Super Rugby 2023 Rd 2: Force v Reds, Sun 5th Mar

[qwerty51]

I really do rate Cron as a coach, but he's getting exposed by his squad. There's just no quality there. Losing Rodda is such a big blow, and that's twice now Wells hasn't been able to finish a match.

This season could just a be write-off for them, getting young guys experience and try to recruit better for next year.

 

[brokendown]

Reds looked pretty fucken shite last weekend. If I was a Force fan I'd be pretty pissed with a performance like this.

Didn't Twiggy spout some shit about making the Force as good as the kiwi sides?

yes he did,but he didn't say this season,lol

 

[Adam84]

Force are my second team so while I’m glad the Reds won, it disappoints me the Force played so badly. With a score line and performance like that it’s hard to dissect exactly what needs to be fixed.

For what it’s worth I don’t think the Reds played that well either

 

[brokendown]

Force are my second team so while I’m glad the Reds won, it disappoints me the Force played so badly. With a score line and performance like that it’s hard to dissect exactly what needs to be fixed.

For what it’s worth I don’t think the Reds played that well either

we were outplayed from the kick off,some of the red's tries were a bit suss,but they were all over us like a rash!

 

[The Nomad]

I know one stat that's undeniable it's 4th v 11th in Super 2023.

Any table updates ?

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

I was ready for another week of lumping on Thorn… thanks Force

 

[Running_rugby_1954]

How good is Petaia looking? Just grown so much in the off season- no hassles. Looks the best he ever has and confident.

 

[PhilClinton]

Flook is the real deal ladies and gents.

I honestly hope he keeps the form up. He’s a genuine attacking centre who can play out wider when needed.

Australia/the wallabies aren’t short of good young outside backs coming through, great to see.

 

[Equalizer]

I really do rate Cron as a coach, but he's getting exposed by his squad. There's just no quality there. Losing Rodda is such a big blow, and that's twice now Wells hasn't been able to finish a match.

This season could just a be write-off for them, getting young guys experience and try to recruit better for next year.

No quality there. F@RK that's an overreaction. We had a bad game, new coach, new players. We should go back to 4 Oz teams to strengthen the comp.

 

[Lindommer]

No quality there. F@RK that's an overreaction. We had a bad game, new coach, new players. We should go back to 4 Oz teams to strengthen the comp.

Much as I bag the Reds I still like beating them. Your suggestion here's a bit harsh, E, Oz rugby'd be much poorer without our friends from north of the Tweed......

 

[Wilson]

Wagner is going to be sore tomorrow:

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1632307920405938176

 

[TSR]

Much as I bag the Reds I still like beating them. Your suggestion here's a bit harsh, E, Oz rugby'd be much poorer without our friends from north of the Tweed......

Appreciate your support Lindo.

Personally I’d be happy if we shut down the Tahs tomorrow and send all their fans off to the Pitcairn Islands.

 

[Equalizer]

The best thing about today's game is its given Twiggy some good options for next year. Force early days. Not there yet, keep building.

 

[qwerty51]

No quality there. F@RK that's an overreaction. We had a bad game, new coach, new players. We should go back to 4 Oz teams to strengthen the comp.

What player is close to making a Wallabies 23? None.

I can't even see any in the RWC squad.

Robertson would be the closest as the 3rd best LH behind Slipper & Gibbon but he'd only make a current squad because of Bell's absence. Not sure Fainga'a is in our best 3 hookers either.

 

[molman]

I really do rate Cron as a coach, but he's getting exposed by his squad. There's just no quality there. Losing Rodda is such a big blow, and that's twice now Wells hasn't been able to finish a match.

This season could just a be write-off for them, getting young guys experience and try to recruit better for next year.

Whilst they might be short on some International level class, they should still be better than this. Rodda being on the field wasn't going to change that game. It's early days for Cron as a coach and this team, but that really wasn't a great game. They really need to bounce for Moana Pacifika next week, especially as it's a home game.

 

[dru]

What player is close to making a Wallabies 23? None.

I can't even see any in the RWC squad.

Robertson would be the closest at the 3rd best LH behind Slipper & Gibbon but he'd only make a current squad because of Bell's absence. Not sure Fainga'a is in our best 3 hookers either.

Robertson. Fainga'a (as you say). And Stewart. But none are first 23 and probably sit back after injuries. Rodda of course outside injury is in the fighting squad.

 

[Equalizer]

What player is close to making a Wallabies 23? None.

I can't even see any in the RWC squad.

Robertson would be the closest as the 3rd best LH behind Slipper & Gibbon but he'd only make a current squad because of Bell's absence. Not sure Fainga'a is in our best 3 hookers either.

Is it all about the Wallabies? They have sucked in their own right for 20 years with or without the Force. We exist first and foremost to be a top quality Super team. If that contributes to the Wallabiea great. But we aren't there yet.

 

[Equalizer]

What player is close to making a Wallabies 23? None.

I can't even see any in the RWC squad.

Robertson would be the closest as the 3rd best LH behind Slipper & Gibbon but he'd only make a current squad because of Bell's absence. Not sure Fainga'a is in our best 3 hookers either.

If we win Super and have no players in the Wallabies I couldn't care. That would be a selection mistake.

 

[Marce]

I'm watching the replay. What a start by Reds!

 

[cyclopath]

Appreciate your support Lindo.

Personally I’d be happy if we shut down the Tahs tomorrow and send all their fans off to the Pitcairn Islands.

Dismal ate all the maps, so...