Tribe v Brumbies at FMG 7/05/22
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Derpus
George Gregan (70)
They were all over them, its almost disappointing they scored as many points as they did.
That said what a performance. Valetini dominated every bloke he came in contact with.
Dan54
Tim Horan (67)
Yep and proves my point, for all the moans Aussie teams are more than capable of winning, no matter what the negative nellies in here say!
Dctarget
John Eales (66)
White mine, his kicks were impeccable.
Dan54
Tim Horan (67)
I know but I right! And I no it's bad when I proved you wrong, so I need to remind you!
Tomikin
Simon Poidevin (60)
He was massive as well... The pack deserves some big up's to Slipper / FF (Folau Fainga'a) / Kautai scrum were the chiefs tried to get a pen 5 metres out was massive
Derpus
George Gregan (70)
There's a function just fer Dan
WorkingClassRugger
David Codey (61)
The Southern Brumbies.
Jeffrey
Chris McKivat (8)
A lot of good performances for the Brumbs, but 2 fellas were particularly good: Nic White and Rob Valentini.
And the contrast between White & Valentini with Ratima and Jacobsen really highlighted the difference between the 2 teams.
Both White and Valentini were so much more committed defensively. There is an intensity and appreciation for the physical side of the game.
Most importantly, they both made the game so much less complicated.
For White - this was effective kicking. None of this flailing about, put ourselves under pressure rubbish. 1 good kick, and the complexion of the game changes from defence to attack, from under pressure to applying pressure. NZ scrummies don't kick enough. Even Dupont, who is by far, by far, the best ball running scrummie, kicks and kicks well.
For Valentini - this is alignment, urgency, impact with ball carrying. Valentini isn't worried about freeing his hands to offload in the tackle or keeping the ball alive first and foremost. His priority is to make the advantage line, hopefully sucking in more than 1 defender. He regularly did, trampling over some half-hearted defence.
2 simple things. Kick when under pressure to alleviate pressure. Do the most important thing first - align quickly on attack to get options, run onto the ball, carry hard. That's all there is really.
Yet everything the Chiefs did looked so complicated - yes occasionally there was a good offload and occasionally you see one of the guys - Lowe, Nankeviell etc put on the dazzle and beat 3 or 4 defenders. So what? The next phase the scrum half fucks up the pass, the Brumbs turn the ball over, the Chiefs gives away a penalty - a promising attack ends in their own Red Zone, defending a big Brumbies pack when they are not physically or mentally in shape to compete with the Valentinis and Samus. For all their natural acumen, players like Lord and Finau are not ready for the highest tier of rugby. They are built like volleyball players.
It was a little sad watching, at the end of the game, Chiefs players not involved in the game smiling and pointing at the camera as their faces came up on the big screen. Fellas - you lost. convincingly. at home. Get a grip.
And the contrast between White & Valentini with Ratima and Jacobsen really highlighted the difference between the 2 teams.
Both White and Valentini were so much more committed defensively. There is an intensity and appreciation for the physical side of the game.
Most importantly, they both made the game so much less complicated.
For White - this was effective kicking. None of this flailing about, put ourselves under pressure rubbish. 1 good kick, and the complexion of the game changes from defence to attack, from under pressure to applying pressure. NZ scrummies don't kick enough. Even Dupont, who is by far, by far, the best ball running scrummie, kicks and kicks well.
For Valentini - this is alignment, urgency, impact with ball carrying. Valentini isn't worried about freeing his hands to offload in the tackle or keeping the ball alive first and foremost. His priority is to make the advantage line, hopefully sucking in more than 1 defender. He regularly did, trampling over some half-hearted defence.
2 simple things. Kick when under pressure to alleviate pressure. Do the most important thing first - align quickly on attack to get options, run onto the ball, carry hard. That's all there is really.
Yet everything the Chiefs did looked so complicated - yes occasionally there was a good offload and occasionally you see one of the guys - Lowe, Nankeviell etc put on the dazzle and beat 3 or 4 defenders. So what? The next phase the scrum half fucks up the pass, the Brumbs turn the ball over, the Chiefs gives away a penalty - a promising attack ends in their own Red Zone, defending a big Brumbies pack when they are not physically or mentally in shape to compete with the Valentinis and Samus. For all their natural acumen, players like Lord and Finau are not ready for the highest tier of rugby. They are built like volleyball players.
It was a little sad watching, at the end of the game, Chiefs players not involved in the game smiling and pointing at the camera as their faces came up on the big screen. Fellas - you lost. convincingly. at home. Get a grip.
Derpus
George Gregan (70)
Wasn't much of a crowd either. What's going on with the attendance shit? Even in NZ it looks pretty damn shite.
Tomikin
Simon Poidevin (60)
Why the fuck would the Brumbies want to merge with that basket case.. also why would you fuck with your most successful team..
It won't happen, Rebels, like the Tah's need to find a decent coach..
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