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RG has been in charge of defence this year, Link has still been the overall head coach in terms of game plans
Reds 2013
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Ken Catchpole (46)
In terms of the lack of tries, it doesn't seem that it is due to lack of trying though. It just seems like the reds have been too eager to score them.
The outside backs appear to overrun their inside teammates whenever a break is made - meaning that the last pass has to be either forwards, or (more often) behind the outside man resulting in a breakdown in momentum. Forcing pop passes, when holding it for one more phase would lead to a better outcome. Perhaps it is a lack of confidence, perhaps it is that they don't specifically train in attack as much as defence, perhaps it is that all the other teams lift against the reds and this is the lot of ex champions for a couple of years.
I still think that last night (and to a lesser extent the last two games) is a bit different and not many conclusions can be drawn from it.
The outside backs appear to overrun their inside teammates whenever a break is made - meaning that the last pass has to be either forwards, or (more often) behind the outside man resulting in a breakdown in momentum. Forcing pop passes, when holding it for one more phase would lead to a better outcome. Perhaps it is a lack of confidence, perhaps it is that they don't specifically train in attack as much as defence, perhaps it is that all the other teams lift against the reds and this is the lot of ex champions for a couple of years.
I still think that last night (and to a lesser extent the last two games) is a bit different and not many conclusions can be drawn from it.
Hugh Jarse
Rocky Elsom (76)
Reds 2013 defence has been generally sound. RG is doing OK if that is his main gig.
Most would agree that attack is built on a foundation of a solid defence.
Most would agree that attack is built on a foundation of a solid defence.
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Chris McKivat (8)
Gel - My bad if you had commented, I didn't look back through the previous 290 pages! 
I'll be looking at the roar article shortly.
The whole attack is built from defence thought is fair enough, but we're well into the second half of the season and the attack should be shining too. This is why I have waited until now to make a comment. Especially when there is obviously a tactic not to take easy penalties when between 7 - 3 points behind. The match may have been totally different if Ioane's toe hadn't touched the line early on, but if a team stops the reds scoring a try in the first 20, it seems they (the reds) struggle to score afterwards. (Perhaps from trying too hard!)
I'll be looking at the roar article shortly.The whole attack is built from defence thought is fair enough, but we're well into the second half of the season and the attack should be shining too. This is why I have waited until now to make a comment. Especially when there is obviously a tactic not to take easy penalties when between 7 - 3 points behind. The match may have been totally different if Ioane's toe hadn't touched the line early on, but if a team stops the reds scoring a try in the first 20, it seems they (the reds) struggle to score afterwards. (Perhaps from trying too hard!)
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In the two draws the reds have played out this year they have has a glut of possession but were unable to penetrate, the defence of both opposition teams was exceptional but It definitely would appear to be a faltering 'reds attack' issue at the moment.
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Jim Lenehan (48)
Either McKenzie is staying or they're throwing a Shark BBQ.
Sir Arthur Higgins
Dick Tooth (41)
Or they signed JOC (James O'Connor) or Beale or mafi as a replacement for ioane
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probably just re-signed a couple of players with the extra Digby ca$h
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Ken Catchpole (46)
Would be great if they did. They are so important to the team.
Hugh Jarse
Rocky Elsom (76)
Management Restructure: qwerty51 announced as media manager
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Dave Cowper (27)
Or Folau...
Hugh Jarse
Rocky Elsom (76)
Wasn't paying too much attention to the interview.
I thought the big thing behind the interview was that Scott was recently confirmed as Director of Rugby for Scotland.
You think Link is about to be McLink?
I thought the big thing behind the interview was that Scott was recently confirmed as Director of Rugby for Scotland.
You think Link is about to be McLink?
Hugh Jarse
Rocky Elsom (76)
If true, this gives Dingo a free run to RWC 15 doesn't it.
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