Rebels v Waratahs Round 2 - 2012R02 - Dunlop Shield III

[minorbird]

Looks like Adam Byrnes - no surprises there.

 

[tigerland12]

Looks like Adam Byrnes - no surprises there.

Nothing in that

 

[AngrySeahorse]

The replay shows Byrnes hand make contact with Carters head but Phipps I believe gets in the road too much to have any real 100% answer. I'd say based on what was seen on the replay there wont be any charge against Byrnes.

Pass the ball Cipriani!

 

[qwerty51]

How was that high?

Great hit Robbo!

 

[tigerland12]

About time Mumm got penalised for that

 

[AngrySeahorse]

Cooper Vuna! Love the power. Brave work shutting him down at pace, Palu did a good job of coming in to assist in the tackle.

 

[qwerty51]

Bryce is a fuckwit, let the game flow

 

[AngrySeahorse]

Kepu 1st ever try! (for superugby)

1/2 time 22-6 Tahs.

 

[tigerland12]

I'm not going to say that the Rebels whole side can't defend, but there is consistantly certain individuals who simply do not know how to tackle. It is really sad given players like Pyle, Delve and Inman just throw their bodies into every tackle.

Cipriani and Phipps need to have a good look at themselves, their defensive efforts are appalling

 

[Bruwheresmycar]

Bryce has done well with scrum calls in the first half.

 

[AngrySeahorse]

I'd add onto that Cipriani hasnt done the best with his kicks either & sometimes he's kicked when they wouldve had a better go of it giving JOC (James O'Connor) a go.

 

[qwerty51]

Cipriani hasn't changed it seems.

 

[redstragic]

My impression is that the Rebs have looked short of a run. Must be tough having to wait the extra week. Hopefully they'll come out looking to rip in in the second half.

 

[spooony]

Some stats so far

Offloads
Mitch Inman - 2

Kicks
Danny Cipriani - 6

Runs
Ashley-Cooper - 9

Metres
Tom Kingston - 89

Line Breaks
Tom Carter - 2

 

[mark_s]

where is the missed tackles stat spoony?

 

[kiap]

24 - 9 missed tackles. Ouch!

 

[AngrySeahorse]

JOC (James O'Connor) is not getting very good service, the pass he received before taking his kick was well above his head.

Note, I think Kingston is having a decent game.

 

[spooony]

where is the missed tackles stat spoony?

haha won't get that yet but the count is 22 missed for the Rebels and 11 for the Tah's

 

[qwerty51]

How is advantage over? We didn't even gain ground?? Bryce??

 

[AngrySeahorse]

That tackle on Foley is more of what the Rebels need to do in defense.

Now Foley goes in for a great try, some wonderful ball handling skills from the Tahs in that passage of play.