Qualifying Final: 2.Crusaders v 5.Reds 6/06

[Major Tom]

Yeah that’s the one which got me.. straight from the side, instead reds penalised for something that ref told the crusaders not to do

It’s honestly baffling. What rule book are we following?

 

[Tomikin]

was about to say that was not straight at all, he took his time to call it.

 

[Adam84]

was about to say that was not straight at all, he took his time to call it.

He needed the AR to call it… he was looking straight down the tunnel though

 

[Pokinacha]

was about to say that was not straight at all, he took his time to call it.

Waiting for the AR to say something, had he not, play on

 

[Thalium]

Lol Williams. ‘No you are pushing him in…’ 2 seconds before giving the penalty anyway.

Yeah but had to penalise for not rolling when the reds started to drive through

 

[Adam84]

Tate’s playing a bit average/lethargic…. Would like to see Kalani come on

 

[JRugby2]

At least I have the broncos

 

[Pokinacha]

Yeah but had to penalise for not rolling when the reds started to drive through

Bit hard to roll when you’re being held in by the opposing 9 which was identified by the ref. Should have been against the sadists for dissent and cynical play

 

[Adam84]

Well that’s the game.

 

[Derpus]

Reds were never in it.

 

[Major Tom]

Offside?

 

[Adam84]

That’s offside but the crusader defensive line hasn’t been… yeah right

 

[Tomthumb]

Another QF loss. Results keep showing how mediocre Les Kiss is

 

[Thalium]

Another QF loss. Results keep showing how mediocre Les Kiss is

I’ve never been a fan. Really hate the ball and all tackle technique used at the reds

 

[Major Tom]

I’ve never been a fan. Really hate the ball and all tackle technique used at the reds

How good is not even making the finals

 

[Pokinacha]

Penalty count going to be interesting. Egon Second going to be annoyed he’s been pipped for the most one eyed refereeing effort in Super Rugby

 

[Derpus]

Another QF loss. Results keep showing how mediocre Les Kiss is

Hard to blame Les when you just don't have the troops.

We have a sea of structural issues that continue to produce poor results. We had the opportunity to address them and... doubled down.

 

[duckbill]

Game ruined by piss poor refereeing... Who would have guessed...

 

[Major Tom]

He was offside by a mile!

 

[TSR]

I try to avoid bagging the ref - but I will say I hate Williams and I don’t think he should ref Aussie teams v NZ teams (this isn’t a recent thing - I’ve thought this for some time).

However now that I’ve got my dummy spit in the reality is the Reds have been a level below the Crusaders in this game. Our scrum hasn’t been good enough. Crusaders have read our attack and we haven’t adjusted. Tate’s passing has been too slow giving the defence time to shoot up. We’ve made too many unforced errors and we’ve slipped a couple of times. Our lack of punch in both the forwards and backs has cost us.

That should be red though.