Super Rugby Rnd 3: Jaguares v Reds - Buenos Aires Sunday Feb 16 10:00am AEDT
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The Nomad
Bob Davidson (42)
Who will take shots at goal?
Hegarty has been the sharp shooter all preseason.
Hopefully JOC (James O'Connor) and Stewart have been hitting them well.
More than a little concerned with our clearances , exiting has been horrible and can't see the changes improving what has been a weakness.
Hegarty has been the sharp shooter all preseason.
Hopefully JOC (James O'Connor) and Stewart have been hitting them well.
More than a little concerned with our clearances , exiting has been horrible and can't see the changes improving what has been a weakness.
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Bobby Sands
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Yep, why have we gone so tall? Don’t like it.
Keep in mind Harry is 1.95. So that’s 4 giraffes in the starting back.
ASY (Angus Scott-Young) has been doing the graft which I thought was balancing the pack.
Dark Shark
Alex Ross (28)
Yes, the Reds are going to miss him on the field doing work over the ball.
PhilClinton
Mark Loane (55)
That's a shame. I hope this isn't a trend, well it already sort of is, but I hope as his body grows and matures over the years it strengthens, because at the moment he is made of glass. With such a short competition we can't afford to lose him for 3-4 weeks.
Finsbury Girl
Trevor Allan (34)
Not a fan of dropping ASY (Angus Scott-Young) for LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto). LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto) doesn't get through anywhere near enough work.
Like Jock @ 15 he has a nice boot. Still unconvinced with JOC (James O'Connor) @ 10 but anyhow.
Like Jock @ 15 he has a nice boot. Still unconvinced with JOC (James O'Connor) @ 10 but anyhow.
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Bobby Sands
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Lukhan is a lock, why do we do this to ourselves? Blythe is not demanding selection.
This reads to me like Thorn wanted Hockings in the squad, but couldn't drop Blythe to do it.
This reads to me like Thorn wanted Hockings in the squad, but couldn't drop Blythe to do it.
Dusky W
Allen Oxlade (6)
Our back 3 and 5/8 aren't the best with clearing kicks and Wright has lost ASY (Angus Scott-Young) who was his best supporter in the ruck and maul work. I wonder what the Jags game plan will be?
I hope Jock, Henry and CFS make big runs out from the 22 or find their kicking boots, otherwise we're not going to have territory or possession for most of this game.
I hope Jock, Henry and CFS make big runs out from the 22 or find their kicking boots, otherwise we're not going to have territory or possession for most of this game.
Finsbury Girl
Trevor Allan (34)
Jock kicked very well from the back at the tail end of last season. I'm pretty confident with his out of hand kicking.
dru
David Wilson (68)
I thought our exit kicks in J’burg was not adapting to altitude so not matching the Lions who were all over it. I’m hoping that no natural home advantage mis a bit of a leveller for the exits.
I’m still happy with JOC (James O'Connor) at 10 for the tour but had expected to see Lucas at 15. Or 23.
I’m still happy with JOC (James O'Connor) at 10 for the tour but had expected to see Lucas at 15. Or 23.
Adam84
Rod McCall (65)
I think it’s also a case that he wants to rotate players the backrow to give players a rest but currently doesn’t have depth to do it. Not until Wood and McReight are back and fit at least
Adam84
Rod McCall (65)
Jock is also a kicker.
Kickers in the squad are Hegarty, Jock, Lucas, Daugunu and JOC (James O'Connor)
Zero_Cool
Arch Winning (36)
Our front row probably the best in Australia. Our second row is probably still the best in Australia (although I do prefer LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto)), I think LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto) has been brought in to give them a bit more ball running, and ASY (Angus Scott-Young) has been a little average the last few games (but not bad). I think Uru has been hard done by to be left out, hasn't done much wrong but hasn't really proven himself yet either.
On the other hand, I think Paisami coming in was inevitable Petaia needs to find a way to inject himself into the game more. I love the inclusion of CFS he gives us that big ball carrier as a bailout option when we just need some go forward. I think Stewart in the centers is deserved.
I'm not sure about having both Lucas and Hegarty on the bench, they can both play very similar positions. I'd have gone with Lucas at 10, and O'Connor on the bench. O'Connor and Hegarty can cover the centres, flyhalf as well as the wings and fullback between them.
I'm not sure about having both Lucas and Hegarty on the bench, they can both play very similar positions. I'd have gone with Lucas at 10, and O'Connor on the bench. O'Connor and Hegarty can cover the centres, flyhalf as well as the wings and fullback between them.
PhilClinton
Mark Loane (55)
As much as O'Connor isn't the ratbag he used to be, I don't think coming off the bench would sit overly well. He was essentially signed as the Reds marquee back (straight into the Wallabies for RWC after his signing) and he probably needs to be on the field as much as possible for the Reds to be truly dominant.
In saying that, I don't think 10 is where he should be, too close to the ruck. Needs more space to play his natural game.
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Bobby Sands
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We would be directionless without JOC (James O'Connor) starting.
I’m fascinated to see Jock at fullback, as I’d like to see Speight & Daugunu on the flanks.
Issac needs to earn his spot & I love that.
I’m fascinated to see Jock at fullback, as I’d like to see Speight & Daugunu on the flanks.
Issac needs to earn his spot & I love that.
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Desmond Connor (43)
No ASY (Angus Scott-Young). That's not good.
Not sure if this week's shuffle if favorable against the Jags.
Not sure if this week's shuffle if favorable against the Jags.
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Bobby Sands
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Crusaders v Blues game so well referreed. My new favourite.
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Desmond Connor (43)
On now?