21 all at half time. Force have looked better but really let the Reds back in at the end there. Spencer Jeans looking really good - smart dinking kick over the top, secured a ruck when no one else was there and really involved. Looks super rugby ready.
Our ruck work has definitely been poor, but it's worth noting we're playing with our 3rd or 4th string 6 and 8, so I'm not too worried. Good signs to have come out even against a Force side that was probably 80% of their first choice.Asiata improving but needs to keep at it in the line out. Happy with what we've seen from Tualima, Flook is looking like the prospect that he should.
Force have the front row over us in that first half.
Our pack needs to be tighter at the ruck.
Gee it's good to be back watching rugger.
Our ruck work has definitely been poor, but it's worth noting we're playing with our 3rd or 4th string 6 and 8, so I'm not too worried. Good signs to have come out even against a Force side that was probably 80% of their first choice.
Jock Campbell too:Looks like we won't see O'Connor today, might explain Petaia's abscence too:
Yeh like what I have seen from spencer jeans21 all at half time. Force have looked better but really let the Reds back in at the end there. Spencer Jeans looking really good - smart dinking kick over the top, secured a ruck when no one else was there and really involved. Looks super rugby ready.
Development contract, only 19 years old I think.Sure, it's a trial. Who actually IS Tauakipulu - don't recognise him at all.
I thought we started more than just our bench front row.
Development contract, only 19 years old I think.
Reds reward talented prospects with developing squad contracts
The Reds have taken significant steps to lock down some of the brightest talents in the country, awarding seven young players with elite Developing Squad contracts.www.rugby.com.au