Super Rugby Rnd 6: Waratahs v Reds

[Pfitzy]

at half time?

Be fair.

55 minutes.

 

[Jets]

Roles reversed from the old days, when the Reds would lift only for the Tah's. Tah's will be up for this one and the Reds will have to be on top of their game to win. Remember last year, that was embarrassing and where the Reds lost the comp, in my eyes.

I'd start TT on the bench, can bring him on when required.

One of Hegerty and Stewart need to fall off the bench, in my eyes they add little and we only need one of them.

 

[dru]

One of Hegerty and Stewart need to fall off the bench, in my eyes they add little and we only need one of them.

What was the go when Hegarty came on for Paisami? A broadcast is often not great for being able to view the whole back line to see the shuffle and it left me utterly baffled.

I think saying Hegarty and Stewart add little is harsh. They both have plenty to contribute. Whether it is enough to squeeze this backline is a different question, but they both contribute heaps.

 

[Rob42]

I'd start TT on the bench, can bring him on when required.

Yes, I think Angus Bell will appreciate it if Tupou only arrives later in the match, on previous experience.

 

[PhilClinton]

Nonggorr definitely needs game time. The last two games needed our best guys to win unfortunately. I'd be tempted to do what Reg suggested and start him. Having said that I actually have no idea how Nonggorr is progressing but he does have an impressive moustache.

I wouldn't be surprised to see Nonggorr sent back to clubland if the bubble isn't going ahead, now that Ruan Smith has had a few weeks under his belt with the squad, you would expect him to be the preferred replacement.

 

[Jets]

Hegarty dropped the ball with the line open. He's never made a Super role his own and I think he's a squad player at best. I'm hopeful we find someone who can cover 10 off the bench, with the aim of taking over from JOC (James O'Connor). I have high hopes for Lynagh but he's probably a few years off.

Stewart seems to have forgotten how to pass this year, was hitting form last year so I'm pretty disappointed in what he's delivered this year. I accept this may be what he's being told to do.

 

[TSR]

I rate both of them, but they seem to cover the same position. An outside back would make more sense I would think.

 

[Adam84]

I think Hegarty is the next best 10 and 15 in the squad(from a consistency perspective, not potential), whilst Stewart is the next best 12.

With those 3 positions covered, they can shift the other players around outside of them.

 

[Jets]

I guess you have a point Adam. I'd just like to have someone of the bench who has more impact, and has a future as a 10 (I understand this is a big ask).

 

[Set piece magic]

Reds need to front up and destroy the Waratahs in the first 20 mins to stop them getting a sniff, otherwise they're in with a shot. But ultimately I think the Tahs defence is just way too leaky for the reds not to win

 

[Froggy]

My suggested Tahs side:
Bell, Porecki, HJH (Harry Johnson-Holmes), Caird, Wykes, Swinton, Tizzano, Dempsey, Grant, Harrison, Ramm, Foketi, Perese, Newsome, Maddocks
Res: Horton, Faulkner, Breen, Williams, Sinclair, Robertson, Edmed, Mark N (Nawaqanitawase).
Let's keep the Reds out of triple figures!!!!

 

[Blackadder]

My suggested Tahs side:
Bell, Porecki, HJH (Harry Johnson-Holmes), Caird, Wykes, Swinton, Tizzano, Dempsey, Grant, Harrison, Ramm, Foketi, Perese, Newsome, Maddocks
Res: Horton, Faulkner, Breen, Williams, Sinclair, Robertson, Edmed, Mark N (Nawaqanitawase).
Let's keep the Reds out of triple figures!!!!

The Tahs are forfeiting??

 

[wamberal]

The Tahs are forfeiting??

Retiring hurt.

 

[Blackadder]

Retiring hurt.

That would be the fans

 

[RugbyReg]

is Ramm and out and out winger? has he played any 13 or fullback? I'd be tempted with him at 13 (at least ahead of Perese)

 

[Adam84]

Sounds like Perese will come back into the starting lineup at 13

 

[fatprop]

Swinton & Dempsey out

 

[Adam84]

Swinton & Dempsey out

 

[Blackadder]

Did anyone at the Tahs remember to pay the reds to declare when they reach 500???

 

[Derpus]

Anything but a cricket score is an upset