Reds V Crusaders Friday 6th Feb - Ballymore
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yep, here:
Crusaders: Colin Slade, Robbie Fruean, Kieron Fonotia, Tom Taylor, Johnny McNicholl, Dan Carter, Mitchell Drummond, Luke Whitelock, Matt Todd (c), Jimmy Tupou, Dominic Bird, Luke Romano, Owen Franks, Codie Taylor, Alex Hodgman. Reserves: Ben Funnell, Ged Robinson, Joe Moody, Daniel Lienert-Brown, Scott Barrett, Tom Sanders, Billy Guyton, Nathaniel Apa, Nafi Tuitavaki, David Havili.
As a commentator for this game, can I add my thanks to the Crusaders organisation for naming probably the easiest to pronounce NZ rugby team in living memory.
Crusaders: Colin Slade, Robbie Fruean, Kieron Fonotia, Tom Taylor, Johnny McNicholl, Dan Carter, Mitchell Drummond, Luke Whitelock, Matt Todd (c), Jimmy Tupou, Dominic Bird, Luke Romano, Owen Franks, Codie Taylor, Alex Hodgman. Reserves: Ben Funnell, Ged Robinson, Joe Moody, Daniel Lienert-Brown, Scott Barrett, Tom Sanders, Billy Guyton, Nathaniel Apa, Nafi Tuitavaki, David Havili.
As a commentator for this game, can I add my thanks to the Crusaders organisation for naming probably the easiest to pronounce NZ rugby team in living memory.
By only naming Luke, they've unfortunately removed the opportunity to go with 'if in doubt, say Whitelock and you'll probably be right' modus operandi.
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Nev Cottrell (35)
Good to see Robbie Fruean having a run for the Saders.
I really want to attend this game but I'm also somewhat skeptical. The last Reds trial I attended at Ballymore (this time last year) was an absolute shambles in terms of getting access to the bar and access to transport etc. I'll probably give it another go though as Ballymore seemed to get their act together during the NRC, although I assume there will be many more people at tomorrow nights game.
I really want to attend this game but I'm also somewhat skeptical. The last Reds trial I attended at Ballymore (this time last year) was an absolute shambles in terms of getting access to the bar and access to transport etc. I'll probably give it another go though as Ballymore seemed to get their act together during the NRC, although I assume there will be many more people at tomorrow nights game.
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Mark Ella (57)
Reg
am sure you will have no trouble with the following one syllable surnames:
Slade, Todd, Bird and Franks
Some of the reseves with be a mouthfull
Good luck
Scrubber2050
Mark Ella (57)
I reckon Sam went pretty well last week, ably backed up by young Sef.
Curtis is a little taller than Beau and that may be the difference this week, again without Thomson. I would think both guys will be used off the bench this year covering the back 3
Beer Baron
Phil Hardcastle (33)
Can't see an inch or two or three dictating selection. Browning (hopefully) turning into a wrecking ball may be the reason as opposed to Beaus known quality of general pest (similar to Gill)
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TOCC
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Browning is a 6/8 and Robinson is a 7...
I dont think Robinson was ever in contention for the 6 position, especially not with Thomson and Tui coming into the squad.
Dctarget
John Eales (66)
My bad, I swear I've seen Gill and Robinson on at the same time throughout the years.
emuarse
Desmond Connor (43)
Kotze played well in the NRC, but tomorrow night is a step up. It will be interesting to see how he goes.
Didn't Jake White originally lure him over to the Brumbies from South Africa. White's a coach whom you'd think knows his horseflesh. It would seem that Kotze might be gradually evolving into this level.
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Nev Cottrell (35)
Yeh from all reports Kotze didn't get a look in with the Brumbies. He came to Brisbane with the intention to play club rugby and hopefully get a look in with the Reds, I guess it worked.
I think I said this before in the Brisbane City thread a few months ago, Kotze will be a great older head and player for the Reds this year but he won't an answer at lock moving forward e.g. a full time replacement for Horwill. Kotze will do the job of a backup for now but I hope there is some young blood coming through to take the reigns in a few years.
I think I said this before in the Brisbane City thread a few months ago, Kotze will be a great older head and player for the Reds this year but he won't an answer at lock moving forward e.g. a full time replacement for Horwill. Kotze will do the job of a backup for now but I hope there is some young blood coming through to take the reigns in a few years.
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Chris McKivat (8)
I'm in the middle of buying tickets online for tomorrows game and it looks like the $25 GA tickets are limited to the two end zones behind the goals (Northern Stand and XXXX Hill).
Can anywhere please confirm if these are the only two areas we'll be able to watch the game with the $25 tickets? Happy to stand up for the duration of the game.
Can anywhere please confirm if these are the only two areas we'll be able to watch the game with the $25 tickets? Happy to stand up for the duration of the game.
Brumby Runner
David Wilson (68)
Nah - not entirely right USA. Back when Jake White first tried Ita Vaea at 7 for the Brumbies, the Reds that night had two 7s, Robinson at 6 and Gill at 7. The Reds starved the Brumbies of the ball and won the contest.
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In any case it is very rare that Beau has started a game at 6.
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