Crusaders v Brumbies
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he's been arguably their most influential player so far. Making a strong case for Wallaby selection
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Stirling Mortlock (74)
More on the Whitelock (hand, seeing a specislist todau) & Reece (knee, possibly season-ending) injuries referenced by @Dan54 & the CruSadists' overall injury situation;
"Whitelock and Reece join a list of players which includes fellow All Blacks David Havili (shoulder), Jack Goodhue (groin), Fletcher Newell (foot) and Will Jordan (migraine related condition).
"Newell, lock Mitchell Dunshea (chest) and hooker George Bell (foot) have been scratched for the season, while Quinten Strange (hamstring), Cullen Strange (shoulder), Finlay Brewis (shoulder) and Kemara (broken hand) are also rehabbing injuries."
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Would have to make Brums firm favs.
"Whitelock and Reece join a list of players which includes fellow All Blacks David Havili (shoulder), Jack Goodhue (groin), Fletcher Newell (foot) and Will Jordan (migraine related condition).
"Newell, lock Mitchell Dunshea (chest) and hooker George Bell (foot) have been scratched for the season, while Quinten Strange (hamstring), Cullen Strange (shoulder), Finlay Brewis (shoulder) and Kemara (broken hand) are also rehabbing injuries."
Crusaders hit by injuries to Sam Whitelock, Sevu Reece ahead of Brumbies clash
All Blacks duo set for extended periods on the sidelines and will miss Friday's big clash with the Brumbies.
i.stuff.co.nz
Would have to make Brums firm favs.
Maulalltheway
Ted Thorn (20)
pump the breaks. its the 'saders in christchurch. haha I'm optimistic but ive been here beforeMore on the Whitelock (hand, seeing a specislist todau) & Reece (knee, possibly season-ending) injuries referenced by @Dan54 & the CruSadists' overall injury situation;
"Whitelock and Reece join a list of players which includes fellow All Blacks David Havili (shoulder), Jack Goodhue (groin), Fletcher Newell (foot) and Will Jordan (migraine related condition).
"Newell, lock Mitchell Dunshea (chest) and hooker George Bell (foot) have been scratched for the season, while Quinten Strange (hamstring), Cullen Strange (shoulder), Finlay Brewis (shoulder) and Kemara (broken hand) are also rehabbing injuries."
Crusaders hit by injuries to Sam Whitelock, Sevu Reece ahead of Brumbies clash
All Blacks duo set for extended periods on the sidelines and will miss Friday's big clash with the Brumbies.
Would have to make Brums firm favs.
Wow - white flag waved.
1. Blake Schoupp, Gungahlin Eagles
2. Connal McInerney, Canberra Royals
3. Sefo Kautai, Canberra Royals
4. Jack Wright, Tuggeranong Vikings
5. Cadeyrn Neville, Uni-Norths Owls
6. Rory Scott, Canberra Royals
7. Luke Reimer, Western Districts Lions
8. Charlie Cale, Uni-Norths Owls
9. Ryan Lonergan (C), Tuggeranong Vikings
10. Noah Lolesio, Tuggeranong Vikings
11. Corey Toole, Gungahlin Eagles
12. Tamati Tua, Queanbeyan Whites
13. Ollie Sapsford, Uni-Norths Owls
14. Ben O'Donnell, Western Districts Lions
15. Andy Muirhead, Canberra Royals
REPLACEMENTS
16. Lachlan Lonergan, Tuggeranong Vikings
17. Fred Kaihea, Queanbeyan Whites
18. Allan Ala'alatoa, Uni-Norths Owls
19. Nick Frost, Queanbeyan Whites
20. Jahrome Brown, Gungahlin Eagles
21. Pedro Rolando, Canberra Royals*
22. Jack Debreczeni, Uni-Norths Owls
23. Declan Meredith Western District Lions*
1. Blake Schoupp, Gungahlin Eagles
2. Connal McInerney, Canberra Royals
3. Sefo Kautai, Canberra Royals
4. Jack Wright, Tuggeranong Vikings
5. Cadeyrn Neville, Uni-Norths Owls
6. Rory Scott, Canberra Royals
7. Luke Reimer, Western Districts Lions
8. Charlie Cale, Uni-Norths Owls
9. Ryan Lonergan (C), Tuggeranong Vikings
10. Noah Lolesio, Tuggeranong Vikings
11. Corey Toole, Gungahlin Eagles
12. Tamati Tua, Queanbeyan Whites
13. Ollie Sapsford, Uni-Norths Owls
14. Ben O'Donnell, Western Districts Lions
15. Andy Muirhead, Canberra Royals
REPLACEMENTS
16. Lachlan Lonergan, Tuggeranong Vikings
17. Fred Kaihea, Queanbeyan Whites
18. Allan Ala'alatoa, Uni-Norths Owls
19. Nick Frost, Queanbeyan Whites
20. Jahrome Brown, Gungahlin Eagles
21. Pedro Rolando, Canberra Royals*
22. Jack Debreczeni, Uni-Norths Owls
23. Declan Meredith Western District Lions*
LeCheese
Ken Catchpole (46)
What a cop out
Real Northern Hempisphere thinking from Bernie.
