Super Rugby Round Three: Rebels v Cheetahs, Friday 28 Feb, AAMI Park

[ChargerWA]

Rebels hooker looking very handy. Is he or will he be Aus eligible?

 

[Ash]

Because binding illegally is a penalty offence, throwing a punch at a guy's head is a yellow. As I said, that first punch looked like it may have hit the guys head from the camera angle.

You don't throw an underhand punch at a guy's head to break the bind, as I said it was dumb.

 

[Fowi]

some terrible commentary...he uppercut the guy - it was always gonna be a yellow...

Yes probably but it should be a double yellow

 

[Highlander35]

Should have both been carded, ANOTHER cynical penalty.

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[Ash]

Yeah, hooker is from Sydney club rugby. He's gone pretty well, hasn't he?

McMahon is another who has looked good.

Wonder when Colby will come on.

 

[ChargerWA]

Definitely a yellow for Fugistaller. But should have been the same for the Cheetahs player for unsportsmanlike play. Then penalty to the Cheetahs after turning it around for the punch.

It was too cynical for purely an illegal binding penalty.

 

[FilthRugby]

The Cheetahs have been awful tonight. I was looking forward to some expansive rugby, but too many dumb errors!

 

[FilthRugby]

Jason Woodward has had a top game so far. He played really well up here in Brisbane against the Reds at Ballymore in a trial.

 

[ChargerWA]

20 now entering from the side. He's a pest.

 

[Bullrush]

As Ash said - the first offence is possibly a yellow but throwing punches, that is always gonna end in tears....

 

[FilthRugby]

Very ordinary kicking performance from the Cheetahs as well.

 

[ChargerWA]

Beautiful play rebels. You beauty.

 

[qwerty51]

Rebels to win the Aus conference.

 

[Ash]

Agree on Woodward, was thinking the same thing! He's a great player.

Agree on the Cheetahs too. If you watch last week they backs were just as bad, but the forwards were way better, particularly the loosies. This week they are all bad.

Goosen has been poor again this week particularly his kicking. Just handing possession back - as I speak he does another.

Kingston is on.

And Ellison just creates a try for Hegarty - bonus point and game.

 

[Bullrush]

Nice play.....surprised to see Colby not starting?

 

[ChargerWA]

Very ordinary kicking performance from the Cheetahs as well.

Kafe was talking up Goosen's kicking earlier. I always thought he has been ordinary.

 

[Ash]

To be fair, Rebels haven't been too tested on defence yet, as the Cheetahs have decided they don't want the ball. Not the best game plan.

But yes, you can only play your opponent, and the Rebels have outplayed theirs comfortably. Over 70% possession in the first half says a lot!

 

[Ash]

Rebels to win the Aus conference.

I reckon that the Rebels are going to give a few teams a real shock this year.

If you look at their recruitment, it's been pretty intelligent.

 

[Ash]

Inman will never be a halfback! Huge windup there.

Rebels need to get it a few channels wider and I reckon they will score here.

 

[Ash]

And Strauss steals it. How the Rebels didn't get an advantage before I don't know.

Looked borderline from Kingston?

Cheetahs are toast, they are out on their feet.