Super Rugby T-T R5: REBELS v CRUSADERS (NOW IN SYDNEY)

[waiopehu oldboy]

The call to transfer the match from Melbourne to Leichhardt has been made early, kickoff is now 2:35 local/ 4:35 NZ time Saturday.

https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby...rm-sydney-trip-to-play-rebels-for-finals-push

CruSadists currently third on points difference behind Clan but have a couple of things in their favour Final qualification-wise: Clan have Brumbies in Canberra which is always a tough assignment & that match is Friday night so CruSadists will kick off knowing exactly what they need to do to make the Final.

 

[KevinO]

Could be very ugly if they need to win by 50-60+.

I expect they will manage to do what they need to make the final no matter what.

 

[Teh Other Dave]

We need those DP gifs in here, except it's the red-and-blacks oh sheeeet

 

[Rebels3]

Unfortunately Rebels will be missing To’omua, Ili, Anderson and most likely Magnay for this.

Injuries have been horrendous this year.

 

[upthereds#!]

No To'omua, hodge, holland, magnay, Ili, Anderson or DHP.

Whats the go with Pincus, Vudokoto and Vaihu?



9. Powell 10. Gordon 11. Koroibete 12. ? 13. Kellaway 14. Lomani 15. Worth

21. Tuttle 22. Gordon 23. Tonumaipea

Not sure where we get a 12.....

 

[Rugbynutter39]

No To'omua, hodge, holland, magnay, Ili, Anderson or DHP.

Whats the go with Pincus, Vudokoto and Vaihu?



9. Powell 10. Gordon 11. Koroibete 12. ? 13. Kellaway 14. Lomani 15. Worth

21. Tuttle 22. Gordon 23. Tonumaipea

Not sure where we get a 12...

Then there is the punchline of playing the top kiwi side and probably best pro club side in the world called the crusaders..tough gig for rebels...be to there last 2 games at leichardt and would go to this one if not away for the long weekend

Do yourself a favour if like rugby get to leichardt as great oval to be close to the action and see all the things you would never otherwise pick up at bigger grounds, tv etc

 

[Rebels3]

No To'omua, hodge, holland, magnay, Ili, Anderson or DHP.

Whats the go with Pincus, Vudokoto and Vaihu?



9. Powell 10. Gordon 11. Koroibete 12. ? 13. Kellaway 14. Lomani 15. Worth

21. Tuttle 22. Gordon 23. Tonumaipea

Not sure where we get a 12...

Vaihu has been injured as well

 

[Rebels3]

Think we will see Worth move into the centres, Pincus at the back, Kellaway at 13 and Lomani on the wing. Almost guaranteed to have a debutant on the bench

 

[RugbyReg]

Mason Gordon perhaps.

 

[Mick The Munch]

Give Rob Leota a great send off with a run out at Inside Centre

 

[Highlander35]

3 locks in the squad but 2 locks on the bench

Debuts for Tonumaipea (completely forget he signed for us tbh) and Vudogo on the backs bench

 

[waiopehu oldboy]

All the big names are back for CruSadists: Will Jordan, Sevu Reece, Braydon Ennor, David Havili, Leicester Fainga’anuku, Richie Mo’unga, Mitchell Drummond, Whetukamokamo Douglas, Sione Havili Talitui, Ethan Blackadder, Samuel Whitelock, Scott Barrett (c), Michael Ala'alatoa, Brodie McAlister, George Bower. Reserves: Nathan Vella, Tamaiti Williams, Oliver Jager, Mitchell Dunshea, Tom Sanders, Bryn Hall, Dallas McLeod, Manasa Mataele.

 

[Mick The Munch]

Gonna be a looooong night

All the big names are back for CruSadists: Will Jordan, Sevu Reece, Braydon Ennor, David Havili, Leicester Fainga’anuku, Richie Mo’unga, Mitchell Drummond, Whetukamokamo Douglas, Sione Havili Talitui, Ethan Blackadder, Samuel Whitelock, Scott Barrett (c), Michael Ala'alatoa, Brodie McAlister, George Bower. Reserves: Nathan Vella, Tamaiti Williams, Oliver Jager, Mitchell Dunshea, Tom Sanders, Bryn Hall, Dallas McLeod, Manasa Mataele.

 

[The Nomad]

Vaihu has been injured as well

He is named in the starting side , has the injury happen since then ?

 

[Rebels3]

He is named in the starting side , has the injury happen since then ?

No been out for last 2 months in rehab. Obviously recovered since been away from Melb

 

[The Nomad]

No been out for last 2 months in rehab. Obviously recovered since been away from Melb

Great , looking forward to seeing how he handles playing at 12.

Have seen a lot of him coming through the pathways up here in Brisbane and comes from a cracking family . Stoked for them !

 

[Dismal Pillock]

Come on Rebs.

All of Auckland is right behind ya.

Cantabs Suitably-Evil Match Day Team GIF:

 

[waiopehu oldboy]

Simple enough equation: win by 33+ & the BP surely takes care of itself.

 

[Dismal Pillock]

Simple enough equation: win by maintain the 33+ halftime lead & the BP surely takes care of itself.

 

[waiopehu oldboy]

^ see, that's the difference between a CruSadist & a Loss Bleus supporter right there: one doesn't get too far ahead of themselves.....