Super Rugby RD 8: Rebels v Force
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Peter Sullivan (51)
I enjoyed the game, nothing wrong with a defence (or 2) being better than the opponents attack.
Seemed to have plenty of running and passing but the defence was just too good.
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Ken Catchpole (46)
Yes, you'd think we could get some kind of cardiology service to sponsor the games.......
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Trevor Allan (34)
If you look at the points differential in the last 4 or 5 games its been coming down in favour of the Force. Tonight we got up by 1. Not sure how, but good things happen with effort, not always good coaching. Something to build on with a tough finish to the season. Still plenty to play for, for both teams.
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Peter Sullivan (51)
You must have a different method of determining good games.
I would take that game over Brumbies v Tahs from earlier in the season. A close contest where all aspects of the game were pretty even, no silly errors or lack of skill that led to easy tries.
Not the greatest game, but I quite enjoyed it, good battle of the scrums, forwards and backs evenly matched and both sides desperate for a win.
I don't think bonus points should be available to a team that does not score a try.
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Peter Sullivan (51)
And it is a sign of a team that is improving.
I don't see the Rebels or Tahs having a chance against an NZ team, but the Force may just sneak a win. They are actually getting better.....slowly
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Peter Sullivan (51)
All of them, the force have turned around a season where they did not win a single game and have become competitive with a team that came close to beating the Reds, an undefeated team.
Tonights game is good for Super Rugby AU as it now means there are four teams capable of winning games.
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Trevor Allan (34)
The Force as we always have been offer opportunities to players. Tim Anstee, massive potential, no one else was giving him a go but we have given him the exposure and he could be anything in the 15 game. Katu,u, needs to work on his throws but is great around the park in general play. Lee-Warner, Koteka. They may not be first choice for the Wallabies but they are getting experience and presenting as options. That's all you can ask outside of your own insular views. Rugby's an Australia wide game mate. Sorry if you just want it like the good old days.
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Ken Catchpole (46)
I really liked Godwin's game. He played very well and helped us get more width. Considering it was the first back from injury, I was impressed. Thought Tom Robbo had a solid game too.
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Peter Sullivan (51)
The last five minutes were interesting.
Hodges kick off was the best kick in Super AU this season, the perfect restart, the Force attempt to end the game was the worst kick in Super AU this season.
The rest of the season is now very interesting. Red and Brumbies fight out for the home finals and the Rebels and Force fight for third place and a chance to make the playoff.
Rebels are one point ahead of the Force
Rd 9 - Force v Tahs at home and Rebels at home to Brumbies (Force and Brumbies to win for me)
Rd 10 - Force at home to Reds and Tahs at home to Rebels (Reds and Rebels to win for me)
It appears that the bonus point advantage to the Rebels could get them home as I think they will both get one win each.
Hodges kick off was the best kick in Super AU this season, the perfect restart, the Force attempt to end the game was the worst kick in Super AU this season.
The rest of the season is now very interesting. Red and Brumbies fight out for the home finals and the Rebels and Force fight for third place and a chance to make the playoff.
Rebels are one point ahead of the Force
Rd 9 - Force v Tahs at home and Rebels at home to Brumbies (Force and Brumbies to win for me)
Rd 10 - Force at home to Reds and Tahs at home to Rebels (Reds and Rebels to win for me)
It appears that the bonus point advantage to the Rebels could get them home as I think they will both get one win each.
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Mark Loane (55)
Is that why your starting 8,9,10 were Argentinian? Big opportunities for Aussie players.
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John Thornett (49)
It would be amazing if either side actually tried to score pathetic from both of them
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Trevor Allan (34)
When you come back into top tier rugby it pays to have a squad that presents the best opportunity to build for the future and win now. It's been a struggle but we are still in it. Stop being such an entitled knob.
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Ken Catchpole (46)
I think all three are looking at becoming Wallabies via the 7s loophole.
