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

[Shaker]

Maybe we made hard work of it, but its nice to clock up a win considering it was 21-5 at half time. Much improved attacking performance in the 2nd half. Something to build on. Gutsy performance.

 

[Dctarget]

First 60 minutes were bloody awful, but fuck it, I'll take a win.

 

[wamberal]

A win is a win. I will take an ugly win any Saturday, thanks.

 

[gel]

Relieving result, but whole swathes of that match were utterly dire for the reds.

Strong 30minutes or so in that second half from the reds.

Build on that please.

 

[The Honey Badger]

Pretty entertaining game

Reds subs did the job

 

[Dismal Pillock]

Great game in the end.

Reds sub halfback has come on and absolutely done the business there

 

[Shaker]

Tate has to start next week. Changed the game.

 

[Rugbynutter39]

Not perfect - but a win against a pretty competitive Sunwolves side not bad.

 

[Shaker]

Reds 1-12 was paying 3.40 as well. Thats a few bevies

 

[Rugbynutter39]

McDermott starting - and Dagunu at least in the 23 every week pls.

 

[redstragic]

I think I like second half Reds better than first half Reds. Hope second half Reds shows up to Lang Park next weekend.

 

[Rugbynutter39]

I enjoyed that game - Sunwolves for first half - Reds for there better game second half. Persist with Lucas at 10 and Stewart at 15 I reckon.....

 

[Rugbynutter39]

Pity Tuttle suffered that Achilles major injury.....as I would be starting with McDermott and having Tuttle on the bench as Sorovi really needs time away from match day 23 on recent games.

 

[Adam84]

Super-Sub stats:

Filipo Daugunu

9 Mins
49 meters run
2 carries
1 line break
6 defendes beaten

 

[Adam84]

Pity Tuttle suffered that Achilles major injury...as I would be starting with McDermott and having Tuttle on the bench as Sorovi really needs time away from match day 23 on recent games.

Sorovi also had a really cracking game against the Highlanders

 

[Brumby Runner]

McDermott coming on turned the game for the Reds. Good to see another Aussie team with a win.

 

[Adam84]

I think the combo of Lucas at 10 and Stewart at 15 worked well..
I think Feauia Sautia had a great game besides that screw up off the kick-off..

I still struggle to see how Paia'aua fits in this team, I would like this backline for next week:

9. McDermott
10. Lucas
11. Daugunu
12. Kerevi
13. CFS
14. Naiavalu
15. Stewart

21. Sorovi
22. Paia'aua
23. Hardy

 

[RugbyReg]

CFS is undoubtedly talented but is lazy as hell.

 

[The Honey Badger]

McDermott coming on turned the game for the Reds. Good to see another Aussie team with a win.

Yes agreed. But I feel for the Sunwolves. They had that one in the bag.

 

[Dan54]

If they want tacklers to quickly release the players, then they need to sort out this business of the player then getting up and going again

It is sorted, whether the refs always police it correctly is another point.