Waratahs vs Force - Super Rugby R7 2013 - Sunday 31st March

[WorkingClassRugger]

Looks like Ebersohn is good to go for Sunday and SNK is up for his first run in a Force jersey, possibly at fullback. Force have been dominating large parts of the game but need to find that X-factor to put games away. At some stage we need to get a look at CTM in the centres or even move Tupou from fullback to 13 where he had some time last year. Junior needs to be on the bench and given minutes to continue his development.

Why? This can only hurt the Force.

 

[Moono75]

Why? This can only hurt the Force.

I'll wait till he's played before making any calls. He probably has a better pedigree at 15 than Will Tupou. He may be another MMM who has been outstanding since his return from playing overseas.

 

[Henry]

and SNK is up for his first run in a Force jersey, possibly at fullback.

SNK= Sam Norton-Knight?!

 

[rugbysmartarse]

He may be another MMM who has been outstanding since his return from playing overseas.

I'm sorry, but I just don't see it happening. MMM was well respected before he left. SKN was just voted Cardiff blues' worst ever transfer

 

[GaffaCHinO]

SNK= Sam Norton-Knight?!

Correct

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[Quick Hands]

McKibbin played his best 20 minutes of the season before he went off injured. If he's fit I think he will start again.

That's a bit like saying Julia Gillard had the best day of her Prime Ministership.

The team was much sharper with Lucas, he has a faster, flatter pass and the team moves forward at pace.

 

[Henry]

SNK= Sam Norton-Knight?!

Correct

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Tahs have nothing to worry about then. SNK was woeful when he left the Tahs, nothing could have changed, surely...

 

[ChargerWA]

Did Foley recruit SNK or did he just inherit him?

If it's the former i'm ordering my "Sack Foley" stubbie holder now!

 

[qwerty51]

Foley recruited him

 

[Inside Shoulder]

That's a bit like saying Julia Gillard had the best day of her Prime Ministership.

The team was much sharper with Lucas, he has a faster, flatter pass and the team moves forward at pace.

He's got a better pass no doubt - but he seems to want to run a long way across field before giving it on occasions

 

[Quick Hands]

Did Foley recruit SNK or did he just inherit him?

If it's the former i'm ordering my "Sack Foley" stubbie holder now!

You're obviously not familiar with Foley's recruitment "strategies". I'm sure you Force supporters soon will be and it's not a pretty sight.

Have a look a the current Waratahs squad and its lack of balance, particularly in key positions, as evidence.

 

[Quick Hands]

He's got a better pass no doubt - but he seems to want to run a long way across field before giving it on occasions

True, but he's young and that should be able to be fixed with good coaching (which seems to have finally arrived at the Waratahs).

Foley and Lucas also kick goals, so the goalkicking factor is not a issue.

I expect McKibben to start on Sunday, although I haven't seen the team yet.

 

[Inside Shoulder]

True, but he's young and that should be able to be fixed with good coaching (which seems to have finally arrived at the Waratahs).

Foley and Lucas also kick goals, so the goalkicking factor is not a issue.

I expect McKibben to start on Sunday, although I haven't seen the team yet.

You could be and i hope you are right - but - Australian rugby history suggests that the tendency of half backs to run before passing only gets worse with experience

 

[GaffaCHinO]

Foley recruited him

You're obviously not familiar with Foley's recruitment "strategies". I'm sure you Force supporters soon will be and it's not a pretty sight.

Have a look a the current Waratahs squad and its lack of balance, particularly in key positions, as evidence.

You jaded tahs fans should check your facts before you keep the foley hate going.

http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/sport/a/-/union/13972749/norton-knight-to-join-force/

SNK signed in june way before foley was in the picture.

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[qwerty51]

Sorry mate I tried googling it and found an article labeled October about the signing, my bad

 

[fatprop]

I don't understand, the Force's back three has looked solid

SNK at 15 means no counter attack, just kicks for touch or up and unders as he can't beat a man

 

[wamberal]

I don't understand, the Force's back three has looked solid

SNK at 15 means no counter attack, just kicks for touch or up and unders as he can't beat a man

You want to understand a decision by Michael Foley? Rots of ruck.

 

[JSRF10]

SNK is a god send for the Tahs, means we can rule out any counter attack from 15. I remember his Cardiff days woeful doesn't even describe it.

 

[something]

I'm predicting tahs back up from last weekend. Folau continually getting better and will make some impact & Force with SNK... ah, tahs by two tries.

 

[rugbysmartarse]

I'm not sure why SKN's lack of counter attack would be an issue, the tahs almost never kick. Will be interested to see the force line up