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

[fatprop]

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

I expect them to attack/flood the breakdown while using a rush defence and slow the game right down wherever possible

 

[JSRF10]

Happy to see the guys rewarded for last weeks performances, that said I hope TPN gets at least 30 minutes we have missed him recently. Really excited how we seem to be improving week on week (Ponies game aside), looking for another big improvement from Folau which hopefully he'll cap off with the bonus point try!

 

[Ruggo]

Tahs need to win this one. There could be a meltdown on these pages if Michael Foley comes away with the win.

Force can be an awkward side to play. If they slow down the Tahs attacking ball, they could very well snatch this one.

This game will be a tight contest.

 

[Moono75]

SNK will redeem himself with the Force. Everyone deserves a second chance. Force have a good record with giving guys a chance and then coming good.

 

[Ruggo]

Force don't want a running came. They want a good kicking game to pin the Tahs back knowing they will have a run. Force just looking to pressure the Tahs deep inside their own territory and waiting for mistakes. Given that the Tahs new running style is still a work in progress the Force are confident the errors will come. Thing with this plan is they better have a sound plan B because if it doesn't work they will be highly exposed.

 

[Moono75]

I've got the feeling...much like the Reds....the Tahs have been lined up for the "Smackdown".

The Force love nothing more than embarrassing the Aussie Conference big brothers.

 

[p.Tah]

Moono there is too much hate towards Foley between the players and the fans. That in itself will get the Tahs home.

 

[GaffaCHinO]

Force team to play the Tahs

1. Pek Cowan
2. Heath Tessmann
3. Salesi Ma’afu
4. Toby Lynn
5. Hugh McMeniman
6. Ben McCalman
7. Matt Hodgson (c)
8. Richard Brown

9. Alby Mathewson
10. Sias Ebersohn
11. Junior Rasolea
12. Kyle Godwin
13. Winston Stanley
14. Patrick Dellit
15. Alfie Mafi

Reserves
16. Ben Whittaker
17. Kieran Longbottom
18. Sam Wykes
19. Chris Alcock
20. Chris Eaton
21. Sam Christie
22. Sam Norton-Knight

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[qwerty51]

Poor move starting Hodgson.

How long is Cummins out?

 

[GaffaCHinO]

Poor move starting Hodgson.

How long is Cummins out?

As good as alcock has been we got owned last week by brussow at the break down untill hodgo came on so i guess the thinking is for hodgo to try and keep hooper at bay and for alcock to come on with 20-30 mins to run riot.

Cummins not so sure from what i know its some silly thing in his knee that only rest can fix and its a week to week thing.

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[Blue]

I've got the feeling.much like the Reds..the Tahs have been lined up for the "Smackdown".

The Force love nothing more than embarrassing the Aussie Conference big brothers.

Yeah, they sure do it all the time.

 

[thierry dusautoir]

They dropped cottrell? What the actual fuck?

 

[qwerty51]

I'd say he's getting a rest

 

[GaffaCHinO]

Yeah i think they are monitoring his work load dont want to burn him out. Also pretry handy to be able replace him with a wallabie.

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[qwerty51]

Bulls came into the game with the worst scrum in the game by penalties, need a new scrum coach.

 

[Moono75]

Yeah, they sure do it all the time.

....this week for sure, lock it in...I hope

 

[Moono75]

Interested to see Sam Christie back and SNK and Eaton on the bench. They will give the Force a different look when they come into the game. Mafi can attack from fullback and Junior needs more game time to continue his development.

The Force haven't done much in tinkering with their centre combinations. I would like to see Tupou given a run at 13 or give CTM a game and see what he can do.

Looking forward to the game. Hope the boys can put in an big performance and come away with the points.

 

[RoffsChoice]

I'll be keeping an eye on Dennis v McCalman and Horne v Godwin here. Looking good so far.

 

[JSRF10]

Good rugby weather in Paddo at the moment, this could be a cracker. When the Force kick the Tahs need to counter well or else they'll run a massive risk of letting WF stay in the game and repeating their Brisbane win. If our counter attack is good we'll win and win well, I'm going to call a Tahs bonus point win (all this confidence could be from an early drinking start to Easter Sunday!). Anyways heading out to the SFS now, enjoy the game everyone! C'MON TAHS!!!

 

[GaffaCHinO]

Does anyone have a radio link for the game? Stuck on the farm with no foxtel


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