Waratahs v Rebels, RD3 SR2013

[Since1961]

Why not Foley with the penalties?

 

[Paradox]

16-6 Half time to the Rebels.

 

[Roundawhile]

Thanks guys. It's hard when you can't watch

 

[Inside Shoulder]

Was phase after maul I thought?

I thought TPN and another Tahs had Phipps off the ground and it collapsed.

As much as I don't like to see 14 tahs play against 15 Mexicans, It is good that the referee has followed through on his general warning.

How many times have we had referees (Senior Referees esp) issue about 4 Final Warnings, and yet still no YC's?

But he left himself nowhere to go.
He, like the Tahs, is a bit all over the shop.

For the Tahs to win this they will have to be a different team from last year, and the year before

 

[FilthRugby]

Awesome first half by the Mighty Rebels!!! Bring it home boys!!!!

 

[FilthRugby]

Carter is rather lucky there to still be on the field. Could so easily have been a Red Card.

Red Card because it is Tom Carter? haha. Nah mate, a penatly at best. Ref has been quit average.

 

[Hugh Jarse]

Half time stats according to Fox

NSW VIC
Ruck/Maul 23 49
Advantage Line% 75 76
7+ phases 0 1
Line breaks 1 2
Missed Tackles 13 5
Turnovers 7 5
Handling errors 4 2

Hate to think what the possession/position stats would be like but both would be significantly in Rebels favour.

In many respects Rebels should be more than 10 points ahead.

edit: that formatting looks horrible - sorry. Must learn how to do tables

 

[Inside Shoulder]

Hugh Jarse my problem with the Carter incident is that for Carter to "pull out" of the tackle the only thing he could have done was not use his arms (penalty) and Higgers still would have collided with his shoulder and with no grip on him he would have literally gone head first into the ground in a pitch poling sought of action.
Still, even if I am right, its all very easy sitting here.

 

[Paradox]

Tahs, comical start to second half. Weather looks to be getting worse.

 

[Hugh Jarse]

And the rebels start the 2nd half the same way as they played most of the first half. On attack with plenty of possession putting the Tah's under pressure.

Sub: Volavola on for Kingston.

 

[Dave Beat]

Disappointed with Tahs 9, 10, and 12, I haven't seen good clean ball get past Carter once

 

[Paradox]

Folau nice pass.

 

[Ash]

Wow, Mitchell having a few howlers.

 

[Hugh Jarse]

YC to Rebels No3 Weekes after general warning. Consistency from Sir.

 

[Ash]

Mitchell is still a good runner of the ball though.

 

[Paradox]

YC to Rebels No3 Weekes after general warning. Consistency from Sir.

Bit harsh I thought. Rebels haven't given away many penalties in their own half or 22.

 

[Hugh Jarse]

Kepu off Sub. P Ryan on.

 

[Ash]

Now TPN throws to Higgers in the lineout.

Kepu off for Ryan at 49 mins.

 

[Paradox]

Been all Tahs the last 5 mins. V kickable penalty to Tahs.

 

[Dave Beat]

Tahs are lacking structure and go forward, aimless may be an appropriate word.