Super Rugby Rnd 1: Waratahs v Drua

[John S]

Going to be a warm one to kick off the season

 

[Rebel man]

Really pleased to see Pietsch get a shot. He's a ripper bloke and a talented young player.

Seeing him tear up when he got selected shows how much it means to him. Would love to see him do well

 

[Adam84]

I’d be surprised/happy if it cracked 10k, think 5-7.5k is more realistic

 

[Adam84]

Stats tell me there’s 17’000 Fijians in greater Sydney(2016)

 

[Rugbynutter39]

I’d be surprised/happy if it cracked 10k, think 5-7.5k is more realistic

Yeh I am heading out but did not book tickets for that reason....

Tahs lost a lot of fans over the last few seasons being nomads, crap performances and covid....will take time to rebuild...first start is having the performances...

 

[Rugbynutter39]

Sitting at Sterlos bar outside in eel lane having drinks with a mate whilst waiting for another mate to arrive. Sterlos bar right near commbank stadium ie 20m!!! Watching good mix of Fijian and tahs supporters rock up - would say fairly balanced

 

[RugbyReg]

Is there more than a couple of thousand there? Or is everyone wearing the same colour outfit as the seats?

 

[molman]

Is there more than a couple of thousand there? Or is everyone wearing the same colour outfit as the seats?

I feel like you make this observation with a note of smugness Reg. People not turning out to watch live Rugby isn't good for the sport period... and after a win-less season it's hardly surprising. I'm hopeful that this Tah's team can achieve something worth cheering for this year.

 

[Adam84]

Swinton still carrying on with shit off the ball

 

[RugbyReg]

Koroiduaduan is not up to this standard.

 

[Scooter]

Tahs smashing Drua scrum.

 

[RugbyReg]

I feel like you make this observation with a note of smugness Reg. People not turning out to watch live Rugby isn't good for the sport period... and after a win-less season it's hardly surprising. I'm hopeful that this Tah's team can achieve something worth cheering for this year.

If you think I’m celebrating this turnout your horribly mistaken.

 

[Rebel man]

Really disappointing crowd

 

[molman]

If you think I’m celebrating this turnout your horribly mistaken.

I'd hope not. It's hard to maintain the provincial jibes when things are this low. It's even more disappointing as it's a really excellent stadium too.

 

[A mutterer]

tahs a bit fucking arrogant trying to keep running it out from the line

 

[molman]

I think the Tah's are lucky to come against this Drua team early in the season. There is so much raw potential in this Fijian team.

 

[RugbyReg]

I'd hope not. It's hard to maintain the provincial jibes when things are this low. It's even more disappointing as it's a really excellent stadium too.

You’re not there though?

 

[John S]

tahs a bit fucking arrogant trying to keep running it out from the line

Esp when they gift a penalty for holding on. Thankfully we've got it back

 

[Adam84]

Averaging a penalty a minute the last 5 minutes

 

[Lightblue]

Tahs too fit and defence holding up.