabitu

Replacements: Zuriel Togiatama, Emosi Tuqiri, Samu Tawake, Vilive Miramira, Isoa Tuwai, Leone Nawai, Kemu Valetini, Inia Tabuavou

WARATAHS (1-15): Isaac Kailea, Ethan Dobbins, Daniel Botha, Hugh Sinclair (c), Ben Grant, Jamie Adamson, Charlie Gamble, Leafi Talataina, Teddy Wilson, Lawson Creighton, Triston Reilly, Joey Walton, Lalakai Foketi, Andrew Kellaway, Joseph-Aukuso Sua'ali'i

Replacements: Julian Heaven, Tom Lambert, Siosfia Amone, Miles Amatosero, Langi Gleeson, Jack Grant, Tane Edmed, Henry O'Donnell

 

[John S]

NSW Waratahs Make Several Changes to Team for Fijian Drua Round 10 Clash

waratahs.rugby

Three changes are due to the national rotation policy for Wallabies with loosehead prop Angus Bell, backrower Rob Leota and tighthead prop Taniela Tupou who all played in the win against the Chiefs last Friday being spelled.

“With the management of Wallaby players of national interest, Bell, Leota and Tupou rotate out this week,” McKellar explained on Wednesday.
“Bell and Leota have had heavy workloads, but that provides more opportunity for Isaac Kailea, Tom Lambert, Leafi Talataina, Dan Botha and Siosifa Amone.
“From my end, this doesn’t weaken our team at all. It provides opportunity, excitement and real enthusiasm ... and I know those boys will provide it.”

Well, that should stop some people whinging about Tahs resting policies.....

 

[fatprop]

Good test for the props

 

[Derpus]

Am I correct in stating that Tupou has been keeping Amone out of the team - who looked so good in the early rounds? Or am I confusing my loose and tights?

 

[Jagman]

Yeah they are both Tight heads. Amone looked good in his first game because he scored 2 tries. Not sure how well he has performed his core duties.

 

[Derpus]

The only thing he could be worse at is scrummaging which takes time in the saddle to improve (I'm lead to believe).

 

[Agent]

They'll have to find something else to whinge about which usually doesn't take too long! Backline is the same as last week isn't it?

 

[PhilClinton]

Well, that should stop some people whinging about Tahs resting policies.....

Only three weeks later than the other teams. No dramas!

 

[fatprop]

Yeah they are both Tight heads. Amone looked good in his first game because he scored 2 tries. Not sure how well he has performed his core duties.

Hopefully Dan Palmer has been working on his "core skills"

 

[Jagman]

I'm not sure how useful it is for scrummaging but the guy seems to have thighs thicker than Tupou's, if that's possible.

 

[parkfootyenthusiast2]

Glad to see Adamson get another crack this week... thought he was everywhere last week and punches well above his weight in and around the ruck. Any chance hes got an Australian grandparent...?

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

Glad to see Adamson get another crack this week... thought he was everywhere last week and punches well above his weight in and around the ruck. Any chance hes got an Australian grandparent...?

What’s the rules if he marries a nice local? Easts ladies day is quite renowned.

 

[Derpus]

these are some C grade production values.

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

The way Super Rugby has been this season I couldn’t help but think someone had a bet on first score type with that call for a shot

 

[Derpus]

Is it my internet or is this stream completely fucked?

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

It’s fucked. On and off

 

[Derpus]

Tahs look all at sea at the moment.

 

[Shiggins]

What was that puss kick chase from the tahs ?

 

[Derpus]

What was that puss kick chase from the tahs ?

Think Creighton got tackled shortly after the kick so all offside.

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

It’s an away game with Bell out…. Surprised it’s only 6 down atm