Super Rugby 2017: matches not involving Australian teams

[teach]

Yeah I thought this was going to be a bit closer that that. Don't think the stormers will be pulling out a hurricanes type 2nd half.

 

[swingpass]

50 - 24 about 10 to go

 

[Ulrich]

Dongtacular
adj. Dreadful beyond the definition of any synonymous word. Literally the worst possible possible adjective that could applied to something.

That's what the Stormers were like.

No pride in the jersey, woeful defensively.

 

[swingpass]

^^^^^^^
I think you are underestimating how good the Crusaders were in that first half

 

[zer0]

There's seriously no point in competing for kicks once someone jumps in the air these days. So much for competition at all phases of play.

 

[Ulrich]

^^^^^^^
I think you are underestimating how good the Crusaders were in that first half

Yes they were good, but that's the point. The entire world always knew the Crusaders were going to be good so the missed tackles and falling off tackles surely didn't help.

 

[Blue]

Is it because the Stormers play out of Cape Town, the "bottom" of the country?

I actually have no idea.

 

[waiopehu oldboy]

Highlights:

 

[Blake]

The Bulls are shit. Shitter than shit. Fire the lot. Start with the coach and finish with the reserve jersey washer. Take the best from the Kings and Cheetahs, get a new coach and start again. Send all the current players to the fat farm.

The Stomps are pretenders. As soon as someone takes on and dominates the tight 5 they have nothing.Got bossed by the Lions at home. I would be very worried if I were you. This will be another year of talk for Stomps supporters.

I really thought the stormers were a contender this year.

But Turns out you're right, stomers were dead after 20 minutes. The sunwolves were in the game longer.

Stormers will go down 3-0 in NZ

 

[zer0]

TBF it was the Stormers first match after their flight across the Indian Ocean. Most teams tend be flat on their first outing then get it together, to some degree, for the following match(es). Their performances over the following few matches should give us a better idea of their title credentials.

 

[Ulrich]

TBF it was the Stormers first match after their flight across the Indian Ocean. Most teams tend be flat on their first outing then get it together, to some degree, for the following match(es). Their performances over the following few matches should give us a better idea of their title credentials.

Perhaps.

They should be better than that I reckon. I suppose the effort against the Chiefs and then a brutally physical Lions team may have played a role as well.

 

[No4918]

The Cru just carving up the Stormers 36 - 3 at the half 5 tries to zip. Multiphase posession end to end. Skill set remarkable.

 

[swingpass]

View attachment 9160

not quite THAT special, but pretty good nonetheless

 

[waiopehu oldboy]

Un-Australian Activities #9 is up:

http://www.greenandgoldrugby.com/un/#disqus_thread

 

[waiopehu oldboy]

ROUND 10

Highlanders v Stormers
17:35 Fri 28 April*

Chiefs v Sunwolves
17:35 Sat 29 April

Cheetahs v Crusaders
01:15 Sun 30 April

Jaguares v Sharks
05:40 Sun 30 April

*times are AEST

 

[Brumby Runner]

ROUND 10

Highlanders v Stormers
15:35 Fri 28 April*

Chiefs v Sunwolves
15:35 Sat 29 April



*times are AEST

17.35 AEST surely?

 

[waiopehu oldboy]

Correct & corrected. Site I was on musta thought I was still in SEQ....... then again I've cross-checked the games in SA & they're as posted so maybe I just had a brain-fade

 

[Brumby Runner]

I didn't check the other two game times. I'm one of those diabolical day-time only rugby fans.

 

[waiopehu oldboy]

Highlanders: Ben Smith (c), Waisake Naholo, Malakai Fekitoa, Rob Thompson, Patrick Osborne, Marty Banks, Aaron Smith, Liam Squire, Dillon Hunt, Gareth Evans, Tom Franklin, Alex Ainley, Siosuia Halanukonuka, Liam Coltman, Daniel Lienert-Brown. Reserves: Greg Pleasants-Tate, Aki Seiuli, Siate Tokolahi, Joe Wheeler, Jackson Hemopo, Kayne Hammington, Fletcher Smith, Matt Faddes.

Sopoaga still injured, joined by Whitelock (concussion-Iike symptoms) & EDixon (infected knee). Osborne brings up his 50 in Super Rugby.

http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/...t-least-another-week-for-lima-sopoagas-return

EDIT:

Stormers: 15 SP Marais, 14 Cheslin Kolbe, 13 EW Viljoen, 12 Dan Kriel, 11 Dillyn Leyds, 10 Robert du Preez, 9 Jano Vermaak, 8 Nizaam Carr, 7 Pieter-Steph du Toit, 6 Siya Kolisi (c), 5 Jan de Klerk, 4 Eben Etzebeth, 3 Frans Malherbe, 2 Bongi Mbonambi, 1 Oli Kebble
Replacements: 16 Ramone Samuels, 17 JC Janse van Rensburg, 18 Wilco Louw, 19 Kobus van Dyk, 20 Sikhumbuzo Notshe, 21 Dewaldt Duvenage, 22 Shaun Treeby, 23 Bjorn Basson

Etzebeth also bringing up 50 Super Rugby appearances:

http://www.planetrugby.com/news/etzebeth-hits-50-for-stormers/

 

[waiopehu oldboy]

Highlanders v Stormers
Referee Glen Jackson
AR1 Brendon Pickerill
AR2 James Doleman
TMO Aaron Paterson


Chiefs v Sunwolves
Referee Will Houston
AR1 Brendon Pickerill
AR2 Richard Kelly
TMO Ben Skeen


Cheetahs v Crusaders
Referee Federico Anselmi
AR1 Nic Berry
AR2 AJ Jacobs
TMO Johan Greeff


Jaguares v Sharks
Referee Jaco Peyper
AR1 Jaco van Heerden
AR2 Damian Schneider
TMO Santiago Borsani