Super Rugby round 4 - Waratahs vs Force - Sunday 13 March 2pm @ Leichhardt Oval
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I'm getting a bit worried about Lachie Swinton. I hope he hasn't done something really serious after being out injured with a "concussed nerve" in his shoulder.
The Waratahs team post has been deleted presumably because it was posted too early.
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Michael Lynagh (62)
Thrush, Kuenzle and Ready return for the Force:
FORCE (1-15): Tom Robertson, Feleti Kaitu'u, Santiago Medrano, Jeremy Thrush, Izack Rodda, Fergus Lee-Warner, Ollie Callan, Tim Anstee, Issak Fines-Leleiwasa, Reesjan Pasitoa, Manasa Mataele, Bayley Kuenzle, Kyle Godwin, Toni Pulu, Jake Strachan
RESERVES: Andrew Ready, Harry Lloyd, Greg Holmes, Jackson Pugh, Brynard Stander, Ian Prior, Jake McIntyre, Richard Kahui
FORCE (1-15): Tom Robertson, Feleti Kaitu'u, Santiago Medrano, Jeremy Thrush, Izack Rodda, Fergus Lee-Warner, Ollie Callan, Tim Anstee, Issak Fines-Leleiwasa, Reesjan Pasitoa, Manasa Mataele, Bayley Kuenzle, Kyle Godwin, Toni Pulu, Jake Strachan
RESERVES: Andrew Ready, Harry Lloyd, Greg Holmes, Jackson Pugh, Brynard Stander, Ian Prior, Jake McIntyre, Richard Kahui
Equalizer
Trevor Allan (34)
Great locking combo, lineout should be a strength. Need a big game from Mataele, he wasn't brought in just to be good we need some spectacular runs and trys. Think a day game might suit him better, still looks to be carrying a few kilos too many. Kuenzle hopefully back for consecutive games, he needs to cement his spot and fulfil his promise. The tough part now is having to wait till Sunday.
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Alex Ross (28)
I’m not questioning his impact in the Squad. But Roberts is yet to show much on the field
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Alex Ross (28)
I agree. Mataele doesn’t look fit
TSR
Mark Ella (57)
No doubt Ready will be relieved/excited to get another crack.
Probably had a few drinks to celebrate.
Drew
Bob Davidson (42)
You’re right. I think he’s come on in situations when we needed a game breaker. Which he isn’t. He’s more of a steadying influence. If we were up by 7 instead of down by the same amount, his experience might get us across the line.
Marce
Greg Davis (50)
According highlights he was on fire against Brumbies runners. He's a young Aussie talent who needs game time at this level and you have to take advantage of the moments of players (Like Turner as starter after good preseason's performances) So I dont care what Roberts feels right now
Marce
Greg Davis (50)
It's his type of body. He never looked fit, even when he played for Saders. He always looks like a prop, probably he could be fitter but he never will look like Sonny Bill Williams
Mr Pilfer
Jim Clark (26)
I like the balance with fergus back at 6, we should not lose a lineout this week and hopefully steal a few.
The force have a great chance to really push for finals now, we have tahs and fiji back to back in NSW and then 5 of the next 6 at home so a pretty good run into the NZ crossover games
The force have a great chance to really push for finals now, we have tahs and fiji back to back in NSW and then 5 of the next 6 at home so a pretty good run into the NZ crossover games
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Michael Lynagh (62)
Surprised to see kahui dropped to the bench as been one of forces best players in recent games. I guess this is giving kuenzele game time to develop as he is the long term anointed vs probably kahui’s last season (but on current form should go another season).
It's hard to fit Roberts in if we're only picking 2 back reserves. He's effectively a 12 and nothing else.
While you could have Perese covering the back 3 from 13 (by being able to move to the wing) I also don't think you want your best back being pushed further out in the event of an injury (to a winger, fullback or 10).
While you could have Perese covering the back 3 from 13 (by being able to move to the wing) I also don't think you want your best back being pushed further out in the event of an injury (to a winger, fullback or 10).