Waratahs v Brumbies, SFS Saturday 26 July

[Marcelo]

And finally, if the Wallabies win the next WC. That would be the last impetus needed to regain territory that rugby lost in Australia. This will make the NRC more competitive and profitable. And that would make biggest crowd at rugby games and the ARU would be stronger each day with more money and more supporters.

 

[wamberal]

I think like you. If the Tahs can become the new super rugby champion would be a big boost for rugby in Australia. First, because Sydney is the largest city and second a full ANZ stadium in the final match would be great publicity for our sport in Australia, many children will be interested in playing Rugby Union.

I agree that a Tahs win would be good for the game. However, I doubt that a home final would sell out ANZ. Secondly, the game will not get as much publicity, or coverage, as it should because it is not on FTA.

The ARU should be talking to Fox Sports right now, and asking them how much they want to share the rights with TEN.

 

[Pfitzy]

a full ANZ stadium in the final match would be great publicity for our sport in Australia, many children will be interested in playing Rugby Union.

It won't get close to full if that is where the final is hosted.

Even the bandwagoneers haven't managed to squeeze the number up past 35k this week according to estimates. Sad, really.

I blame the brilliant ski season and the sheer apathy of the supposed rugby-loving public who haven't yet woken up to the fact that this is the best the Tahs have ever been, and should have cleared their calendar a month ago.

 

[Pfitzy]

The ARU should be talking to Fox Sports right now, and asking them how much they want to share the rights with TEN.

Or at least a one-off sale of the Grand Final, even if played on delay.

 

[Bowside]

I'm a temporary brumbies supporter this week.

Although I just hope the match is worthy of the occasion.

 

[Inside Shoulder]

should have cleared their calendar a month ago.

some are superstitious

 

[Marcelo]

I agree that a Tahs win would be good for the game. However, I doubt that a home final would sell out ANZ. Secondly, the game will not get as much publicity, or coverage, as it should because it is not on FTA.

The ARU should be talking to Fox Sports right now, and asking them how much they want to share the rights with TEN.

Well, I'm not sure about a home final would sell out ANZ, but it would be a big boost for our sport in Australia, at least it would be a full Allianz stadium twice.

It won't get close to full if that is where the final is hosted.

Even the bandwagoneers haven't managed to squeeze the number up past 35k this week according to estimates. Sad, really.

I blame the brilliant ski season and the sheer apathy of the supposed rugby-loving public who haven't yet woken up to the fact that this is the best the Tahs have ever been, and should have cleared their calendar a month ago.

Very sad, I still have the hope of seeing a full Allianz stadium next week. Hope is the last thing you lose.

 

[Ghibli]

Looking more forward to that than the team lists.

I know who i don't want the ref to be, but i suspect the ref will be exactly him.
This is the year of the Tahs.

 

[Braveheart81]

I know who i don't want the ref to be, but i suspect the ref will be exactly him.
This is the year of the Tahs.

Steve Walsh?

Surely he's the odds on favourite to referee Crusaders vs Sharks. If it isn't him then they'd presumably pick Rohan Hoffman. I think they'll go with Walsh.

Tahs vs Brumbies will get one of Peyper, Jackson, Pollock or Joubert in my opinion.

 

[Brumby Runner]

Steve Walsh?

Surely he's the odds on favourite to referee Crusaders vs Sharks. If it isn't him then they'd presumably pick Rohan Hoffman. I think they'll go with Walsh.

Tahs vs Brumbies will get one of Peyper, Jackson, Pollock or Joubert in my opinion.

I'm expecting Walsh to get the Cru/Shorks and Peyper to have the Tahs/Brumbies.

 

[fatprop]

I'm expecting Walsh to get the Cru/Shorks and Peyper to have the Tahs/Brumbies.

Walsh can be on the same flight as the Sharks

 

[Spieber]

Will be in HK on Sat - appreciate any suggestions for good bars for watching (please IM me).

 

[I like to watch]

Delaneys in Wan Chai is a great venue.

 

[qwerty51]

Jaco Peyper will be the ref, surprisingly Jackson is refereeing Crusaders vs Sharks and no Steve for the weekend.

I reckon Steve will do the final.

 

[Sir Arthur Higgins]

anyone know whether the final would be at ANZ or Allianz if the Tahs win this week?

 

[Braveheart81]

anyone know whether the final would be at ANZ or Allianz if the Tahs win this week?

Final will be at ANZ if the Tahs win the semi.

 

[Braveheart81]

Referee: Jaco Peyper
AR1: Craig Joubert
AR2: James Leckie
TMO: George Ayoub

 

[Sir Arthur Higgins]

i don't like your answer. i was liking the fact you answered.

 

[Slim 293]

I reckon Steve will do the final.

I'm not sure if SANZAR would allow Walsh to ref a final with an Australian team?

Edit: Although, if they're going to allow Jackson to ref the 'Saders semi............

Could be a lot of angry conspiracy nutter Saffas after that one..........

 

[Braveheart81]

I'm not sure if SANZAR would allow Walsh to ref a final with an Australian team?

They've allowed Glen Jackson to referee the semi final with an NZ team after having neutral refs for the qualifying finals.