RD 8: Rebels v Sunwolves - Sat 6th @7:45pm

[KevinO]

Well this one scares me, the Sunwolves have been good this year. Not consistent though. Hoping the Rebels string another performance like last week together and really cement there position at the top of the table.

 

[Dctarget]

This will be a very entertaining game at least. Both teams can score some ripper tries. Hopefully there's still some people in Melbourne that remember the Rebels after a month absence. One step forward, two steps back.

 

[Derpus]

You'd think so. Rebels are in good form, and despite everything this is still one they should win.

 

[Dctarget]

Depends, mix Deadeye Parker with Rebels' discipline and it could be a long night of threes.

 

[KevinO]

Anyone watch the show on rugby.com.au? I agree with Adam Friar, don't rest anyone for this one and rest players in games that we won't win the the Canes/Saders away etc.

 

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Members' Exclusive Team Announcement!​

Head Coach Wessels has only made one change to the starting XV for Saturday night's showdown against the Sunwolves.

Wallaby tight-head Jermaine Ainsley comes into the front row, whilst hooker Hugh Roach looks to make his Rebels debut from the bench as Sam Talakai and Robbie Abel take the week off respectively.

Melbourne Rebels v Sunwolves
Saturday, 7.45pm (AEDT) Kick Off
1. Tetera Faulkner
2. Anaru Rangi
3. Jermaine Ainsley
4. Matt Philip
5. Adam Coleman
6. Luke Jones
7. Angus Cottrell (C)
8. Isi Naisarani
9. Will Genia
10. Quade Cooper
11. Marika Koroibete
12. Billy Meakes
13. Tom English
14. Jack Maddocks
15. Reece Hodge

16. Hugh Roach
17. Matt Gibbon
18. Pone Fa'amausili
19. Ross Haylett-Petty
20. Rob Leota
21. Michael Ruru
22. Campbell Magnay
23. Semisi Tupou

 

[Ballboy]

not a bad pack , Rangi , Cottrell , Jones , Phillip all in great form , really liking the defensive pressure from Meakes and English it has paid off a lot so far ,, must be disciplined ,,, interesting fact , according to the team list Rangi ( 117 ) weighs more than Isi at 8 ( 110 kg ) like to see more of Magnay , so far all talk about him but not seen much

 

[Pone's Mullet]

Anyone watch the show on rugby.com.au? I agree with Adam Friar, don't rest anyone for this one and rest players in games that we won't win the the Canes/Saders away etc.

Totally agree, our focus needs to be winning the conference

 

[oztimmay]

not a bad pack , Rangi , Cottrell , Jones , Phillip all in great form , really liking the defensive pressure from Meakes and English it has paid off a lot so far ,, must be disciplined ,,, interesting fact , according to the team list Rangi ( 117 ) weighs more than Isi at 8 ( 110 kg ) like to see more of Magnay , so far all talk about him but not seen much

To be fair, he's had limited opportunities as he's only come back from injury. Looks good against the Sharks. Didn't see much of him v the Reds as his hairline just blended in with all the empty red chairs.

 

[Derpus]

Anyone watch the show on rugby.com.au? I agree with Adam Friar, don't rest anyone for this one and rest players in games that we won't win the the Canes/Saders away etc.

Doesn't look like they've pulled any punches.

 

[KevinO]

So Roach given some time off the bench before Jordan returns next week?

 

[Dctarget]

 

[Mr Wobbly]

not a bad pack , Rangi , Cottrell , Jones , Phillip all in great form , really liking the defensive pressure from Meakes and English it has paid off a lot so far ,, must be disciplined ,,, interesting fact , according to the team list Rangi ( 117 ) weighs more than Isi at 8 ( 110 kg ) like to see more of Magnay , so far all talk about him but not seen much

Well it looks like Magnay is currently preferred over Tuipulotu who has been dropped for Tupou.

Glad to see Pone back in the 23.

 

[fatprop]

It will be very interesting to see how Jones goes at 6 against a really mobile fast moving team, big test for the guy

 

[Derpus]

It will be very interesting to see how Jones goes at 6 against a really mobile team fast moving team, big test for the guy

Can't be the only one hoping he smashes it.

 

[Rebels3]

Nice team on paper.

Shame not seeing Vosayaco in the Sunwolves pack, he’s been great for them this year. Would be a great pick up for any Aussie team next season, will have to watch Gunter instead.

Should get up by 10-12

 

[Derpus]

Nice team on paper.

Shame not seeing Vosayaco in the Sunwolves pack, he’s been great for them this year. Would be a great pick up for any Aussie team next season, will have to watch Gunter instead.

Should get up by 10-12

Hope the Tahs pick him up. Ticks a few key boxes for us.

 

[Rebels3]

Hope the Tahs pick him up. Ticks a few key boxes for us.

I agree would be a great pick up. Could do with Gunter as well. A rotation of Gunter, Vosayaco and Dempsey in the 6/8 spot with one on the bench would solve plenty of go forward headaches Tahs have

 

[RebelYell]

Hope the Tahs pick him up. Ticks a few key boxes for us.

He almost signed for the Rebels last year, but has completed his residency now and is likely to play at the RWC for Japan

 

[Dctarget]

I don't have high hopes for the crowd tonight:
- Rebels last home game was a month ago.
- Nearly all train lines are rogered/not running.
- Grand final rematch is on at the same time next door at the 'G.

Nightmare to get anywhere near AAMI tonight.
Hoping I'm wrong and the faithful + others turn out tonight.