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Stirling Mortlock (74)
I thought they were doing neutral refs from now on but with Glen doing the Crusaders match they don't seem to care, final could be a different story however.
Waratahs v Brumbies, SFS Saturday 26 July
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I thought they were doing neutral refs from now on but with Glen doing the Crusaders match they don't seem to care, final could be a different story however.
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Stirling Mortlock (74)
I couldn't get my edit in quick enough...........
And I just remembered that Joubert did the Bulls - Brumbies semi in Pretoria last year..........
But SANZAR then flew him across to Hamilton for the final, so I suspect there would be a neutral for the big match next week...........
And I just remembered that Joubert did the Bulls - Brumbies semi in Pretoria last year..........
But SANZAR then flew him across to Hamilton for the final, so I suspect there would be a neutral for the big match next week...........
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Ted Thorn (20)
Stand corrected.
If the final is Aus team vs NZ team, would Walsh still be in the mix.
rugbysmartarse
Alan Cameron (40)
I've already got my ticket secured.
Jaco Peyper has refereed both sides twice this season.
He refereed the first match between the two sides in Canberra where the Brumbies won.
He also refereed the Waratahs victory over the Rebels in Sydney and the Rebels victory over the Brumbies in Melbourne.
I think we can safely say that this doesn't mean very much
He refereed the first match between the two sides in Canberra where the Brumbies won.
He also refereed the Waratahs victory over the Rebels in Sydney and the Rebels victory over the Brumbies in Melbourne.
I think we can safely say that this doesn't mean very much
Pfitzy
George Gregan (70)
There are four finals before the big one. Each final has a different referee, so that SANZAR have a choice of referees depending on the participants, with each one having an audition on the big stage.
This isn't week-to-week appointments any more, and I think I pointed out the possibility of these two refs being selected this week based on the appointments last week.
In the event it is Aussie v Saffer, Jackson will probably get the gig.
In the event it is Aussie v Kiwi, either Joubers or Peyper will get a shot at it, based on their performance.
This isn't week-to-week appointments any more, and I think I pointed out the possibility of these two refs being selected this week based on the appointments last week.
In the event it is Aussie v Saffer, Jackson will probably get the gig.
In the event it is Aussie v Kiwi, either Joubers or Peyper will get a shot at it, based on their performance.
Pfitzy
George Gregan (70)
The appointment of Peyper means that it will be a free-for-all at the breakdown and the Brumbies are going to love it. He likes to let the players sort it out generally which is a strength, but he has trouble clamping down on the professional stuff early in the game for either side.
Depending on the directives coming down from SANZAR, the game in Sydney could be ugly as fuck.
Depending on the directives coming down from SANZAR, the game in Sydney could be ugly as fuck.
He did end up yellow carding two Brumbies for repeated infringements in the game at the start of the season although he took a long time to get to that point.
He also yellow carded Fardy when the Brumbies lost to the Rebels.
I reckon he's generally pretty decent and without looking back through all his games, the better side tends to win which is what you want.
He also yellow carded Fardy when the Brumbies lost to the Rebels.
I reckon he's generally pretty decent and without looking back through all his games, the better side tends to win which is what you want.
Pfitzy
George Gregan (70)
Late yellow cards have less effect on a game than early ones, IMHO.
Note I said the game, not the result.
You'd imagine he'll be on the bench and be more likely to come up against Ruan Smith more than Scott Sio for most of his minutes.
Pfitzy
George Gregan (70)
Most likely. Gotta say I haven't been impressed with Ruan Smith from what I've seen. Looks OK around the park but would have thought his scrummaging would be better for a Saffer age rep.
Hawko
Tony Shaw (54)
I have not been impressed with either of the Smiths this season. When either of them come on things usually go downhill, with both of them on its only backwards and down. I suspect Sio and Alexander will play a lot of minutes this week.
Merrow
Arch Winning (36)
I guess we're even on the replacement props then.
And won't for another few weeks after injuring his knee a few weeks ago
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