Super Rugby Round 4: Rebels v Shorks, Ballarat

[Tex]

You'd hate to do the Durban -> Joburg -> Singapore -> Sydney -> Wellington -> Melbourne -> Ballarat shuffle as a big fella in economy class.

Rebels to win in a battle of attrition.

 

[Dctarget]

Hopefully last week's win instills some confidence & belief in the lads. Much tougher ask doing this 0/3.

 

[Brumby Jack]

 

[Tex]

We've never lost in Ballarat! Our fortress!

 

[KevinO]

Hoping for a game like this with a better result

 

[Tex]

Cracker game. Great vibe that night

 

[Sully]

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[Ulrich]

Curwin Bosch is back for the Sharks, flying back from SA after a family bereavement. Lwazi Mvovo will join him on the plain after suffering a concussion - not sure why he had to fly back all the way for SA for docs to monitor and clear him only for him to fly all the way back.

Thomas du Toit is also cleared it seems.

Chamberlain is out though.

The last time the Sharks played the Rebels in Australia they were properly belted.

Referee for the match is South African, AJ Jacobs.

Perhaps someone can explain this to me? I've noticed it in 2017 and 2018 only now after I started compiling this ref sheet.

 

[Brumby Runner]

Appears to be two threads going for this match.

 

[Tex]

Is anyone catching the train up for this?

 

[swingpass]

anyone else having difficulty with Ticketek access for this game. i have tried multiple times to convert me membership to a ticket, it either times out or wont continue if i uncheck all the marketing shit they want me to sign up for.

 

[Tex]

I'm still without my members card so I called the office and they were able to send me my ticket directly. Once you get through it's a fairly easy process.

 

[swingpass]

I'm still without my members card so I called the office and they were able to send me my ticket directly. Once you get through it's a fairly easy process.

Tex, thanks i'll try that. and seriously thinking about the train, i have a seniors card

 

[Tex]

Laurie is tracking at 110% for his customer service. Just a bloke trying hard to do his job well.

See you on the 12:16 from Southern Cross!

 

[oztimmay]

Team is out. Some big calls here.

 

[swingpass]

teams up, Hodge obviously out but also To'omua, presumably injured, Deegan to start. Ainsley in to start, Smith to the bench, Misa and Rangi swap, Lomani and English on a 6/2 bench with the big Saffa K..., remaining with Leota and Cottrell. Jones still with a soer back and Uelese still recovering from hammy !

 

[Tex]

Wonder if To'omua's crushed plums are responsible for his rest?

Looks like a good team that is rewarding form and performance, where possible.

 

[Mick The Munch]

Wonder if To'omua's crushed plums are responsible for his rest?

Looks like a good team that is rewarding form and performance, where possible.

*Groin strain

 

[Dctarget]

Boned. We're boned. The Sharks to Bosch us into submission.

 

[Bobby Sands]

Despite injuries, side looks good.

Big fan of Hardwick, Phillip, Magnay & Kellaway.