Rebels vs. Waratahs - 2011R01
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Michael Lynagh (62)
Tell you what. Really looking forward to the Reds next week.Should be fantastic.
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Richard D. James
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The balance of the team just seems wrong. Too many old, slow players using old, slow tactics...
I don't know why Rod is starting Cords, it's criminal not having Kingi in the squad.
I don't know why Rod is starting Cords, it's criminal not having Kingi in the squad.
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i know we could probably identify 100 things wrong with how the Rebels played.. but i think first and foremost was the passing from Cordingley, it was bizarre to see him just shovel it out like that, big loping passes.. Surely Kingi deserves a start ahead of that.
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Peter Sullivan (51)
I didn't think his accuracy was a problem, but any problems with accuracy out there today he more than accounted for with the sheer speed of his service. McKibbin had to work bloody hard to be almost as fast as Burgo.
His combination of lightning service and fantastic running and aggresion make him an extremely dangerous player on the park. His physicality made him seem like an extra loosey at times tonight.
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Michael Lynagh (62)
Burgess had a cracking game. Delivered quick ball all game and ensured the Tahs were always on the front foot.
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Larry Dwyer (12)
That was a most enjoyable start to the season. The Tahs looked good, and the Rebels looked like they'll need a few weeks to get their shit in order.
Did anyone catch whether anything serious happened to Cipriani? I saw him limping, but then I had to make a hasty exit from the pub before the game ended.
Did anyone catch whether anything serious happened to Cipriani? I saw him limping, but then I had to make a hasty exit from the pub before the game ended.
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Peter Sullivan (51)
Didn't look like it, but perhaps a little if the bulk up strategy is across the board for Tahs players.
It was just the sort of conditions and game that required that edge.
WorkingClassRugger
Michael Lynagh (62)
He finished the game so it doesn't appear to be all that serious.
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Peter Fenwicke (45)
Well actually, bonus points wins for every other team each week will probably help us get 2 or 3 sides into the Finals...
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Mark Ella (57)
Tahs forwards looked bigger (eg Douglas V Bryne) and were able to dominate the rucks without committing too many players. Their speed and stamina around the park was not adversely effected. The strength and increased weight training played a huge part in that IMO.
Last point I really enjoyed - some posters were laughing and wanting to see Big Al against Sommerville, well it happened and I have to asked whose scrum collapsed, got pushed around and almost conceded a try from 15 metres? Sommerville looked better at THP.
Will do my player ratings in a bit but got to say I was impressed with Ged Robinson and Lipman for the Rebs. Apart from them the Rebs were comprehensively beaten.
Last point I really enjoyed - some posters were laughing and wanting to see Big Al against Sommerville, well it happened and I have to asked whose scrum collapsed, got pushed around and almost conceded a try from 15 metres? Sommerville looked better at THP.
Will do my player ratings in a bit but got to say I was impressed with Ged Robinson and Lipman for the Rebs. Apart from them the Rebs were comprehensively beaten.
Groucho
Greg Davis (50)
Are you talking about the Aussies on PR? Most of them are on here.
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Ted Fahey (11)
Don't know what posters you are refering to but what occured should not be surprising as Somerville is and always has been a THP for both the crusaders and ABs. And at international level he has been a much better prop than Baxter.
Scrums were a mixed bag, penalties both ways until firstly the yellow card to Ged Robinson allowed the Tahs to get some dominance and then after the simultaneous subbing of Kepu for Robinson and Henderson for Weekes the Tahs got well on top. The Rebels scrum was a lot better with Somerville at THP and Henderson at LHP, this has to be their only option going forward.
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Michael Lynagh (62)
No. Hell, even Ali has been sensible when appearing on G&GR. My point is there's a great deal of BS being expressed on PR. You occasionally come across topics worth commenting but for the most part its full of nonsensical rubbish. Not to mention the Kiwi arrogance, I really hope we beat the ABs in the RWC Final just to take them a peg or two. I like most if not all the Aussie based posters as I do tend to interact with them more often.
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