The only problem is your a 'Quins fan, and as an ol' Box Hill boy you know what I think
Rebel v Tahs, round 15 2014
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The only problem is your a 'Quins fan, and as an ol' Box Hill boy you know what I think
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Jim Lenehan (48)
The Tahs scrum seemed to transform last week when Kepu came on. I sorta understand Cheika's thinking here - Ryan offers a bit more around the park and given that its not test match rugby you can generally get away with a dogey scrum. at the same time, I would have thought the tahs would be much better overall if they were able to win the scrum battle early in the game and put pressure on in the set piece. Not so sure starting ryan makes them a better side.
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Ken Catchpole (46)
Reckon this game will be a good yardstick for how the Rebels will fare next season.
Hawko
Tony Shaw (54)
Reckon this game will be a good yardstick for how the Waratahs will fare this season.
Really need a four try bonus point this week.
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Peter Johnson (47)
Maybe - but you have a fair few players out (injured) which will make it hard to gauge, and heading in to the back-end of a patchy season doesn't usually yield much of a picture except who can perform consistently.
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Ken Catchpole (46)
Injuries play a part, sure.
But the Rebels had a bit of a mixed start to the season and have since beaten the Force and Brumbies in Melbourne as well as the Reds in Brissie. A win over the Waratahs would big up their confidence.
There are some top players for the Rebs, particularly in the pack. The Waratahs are a great team and exactly how good the Rebels are will be on show when they go head to head. Exciting stuff!
But the Rebels had a bit of a mixed start to the season and have since beaten the Force and Brumbies in Melbourne as well as the Reds in Brissie. A win over the Waratahs would big up their confidence.
There are some top players for the Rebs, particularly in the pack. The Waratahs are a great team and exactly how good the Rebels are will be on show when they go head to head. Exciting stuff!
Benn Robinson will have a monster game on Friday night after being left out of the Wallabies squad.
ChargerWA
Mark Loane (55)
He always does. but then he tapers. That's his problem.
RaboDirect Rebels team to play Reds, Suncorp Stadium, Saturday 17th May 2014
1. Toby Smith
2. Pat Leafa
3. Paul Alo-Emile
4. Cadeyrn Neville
5. Luke Jones
6. Colby Fainga'a
7. Scott Fuglistaller
8. Scott Higginbotham (C)
9. Ben Meehan ***
10. Bryce Hegarty
11. Tom English
12. Mitch Inman
13. Tamati Ellison
14. Tom Kingston
15. Jason Woodward
16. Steve Fualau
17. Cruze Ah-Nau
18. Max Lahiff
19. Hugh Pyle
20. Sean McMahon
21. Josh Holmes **
22. Jack Debreczeni*
23. Telusa Veainu
* Denotes potential Super Rugby debut
** Denotes potential RaboDirect Rebels debut
*** Denotes first Super Rugby start
1. Toby Smith
2. Pat Leafa
3. Paul Alo-Emile
4. Cadeyrn Neville
5. Luke Jones
6. Colby Fainga'a
7. Scott Fuglistaller
8. Scott Higginbotham (C)
9. Ben Meehan ***
10. Bryce Hegarty
11. Tom English
12. Mitch Inman
13. Tamati Ellison
14. Tom Kingston
15. Jason Woodward
16. Steve Fualau
17. Cruze Ah-Nau
18. Max Lahiff
19. Hugh Pyle
20. Sean McMahon
21. Josh Holmes **
22. Jack Debreczeni*
23. Telusa Veainu
* Denotes potential Super Rugby debut
** Denotes potential RaboDirect Rebels debut
*** Denotes first Super Rugby start
Waratahs launch a twitter fight comeback!
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Larry Dwyer (12)
He's holding on to the shield like it's made of chocolate.
Weeks' ankle must be a touch worse than expected then, oh well, don't lose a lot with PAE starting but it will be interesting to see how big max goes at tight head, looks like he's the THP reserve?
Please rugby jesus, don't let Meehan get injured...
Weeks' ankle must be a touch worse than expected then, oh well, don't lose a lot with PAE starting but it will be interesting to see how big max goes at tight head, looks like he's the THP reserve?
Please rugby jesus, don't let Meehan get injured...
Tex
Greg Davis (50)
FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT!
Strong Rebels side. There's some serious zap about Meehan's play, hopefully he aims up and gives it to Phipps all night.
Irrespective of the team you're cheering for, I think watching debutants (either as starters or for their virgin appearance) is one of the real joys of watch a sport like rugby.
Cheers and congratulations to Ben for his run-on debut, and to Jack for potentially his first taste of elite rugby.
Should be a belter of a match.
KevinO
Geoff Shaw (53)
Let's hope,
If he does I'm sure there is a few European Scrum half's we can send SOS to if needed.
KevinO
Geoff Shaw (53)
Apologies, but as Oztimmy mentioned the Quins logo is a bit of a distraction from the Rebels logo.
And ignore him and Box Hill, PH all the way.
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Ron Walden (29)
FilthRugby
Nicholas Shehadie (39)
I've watched every Rebels game thus far. And after a few weeks out, Toby Smith has been sensational. Apart from an ordinary scummaging performance against the Brumbies, I think he has really got the Rebels pigs going forward.
Australian Rugby has got some decent loose-heads. Robinson, Cowan, Slipper (when performing), Smith. However, the biggest issue is obviously the TH. Its a position that hasn't been entirely conquered since McKenzie retired (up for debate). I think the foundations are laid for a competitive front-row. Kepu is my pick at TH. I'm looking forward to the Smith v Kepu battle.
Here's hoping for a solid, well contested game.
Australian Rugby has got some decent loose-heads. Robinson, Cowan, Slipper (when performing), Smith. However, the biggest issue is obviously the TH. Its a position that hasn't been entirely conquered since McKenzie retired (up for debate). I think the foundations are laid for a competitive front-row. Kepu is my pick at TH. I'm looking forward to the Smith v Kepu battle.
Here's hoping for a solid, well contested game.
KevinO
Geoff Shaw (53)
what could possibly happen to him?
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Those two can't catch him, to slow if you have seen Meehan play
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