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Peter Sullivan (51)
Lahiff looked absolutely rooted when he came off last week, so perhaps a rest was in order. i also thought it his best game, but Cruze Ah-nau played well when came on also
Highlanders v Rebels RD 8 2014
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Lahiff looked absolutely rooted when he came off last week, so perhaps a rest was in order. i also thought it his best game, but Cruze Ah-nau played well when came on also
Yea find it strange that it doesn't really talk about why Max was dropped out of the squad. Comments were made that he looked wrecked after the match, but after watching the replay last night (finally) I thought he had a good game against a wallaby prop. The Brumbies are no mean pack and they did get the wood on us a few time, but other occasions we did well too. Some creative wheeling and crabbing saved some turnovers and Benny Alexander even got pinged one from crabbing. Not east to stop when a pack has a good wheel on. He did have a few unlucky penalties awarded against him for being in the wrong place at the breakdown. Having said that Cruz played well when he came on and scrummed well enough to warrant another chance. I just think unlucky for Max.
Nice to see Roko getting a run, hopefully he sees some field time. Sau played well when he came on last week and has earned his starting spot. Pat played much better last week but I a few hooks he missed (albeit under a lot of pressure) might have cost him a start. Shota was great when he came on and really got involved around the paddock. A couple of import link ups that led to scores (Mitch's try in particular).
Looking forward to this match, I'm quietly optimistic (as usual).
Nice to see Roko getting a run, hopefully he sees some field time. Sau played well when he came on last week and has earned his starting spot. Pat played much better last week but I a few hooks he missed (albeit under a lot of pressure) might have cost him a start. Shota was great when he came on and really got involved around the paddock. A couple of import link ups that led to scores (Mitch's try in particular).
Looking forward to this match, I'm quietly optimistic (as usual).
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Greg Davis (50)
Yeah Max looked properly stuffed when he came off. Chest heaving as though he was at 5,000m altitude. Jo-burg will be an interesting test of his fitness!
Happy to see Shota given a start on merit. He was Ged's understudy and has done little wrong in the matches when he's had a significant run.
What is Colby's injury?
Happy to see Shota given a start on merit. He was Ged's understudy and has done little wrong in the matches when he's had a significant run.
What is Colby's injury?
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Hopefully the Rebels have watched the last 20 minutes against the Brumbies on repeat. Just to ingrain that style of play into their DNA.
They can beat any provincial team on the planet if they play like that
They can beat any provincial team on the planet if they play like that
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I know it has already been spoken about, but I can't believe how well McMahon is going. I mean I knew he was good, but to play so much rugby at an age where he is probably 8 kilos lighter than his fully developed body is pretty incredible.
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Dick Tooth (41)
He's really not that big. I reckon he'd be 100 max. But yes, the ability of players to put on, and maintain, mass is somewhat staggering.
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daz
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Hear Ye! Hear Ye! Hear Ye!
My completely uninformed, made up and scandalous preview of the big game is on the front page.
It's notable for a complete lack of anything to do with the Highlanders. Or the game.
Not really a preview at all, one could say.
Tell your friends! Unlike as many times as you want!
http://www.greenandgoldrugby.com/highlanders-v-rebels-2014/
My completely uninformed, made up and scandalous preview of the big game is on the front page.
It's notable for a complete lack of anything to do with the Highlanders. Or the game.
Not really a preview at all, one could say.
Tell your friends! Unlike as many times as you want!
http://www.greenandgoldrugby.com/highlanders-v-rebels-2014/
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Andrew Slack (58)
Terrible article. Makes me want to vomit. I'm never coming back to the site again.
4 and 1/2 stars.
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4 and 1/2 stars.
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daz
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Don't need the desktop picture. He gives me the standard post-game hug and that keeps me going for the week.
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Larry Dwyer (12)
You tipped them to win? Kiss of death!
I need to get the pessimism back on track. Highlanders by 20 at least. Phew, that feels better, I almost felt optimistic there for a second.
I need to get the pessimism back on track. Highlanders by 20 at least. Phew, that feels better, I almost felt optimistic there for a second.
So who will win? Well, Larkham and Fisher deserve credit for bringing the Brumbies squad into 2014 with all guns blazing and they are deserved conference leaders. This grubby, alcoholic and pitiful reporter however, is sticking to the Rebels bandwagon and if they hold the bloody ball in hand and attack attack attack, they could well get the choccies.
The grubby, alcoholic and pitiful daz got it right last week!
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Larry Dwyer (12)
He used the term 'could', yes it's pedantic but he's outright tipping them this week. The blame rests squarely on your shoulders this week daz.
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daz
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It sure didn't look like it up to half-time last week! They got booed off the park after a 40 minute kick-fest.
The second half they held the ball and ran in waves. That is pure Rebels rugby, and they are very, very good at it when they get a sniff.
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Peter Sullivan (51)
Nasty fall there for Hegarty.
Highlander35
Andrew Slack (58)
Hegarty out of the game. Smashed in the air but legitimate contest.
Roberts coming on :'(
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Roberts coming on :'(
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