Super Rugby: Rd 4, 2024. NSW Waratahs v The Auckland Blues

[The Ghost of Raelene]

Not going to throw Edmed out from that. If the Rebels start losing is the same going to be said about Carter Gordon who's kicked 1 Penalty, 4 Conversions for the year. Lowest of all the Australian Kickers. He'd be as good blindfolded from in front.

 

[John S]

Don't want to say it but we're going to get pumped

The way the Blues are going - it's likely. But, how many people were thinking the Crusadists were going roll over the tahs? The optimist in me says anything can happen.

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

God bless you John.

 

[Rob42]

So it looks like Teddy Wilson has been outright dropped, and DC obviously wants to give Harrison another run in the A team

Not sure why Teddy's been dropped, perhaps Grant gives greater flexibility on a 6:2 bench. But yeah, Harrison should get several more weeks in the A team or Shute Shield as part of his rehab, it would be crazy to bring him straight back after such a long layoff.

Edit - got my Wilsons mixed up.

 

[Strewthcobber]

Sounds like they just want to get some match fitness into Teddy Wilson, he will be playing for Waratahs A v Brumby Runners rather than get a couple of minutes off the bench on Sat

 

[zer0]

Zarn Sullivan has avoided any HIA unavailability. Heem, Rieko, and Clarke are also back which, I'm pretty sure, makes this the biggest possible backline Cotter could select. I quite liked Akira back at #8 last week, but, after last week, I don't think there would be the apetite to tinker with the bench too much right now.

 

[Dan54]

Cotter likes a bit of beef on the field doesn't he? That's not a bad team at all!

 

[Dismal Pillock]

That sounds like a great way to shatter a young 10s confidence.

No use rewarding failure. Actions have consequences. If he learns that maybe he'll be tough enough mentally next time not to go to bits when it matters.

 

[fatprop]

Swinton has gone from sick list, unknown return date, to the bench in a week

 

[RemainingInTheGame]

Hopefully never a 6-2 bench again from Cotter.

 

[John S]

Swinton has gone from sick list, unknown return date, to the bench in a week

Probably more out of need than anything else. I seriously hope that he isn't a penalty/card magnet like normal.

 

[PhilClinton]

Geez didn't think I'd get so many bites on that Edmed gee up.

 

[Derpus]

Wow, no injury list, but I'm guessing Vailanu and Jorgensen have both been added to the list, with Porecki and Foketi still unavailable!
Bringing Bell off the pine seems a risk, almost looks like GC is forfeiting this one!

Id be surprised if we see Foketi again this year.

 

[Derpus]

Probably our weakest line-up of the year and you'd think the Blues get it done here. Tahs will really regret not clinching that match last week I think.

 

[Lindommer]

6:2 bench bit the Blues on the arse last week, hope it doesn't do the same to us this week.

 

[Hawko]

Daaaamn....a third of the injury list is due to concussion

And two thirds of the list is front rowers! 6/9. Hard to cover that with the squad limits.

 

[Dismal Pillock]

Live webcam footage of The Ioane Brothers arriving at Bondi Beach, Australia.​

 

[LeCheese]

Live webcam footage of The Ioane Brothers arriving at Bondi Beach, Australia.​

Because they wear skirts, are full of hot air and seamen, and have only 3 fans behind them?

 

[waiopehu oldboy]

@LeCheese's comment be like...

Burn, baby, burn.

 

[Yoda]

Waratahs in pink jerseys tonight…. I know it may be for a good cause, however it looks crap…. I think most people know there is such a thing as breast cancer… and we would all like a cure obviously….just not sure how a rugby team wearing pink jerseys highlights it anymore…