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So this week we see the 4th place Crusaders returning from a bye and three wins on the trot, looking to secure finals and cement there run at a 8th consecutive title facing off with the bankrupt riddled Melbourne Rebels sitting 12th on the table after losing to the bottom of the table Force last...
Massive massive game for the Rebels, a bonus point win here would get them to 24 points. In the last two seasons 23 points has been enough to make finals. I don't support a top 8 but securing the points with 7 rounds to go would be massive. With the remaining games getting tougher it becomes...
Battle of the bottom of the table, both teams looked rubbish on the weekend after what seemed promising during pre-season.
Hoping for the Rebels to actually hold onto the ball and apply pressure in the red zone, completely failed to do so against the Brumbies.
Given games are in the middle night and through the week, out of respect for people who won't be able to watch matches live but still want to engage broadly on the RWC, let's keep spoilers to the match threads
Another hard to pick group, right now you would suggest Argentina to finish top and 3...
Given games are in the middle night and through the week, out of respect for people who won't be able to watch matches live but still want to engage broadly on the RWC, let's keep spoilers to the match threads
One of the hardest pools to pick the two sides to qualify, 4 sides all capable of...
Given games are in the middle night and through the week, out of respect for people who won't be able to watch matches live but still want to engage broadly on the RWC, let's keep spoilers to the match threads
Without doubt the hardest group, two top 4 sides, the Scots playing well and ready to...
Given games are in the middle night and through the week, out of respect for people who won't be able to watch matches live but still want to engage broadly on the RWC, let's keep spoilers to the match threads
New Zealand, France, Italy, Uruguay, Namibia - The easiest group to pick first and...
I can't see the Rebels winning, think the Clan will walk all over us.
Carter Gordon is nursing a bruise knee, has been all year so I'd expect him to start and sit out against the Force is our final chances are shot.
Last night on the big screens they announced Super Round in Melbourne in March. At least it's not on school holidays again, and with less COVID going around might attract some travelling fans of the game as well.
Interesting article in the Australian, copied main parts cause of paywall
https://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/rugby-union/brisbane-perth-battle-it-out-for-one-remaining-lions-test/news-story/63b02683cfedef15f3443ae0347dce3f
Brisbane and Perth are set to battle it out for the last...
Well before Super AU started this was the prediction,
Rebels are looking for permission to stay in Sydney Friday night so they don't need to spend 8 hours travelling on game day.
With all the talk that Super rugby could be over for 2020, I went through the fixture and came up with a final 8 using the last two years results. Using most recent derby results for fixture from 2019, and most recent inter conference result for same fixture in the last two seasons. Has to be...
Battle of the battlers.
I think the Rebels could actually pinch a win here, Uelese, Jones, Magnay, To'omua all expected to be available for selection.
My team would be:
1. Gibbon
2. Rangi
3. Ainsley
4. Koegelenberg
5. Phillip
6. Wells
7. Hardwick
8. Naisarani
9. Louwrens
10. Deegan
11...
So both team coming off a loss, expect the Saders to make the Rebels look very average unfortunately.
I would be happy to see a B team sent to Christchurch and rest players in hope that a win next week is enough.