Not a bad tactic with the way the table is looking, specifically the Crusaders and Blues with two losses each, plus the mandatory Wallaby rest weeks
Brumby Runner
David Wilson (68)
Could very well be a good side in SR24. Full of promise but overall too green going up against the Crusaders.
griffins
Bill Watson (15)
Won't be as bad as people think. Set piece shouldn't be far off what our best pack would serve up, noting that Kautai was a rock in AAAs absence last year. Big issue will be lack of ball carrying punch but we'll be going extremely hard at their breakdown between McInnerny, Reimer and Scott. Plan is presumably to turn it into a total sh1tfight for 60 minutes with some decent cavalry to come on off the bench. If the starters do their job we might be within touching distance at the end.
^optimistic take obviously, but I can see the rationale with enforced rest etc. Can't wait to see people pile into Noah if it doesn't come off.
^optimistic take obviously, but I can see the rationale with enforced rest etc. Can't wait to see people pile into Noah if it doesn't come off.
Oddly enough I don't think it's a bad side. The only question marks I have are Wright at 4 and Cale at 8, but so far Bernie hasn't really put a foot wrong with his selections. Will be a great test for guys like Wright, Cale, Kautai and O'Donnell. Plus the bench is strong with L Lonergan, Ala'alatoa, Frost, Brown and Debreczeni all primed to add impact in the second half.
As a side note I'm excited to see how Scott and Reimer go together. Scott is a tackling machine and Reimer is a breakdown specialist so hopefully they will be working as a defensive combination (similar to Wilkin and Hardwick at the Rebels). I'm assuming Cale is good in the lineout, because if not the set-piece might struggle with only 2 primary jumpers.
As a side note I'm excited to see how Scott and Reimer go together. Scott is a tackling machine and Reimer is a breakdown specialist so hopefully they will be working as a defensive combination (similar to Wilkin and Hardwick at the Rebels). I'm assuming Cale is good in the lineout, because if not the set-piece might struggle with only 2 primary jumpers.
Dismal Pillock
Simon Poidevin (60)
FFS.
What should have been a top tier contest between opposing Death Stars is now reduced to the Bumbreeze B-team copping a 60-pt trouncing.
What should have been a top tier contest between opposing Death Stars is now reduced to the Bumbreeze B-team copping a 60-pt trouncing.
whitefalcon
Bob Loudon (25)
At first I thought this might be a cricket score against the brumbies but looking now im not so sure.
My main concern at this point is who fills Valetini's role in attack. I feel the brumbies might have been better playing Brown in the starting side for this.
The defensive skill of that backline worries me after last week.
My main concern at this point is who fills Valetini's role in attack. I feel the brumbies might have been better playing Brown in the starting side for this.
The defensive skill of that backline worries me after last week.
Wallaby Way
Herbert Moran (7)
Cale is a first-rate jumper, similar in all round game style as Ben Mowen
Wallaby Way
Herbert Moran (7)
Yes, large mid-field ball runners will be an issue without Valenti, AAA (Bench), Frost (Bench) and Slips/Sio.
Maybe Brums can hold on until the finishes come on as others have stated.
Larkham was quoted to say the strategy has been employed to deal with the multiple 6-day turnarounds over the coming weeks. I'd have preferred that they rested more against MP (Moana Pasifika) but we need to trust in the coaching & support staff's load management approach
Maybe Brums can hold on until the finishes come on as others have stated.
Larkham was quoted to say the strategy has been employed to deal with the multiple 6-day turnarounds over the coming weeks. I'd have preferred that they rested more against MP (Moana Pasifika) but we need to trust in the coaching & support staff's load management approach
Wilson
David Codey (61)
Swain is injured
Jimmy_Crouch
Ken Catchpole (46)
Is Ikitau injured or is it just his missus has had a kid?