Round 5, Sunwolves v Reds, 16/3 @ Tokyo

[Shaker]

Need to take advantage of the line outs, Sunwolves struggle big in them. Making no metres with ball in hand right now.

 

[Adam84]

rush defence is pressuring the Reds, this is where they need a few kicks in behind to keep the defence honest

 

[Adam84]

Im struggling to see why Sefa Naivalu keeps getting positive reviews this year, he looks like a man down on speed and confidence

 

[Shaker]

Awful defence.

 

[Adam84]

really nice run from Feauaia-Sautia, second good run this match

followed by a shocking pass from Paia’aua

 

[Hardtackle]

Given the lack of Japanese in the Sunwolves, the JRU doesn't give a toss about Super Rugby.

 

[Adam84]

That rolling maul was Brumbies-esque

 

[Shaker]

Need to take advantage of the line outs, Sunwolves struggle big in them. Making no metres with ball in hand right now.

Noice

 

[Adam84]

Lucas looking assured at 5/8, Stewart looking solid at fullback

 

[Beer Baron]

Reds holding on to pill is good. Not losing patience and opting for a poor kick.
However they aren't looking overly threatening - but at least the stupid kicks are down.

 

[Adam84]

Naiavalu..... again

 

[Adam84]

I wonder if Salakai-Loto is playing 5-10kg less then he should be, looks very lean and is struggling to get across the gain line when he has the ball.

 

[Beer Baron]

Standing bolt upright isn't helping him

 

[The Honey Badger]

Little for the Sunwolves keeps impressing. He has to be 1 of the best centres in world rugby.

 

[Shaker]

I wonder if Salakai-Loto is playing 5-10kg less then he should be, looks very lean and is struggling to get across the gain line when he has the ball.

Everyones struggling to reach the advantage line

 

[Adam84]

Lucas doesn't have much distance on his kicks

 

[Adam84]

Everyones struggling to reach the advantage line

Sure.. but this is supposed to be Salakai-Lotos strength, ball running and tackle busts.

 

[Beer Baron]

Passing back 20m off a line out to kick it 25.... surely you kick after a few fwd phases so you don't have to pass it back so far.

 

[The Honey Badger]

Reds lucky to get the penalty there and not concede a try. Looked good to me

 

[Adam84]

Lucas doesn't have much distance on his kicks

and then he misses touch on a penalty kick