Running_rugby_1954
Dave Cowper (27)
Flook is really something special.
Super Rugby 2023 Rd 1 - Reds v Hurricanes
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Graham Welsh
Bob McCowan (2)
The Ghost of Raelene
Andrew Slack (58)
Positives for the Reds
Lynagh, good steady debut. Nice kicks.
McReight, never stops, 1,2 big moments
Wilson, big work rate
Negatives
Tight 5
Fitness
Lynagh, good steady debut. Nice kicks.
McReight, never stops, 1,2 big moments
Wilson, big work rate
Negatives
Tight 5
Fitness
kiap
Steve Williams (59)
First half Reds looked a chance. Some reasonable plays and hope, at least.
2nd half, blown away.
Marce
John Thornett (49)
He could be a good forwards coach in other Aussie franchise
Graham Welsh
Bob McCowan (2)
Lets stop blowing wind up the reds young players and let them learn from this experience, this is going to be a tough year.
The Ghost of Raelene
Andrew Slack (58)
No thanks
Running_rugby_1954
Dave Cowper (27)
But, if they lose confidence, they will hate playing here. Then get a contract in Europe and all we will see is these guys debuting for Ireland or England and they look as happy and capable as ever.
It’s a fine line.
Running_rugby_1954
Dave Cowper (27)
True. It’s just a shame there isnt some clear talent coming through that can take over from the losses.
Ignoto
John Thornett (49)
Well, the Reds had 5 out of the 9 tight five forwards out; Hooper, Nasser, Tupou, Jones and Blyth.
Not that having those would have meant wed win, but, it'd also mean our third and fourth stringers weren't thrown against Lomax!
molman
Peter Johnson (47)
You need to reword that one for me. Which tight-five is the real deal?
Hang on, that's like banning them from breathing. Not sure we can un-pick more than a century of tradition.
This place thrives on the niggle; the Tahs are only ever a week away from a shocker. Your chance will come!
The Red Baron
Chilla Wilson (44)
I know it's the first game and all, but the Reds looked poorly drilled. They were atrocious at securing their own ball, and the tight 5 absolutely need to wear that.
As an aside, after watching all the kiwi teams this week, they are absolutely targeting the breakdown. They'll flood a breakdown when they see a back as one of the first securing players. It means their backrows are having to work harder, and I'm interested in seeing how they hold up as the season progresses.
As an aside, after watching all the kiwi teams this week, they are absolutely targeting the breakdown. They'll flood a breakdown when they see a back as one of the first securing players. It means their backrows are having to work harder, and I'm interested in seeing how they hold up as the season progresses.
Spot on, I agree. The speed with which the Canes recycled ball and how hard they contested opposition ball were stand-out features. Better than all Oz team except maybe the Brumbies, although their intensity might still be better.
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Alan Cameron (40)
Playing in our conditions? I expected so much more, looked to me like the Canes live in heat and humidity. They handled it so well, just glad we did not play them on their track.
First game of the season but in conditions that should have given them a definite advantage they were demolished. Reds need a lot of improvement. Crowd turnout was disappointing and Reds didn't exactly encourage them to return. Seemed odd to take Petaia off early - was he injured?
At least the next 4 matches are against teams that are arguably less of a threat - Force, Highlanders, Drua, Rebels so that allows them a chance to get some wins and build confidence.
At least the next 4 matches are against teams that are arguably less of a threat - Force, Highlanders, Drua, Rebels so that allows them a chance to get some wins and build confidence.