Super Rugby Trial: QLD v NSW, John Ritter Oval, Dalby, QLD ; 24 Jan 7:30pm KO (local time), 8:30pm AEDT

[Finsbury Girl]

Give us your predictions.

Maaate, no need to ask QLD by plenty of course

 

[Rob42]

Given the Tahs side is almost full-strength, I'm surprised Beale's not playing 10. If he's going to play there for Round 1, he needs a good warm-up - if his last appearances at 10 in the Wallabies are any indication. Or perhaps Penney genuinely thinks Harrison could start there right away?

 

[TheNude]

Given the Tahs side is almost full-strength, I'm surprised Beale's not playing 10. If he's going to play there for Round 1, he needs a good warm-up - if his last appearances at 10 in the Wallabies are any indication. Or perhaps Penney genuinely thinks Harrison could start there right away?

SMH has a pretty good article on the Tah's 10 and 15: https://www.smh.com.au/sport/rugby-union/harrison-mason-in-frame-to-fill-no-10-role-for-waratahs-20200122-p53tmj.html looks like Penney wants Beale at 15.

 

[Rob42]

SMH has a pretty good article on the Tah's 10 and 15: https://www.smh.com.au/sport/rugby-union/harrison-mason-in-frame-to-fill-no-10-role-for-waratahs-20200122-p53tmj.html looks like Penney wants Beale at 15.

Interesting, given the previous talk about Beale starting the season at 10. Hopefully the change is because Harrison and Mason have impressed at training, rather than the opposite...But yeah, it would be huge for either Harrison or Mason to have to handle that role at the Crusaders in Round 1.

 

[molman]

Interesting, given the previous talk about Beale starting the season at 10. Hopefully the change is because Harrison and Mason have impressed at training, rather than the opposite.But yeah, it would be huge for either Harrison or Mason to have to handle that role at the Crusaders in Round 1.

There were a lot of question marks and unknowns over if they'd be able to step up I suspect. Masons outings last year wont make the highlight reels, but I think the training and the Highlanders trial definitely has them in the frame. I guess with Beale at 15 there is always that safety net of a shuffle if need be so I really wouldn't be surprised seeing one of them there Rnd1 should the next trail go ok.

 

[Braveheart81]

If Harrison (or Mason) starts at 10 in round 1 it will be interesting to see whether the other is on the bench or whether Beale covers 10 from fullback.

It could easily be the latter with a bench of Short, Moeroa and one of Newsome/Clark/Nawaqanitawase.

 

[molman]

Do you think we'll see Moeroa round 1? I'm curious how his transition back is actually going and where they actually plan to play him - 12.. 13?

 

[Adam84]

1. Dane Zander
2. Alex Mafi
3. Taniela Tupou
4. Angus Blyth
5. Tuaina Taii Tualima
6. Angus Scott-Young
7. Liam Wright ©
8. Harry Wilson
9. Tate McDermott
10. Isaac Lucas
11. Henry Speight
12. James O’Connor
13. Jordan Petaia
14. Jock Campbell
15. Bryce Hegarty

16. Brandon Paenga-Amosa
17. Dave Feao
18. Josh Nasser
19. Ryan Smith
20. Seru Uru
21. Moses Sorovi
22. Hamish Stewart
23. Ilaisa Droasese
24. Chris Feauai-Sautia
25. Sam Wallis
26. Hunter Paisami

 

[Braveheart81]

Do you think we'll see Moeroa round 1? I'm curious how his transition back is actually going and where they actually plan to play him - 12.. 13?

I think it will depend on how serious the illness he's had and how much training he is able to do before then.

I'd imagine they'd be keen to have him in the 23 ASAP.

 

[Adam84]

Reds front row depth to be tested with Hoopert, Fotuaika and Smith still out inured

 

[Dctarget]

That's a very talented backline, excited to see Petaia back for QLD.

 

[Finsbury Girl]

A pity Hoopert not fit to play in his hometown.

Very close to the starting XV. Rodda, Hockings, Hoopert missing. Who else? LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto) rested or injured?

Hopefully Tualima can really impress.

 

[Bobby Sands]

A pity Hoopert not fit to play in his hometown.

Very close to the starting XV. Rodda, Hockings, Hoopert missing. Who else? LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto) rested or injured?

Hopefully Tualima can really impress.

Great story this bloke - ex oz schoolboy who looked like he might have missed the boat and now hes right back on track.

I also liked the look of Ryan Smith, and it would be interesting to see if Seru Uru can play lock late in games at this level.

 

[molman]

I really like the look of that Red's team. It should make for a great game.

 

[Bobby Sands]

I really like the look of that Red's team. It should make for a great game.

I wish Hockings, McReight, Hoopert were good to go. But it looks ok considering. Should be a pearler.

 

[TSR]

Yeah - the reality is we are going to need these guys at some point in the season, so it’s probably good in the long term that they get some experience now. A bit nervous about the first round coming up against the Brumbies scrum - but I guess that is the challenge for the coaching staff - to get these guys up to speed.

 

[Beer Baron]

IS this game also televised? - same as last week?

 

[Adam84]

Yeah streamed again

 

[Braveheart81]

The Reds website says this game starts at 7:30pm AEST. Surely it is 6:30pm local time and 7:30pm AEDT?

 

[Penguin]

The Reds website says this game starts at 7:30pm AEST. Surely it is 6:30pm local time and 7:30pm AEDT?

Nope half 7 normal time. Half 8 clock fiddler time.