Waratahs v Rebels, RD3 SR2013

[kronic]

Tough on Rokobaro also. However, Roberts is a better fly-half option than Kingi. Clearly doubt over Beale's shoulder.

 

[KevinO]

Have to say I would have liked to see Sidey dropped from the starting line up with Mitchell moving to 12 and giving Rokobaro another shot on the wing. Didn't think he played to bad except for that one high ball he fumbled. Don't think Sidey is doing enough to retain his spot in the line up, Vuna and Woodward can't get back quick enough.

 

[en_force_er]

Have to say I would have liked to see Sidey dropped from the starting line up with Mitchell moving to 12 and giving Rokobaro another shot on the wing. Didn't think he played to bad except for that one high ball he fumbled. Don't think Sidey is doing enough to retain his spot in the line up, Vuna and Woodward can't get back quick enough.

Or even a straight swap of Sidey and Mitchel. Sidey fits the blindside winger mould okay for mine.

 

[I like to watch]

Well. that just confirms Growden's rumour, about someone being a drama queen over the captaincy.

You'd have Pyle or Robinson as captain.

Hope not. I would prefer a coach bench him rather than give in.
JOC (James O'Connor) makes too many unforced errors for me to ever pick him as a leader.

 

[Inside Shoulder]

Well. that just confirms Growden's rumour, about someone being a drama queen over the captaincy.

You'd have Pyle or Robinson as captain.

Hope I dont get you on my jury if you think that's proof

 

[qwerty51]

What a poorly constructed bench.

I understand the whole naming no 2nd rowers on the bench because you've got 1 at 6 idea, I don't like it because it means that late in the game you'll have 2 fatigued players in the engine room but I understand it.

Brumbies have done this the last 2 games

 

[en_force_er]

Brumbies have done this the last 2 games

They didn't name two opensiders on the bench.

 

[kronic]

Hope I dont get you on my jury if you think that's proof

Pretty compelling if you ask me. As per Slim's post and mine. Other blokes miles ahead of him. Needs to focus on his defensive duties first.

 

[FiveStarStu]

You'd have Pyle or Robinson as captain.

Pyle's not in contention for leadership roles this year, Hill said. Focusing on running set plays.

I'd rather Ged as captain, but not generally against JOC (James O'Connor) taking it for a game.

As for Growden, it's very easy to write a JOC (James O'Connor) + drama queen article, regardless of fact.

 

[Scooter]

Tough on Rokobaro also. However, Roberts is a better fly-half option than Kingi. Clearly doubt over Beale's shoulder.

Exactly what I thought when I saw the team.

 

[ShtinaTina]

Hope I dont get you on my jury if you think that's proof

I'd be more worried if Growden was on it

 

[Brumby Runner]

Delve is being 'rested' so O'Connor will be the captain

Kurtley Beale is ok it seems and will play.

15. James O'Connor (c)
14. Lachlan Mitchell
13. Mitch Inman
12. Rory Sidey
11. Richard Kingi
10. Kurtley Beale
9. Nick Phipps
8. Scott Higginbotham
7. Scott Fuglistaller
6. Luke Jones
5. Cadeyrn Neville
4. Hugh Pyle
3. Laurie Weeks
2. Ged Robinson (vc)
1. Nic Henderson

16. Shota Horie
17. Paul Alo-Emile
18. Jordy Reid*
19. Jarrod Saffy
20. Nic Stirzaker
21. Angus Roberts
22. Tom English

Looking forward to Neville v Douglas. They had a great matchup in SS last year, with Neville finishing ahead imo.

 

[ShtinaTina]

HSBC Waratahs team to play the Rebels
Friday March 1, 2013
Allianz Stadium (kick off 7.25pm)

15. Israel Folau (Sydney University)
14. Tom Kingston (Sydney University)
13. Adam Ashley-Cooper (Northern Suburbs)
12. Tom Carter (Sydney University)
11. Drew Mitchell (Balmain)
10. Bernard Foley (Sydney University)
9. Brendan McKibbin (Eastern Suburbs)
8. Wycliff Palu (Manly)
7. Michael Hooper (Manly)
6. Dave Dennis (Sydney University, captain)
5. Kane Douglas (Southern Districts)
4. Mitchell Chapman (Unattached)
3. Sekope Kepu (Randwick)
2. Tatafu Polota-Nau (Parramatta)
1. Benn Robinson (Eastwood)

Replacements
16. John Ulugia (Southern Districts)
17. Jeremy Tilse (Sydney University)
18. Paddy Ryan (Sydney University)
19. Sitaleki Timani (Southern Districts)
20. Lopeti Timani (Southern Districts)
21. Matt Lucas (Manly)
22. Ben Volavola (Southern Districts)

 

[Braveheart81]

Hopefully Barnes is getting close to a return.

I agree with Chapman and Robinson starting.

Glad that AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper) is fit to play.

I wonder how long we will persist with two props on the bench. It surely isn't a sound tactic for the entirety of the season.

 

[qwerty51]

Should've started Ryan over Kepu as well. But that's a start..

 

[Bowside]

Would have started Ryan and Ulugia. Kepu and TPN need some motivation.

Also would have persisted with Timani. If he and Douglas are going to be tests players they need to learn to make a lineout work and not hide behind the excuse that they are the grunt lock and not the main jumper.

 

[qwerty51]

Looking forward to Neville v Douglas. They had a great matchup in SS last year, with Neville finishing ahead imo.

what!?? The semi final where Souths smashed Manly? Douglas put a massive hit on Neville in which he lost the ball and Souths scored, it basically got Douglas the nod over him for the Argentina game. There's no way Neville 'finished ahead'.

 

[Bowside]

Rebels should have started with Saffy as well, the bloke tackles everything that moves.

 

[en_force_er]

Tom Carter surprised me last week, he was good. Great even.

He passed and took contact respectively at the right times and only did one thing wrong when he tried to run around the ruck after receiving the ball, which only works in U12s.

 

[en_force_er]

Rebels should have started with Saffy as well, the bloke tackles everything that moves.

He's been quiet thus far.