R3 Reds v Chiefs, turmoil in Townsville?

[Rugbynutter39]

Wasn't he the guy who wasn't good enough to play for the Waratahs?

And since gone on to represent the All Blacks

 

[Sully]

And since gone on to represent the All Blacks

The thing that got me about Angus was that he almost instantly looked like a better player in NZ. Must have missed home or was getting shit coaching in OZ. Or both.

 

[waiopehu oldboy]

^ has said that he & his partner (now wife) struggled in Sydney due largely to their son's medical problems & not having a family support network to help them cope with that, but that now he's back home he can concentrate on his footy without having to worry so much about being away from Mrs T & toddler T. Plus I think the boy's problems are better understood now he's a bit older & are somewhat easier to manage.

 

[Sully]

^ has said that he & his partner (now wife) struggled in Sydney due largely to their son's medical problems & not having a family support network to help them cope with that, but that now he's back home he can concentrate on his footy without having to worry so much about being away from Mrs T & toddler T. Plus I think the boy's problems are better understood now he's a bit older & are somewhat easier to manage.

That's tough for anyone. We moved 2000 klms away from our families and raised healthy kids. It was tough. Can't imagine adding an illness to the equation.

 

[dru]

OK, who's with the pre-game? Let's see what the boys have for us.

 

[Wilson]

Against my better judgement I'm getting a bit excited for this.

 

[dru]

Against my better judgement I'm getting a bit excited for this.

Yeah, I'm trying to dampen it.

Let's go Reds.

 

[dru]

Awesome scrum everyone, but especially Tupou!

 

[Wilson]

Reds starting with intent but need to keep this settled, the mess suits the chiefs too well.

 

[dru]

Looks like you and me Wilson. let's drive them through. Another scrum while I comment.

 

[Wilson]

Scrum statement well and truly made at this point, getting that dominance asserted early will hopefully make all the difference.

 

[Wilson]

Looks like you and me Wilson. let's drive them through. Another scrum while I comment.

They'll all come out of the woodwork when it's clear we're going to win.

 

[dru]

Well I like this ref better than the Kiwis, but hell.

 

[dru]

Huge improvement in our line outs.

 

[zer0]

Am torn on how I'd like to see this one go. On the one hand the 13-0 ledger is pretty lame, but the ultimate aim is to deny the Crusaders a spot in the final. The Blues and Hurricanes are best placed to do that, so can't have the Reds bringing any confidence into their match with the Blues. Soz.

If the spectre of the Evil Empire wasn't looming over the competition then I'd support the Reds.

 

[KOB1987]

Are the reds playing the Chiefs or the ADF? Or the Kruger Lion Spotters? WTF were their kit designers thinking!?

 

[Wilson]

Reds decision making is miles better than the last two weeks

 

[Up the Guts]

Chiefs offside at every ruck

 

[dru]

Hegarty with claret. Hope he's OK. Likewise JOC (James O'Connor).

Daugunu and Vunivalu both looking promising.

 

[dru]

Chiefs offside at every ruck

Wide short passes are close to forward too.