Waratahs Crusaders Friday 31st May 5:40pm AEST

[Brumby Runner]

So, Crusaders have won all of the last 10 meetings. Shades of the ABs and Wallabies. Suppose that stands to reason seeing that both teams dominate the representative sides and have done for while.

Anyway, Tahs are on the improve, and I think the Saders are starting to drop off, so a win for the Tahs might herald some better times for the Wallabies. Always optimistic.

 

[2bluesfan]

Go the Tahs!

 

[Happy]

Tahs have started very well.

 

[qwerty51]

So in the first 10 mins AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper) has passed twice and Timani taken 2 lineouts but I suppose the forum thinks they still can't.

Useless assistant.

 

[qwerty51]

That's the passage of play I've seen in 5 years from the Tahs. Brilliant continuity.

 

[Bairdy]

Just tuned in and Marshy has commented on the Tahs' play around the ruck so must be going well.
And a try is scored! Go the Tahs

 

[Happy]

17 phases for that try.

Tahs really working hard on their ball retention tonight, and looking good at 10 - 0.

 

[youngone]

Thoughts:

Tahs scrum is brilliant (TH win!!!)
Hooper showing why he is a must in the Wallabies 22.
Horne and AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper) playing the best game I've ever seen them next to each other.

Timani is playing loose but is the guy they are looking for when they need tight metres.

Not too sure about Douglas' technique though. He's a big unit, with a good workrate, but doesn't appear to be doing too much when he gets to a ruck...

 

[Bruwheresmycar]

It's all pretty one dimensional so far from the Tahs, would be surprised if the Crusaders don't sort their defence soon.

Goes to show that simple stuff works though.

 

[qwerty51]

Jackson is being really lenient at the breakdown. Lots of cleanouts from the side.

 

[boyo]

McKibbin seems to be crabbing a lot before passing.

 

[qwerty51]

That was a rubbish call. Romano had his hands there for less than a secons

 

[Bruwheresmycar]

The tahs first penalty happened when a Crusaders player was lying on the ball for less than a second.

 

[qwerty51]

The tahs first penalty happened when a Crusaders player was lying on the ball for less than a second.

Ugh no Todd never rolled away, he was there even after the whistle blew.

 

[qwerty51]

What a try!

 

[Bruwheresmycar]

I'm talking about the Crusaders #3, maybe it was their 2nd penalty at the ruck.

Good try tahs

 

[aussie1st]

What a freak!

 

[Slim 293]

Need some Yakety Axe to play along to this Crusaders' defence.........

 

[AngrySeahorse]

Waratahs look to have really turned up tonight. The Tahs playing the ball out wide rather than closer to the ruck & at pace has taken some of the Saders counter rucking out of the equation. It isnt rocket science but it is a tactic that's making it a bit difficult to get to as many bodies to the breakdown to create turn over opportunities. The Tahs ability to add multiple phases together & at a high tempo with little error has been very good to watch - even for a Saders fan. I'd also pay credit to the good scramble defence of the Tahs earlier in the game.

Saders wise we've had little of the ball. Can't say much about our attack. I'd say our defence has been pretty good (exception: the defence on Betham for his try) given the amount of ball the Tahs have had.

 

[qwerty51]

This refereeing is crap, complete double standards.