Waratahs v Highlanders - Super Rugby R4 2016

[TSR]

Um, how was that last 'tahs try-scorer not offside?

He was. Thems the breaks though.

 

[qwerty51]

who got that try?

Dempsey had the ball I think

 

[ACR]

So who scored that?

Couple of benefit to the team 30 points behind decisions biting us back here.

 

[Simon.]

Regardless of the result, this has got to be the biggest comeback I've ever seen in Super Rugby. Not just on the scoreboard but the total, one-sided change of momentum from "can do no right" to "can do no wrong."

 

[Moono75]

How did they award that a Tah try #meatrackofhands

 

[Merrow]

This is a f*cking super game!

For about the last 20 minutes.

 

[qwerty51]

So who scored that?

Couple of benefit to the team 30 points behind decisions biting us back here.

Regardless that's twice in a row Sopoaga has taken a ridiculous drop goal given the context of the match.

 

[Marcelo]

It's a try!!!! Tahs on game again!!! Yeah

 

[prost8]

No matter what the score Time to start the bench and pension off a few of the "names" !!


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[qwerty51]

Give away a penalty when the Highlanders are going one out winding down the clock.

Does not get DUMBER than that.

 

[A mutterer]

This is a f*cking super game 25 mins!

 

[Ash]

Mumm was just blatant there. Dumb does not describe it.

Clan can still do their best to lose this though.

Lucky call to the Clan there at the end maybe makes up for some poor calls against them.

Good game for the last 20, certainly came alive.

 

[Marcelo]

Well, with a kicker Tahs could win this one. However, the guys showed in the second half that they can beat to any side when they are on fire

 

[ACR]

Regardless that's twice in a row Sopoaga has taken a ridiculous drop goal given the context of the match.

Twice? 27-0 up, yeahhh.... maybe. Should be judged on whether he makes it I reckon. May have helped in the end ffs.

Didn't see that one bloody coming. 60 minutes of absolute shite then they turn up.. weird. We really needed someone to ice the game for us, didn't happen. Boy is Palu useless or what? I can't remember a time he's stood out in his career let alone that game.

I thought Fekitoa's pass and subsequent try that was called back was a pretty average call.

Lucky to escape with 4 points there..

 

[Dan54]

Well that was close boys!! Certainly an interesting interpretation of the onside/offside line in one Tahs try, but thems the breaks. Glad it vwasn't against the Tahs, this forum would be in meltdown. Certainly shows how momentum can change in the game. I actually thought the Clan would struggle in this one and they sure did in the end, but all in all it was great in my opinion, the good guys won, but with the Tahs coming back like that the crowd that went to support them would of come away feeling not too bad!! Win win I think!

 

[Marcelo]

Oh I forgot, Ta'avao is the worst reinforcement in years

 

[ACR]

Oh I forgot, Ta'avao is the worst reinforcement in years

Definitely not enough scrums in that game. I've been saying all along, we should have MORE SCRUMS. Why do people turn up otherwise?

and.. I still hate mauling. (srs)

 

[Braveheart81]

Horrific. An amazing almost comeback but so many errors resulting in tries in the first half was too much to overcome.

Hooper, Beale and Phipps were outstanding but jeez there was some dire performances elsewhere.

Holloway was great in the second half. Certainly time to send Cliffy Palu out to pasture.

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[Moono75]

It's frustrating to watch isn't it. His leg drive in contact is so poor, he just gets pulled down like a man who is half his size.

Compare Hendrik Tui; only 107kg but his jackhammer-like leg drive sees him get across the gain line repeatedly.

yes....look at Ardi Savea today against the Force....leg drive tough to bring down. You either have the attitude or your don't. Skelton big unit, should be supervising a bouncy castle ride for kids.

 

[Tahspark]

Congrats to the Clan, their win coming off the back of tremendous defensive line speed and clever kicking. Their unsung forwards certainly hunt as a collective force.

Some fine performances by the Tahs in a losing effort and agree with Braveheart81 that Hooper, Beale and Phipps were the pick. How we could've done with some better goal and out of hand kicking.

Too many turn overs and jittery play saw the score blow out to 30-0. Credit to the Tahs' bench who outplayed the Clan's bench and lifted the home side's fortunes but it was always going to be too many points start.

Would like to see Holloway and Robinson in the starting XV.