Super Rugby 2023 Rd 1 - Reds v Hurricanes

[Derpus]

Oh well. At least Lynagh looks like a decent prospect.

 

[Tomikin]

Yeah somehow i dont think its the Brumbies fault they have excellent recruitment and player development.

Who are the 4 props ?

 

[molman]

Oh well. At least Lynagh looks like a decent prospect.

Flook and Petaia also.

 

[wamberal]

Embarrassing.

Took the word right out of my mouth. Pathetic.

 

[rugboy]

Eddie probably wishing he made the journey West rather than North

 

[wamberal]

Flook and Petia also.

Daugunu did okay. So did Wilson and McReight.

 

[Running_rugby_1954]

Flook and Petaia also.

Flook has so much potential. I hope that he doesn’t start to lose confidence like some of these young guys do.

 

[Running_rugby_1954]

It’s tough to be competitive with a tight 5 that inexperienced. That’s the main issue for the reds this year.

 

[Matt Rogers]

A few observations / questions - why is a NZ team finishing full of running in NQ when the Reds have had an off season in Qld summer and look out in their feet? Why is it Reds have front rowers on contracts that struggle in Prem rugby yet are expected to scrum against superior props in S Rugby??

 

[Adam84]

I’m ok with these rules, but they just need to be officiated consistently.…

 

[Wallaby Man]

Reds props were always going to be cannon fodder. There is guys in this match that wouldn’t even make the wider squad of any of the other teams. Hookers are poor as well. Tupou has single handedly held that scrum up for years, hence why he’s consistently played 80mins.

Reds backline and backrow is as good as any, but the worst front 5 in the comp and it’s not a close contest in that regard with any other team.

 

[Running_rugby_1954]

I’m ok with these rules, but they just need to be officiated consistently.…

It has been a bit of a gamble so far. They need to be tighter here.

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

A few observations / questions - why is a NZ team finishing full of running in NQ when the Reds have had an off season in Qld summer and look out in their feet? Why is it Reds have front rowers on contracts that struggle in Prem rugby yet are expected to scrum against superior props in S Rugby??

S.Cordingley@reds.com.au

 

[molman]

Daugunu did okay. So did Wilson and McReight.

Yes, Daugunu had a reasonably good game. Definitely one of his better recent performances, which is good to see as he has always had the potential. Hopefully this is the start of some good form.

McReight and Wilson were industrious.

 

[Running_rugby_1954]

Reds props were always going to be cannon fodder. There is guys in this match that wouldn’t even make the wider squad of any of the other teams. Hookers are poor as well. Tupou has single handedly held that scrum up for years, hence why he’s consistently played 80mins.

Reds backline and backrow is as good as any, but the worst front 5 in the comp and it’s not a close contest in that regard with any other team.

And for me it’s frustrating that it has been allowed to happen.

Because it will also impact on the selection of the backrowers and backs for the wallabies because the team will struggle.

 

[Sam Old]

Smashed tonight. Hopefully Reds can bounce back. A lot to work on.

 

[Marce]

Not the greatest crowd. Or is it the sort of stadium that hides numbers?

Apparently North QLD is a League stronghold

 

[Derpus]

The Reds have loads of individual talent but boy does it not together at all.

Theyd probably be a better coached side if Australia had, you know, professional coaching pathways.

Worst part of that loss is that they looked really competitive in the first half.

 

[Running_rugby_1954]

Flook and Petaia also.

It’s the first game to me that Petaia looked really comfortable for a long time. Despite the other issues in the team.

 

[rugboy]

Very different conditions, although ther Reds seem a step down from the Tahs and Brums