Waratahs v Highlanders Sun 6th July @ the SFS
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Bill McLean (32)
I had only started getting into rugby then so it didn't leave too many scars. But if happened in 2014.....
Hawko
Tony Shaw (54)
I had only started getting into rugby then so it didn't leave too many scars. But if happened in 2014...
Those scars go so deep with me they'll never heal.
Bob Dwyer was a great coach and I love him to bits...but he was prone to the occasional brain fart and that was probably the biggest one of his career.
Still, I'd back that Crusaders team to beat the current All Blacks and that night they had one of those games where even their mistakes provided them with a try. Everything they touched turned to gold.
Hawko
Tony Shaw (54)
Sunday avo, great for families, team on top and playing great rugby, other team playing really well too. You'd hope for 30,000+. For me, 25K would be very disappointing.
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Jim Lenehan (48)
The wheels really fell off in 3 weeks. Amazing that the Tahs still finished 2nd after losing to a hapless Reds, then 'that night' vs my lot and then getting a half ton put on them by the Ponies.
One of the great capitulations in Super rugby history I'd say
Tangawizi
Peter Fenwicke (45)
I think Tahs will win and win well. Primarily because I'm in Sydney for the weekend so will be there.
Tahs have 100% record in matches I have attended and been passively supporting them - 1 from 1. That was arvo game too so another reason to think they'll hand the Highlighters a belting.
I predict a good crowd too as bringing along a few Sydneysiders who wouldn't normally attend as they have noticed the Tahs bandwagon is rolling and they'd better jump on.
Just hope the caterers are expecting a big crowd.
Tahs have 100% record in matches I have attended and been passively supporting them - 1 from 1. That was arvo game too so another reason to think they'll hand the Highlighters a belting.
I predict a good crowd too as bringing along a few Sydneysiders who wouldn't normally attend as they have noticed the Tahs bandwagon is rolling and they'd better jump on.
Just hope the caterers are expecting a big crowd.
scaraby
Ron Walden (29)
at $10 a ticket its cheaper than just about anything...well done to the tahs on the half price family deal...see you all there with 7 kids in tow
scaraby
Ron Walden (29)
Anyone see the Highlanders defensive record on RHQ last night?. It amazed me that they could be where they are on table as they were ranked 14th and 15th in about 3 categories. They then showed Ben Smiths stats v Izzy which were very similar so I would think their attacking stats must be amazing to survive....
I think both teams can score but the Tahs negate the Highlanders with their ability to reset their line on counters whereas the Highlanders will struggle to get back methinks.
The Tahs have been very good at getting over the gain line on repeat phases which will open up most teams let alone a team whose stats read like the Highlanders. You are going to be feeding Izzy ,Beale and Bread with 4th phase ball whereas Smith and co will be countering off 1st and 2nd phase or kick returns when the Tahs have a line set and forward line speed. Makes a difference.
I think both teams can score but the Tahs negate the Highlanders with their ability to reset their line on counters whereas the Highlanders will struggle to get back methinks.
The Tahs have been very good at getting over the gain line on repeat phases which will open up most teams let alone a team whose stats read like the Highlanders. You are going to be feeding Izzy ,Beale and Bread with 4th phase ball whereas Smith and co will be countering off 1st and 2nd phase or kick returns when the Tahs have a line set and forward line speed. Makes a difference.
Highlanders have only kept their opposition under 20 points twice this season.
They've had a lot of games decided by only a few points either way as well.
They've had a lot of games decided by only a few points either way as well.
scaraby
Ron Walden (29)
· Tahs Highlanders
· Tries 2nd 7th Folau=1
· Clean breaks 2 5 Folau=1 Fekitoa=6
· Carries 1 12
· Metres 2 8 Smith=1,Folau=4
· Defence beaten 2 3 Fekitoa=1,Smith=2 Folau=5 AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper)=7
· Tackle success 5 7 Christie=3,Manu=4,Hooper=6
· Lineouts 9 12
· Offloads 2 10 Folau=1,Fekitoa=3,Beale=9
· Scrum 13 8
· Rucks 4 11
scuse the set up.....Stats read well until you add in Fekitoa and Smith
The Tahs have gone for a 6 forward bench!
Latu, Tilse, Ryan, Chapman, McCutcheon, Skelton.
Not sure who the other two are. Presumably McKibbin and Lance or Naiyaravaro.
Naiyaravaro needs to play both remaining matches to be eligible for the finals but you'd be setting yourself up for lots of potential reshuffles if he's the only non halfback reserve.
Latu, Tilse, Ryan, Chapman, McCutcheon, Skelton.
Not sure who the other two are. Presumably McKibbin and Lance or Naiyaravaro.
Naiyaravaro needs to play both remaining matches to be eligible for the finals but you'd be setting yourself up for lots of potential reshuffles if he's the only non halfback reserve.
JSRF10
Dick Tooth (41)
No guessing what kind of game we'll play with virtually a whole pack to come on, a tactic Cheika picked up in France no doubt. Hopefully as BH said Hooper gets a good rest if we get up, I'd like to see Palu and TPN get the hook as well if we have a good lead.
That said heres hoping there aren't a couple of early injuries in the backline or else we're up a certain creek without a paddle.
That said heres hoping there aren't a couple of early injuries in the backline or else we're up a certain creek without a paddle.
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