Rnd 13: Sunwolves v Reds

[RugbyReg]

1:05pm AEST, Saturday 12 May – Prince Chichibu Memorial Stadium, Tokyo

1. James Slipper (C) – Bond University
2. Brandon Paenga-Amosa – Sunnybank
3. Taniela Tupou – Brothers
4. Izack Rodda – Easts
5. Kane Douglas – Norths (100th Super Rugby cap)
6. Adam Korczyk –University of Queensland
7. George Smith – Brothers
8. Angus Scott-Young – University of Queensland
9. Ben Lucas – Sunnybank
10. Jono Lance – University of Queensland
11. Jordan Petaia – Wests
12. Samu Kerevi – Souths
13. Chris Feauai-Sautia – Souths
14. Filipo Daugunu – Wests
15. Hamish Stewart – Bond University

16. Alex Mafi – Bond University
17. Harry Hoopert – Brothers
18. Sef Fa’agase – University of Queensland
19. Harry Hockings – University of Queensland
20. Liam Wright – Easts
21. Moses Sorovi – Wests
22. Duncan Paia’aua - Norths
23. Aidan Toua - Easts

 

[Braveheart81]

Smith brothers dropped for missing training. Allegedly they were catching up with their old mate Isaia Toeava.

Also reported that they aren't eligible for the Wallabies until 2020.

 

[Zero_Cool]

Angus Scott Young being able to play 8 would be an interesting development. I suppose he'll need that back row versatility with Timu and Wright both being young and likely in any sides he's going to be in.

ASY (Angus Scott-Young) / Timu / Wright is going to make for a really nice back row in a few seasons!


Also good to see Paia'aua back in the 23.

 

[Beer Baron]

Smith brothers dropped for missing training. Allegedly they were catching up with their old mate Isaia Toeava.

Also reported that they aren't eligible for the Wallabies until 2020.

How the hell do professional footballers miss training...

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[Zero_Cool]

How the hell do professional footballers miss training.

It's almost like their only job is to go to training and games!

But seriously, wasn't their mum sick, from the way it was written on the Reds website it sounded more like that than 'I just didn't fucking go'.

 

[The torpedo]

It's almost like their only job is to go to training and games!

But seriously, wasn't their mum sick, from the way it was written on the Reds website it sounded more like that than 'I just didn't fucking go'.

Yeah they may have pulled out on compassionate grounds particularly if their mum is in a really bad way (not to mention mother's day is on Sunday)

 

[Zero_Cool]

(not to mention mother's day is on Sunday)

FUCK! At least I still have time!

 

[waiopehu oldboy]

Sunwolves: 15 Semisi Masirewa, 14 Kenki Fukuoka, , 13 Timothy Lafaele, 12 Michael Little, 11 Hosea Saumaki, 10 Hayden Parker, 9 Yutaka Nagare , 8 Kazuki Himeno, 7 Edward Quirk (captain), 6 Michael Leitch, 5 Grant Hattingh, 4 Wimpie van der Walt, 3 Takuma Asahara, 2 Shota Horie, 1 Craig Millar. Substitutes: 16 Yusuke Niwai, 17 Shintaro Ishihara, 18 Hencus van Wyk, 19 Uwe Helu, 20 Yoshitaka Tokunaga, 21 Fumiaki Tanaka, 22 Yo Tamura, 23 Jason Emery

 

[Micheal]

Very excited to see the dual playmakers in action for the Reds - both Stewart and Lance offer a good running threat and can distribute solidly, with 11-14 to be the strike runners. It also really sures up your backline defensively, with no real weak link in sight now.

Excited to see ASY (Angus Scott-Young) get a full game at 8 as well - I reckon this kid has a real future. Disappointed to see Lucas at 9 again - the guys been shit house this season. So slow and his delivery is some of the worst I've seen from a Super Rugby level 9. Where the hell is Tuttle?

 

[RugbyReg]

I thought Lucas was very good v the Lions.

Tuttle is playing club rugby.

 

[Sully]

I shit all over Lucas a couple of weeks ago but last game he was good.

 

[upthereds#!]

Little has been in great form for the sunwolves, so strong and reportably the most unlucky player to miss out on a NZ super contract. Will be interesting to see him pressuring Kerevi. It will do the reds good to have the duel playmakers, as whilst Saumaki Fukouka have been outstanding as attacking threats, the back 3s positioning and communication in defence has let them down ALOT. Use the duel play makers to get them out wide after sucking in the smaller sunwolves pack and defensive star #12.

 

[bloodred]

I shit all over Lucas a couple of weeks ago but last game he was good.

I mentioned in a post a couple of weeks ago that he was too unfit, but still a better proposition than Tuttle. I believe he will continue to improve, 9 is a very demanding position fitnesswise. What he brings to the table in other areas is worth playing him alone

 

[ArmchairGeneral]

Conditions report: Crisp, bright Tokyo morning. Slight breeze about.

 

[jimmydubs]

Where’s the chat?
What’s going on?
What’s the score?

 

[dillyboy]

Forward pass in that one!!!

 

[RedsHappy]

SWs embarrassing the Reds in attack at 35m

 

[dillyboy]

26-14 to the Sunwolves - Reds not doing themselves any favours bit the ref definitely supporting the home side....

 

[Silverado]

Where’s the chat?
What’s going on?
What’s the score?

Behind 26-14 5 mins before halftime


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[RedsHappy]

Where’s the chat?
What’s going on?
What’s the score?

At 37m SW 26 Reds 14