Super Rugby-TT: Rd 1 Waratahs v Hurricanes, May 14th, SCG

[fatprop]

Sorry defence is about attitude and effort, it was just not acceptable

Attack is the fun stuff, but defence is what wins games

 

[Braveheart81]

Sorry defence is about attitude and effort, it was just not acceptable

Attack is the fun stuff, but defence is what wins games

This is a team that has lost every game this season including the following:

41-7
61-10
33-14
46-14

We scored 138 points in 8 games prior to this for an average of 17.25.

We lost 64-48 and I agree the defence was nowhere near up to standard.

In terms of 2021 games I'm unsure how you can argue that wasn't just about our best overall and certainly by far the most entertaining. You can only measure it against what we've already seen this year.

 

[Dismal Pillock]

hate to crash the NSFW attacking prowess party here but looked to me like after Jules walked in for his first try the Canes just thought "ok, these guys have no idea how to defend at this level, this is going to be training run stuff" and (maybe sub-consciously) just clocked off and coasted on D to save their energy for when they had the ball.

 

[William88]

hate to crash the NSFW attacking prowess party here but looked to me like after Jules walked in for his first try the Canes just thought "ok, these guys have no idea how to defend at this level, this is going to be training run stuff" and (maybe sub-consciously) just clocked off and coasted on D to save their energy for when they had the ball.

I can't imagine any team, even subconsciously, letting opposition teams score easy tries at this level.

 

[Derpus]

hate to crash the NSFW attacking prowess party here but looked to me like after Jules walked in for his first try the Canes just thought "ok, these guys have no idea how to defend at this level, this is going to be training run stuff" and (maybe sub-consciously) just clocked off and coasted on D to save their energy for when they had the ball.

Maybe. But on the other hand, if I was the coach, i'd be giving them an absolutely bollocking for letting in so many points against a Shute Shield colts team.

 

[Rugbynutter39]

I must admit RN after you commented during game I was watching Mark N (Nawaqanitawase), and I see your point, he certainly avoids making any decisions on defence.Later last night ,I saw a highlight from earlier game this year, and it was him that the scorer was wandering past.

Yes my frustration with Mark N (Nawaqanitawase) was where I was siting got really clear view of his game and saw repeated poor defensive reads where he continually left players unmarked on the outside as did not mark up well (it effectively made the tahs look like playing with 14 men), and did not commit to tackles (all at sea again indecision as you say). As you noted he sent me spare.

 

[Dan54]

Yes my frustration with Mark N (Nawaqanitawase) was where I was siting got really clear view of his game was because had really good view of his game and saw repeated poor defensive reads where he continually left players unmarked on the outside as did not mark up well (it effectively made the tahs look like playing with 14 men), and did not commit to tackles (all at sea again indecision as you say). As you noted he sent me spare.

Isn't is amazing how much more you see at game? One of reasons I enjoy actually going, and for defensive I always reckon get reasonably high behind posts, you can certainly see how teams minipulate other teams defense and they hone in on the likes of players like Mark. I realise you woulf of got frustrated by him, and didn't notice Rayasi for Canes has a habit of doing same, one of reasons he keeps getting dropped, lovely attacker, but stuffs up defensive reads!

 

[Rugbynutter39]

Isn't is amazing how much more you see at game? One of reasons I enjoy actually going, and for defensive I always reckon get reasonably high behind posts, you can certainly see how teams minipulate other teams defense and they hone in on the likes of players like Mark. I realise you woulf of got frustrated by him, and didn't notice Rayasi for Canes has a habit of doing same, one of reasons he keeps getting dropped, lovely attacker, but stuffs up defensive reads!

Yep and they definitely we’re targeting him and getting great results as mentally he seemed to fall apart with extra focus of attack on his wing. It was like watching a 15b winger trying to defend against a super rugby player and why I was going a bit sic (rain man) on Mark N (Nawaqanitawase) during the game. I am sure mental side he needs to work on as well as defence skills and he has a lot of work to do before should be let back anywhere near the match day 23. Ps yes was in the middle levels behind the posts...