Rd 12: Reds v Sunwolves, Lang Park, 3/5/19 @ 7:45pm

[Rebelsfan]

Didn't Cheika say something about these not actually being rests? It's not so the players can recover, it's so they can actually train harder and stay fitter. In the middle of a season, players lose fitness gradually as they stay fresh for games.

In Rowing - they will train right through major international and domestic events at the risk of diminished results, because they can only afford to taper for 1 or 2 races a year for optimal results.

I don't see the value in resting players, its kind of like putting aside your best shoes for an important date, but what if you never get that date?

 

[Micheal]

Last season I thought McDermott was an imposter at this level.

Now I adore the kid. If he doesn’t back up Genia at the RWC I’ll eat my hat. What development.

 

[RugbyReg]

Umm, the 15 people in the stands look lonely

says the Rebel supporter who has spent about 5 times as much on their player talent....

 

[Rebelsfan]

Hang on you're still paying for our player talent.

 

[RugbyReg]

Hang on you're still paying for our player talent.

and these last few games you've seen why...

 

[Dctarget]

Fuck if we can't win against the Wolves at home with a man in the bin for 20.

 

[dru]

I think Angus is having a good game.

Reds should have scored off the first yc. Cant miss this one.

 

[Dismal Pillock]

Big contrast here, well-drilled Sunwolves versus the shambolic and seemingly completely uncoached Reds

 

[Adam84]

Reds failing to capitalise on their opportunities so far, frustrating for players anda fans

 

[Adam84]

Big contrast here, well-drilled Sunwolves versus the shambolic and seemingly completely uncoached Reds

?

 

[Rebelsfan]

Big contrast here, well-drilled Sunwolves versus the shambolic and seemingly completely uncoached Reds

Wait I thought Thorn was the golden child

 

[Adam84]

Troll somewhere else lads

 

[dru]

Higgers having just about his best game this year.

 

[Strewthcobber]

Big 40 mins here. Need to work out how to create some tries

If they can't get up here may just about shut up shop on the year.

 

[Dismal Pillock]

Troll somewhere else lads

I apologise for calling it like I see it.

No dog in this fight.

 

[dru]

Hoopert and Tupou not their best games. I'd be thinking about the Smith boys.

Stewart a bit hit and miss. Some really good stuff but some defensive positioning lapses too.

 

[Ulrich]

The ref may well run out of patience too if the Sunwolves have another card-worthy transgression. Reds could still win by plenty here.

 

[Adam84]

I apologise for calling it like I see it.

No dog in this fight.

Clearly, based on your Genia cooper comment

 

[Rebelsfan]

Higgers having just about his best game this year.

not so

 

[TSR]

I’ve been impressed with Jock Campbell