Super Rugby Rnd 1 2020: Brumbies v Reds

[gel]

Possibly a bridge too far for the reds just yet.

Brumbies likely to win, but no one wants to see that.

 

[Bobby Sands]

I think the Reds are a good shot of beating the Brumbies, and I hope they do it route 1 through the strongmen (no longer fatties) and the tall men - before spinning to the smart men. Maul defence is an obvious concern, but I can't help but feel Thorn has been thinking about this match up for a few months. The Brumbies are established, and the Reds are looking to breakout - but at least we should have a sold understanding of the game style to prepare for. Reds by 7.

 

[TSR]

When you say ‘spinning it to the smart men’ I assume you mean the props/hookers seagulling on the blind?

 

[redstragic]

Anyone one on this thread in Canberra? Watching the fire warnings on tv, looks pretty fucked!!

 

[Brumby Runner]

Tragic, it won't surprise me at all if the game is canceled and the points shared. Heat will be unreal, smoke still causing respiratory problems and fires on the outskirts. Must be about 50/50 atm I think.

 

[redstragic]

Tragic, it won't surprise me at all if the game is canceled and the points shared. Heat will be unreal, smoke still causing respiratory problems and fires on the outskirts. Must be about 50/50 atm I think.

Stay safe, this wretched summer cannot end quick enough.

 

[waiopehu oldboy]

Tragic, it won't surprise me at all if the game is canceled and the points shared. Heat will be unreal, smoke still causing respiratory problems and fires on the outskirts. Must be about 50/50 atm I think.

How late would they leave it before pulling the plug?

 

[Brumby Jack]

At this stage it'll go ahead. It would take a deterioration of conditions for it to be canned. If it's hot they'll just break it down to a drinks break at 20 mins.

 

[cyclopath]

I mean, really? Too early in the season for this crap.

 

[Dismal Pillock]

I mean, really? Too early in the season for this crap.

What, for drinks breaks? It's hot out there!

Always knew Cyclo was an old skool hardman

 

[cyclopath]

What, for drinks breaks? It's hot out there!

Always knew Cyclo was an old skool hardman

fluffybunny!

 

[Cancelled Account]

I think the Reds are a good shot of beating the Brumbies, and I hope they do it route 1 through the strongmen (no longer fatties) and the tall men - before spinning to the smart men. Maul defence is an obvious concern, but I can't help but feel Thorn has been thinking about this match up for a few months. The Brumbies are established, and the Reds are looking to breakout - but at least we should have a sold understanding of the game style to prepare for. Reds by 7.

The Reds are a promising shot. My airfares prices better pay off.

 

[Red Dogs Barking]

Looking forward to this one. Reds by 3.

 

[Adam84]

SANZAAR have issued a ‘air quality protocol’ as to whether the game will proceed, points will be shared if cancelled.

“ As bushfires flare up around Canberra again, SANZAAR is keeping a close watch on expected conditions for the Brumbies-Queensland Super Rugby game on Friday night and will employ never-before-used air quality protocols to determine whether the match will go ahead.

SANZAAR on Tuesday night issued all clubs with its new air quality guidelines, developed in conjunction with Rugby Australia, the Australian Institute of Sport and World Rugby. Details will not be released to the public until today, but the fact that a policy is now formally in place could force SANZAAR’s hand if the situation deteriorates.

No decision is likely to be made until the day of the match but, at that late stage, there would be only two possible decisions that could be made — either to go ahead with the game or to cancel it.”

“The protocols also dictate what would happen if a wind change suddenly blew smoke over the match venue, GIO Stadium, and made conditions unbearable for the players. If a match has progressed to the second half and cannot be completed, the winner would be declared the team in front at the time but it is understood if a stoppage was forced before halftime then the points again would be shared.”

https://www.theaustralian.com.au/sp...e/news-story/c7b5d8a33a57e7febba6ac4dbee52ee7

 

[Adam84]

Reds likely to welcome back Salakai-Loto, Rodda and JP Smith for this game.. handy reinforcements

 

[Dctarget]

First Aussie team line up of the year! God work is slow.
1. JP Smith – GPS
2. Brandon Paenga-Amosa – Sunnybank
3. Taniela Tupou – Brothers
4. Angus Blyth – Bond University
5. Lukhan Salakaia-Loto – Souths
6. Angus Scott-Young – University of Queensland
7. Liam Wright © – Easts
8. Harry Wilson* – Brothers
9. Tate McDermott – University of Queensland
10. Isaac Lucas – Sunnybank
11. Henry Speight* – Bond University
12. James O’Connor – Brothers
13. Jordan Petaia – Wests
14. Jock Campbell – University of Queensland
15. Bryce Hegarty – GPS

16. Alex Mafi – Bond University
17. Dane Zander** – Norths
18. Feao Fotuaika – GPS
19. Izack Rodda – Easts
20. Seru Uru** – Easts
21. Moses Sorovi – Wests
22. Hamish Stewart – Brothers
23. Hunter Paisami** – Wests

*denotes Queensland debut
**denotes potential Queensland debut

 

[Dctarget]

I really, really like the look of that team. Assuming they're easing Rodda into the team via the bench. Good luck to Wilson on debut and Speights on (Queensland) debut!
Also the three potential debutants on the bench are all full of potential. Can't wait.

 

[Adam84]

1. Scott Sio
2. Folau Fainga'a
3. Allan Ala'alatoa (c)
4. Darcy Swain
5. Murray Douglas
6. Rob Valetini
7. Tom Cusack
8. Pete Samu
9. Joe Powell
10. Noah Lolesio*
11. Tom Wright
12. Irae Simone
13. Tevita Kuridrani
14. Solomone Kata*
15. Tom Banks
Replacements

16. Connal McInerney
17. Harry Lloyd*
18. James Slipper
19. Caderyn Neville^
20. Will Miller^
21. Ryan Lonergan
22. Bayley Kuenzle*
23. Andy Muirhead

 

[Finsbury Girl]

Begun the maroon hegemony has

 

[Adam84]

Really like how the Reds advertise which clubs the players represent, nice touch

Feao Fotuaika as the reserve THP is interesting, not sure how much time he has had in that position. The Reds reserve props won't be covering much territory, both big lads, not exactly nimble.