Reds vs Crusaders Super Rugby Rd11 2012

[What2040]

Beau supposed to be out - Gill = 7, Schatz or Quirk to 6. Due to experience probably lean more towards Schatz

 

[Scoey]

I hope that A.Fainga'a will be back to start at 13. Fruean was the difference on Sunday against the Tahs and I would feel much better with Ant lining up against him.

 

[the sabanator]

Ant's tackling style could ultimately prove effective against Freaun. Hopefully.

 

[laps]

If I see one more person tip the current Reds side over the Crusaders, I'm going to flip out. I accept people saying that they have bias so are tipping their team, but to say Reds are going to win is outrageous when factoring squads and form. Few hard truths:

1. At the Reds best, they were only just to beat the Crusaders
2. Crusaders are at home
3. Reds are playing terrible. You beat the blues. Does that seriously give you hope? (PS. The Rebels also beat the blues...)
4. The tahs are better than the reds, and they still stuggled against the crusaders.
5. If Fruean was out - crusaders still win by 7+ - Sorry

I'm tipping Reds don't even get a bonus point.

 

[Godfrey]

I'm also outraged when people have opinions I don't agree with.

 

[RugbyReg]

Reds to win.

 

[liquor box]

If I see one more person tip the current Reds side over the Crusaders, I'm going to flip out. I accept people saying that they have bias so are tipping their team, but to say Reds are going to win is outrageous when factoring squads and form. Few hard truths:

1. At the Reds best, they were only just to beat the Crusaders
2. Crusaders are at home
3. Reds are playing terrible. You beat the blues. Does that seriously give you hope? (PS. The Rebels also beat the blues...)
4. The tahs are better than the reds, and they still stuggled against the crusaders.
5. If Fruean was out - crusaders still win by 7+ - Sorry

I'm tipping Reds don't even get a bonus point.

I thought the Reds have beaten them 3 times in a row (inc trial game)

I am looking forward to this game so much, it will be like watching a Reds game from 3 years ago when you would justify why you could beat a champion side and then be on the edge of the seat dreaming of a win. If you win then you are over the moon and if you lose then at least you get to see a great game.

Crusaders by 3 for me. Gill 10 minutes for repeated ruck infringments, and Ritchie to be warned about 50 time but never given a card

 

[tigerland12]

If I see one more person tip the current Reds side over the Crusaders, I'm going to flip out. I accept people saying that they have bias so are tipping their team, but to say Reds are going to win is outrageous when factoring squads and form. Few hard truths:

1. At the Reds best, they were only just to beat the Crusaders
2. Crusaders are at home
3. Reds are playing terrible. You beat the blues. Does that seriously give you hope? (PS. The Rebels also beat the blues...)
4. The tahs are better than the reds, and they still stuggled against the crusaders.
5. If Fruean was out - crusaders still win by 7+ - Sorry

I'm tipping Reds don't even get a bonus point.

What a greatly insightful analysis of the Reds

 

[RedsHappy]

I think laps is Brisbok with edge...

 

[Tiger]

Reds 13+

 

[wamberal]

I just hope that it is a good match, no refereeing controversies, and no serious injuries. May the better team win, and all that.


Go the Reds.

 

[The Red Baron]

If I see one more person tip the current Reds side over the Crusaders, I'm going to flip out. I accept people saying that they have bias so are tipping their team, but to say Reds are going to win is outrageous when factoring squads and form. Few hard truths:

1. At the Reds best, they were only just to beat the Crusaders
2. Crusaders are at home
3. Reds are playing terrible. You beat the blues. Does that seriously give you hope? (PS. The Rebels also beat the blues...)
4. The tahs are better than the reds, and they still stuggled against the crusaders.
5. If Fruean was out - crusaders still win by 7+ - Sorry

I'm tipping Reds don't even get a bonus point.

Reds by 8.

 

[gel]

If I see one more person tip the current Reds side over the Crusaders, I'm going to flip out. I accept people saying that they have bias so are tipping their team, but to say Reds are going to win is outrageous when factoring squads and form. Few hard truths:

1. At the Reds best, they were only just to beat the Crusaders
2. Crusaders are at home
3. Reds are playing terrible. You beat the blues. Does that seriously give you hope? (PS. The Rebels also beat the blues...)
4. The tahs are better than the reds, and they still stuggled against the crusaders.
5. If Fruean was out - crusaders still win by 7+ - Sorry

I'm tipping Reds don't even get a bonus point.

Revised my earlier prediction... Reds by 40

 

[Grandmaster Flash]

I thought the Reds have beaten them 3 times in a row (inc trial game)

Isn't it four times in a row including the 2010 thrashing?

 

[tranquility]

If I see one more person tip the current Reds side over the Crusaders, I'm going to flip out. I accept people saying that they have bias so are tipping their team, but to say Reds are going to win is outrageous when factoring squads and form. Few hard truths:

1. At the Reds best, they were only just to beat the Crusaders
2. Crusaders are at home
3. Reds are playing terrible. You beat the blues. Does that seriously give you hope? (PS. The Rebels also beat the blues...)
4. The tahs are better than the reds, and they still stuggled against the crusaders.
5. If Fruean was out - crusaders still win by 7+ - Sorry

I'm tipping Reds don't even get a bonus point.

You dribble better than Wilt Chamberlain

 

[Brisbok]

Isn't it four times in a row including the 2010 thrashing?

Three times in a row, in Brisbane. I don't think anyone could seriously consider the result in a trial game to be an accurate reflection. The last time they played in Christchurch it was Crusaders 32-12 Reds. Would a 20 point margin be considered a 'thrashing' in your terms? Or does that only kick in at 21 points and above?

You sound very confident though, you would be silly not to make the trip down to your local TAB! You should get fairly decent odds.

 

[Scoey]

I just hope that it is a good match, no refereeing controversies, and no serious injuries. May the better team win, and all that.

I read this somewhere before the Aus vs NZ RWC Semi: "May the Rugby be fast, the ref insignificant and may the best team win." Love it.

And Liquor Box, yep it's 4 times incl trials.

 

[Scoey]

You sound very confident though, you would be silly not to make the trip down to your local TAB! You should get fairly decent odds.

Considering they had us at $3 outsiders against the Blues, the odds should be very tasty!

And a thrashing definately starts at 21pts. Honestly though, I think the biggest thing for Reds fans that night was that it was a 4 try BP win for us. I don't know the numbers but I wouldn't think the 'Saders would concede one of them too often.

 

[Brisbok]

Considering they had us at $3 outsiders against the Blues, the odds should be very tasty!

And a thrashing definately starts at 21pts. Honestly though, I think the biggest thing for Reds fans that night was that it was a 4 try BP win for us. I don't know the numbers but I wouldn't think the 'Saders would concede one of them too often.

Definitely not, that was a great result for the Reds. If I remember correctly, that game was very early in the 2010 season. Right at the beginning of Link's term with the Reds. No one was taking the Reds seriously at that point and the Crusaders (who don't usually start off their seasons on fire) turned up to that game thinking it would be an easy 4 point win and odds on for a 4 try bonus point...the 4 try bonus point was right on the mark, except it went to the other team! The Reds certainly surprised a few teams that year.

 

[Troy]

Considering they had us at $3 outsiders against the Blues, the odds should be very tasty!

When I saw those odds last week I was all over it, needless to say drinks on me