In all seriousness defence is great but if you can’t score points what’s the point? We need to look to attack more
You scored 21 last night and got beaten after the bell by a kick that young Lonergan will probably remember for the rest of his life.
I haven’t listened to last nights presser yet, but last week Wessels was pretty specific on the reasons that the Rebels were playing the way they were and it has got them within a penalty of a win in what will be two of their toughest assignments.
The problem for Wessels is he has a relatively short time to add the extra layers he needs and which he has publicly stated he intends to add. But, on the flip side he only needs to sneak into third to make the finals and, whilst the Rebels have without doubt been handed a very tough hand to play from with the draw they will have a run home of home games to build momentum leading to the finals.
I’m not saying Wessels will get it right - but it is worth listening to last weeks press conference and considering the circumstances that the Rebels are dealing with.
As for the battle of the 10s I continue to be impressed by Lolesio’s progress and his deft touch for the Ikitau try was the sort of finesse that has been lacking in Australian rugby play for 10 yrs. But I thought To'omua gave something of a masterclass in playing to a game plan, applying field position pressure and punishing a team for it’s indiscretions. He’s never going to be Bernie Larkham, but within the limitations of his game I thought he did well last night and was the most influential back on the field, for mine (although happy to accept many would give that accolade to Koroibete).