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Reds vs Waratahs - the war before the war

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Chilla Wilson (44)
Sully said:
Phill Waugh was always classy in defeat? Evidence?
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Sorry Sully, but this is far too removed from what I said to warrant a response. I only stated what I thought wasn't classy. I didn't mention winning or losing but how I like people to play the game. You may have well asked if was Jesus left handed, it's equally irrelevant.
 
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Chilla Wilson (44)
Moses said:
My interpretation of head to heads.

1/3 Benn Robinson............................James Slipper
2. Tatafu Polota-Nau ......................James Hanson
3/1 Sekope Kepu................................Ben Daley
4. Dean Mumm................................ Rob Simmons
5. Kane Douglas ..............................James Horwill
6. Dave Dennis................................ Scott Higginbotham
7. Pat McCutcheon...................Beau Robinson
8. Wycliff Palu .......................Jake Schatz
9. Sarel Pretorius.............................Will Genia
10. Berrick Barnes.......................... Mike Harris
11. Brackin Karauria-Henry ............Digby Ioane
12. Tom Carter ..................................Ben Tapuai
13. Rob Horne................................. ..Anthony Fainga'a
14. Tom Kingston............................. Dom Shipperley
15. Adam Ashley-Cooper ..............Luke Morahan

Few notes:
THPs scrummage against LHPs
Chip kicks do not make a good 6
I've made a substitution at 7 for the Reds as it seems unlikely that Benn Robinson will play LHP for the Tahs and Openside for the Reds.
A few matchups you've given to the Reds, I'd say they're too close to call. Tapps v. Carter, Kingston v. Shipperley.
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I put the sides up based on the numbers on their jerseys, but your way of doing it is more sensible. But I reiterate, Fat Cat is a lazy starter to the season, as has been proven in the past. He needs 4/5 games to get settled.
As for Higgers chip kicks, its part of his X factor; he also scores 80 metre tries outrunning centres & enjoys putting on big hits.
The real problem for Carter is that although he is strong enough, he's just not fast enough and too unimaginative in his creating breaks, when compared to Taps.
And finally the remark from Qwerty51,
Mumm and Simmons are hard to split
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-all I can say is he has to be Mumms dad.
 
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Swat said:
I've always said class is not just about the scoreline but rather the way you play the game. Doing back flips and breakdancing is hardly classy.
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Tom Carter and the Monkey Magic crew say hello.
 
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Arch Winning (36)
My interpretation of head to heads.

1/3 Benn Robinson............................James Slipper
2. Tatafu Polota-Nau ......................James Hanson
3/1 Sekope Kepu................................Ben Daley
4. Dean Mumm................................ Rob Simmons
5. Kane Douglas ..............................James Horwill
6. Dave Dennis................................ Scott Higginbotham
7. Pat McCutcheon...................Beau Robinson
8. Wycliff Palu .......................Jake Schatz
9. Sarel Pretorius.............................Will Genia
10. Berrick Barnes.......................... Mike Harris
11. Brackin Karauria-Henry ............Digby Ioane
12. Tom Carter ..................................Ben Tapuai
13. Rob Horne................................. ..Anthony Fainga'a
14. Tom Kingston............................. Dom Shipperley
15. Adam Ashley-Cooper ..............Luke Morahan

The bold are in my view, the better players. 7 versus 8 is a very close match-up. Give the Tah's an extra point for a home ground advantage and it will be neck and neck.

Tah's by 3
 
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Chilla Wilson (44)
I notice that all the Tahs supporters assume that TPN, Palu & Horne will make it past the 15 minute mark of the first half. If they start at all....;)

And Moses - Well done on the pic. Is very funny.
 
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Chilla Wilson (44)
The Reds played as a well drilled team against the Force in last night's trial, with Ginea exceptional from one report.
It will be interesting to see how the 'Tahs play against Tonga 3rd XV tonight - no doubt they'll win, but how well will they play as a team?
 
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Chilla Wilson (44)
suckerforred said:
I notice that all the Tahs supporters assume that TPN, Palu & Horne will make it past the 15 minute mark of the first half. If they start at all....;)

And Moses - Well done on the pic. Is very funny.
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There's a reason why I've got Lopeti on the bench in my fantasy team, I'm expecting him to get some serious game time and for 75k could be deal of the decade.
 
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