G&GR Chalkboard
Link said via twitter that he's been dreaming tactics for this game for months.
So what are yours for him? (and "loosies/backs/quade/tight five playing well" aren't what we're looking for.
I'll start off with
1)
The transition zone. As Burgess exploited a few rounds back, the Bulls fan their pigs out leaving gaps just outside the ruck. I'm expecting a lot of those flat pop passes from Genia and a big display of his running game. S Fainga'a works well in this channel along with Van the Man and Byrnes. Could really do with Leroy stepping up.
They have been exploited in this area, and the second half against the Chiefs they fixed it by committing more players to the ruck and the fringes. They Bulls want to have their big ball runners in the back line and try to get turnovers with as few players as possible. When it works, guys like Spies and Rossouw usually make yards and they go from there. If this strategy doesn't work they have struggled in some games when they don't change the plan. They will be mindful of Genia.
2)
Kirchner. I reckon he's very rattle-able and with Rocket Rod and Morahan putting a good kick chase together (like they did this week), this could be a good source of pressure and territory. With Habana gone, back 3 danger is a lot less.
Kirchner has been rock solid in defense. The Bulls defensive frailties have come from lack of organisation and problems in the 13/14 channel. I believe tingling Kirchner out won't bear you much fruit.
3)
Lineout. Like the Bok gameplan, this is the key plank of their territory game. Let them have it unopposed/without pressure, and you're giving them carte blanche. This is Van's chance to push the Wallaby squad by getting in the air in front of Victor whenever possible. Alternatively, let Byrnes and his teeth off the leash.
I don't quite know how Byrnes' teeth will help the Reds at the lineout but I guess you'll take any sharp edge you can get. 
Other thoughts?
