Rebels 2019

[Rebels3]

We could use him, although Faulkner has been decent this year. Actually the scrum has been better than expected, Ainsley still isn’t to standard tho and clearly has been usurped by big Sam.

 

[Bobby Sands]

We could use him, although Faulkner has been decent this year. Actually the scrum has been better than expected, Ainsley still isn’t to standard tho and clearly has been usurped by big Sam.

I always really rated Sam Talakai at the Reds. He is very different to most Oz props, in that he is set-piece first, and I even think he could have value at the Wallabies at some point.

 

[Rebels3]

I forgot to point out that Colby Fainga'a won Connacht’s players player of the year award. He’d be a great complementary player to our pack this year

 

[Bobby Sands]

This is is the most remarkable rugby story I’ve ever heard, can’t believe it’s not more well known. Big love to the Gibbons & Holloway’s.


https://rugbynews.net.au/edge-of-darkness-how-rugby-saved-alex-gibbon/

 

[RugbyReg]

yeah, read that story when it first came out. Still one of the most incredible reads I have encountered.

 

[Tex]

What's going on with the form at the moment?

Mid season lull after a punishing schedule? Opposition figured us out?

 

[Rebels3]

I think it’s more just bad play.

On saying that it doesn’t help having the bye in week 1, then touring SA and not getting the week off after it like most teams do.

We are still in a very strong position with 4 home games and a trip to Japan to come. Realistically only need to win 3 of those matches to make the finals.

I suspect we will rest a lot of players in the Crusaders away match.

The stormers game is the only one I think we really lost the plot, should be winning that match. Waratahs game was disappointing but at the start of the season a bonus point away to them wouldn’t be the worst result.

 

[Scooter]

Herald Sun reporting that Trevor Hosea has re-signed with the Rebels until end of 2021.

 

[Scooter]

Also a story in Herald Sun that Jordan Uelese is hopeful of playing against the Hurricanes

 

[Rebels3]

Also a story in Herald Sun that Jordan Uelese is hopeful of playing against the Hurricanes

Yeh he’s been there abouts for a month now, it’s been a strange one but the club to their credit has been playing on the side of caution.

I’m hearing that Robbie Abel is looking like signing with the Blues for next season.

 

[Rebels3]

Herald Sun reporting that Trevor Hosea has re-signed with the Rebels until end of 2021.

Good news, I keep thinking he should be pushing for a bench spot by now but then remind myself he’s a lot younger than I think.

Another genuine Vic talent, the team is starting to push through some of its own talent which can only be a good thing for all the Aus sides

 

[TSR]

This is is the most remarkable rugby story I’ve ever heard, can’t believe it’s not more well known. Big love to the Gibbons & Holloway’s.


https://rugbynews.net.au/edge-of-darkness-how-rugby-saved-alex-gibbon/

That is a terrific story. Thanks for sharing.

 

[oztimmay]

From Panda RugbyCon:

Nick Stiles is set to return to Super Rugby.

The former Queensland head coach is now plying his trade in Japan, however we hear he will become assistant to Dave Wessels at the Melbourne Rebels next year.

Talk is that Geoff Parling is set to depart the club and Stiles, who consulted with the Rebels last year on scrums, will take over as forwards coach.

Stiles had an unsuccessful stint as Reds head coach in 2016 and was replaced by Brad Thorn.

Good to see Stiles back in coaching ranks in Australia. Always thought Parling would only be a one year poroposition, using the coaching time in Aus for a springboard into a coaching role back in England.

 

[Dctarget]

That's a great signing. Always thought Stiles got shafted a bit with the Reds, now he can properly prove himself in good time and not rush things. Glad he's not lost to Aus Rugby.

 

[Rebels3]

A positive result for Leicester this weekend could see To'omua arrive in Melb earlier than expected.

 

[Dctarget]

A positive result for Leicester this weekend could see To'omua arrive in Melb earlier than expected.

I haven't been following NH at all, but I presume this means they're not in finals contention, rather relegation risk. So, a positive result = avoiding relegation = can release good players?

 

[Rebels3]

Apparently he had asked for an early release a few weeks ago. Was rejected because they were in relegation problem. But a win over the weekend will make it mathematically impossible for them to be released.

 

[Dctarget]

Sa'aga was in hospital this morning for something, not sure what. Don't think we'll see him back this season.

Uelese potentially returning next week.

DHP & Cottrell must both be back soon too.

 

[LearningCurve]

Apparently he had asked for an early release a few weeks ago. Was rejected because they were in relegation problem. But a win over the weekend will make it mathematically impossible for them to be released.

He should see out his contract - happy to sign it at the time and take the money so he should stick with it and perform for his team until the end.

 

[Scooter]

Well the Rebels didn't play this weekend. But it was still a good weekend for the Rebels, with the Waratahs and Brumbies both losing (with only the Brumbies getting a bonus point). So the Rebels are still four points clear in the Australian conference.