Reds vs Bulls - Rd6
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Stirling Mortlock (74)
You just can't win games without the ball....... can't box kick everything........
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Desmond Connor (43)
You have to say, the Reds certainly take out this years luckiest side. Manage to play awful and still pick up these close wins.
Nothing has changed for the Bulls. They do the same ineffective thing for 75 minutes and then they are forced to make changes, run the ball and they are completely dominant. They did the same thing against the Chiefs last year. They don't deserve to win games with gutless play year in year out.
Nothing has changed for the Bulls. They do the same ineffective thing for 75 minutes and then they are forced to make changes, run the ball and they are completely dominant. They did the same thing against the Chiefs last year. They don't deserve to win games with gutless play year in year out.
Amazing what the Bulls could almost do when they let some rugby breakout from the inane box-kicks.
Reds were error-ridden, with some moments of good play. Genia very good, Horwill solid for first outing, Cooper had moments, Ioane busy. Otherwise, not their best but they got the win.
Reds were error-ridden, with some moments of good play. Genia very good, Horwill solid for first outing, Cooper had moments, Ioane busy. Otherwise, not their best but they got the win.
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Rocky Elsom (76)
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Chilla Wilson (44)
I actually like Fouche. He seems a lot more willing than Steyn. The problem with the Bulls though is that other teams know what to expect. Beat the rolling maul, dominate up front, you have beaten the Bulls. A shame really; they seem to have some talent out wide.
But by god that was scrappy from the Reds. I don't think I have any fingernails left! As Whatty said, it was an odd game, but enjoyable to watch. I thought Anae was really good when he came on. Although Simmons probably shouldn't have played after his head knock last week, he played really well once he came on.
Quirk really needs to improve his discipline though. He gives away too many penalties. For me though, Holmes was the MOM. He worked hard all night and seemed to be everywhere. I have to mention Dewald Potgeiter though. Even though he dropped the ball a fair bit in contact, you get the feeling that if he could stay on the field, he could really be something. He is a very good player.
In closing, a scrappy win - but I will take a win over the Bulls any day of the week.
But by god that was scrappy from the Reds. I don't think I have any fingernails left! As Whatty said, it was an odd game, but enjoyable to watch. I thought Anae was really good when he came on. Although Simmons probably shouldn't have played after his head knock last week, he played really well once he came on.
Quirk really needs to improve his discipline though. He gives away too many penalties. For me though, Holmes was the MOM. He worked hard all night and seemed to be everywhere. I have to mention Dewald Potgeiter though. Even though he dropped the ball a fair bit in contact, you get the feeling that if he could stay on the field, he could really be something. He is a very good player.
In closing, a scrappy win - but I will take a win over the Bulls any day of the week.
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Desmond Connor (43)
I agree it's probably not the correct word to use, it's not far off though. I think their complete aversion to taking risk, doing something even slightly different is borderline. If only because they show they have the talent to be so much more effective by just trying it. It's probably not the players fault either.
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Herbert Moran (7)
I thought the match was entertaining. Errors were around but Reds played some good open attack. The Reds are still the most dynamic Australian team in attack by far. If they can restrict their turnovers in attack, they will again be a serious challenge for the title.
edit - first time since 1999 that the Bulls have not scored a try in an Australian game. Cudos to Reds defence which has only let in 6 tries in 5 matches so far.
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Was Cooper back to his best? Missed most of the game but Jim Tucker seems to think so http://www.news.com.au/sport/rugby-...-suncorp-stadium/story-fndpu22x-1226604055909. If so, that's good news for Oz (and Genia's form sounds excellent)
Cooper was better, but not at his best. He did some terrific things, but still made some sloppy mistakes, that he would not be happy with. Upward trajectory though.
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Rocky Elsom (76)
^^^^ Small steps have been made. A long way to go before we see QC (Quade Cooper) 2011 vintage..
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Jim Lenehan (48)
Quirk was a little too eager I'd say to step up with Gill crook. Overplayed at the breakdown and didn't really think about it. Got rightly penalised on several occasions.
Thought Cooper looked a little more composed tonight.
I didn't mind that 1st 5, Fouche for the Bulls. Doesn't seem to stand as deep as Morne and actually looks to go forward.
But what hurt them was that there didn't appear to be a lot of rhythm between he and Vermark. Not a huge fan of Vermark's play.
Thought Cooper looked a little more composed tonight.
I didn't mind that 1st 5, Fouche for the Bulls. Doesn't seem to stand as deep as Morne and actually looks to go forward.
But what hurt them was that there didn't appear to be a lot of rhythm between he and Vermark. Not a huge fan of Vermark's play.
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