Force v Rebels Rd 5

[Hugh Jarse]

Rebs have this in the bag. They will get the 4T bonus point.

Force defence looks a little disorganised.

 

[oztimmay]

The defence is flat, disorganised and leaking. Harris try and McMahon run is evidence. We want the early points, then I might get comfortable.

Meanwhile, beer going down nicely.

 

[AngrySeahorse]

I've got no access to watch the game on tv tonight. Thank you for the updates.

 

[Dctarget]

I've been very impressed by Stirzacker's tackling, got some strength for a small guy.

 

[Scooter]

Very good first 35 mins from Rebels starting to fall apart now. Cardinal sin by Debreczeni not finding touch with kick from penalty.

 

[qwerty51]

Toby Smith elbowed Cowan in the neck

 

[Scooter]

Qwerty51 I thought it was a little more than "a head clash" as Clarky described it. Lucky not to be penalised.

 

[swingpass]

Hook Stirzaker now

 

[Tex]

Hook Stirzaker now

Needs to learn how to moderate his passes in close.

 

[Hugh Jarse]

56 minutes gone. Rebels 15 Force 10. Forecast rain has arrived.

 

[swingpass]

Yeah two bullet passes that cost dearly

 

[Hawko]

Qwerty51 I thought it was a little more than "a head clash" as Clarky described it. Lucky not to be penalised.

I think it might get another look by the citing commissioner.

 

[Pedrolicus]

PAE is ON!

 

[Hugh Jarse]

PK by Aussie Mike. Rebels 18 Force 10 after 63 minutes.

With slippery conditions now, it looks like my 4T BP to the Rebels may not eventuate.

Rain appears to have eased off slightly

 

[Hugh Jarse]

Aussie Mike lines up another PK for Force advancing within the 10 metre circle from a poor box kick from Albie.

Nails it. 65 minutes and Rebels lead by 21 to 10.

Albie hooked for Ian Prior.

 

[swingpass]

21-10 to rebs10 to go

 

[Pedrolicus]

Lots of injuries hampering what started as an engrossing match.

 

[Pedrolicus]

Blunderous blinside play from a rebel scrum sees the Force gain a 30m lineout. 71min gone and they trail 10-21.

Penalty and the Force go for the 5m lineout.

 

[Hugh Jarse]

Meat pie for Faulkner who must have sprinted all of 2 1/2 metres to dot down under the goal posts.

1st meat pie for Tetra in Super Rugby. Congrats.

Converted. Game on. Rebels lead 21 - 17 with 4:30 left.

 

[Pedrolicus]

TRY T Faulkner
Just reward for persistant forward pressure and the Rebels look lucky to still have 15 on the park. Conversion good from in front.

17-21 Rebels 75min.