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That was disappointing after a good showing in the first half. Starting to think Max Jorgensen isn't the saviour at 15. His defence one on one is very suspect (as we should expect given his age and experience). Harrison also offered no more, and possibly less than Edmed at 10. Gleeson is a mere...
Yep, I can agree that a lot of his errors are related to not using the ball and seeing promising movements dying. But he is also guilty of some absolutely atrocious passing episodes. In an earlier game this year (perhaps against the Tahs - I can't remember right now) he sent a no-look pass to...
Nah, he's had some moments of absolute brain explosions. Good as he is, he is not in outstanding form at 15 and his history through U20s and early days at Super Rugby says he's a better wing than 15.
While it it important and very desirable for the Rebels to survive, we should remember that any win against RA will ultimately be at further cost to the other franchises. I hope the Rebels find a way to remain but not where the cost is borne by the Brumbies et al putting their futures even more...
But are they the right people, Dru? We don't want to go to war with the wrong people and see our position deteriorating. Or is it better to let more time go by to see how they perform? Just keep our powder dry atm?
Starting XV
James Slipper (Queanbeyan Whites)
Billy Pollard (Uni-Norths Owls)
Allan Ala'alatoa (Uni-Norths Owls)
Darcy Swain (Tuggeranong Vikings)
Cadeyrn Neville (Uni-Norths Owls)
Rob Valetini (Western Districts)
Rory Scott (Canberra Royals)
Charlie Cale (Uni-North Owls)
Ryan Lonergan (C)...
Five changes to the Blues starting side and another three on the bench Reg, likely to take a lot of heat out of the Blues attack. Golden opportunity for the Reds to get the W.
Agree with all of that, even on Reimer who I previously thought was a bit iffy in defence, but is playing good rugby this year.
I think there will be a couple of changes for the Canes game. It probably won't happen, but I'd go with Goddard and Meredith to start at 9 and 10. Neville is currently...
Their team performance was dictated by the extremely high error rate of the halves. The scrum was equal to the task and especially in the first half provided good steady ball but when the half back knocks it on in the process of extracting it from the No8's feet or fumbles it over the tryline to...