NRC Rnd 2: Fiji Drua v Brisbane City

[WorkingClassRugger]

Lomani would have to be the best 9 in the competition. Comfortably.

 

[WorkingClassRugger]

There are almost too many Fijian players around the pill leading to knock on.

 

[WorkingClassRugger]

A lot of walking from city. A lot. And poor decision making. One of the Smith's finds a hole, runs through it and needs to give it but goes to ground. It gets messy and the next phase penalty turnover to Fiji.

 

[WorkingClassRugger]

Annnnddd, Fiji are in again. Converted 42 - 0.

 

[WorkingClassRugger]

Drua in again. Just solid Rugby and poor, poor defence from Brisbane. 49 - 0.

 

[Omar Comin']

Just started watching and have seen 2 Fijian tries in 2 minutes. The Fijian offloading ability is incredible but the Brisbane defence is horrific.

 

[WorkingClassRugger]

Soon to be 56 - 0. Brisbane should just get back on the plane now. If Fiji keep this form up they are contenders. Brisbane. Well, they don't even look like pretenders at present.

 

[WorkingClassRugger]

Just started watching and have seen 2 Fijian tries in 2 minutes. The Fijian offloading ability is incredible but the Brisbane defence is horrific.

It's pretty pathetic to be honest. No gumption.

 

[WorkingClassRugger]

The Drua has an answer to everything Brisbane throw at them. It's been a very impressive and professional performance.

 

[Slim 293]

I haven't been able to watch the game, but can I assume the Quade brigade is going to be a lot quieter on the front page comments this weekend?

 

[WorkingClassRugger]

I haven't been able to watch the game, but can I assume the Quade brigade is going to be a lot quieter on the front page comments this weekend?

He's been contained very well by the Drua. But he hasn't really created too much when given the space and hasn't made great decisions overall. But he's still be significantly better than Hunt.

 

[Omar Comin']

The Drua has an answer to everything Brisbane throw at them. It's been a very impressive and professional performance.

It's amazing how much talent Fiji produces. If the Drua can become a more professional organisation with a full season (WSR + NRC) it'll do wonders for Fijian rugby. No reason why they can't become a consistent tier 1 level international team.

 

[WorkingClassRugger]

WHOA!!!

Brisbane has finally crossed the Fiji try line. And Quade had a hand in it. 56 - 5.

 

[WorkingClassRugger]

It's amazing how much talent Fiji produces. If the Drua can become a more professional organisation with a full season (WSR + NRC) it'll do wonders for Fijian rugby. No reason why they can't become a consistent tier 1 level international team.

The talent levels are ridiculous.

 

[WorkingClassRugger]

Drua have made a number of changes and it's slowed down a bit.

 

[swingpass]

Makes the Rising effort pretty good in retrospect

 

[WorkingClassRugger]

61 - 5. What else it there left to say.

 

[WorkingClassRugger]

Makes the Rising effort pretty good in retrospect

I actually suggested as much on the other page. The Rising managed to keep it under 50.

 

[WorkingClassRugger]

And for their 10th of the game the the Drua cut Brisbane up and score in the corner in a canter.

 

[Omar Comin']

Does anyone know how similar the Drua squad is to last year? I think I read the 10 from last year got a contract in France. Guessing some others may have as well.

And I think it's fair to say a few of these guys will get contracts after this tournament.