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Rebels v Waratahs, rd15 SR2013

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Before the game, it occured to me that a Tahs win would be good for Oz rugby as we very well could have 3 teams in the finals, which would be a massive turnaround and proof that we might actually be starting to get our shit together. On that basis, I would not have been too upset if the Rebels lost.

Several things have rather forcefully changed my thinking:

1) The Tahs showed no real desire to win the game. Even though the game was up for grabs I just sensed a real lack of fight.

2) The Rebels scrapped like junkyard dogs. Sure they made some errors but the defensive effort was staggering. It was backed up by some very sweet attack as well.

3) The whole Phipps v Stirzaker issue is now dead. Phipps is a lovely bloke and I don't doubt his effort, but holy hell, incumbent or not, I think we can at least all agree that gawd help the Wallabies if he is rated second best scrummy in the country.

4) Yeah, Inman lacks a bit of pace and he isn't ready to be the Wallaby 13, but he smashed and bashed for 80 minutes (again) like a fucking freight train at full steam. He was sensational to watch and I actually don't give a rats about anyone else's opinion; he is growing into his role beautifully.

5) Pyle is a Wallaby lock in waiting. Done and dusted.

6) What a team of young kids the Rebels have. No stars? No worries. Keep this team together for another year or two and I'd love to see how far these lads could go.

7) Higgers has stepped up hugely; he is playing well and he has his team humming. Seems to be the real deal as an on-field leader.

Comment of the night was by one of the Rebels assistant coaches post game - Nice to beat that pack of arseholes. (My posting that does not mean I agree at all. Really! :D)

Go you good things!
 
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