Brumbies 2013

[Brumby Runner]

I guess that everybody knows that Dan Palmer and Peter Kimlin have signed with Grenoble - they must love Aussies.

Anyway - I'd like to see how Scott Sio goes as a THP. He started there against Wales in a mid-week game last last year and he seems to be such a strong young bugger that he might make a fist of it.

It's more likely that Alexander will switch permanently to THP but I can't recall if anybody else has been recruited, or not.

Can somebody list the losses from the contracted players and EPS - then list the gains?

Thanks.

I would also like to see Scott have a go at THP. Think he would be better than Benny A. However, Brumbies have Ruan Smith on the books and he has looked strong in trial matches. Actually plays a lot like Scott Sio around the park I think we'll see a lot of him when Dan leaves.

 

[Lee Grant]

I remember Ruan as a schools player before he went back to South Africa and always wondered how he would do in pro rugby, so maybe we will see him in action sometime for the Brumbies, after getting 20 minutes total for the Force in a couple of games last year.

He could do a bit of damage with ball in hand at the schools level.

He was a LHP at school and I am always a bit surprised to see schoolies show up on the other head in senior rugby, but I shouldn't be because the schools scrum laws in Oz are so different. Paddy Ryan was another schools LHP, by the way, and a bloody good one.

I assume that Ruan is playing club rugby. Anybody know how he is going in the comp? He didn't impress me in an Academy game I saw him in last year but that is a long time ago at his age.
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[Caputo]

I assume that Ruan is playing club rugby. Anybody know how he is going in the comp? He didn't impress me in an Academy game I saw him in last year but that is a long time ago at his age.
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He is playing for Easts here is the link for team lists, match reports and a spot for highlights.
http://www.brumbies.com.au/ACTCompetitions/PremierDivision.aspx

 

[TheBigDog]

Judging by a recent twitter post from JP Smith (Ruan's twin brother and fello prop) it looks like he has also recently moved to Canberra and will be joining the Brumbies organisation.

 

[Brumby Jack]

Ruaidhri Murphy tore his ACL playing club rugby on the weekend and will need surgery. Could be out for some time.

 

[Caputo]

Seems Ruan to step up. Has there been any movement on a replacement in the EPS.

 

[RoffsChoice]

Any news on Andrew Smith? You'd think he would be on the bench ahead of McCabe if he was fit.

 

[humanbeast]

Seems Ruan to step up. Has there been any movement on a replacement in the EPS.

I was at the GPS v Souths game on the weekend and one of the GPS boys told me JP Smith (Ruans twin) was now in canberra I am assuming he now has some involvement at the brumbies

 

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[Brumby Runner]

Brumbies will now lose Moore, Alexander, Mowen, Lealiifano and Tomane to the Wallabies training squad. Fotu is also out with arm/shoulder damage. Status of McCabe and Smith (Andrew) I would think is doubtful for the match against the Rebels, and George is unavailable of course. So who steps up for all of these for the next round?

Siliva is certain to start in place of Squeaky, and the front row is likely to be Sio and Palmer (if Dan is fit to play), otherwise Ruan Smith. Who's the next prop in line if needed?

Who plays 8 in lieu of Mowen and Aeulua? Kimlin played 8 a few times some years ago, but I don't think he is fast enough around the park to fill in. Can Smiler play 8? If so, who is on the bench to cover 6, 7 and 8? Etienne will surely come on to the bench, and if needed Scott Fardy can then cover 6. But will Kimlin shift to 8 if there is an injury in the back row?

12 is also an interesting situation. Robbie Coleman is a good attacking 12 but I have some reservations about his defence, which is an important part of the Brumbies' gameplan. Could Holmes come in at 10 and Matt To'omua shift to 12? Or could Jordan Rapana come in from the JI Dent comp? Think I would like to see this last option given a go.

Stephan van der Walt should now come into the squad and the vacant wing spot will be between him and Clyde. One to start and one on the bench.

Thoughts?

 

[Slim 293]

It was originally reported that if they were in contention for the finals then concessions would be made to allow them some of those players.......

Aside from Moore and Alexander I don't expect Deans to start the other guys for the Wobs' first test so they should be made available to play........

 

[Paradox]

This

 

[Brumby Jack]

At a guess:

1. Sio
2. Siliva
3. R Smith/Palmer
4. Fardy
5. Carter
6. Kimlin
7. Smiler
8. Fainga'a
9. White
10. To'omua
11. Rathbone
12. Coleman
13. Kuridrani
14. Speight
15. Mogg

16. Mann-Rea
17. R Smith/Palmer
18. Oosthuizen
19. Power
20. Prior
21. Holmes
22. van der Walt

 

[RoffsChoice]

7. Smiler
8. Fainga'a

Swap them around maybe?

 

[Brumby Jack]

I don't much about Smiler but I have seen Colby play 8 for Vikings locally. Including a hat trick in the 2011 GF.

 

[Brumbieman]

At a guess:

1. Sio
2. Siliva
3. R Smith/Palmer
4. Fardy
5. Carter
6. Kimlin
7. Smiler
8. Fainga'a
9. White
10. To'omua
11. Rathbone
12. Coleman
13. Kuridrani
14. Speight
15. Mogg

16. Mann-Rea
17. R Smith/Palmer
18. Oosthuizen
19. Power
20. Prior
21. Holmes
22. van der Walt

Jesus, quite a change....

 

[Paradox]

Whispers that McCabe might be ready?

I'd being Oost into lock. Push Fardy back to 6 and Kimmo to play 8.

 

[Brumby Runner]

At a guess:

1. Sio
2. Siliva
3. R Smith/Palmer
4. Fardy
5. Carter
6. Kimlin
7. Smiler
8. Fainga'a
9. White
10. To'omua
11. Rathbone
12. Coleman
13. Kuridrani
14. Speight
15. Mogg

16. Mann-Rea
17. R Smith/Palmer
18. Oosthuizen
19. Power
20. Prior
21. Holmes
22. van der Walt

Still a strong squad. I like the front row and expect they will more than match the Rebs. Colby at 8 could be an inspiration. He has a high workload and extremely strong defence. As I said above, Robbie C is a good attacking 12 but I am not so sure about his defence. But he wouldn't be directly opposed to one of the better 12s in the comp. Really hope Stephan gets an opportunity in this game.

 

[James O'Connor]

Interested to see who will captain the side? To'omua has to be the front runner...

 

[Brumby Jack]

Thanks James for taking time out from the Wallabies camp to show some interest.