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

[LeCheese]

Reds team announced too:

1. Dane Zander – University of Queensland – St Joseph’s Nudgee College – Albany Creek Brumbies
2. Matt Faessler – Brothers – Toowoomba Grammar School – USQ Saints
3. Zane Nonggorr – Bond University – The Southport School – Gold Coast Eagles
4. Ryan Smith – Brothers – St Patrick’s College Shorncliffe – Caboolture Snakes
5. Seru Uru – Wests – Ratu Kadavulevu School, Fiji – Namoli Rugby Club, Fiji
6. Liam Wright (cc) – Easts – Anglican Church Grammar School – Easts
7. Fraser McReight – Brothers – Brisbane Grammar School – Albany Creek Brumbies
8. Harry Wilson – Brothers – St Joseph’s College Gregory Terrace – Gunnedah Red Devils
9. Tate McDermott – University of Queensland – Sunshine Coast Grammar School – Flinders Rugby Club
10. Tom Lynagh – University of Queensland – Epsom College – Richmond Rugby Club
11. Filipo Daugunu – Wests – Dogotuki District School, Fjii
12. Hunter Paisami – Wests – Mangere College, Auckland
13. Josh Flook – Brothers – St Joseph’s Nudgee College – Brothers
14. Suliasi Vunivalu – Wests – Saint Kentigern College, Auckland
15. Jordan Petaia – Wests – Brisbane State High School
16. Richie Asiata – Easts – Anglican Church Grammar School
17. Sef Fa’agase – Sunnybank – Shailer Park State High School – Beaudesert Warriors
18. Peni Ravai – Easts – Ratu Kadavulevu School, Fiji
19. Jake Upfield – Bond University – The Southport School
20. Connor Anderson – Wests – Brisbane State High School – Everton Park Roosters
21. Kalani Thomas – University of Queensland – Ipswich Grammar School – Souths
22. James O’Connor – Brothers – St Joseph’s Nudgee College – Brothers
23. Jock Campbell* – University of Queensland – The Southport School – Inverell Highlanders

 

[Equalizer]

In a surprise move for the Force Cam Shepherd is making a comeback on the wing

 

[Spamnoodle]

I am tipping that Hamish Stewart will play the house down. from all accounts he left with some "shit on the liver" at the Reds.

All accounts?

 

[Ignoto]

Any idea what's happened to Vest? Is he injured or just dropped for Anderson?

Glad to see the JOC (James O'Connor)'s back and hopefully we'll see Lynagh utilise Vuniin the air.

 

[Dctarget]

If, big if, the Reds can get that backline singing, they could score some absolutely worldies.

 

[RugbyReg]

Any idea what's happened to Vest? Is he injured or just dropped for Anderson?

Glad to see the JOC (James O'Connor) (James O'Connor)'s back and hopefully we'll see Lynagh utilise Vuniin the air.

Vest has been injured.

 

[LeCheese]

Any idea what's happened to Vest? Is he injured or just dropped for Anderson?

Thumb injury from memory - short term

 

[The Nomad]

If, big if, the Reds can get that backline singing, they could score some absolutely worldies.

Yeah agree, could really put some points on, particularly with JOC (James O'Connor) and Jock coming off the bench. The bigger IF for me is getting them front foot ball.

 

[RugbyReg]

Yeah agree, could really put some points on, particularly with JOC (James O'Connor) (James O'Connor) and Jock coming off the bench. The bigger IF for me is getting them front ball.

Wright a big plus there. Front row really have to play out of their skin.

Some real strike power from the back on counter attack.

 

[Derpus]

Weird to say it but that tight five should shit on the Reds.

Uru to lock is a bit grim if you ask me. He doesnt seem to have the game for it and he was pretty disappointing (particularly for my fantasy team) last weekend.

 

[Mr Pilfer]

FORCE team for Sunday.
View attachment 15391

Happy with that team, I was hoping we would see Kuenzle tried at 13 to get our best players on the park.

I think harsh to drop Kalapu to the bench but probably makes sense to start the older bloke first and more impact from Kalapu off the bench.

Great to see Cron can see what all the fans can see and made the switch at half back.

 

[Purce]

Wright a big plus there. Front row really have to play out of their skin.

Some real strike power from the back on counter attack.

Agreed Reg. Tight 5 in general with the Smith injury cloud and Uru at lock. Force front row should mince the Reds however hopefully the young fellas show up.

Reds should have it over the Force everywhere else though.

 

[TSR]

Interesting Upfield has been preferred on the bench to Faifua. Is Faifua injured?

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

Fast becoming a big fan of Anstee. Genuine 6 with leg speed who is a line out option. Hope he stays injury free because I think Eddie might be a fan with his motor and work rate.

 

[Wilson]

Interesting Upfield has been preferred on the bench to Faifua. Is Faifua injured?

Not sure, but I'm not mad about the call. I just don't think Faifua is up to super rugby yet, he still looks a year or two off the physicality, so I'd like to see Upfield get another crack.

 

[Qldtragic]

Vest has been injured.

broke a bone in his thumb and had a surgery to repair.

 

[liquor box]

Hope something like this happens again

 

[Sword of Justice]

Last time I posted that video years back we got smashed so I'm hoping it's not a mocker.

Because really they are a bunch of cunce and we should absolutely roll them for that reason.

 

[wamberal]

Fast becoming a big fan of Anstee. Genuine 6 with leg speed who is a line out option. Hope he stays injury free because I think Eddie might be a fan with his motor and work rate.

He is a very god footballer. And a Woodie!

 

[Equalizer]

Last time I posted that video years back we got smashed so I'm hoping it's not a mocker.

Because really they are a bunch of cunce and we should absolutely roll them for that reason.

How old is that video? Probably as old as the last time the Reds were relevant. Was it recorded on VHS or Betamax?