Brumbies vs Cheetahs Prelim 2

[RoffsChoice]

Brumbies will sneak this if the weather is dour but will lose away from home in the next round.

I too have crazy doubts, but remember the Brumbies nearly beat the Bulls at Loftus last year. Fitness isn't a problem, crowd pressure will only hit one or two players. It is plausible, just not likely.

 

[USARugger]

They haven't been too hot on the road this year though and sooooo much relies on Mogg being on song.

 

[Slim 293]

They haven't been too hot on the road this year.

Really?

Their away record isn't too bad - 4 wins, 1 draw, 3 losses........

 

[RoffsChoice]

sooooo much relies on Mogg being on song.

Yeah......... he's one of the two who might crack.........

 

[Brumby Jack]

I too have crazy doubts, but remember the Brumbies should have beaten the Bulls at Loftus last year except for Marius Jonker's brainfade

Fixed.

 

[RoffsChoice]

3/4 overseas games too.

 

[Slim 293]

No team has lost less than 4 games this year.......

So, having 3/4 of your losses away is not too surprising........

 

[RoffsChoice]

Cheetahs have won 3/4 overseas, Reds 2/4, Crusaders 2/4, Bulls 1/4, Chiefs 2/4.

Brumbies have won 6.5/8 at home, Cheetahs 5/8, Reds 6.5/8, Crusaders 8/8, Bulls 8/8, Chiefs 7/8.

 

[PaarlBok]

I think at that temperature the hot water stops working in the away dressing room.

Cheetahs is use to this. Jake White not.

 

[PaarlBok]

Dont understand why the match is on sunday? IF the Brumbies win they may travel to Tswane.

 

[Zander]

The Raiders (NRL side that are based in Canberra) have a match scheduled on Saturday. Since that was set in stone they keep their spot.

It is harsh on them considering they will be going to Pretoria.

 

[PaarlBok]

Cheetahs have won 3/4 overseas,

Cheetahs have find a likeing in Aus teams. Wins in Aus against Force and Tahs and at home against Rebels, Reds, now for their Aussie Grand Slam.

 

[RoffsChoice]

PaarlBok them be fightin' words!

In all seriousness, whoever wins on Sunday then faces a pole vault over Everest in order to get to the final. I personally believe the Brumbies have more of a chance against the Bulls, but this match is too close to call.

 

[FrankLind]

PaarlBok them be fightin' words!

In all seriousness, whoever wins on Sunday then faces a pole vault over Everest in order to get to the final. I personally believe the Brumbies have more of a chance against the Bulls, but this match is too close to call.

If the Cheetahs win, they play the Chiefs .

 

[RoffsChoice]

If the Cheetahs win, they play the Chiefs .

Oh......... yes.........

 

[Hugh Jarse]

The Raiders (NRL side that are based in Canberra) have a match scheduled on Saturday. Since that was set in stone they keep their spot.

It is harsh on them considering they will be going to Pretoria.

Should have moved the game to Sydney on Saturday. It will be warm. Big stadia will be available. The crowd would be bigger than Canberra Stadium as there are plenty of Ponies Fans in Sydney.

Better travel arrangements and an extra days rest for the winners for the following week.

 

[RoffsChoice]

Hugh Jarse Get your own finalists!

They should have just gone with Friday instead of Sunday.

 

[Brumby Jack]

Should have moved the game to Sydney on Saturday.

That's been rolled out before in the past.

Good fishing though.

 

[ACT Crusader]

Hugh Jarse Get your own finalists!

They should have just gone with Friday instead of Sunday.

I don't have any numbers to back this up, but is based on living in Canberra, Friday night games haven't traditionally pulled crowds (league or union), that's why there's been very few that I can recall.

 

[RoffsChoice]

Brumbies
1 Scott Sio
2 Stephen Moore
3 Ben Alexander
4 Scott Fardy
5 Sam Carter
6 Peter Kimlin
7 George Smith
8 Ben Mowen (c)
9 Nic White
10 Matt To'omua
11 Clyde Rathbone
12 Christian Lealiifano
13 Tevita Kuridrani
14 Henry Speight
15 Jesse Mogg

16 Siliva Siliva
17 Ruan Smith
18 Fotu Auelua
19 Colby Fainga'a
20 Ian Prior
21 Andrew Smith
22 Joe Tomane