Waratahs v Highlanders R1
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@Landers92 said in Waratahs v Highlanders R1:
@Canes4life said in Waratahs v Highlanders R1:
Lol Fakatava falls behind Hastie.
Wouldn’t read into that at all. As I said above, it’s been stated he didn’t work through a full pre season so I suspect they’ll manage his minutes the first few weeks.
The more interesting selection is Manson getting a starting spot after being promised a bench spot!
Arscott has completely fallen off the cliff too.
Interesting that the great hope Millar has been shelved for Robinson. Especially having started in the two pre-season games.
Excited by the wingers. Just don't know who is going to pass them the ball.
I thought Lasaqa may have started over Withy.
A bit shocked we are persevering with DLB.
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Angus Bell, Dave Porecki, Taniela Tupou, Hugh Sinclair, Miles Amatosero, Rob Leota, Charlie Gamble, Langi Gleeson, Jake Gordon (c), Tane Edmed, Max Jorgensen, Joey Walton, Lalakai Foketi, Andrew Kellaway, Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii
Reserves: Mahe Vailanu, Tom Lambert, Siosifa Amone, Ben Grant, Jamie Adamson, Jack Grant, Jack Bowen, Darby Lancaster
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I wouldn’t read too much into Millar being ‘Shelved’ I think he and Fakatava are being eased into a long season and I’d view this as something as a rest week given they’ll have large workloads.
Daniel Lienert Brown actually looked really sharp last week. Wonder if JJ lit a bit of a fuse under him. Remember that in the 2016-7 period a lot of people felt he’d be an all black. He’s always had potential just needs good coaching to bring it out.
Naeta at six suprises me, but he did have a good game last week. Nice to see JJ rewarding form. I’m excited for this game.
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@handa457 said in Waratahs v Highlanders R1:
I wouldn’t read too much into Millar being ‘Shelved’ I think he and Fakatava are being eased into a long season and I’d view this as something as a rest week given they’ll have large workloads.
Yeah you’ll see in the landers press conference on YouTube that he mentions Fakatava not having a full pre season due to off season knee surgery. Nothing to read into in round 1, fair few sure starters aren’t starting for NZ sides.
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Referee: Angus Gardner
Assistant Referees: Graham Cooper & Matt Kellahan
TMO: Ollie Kellett
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For the highlanders, I just hope we see the beginnings of an actual game plan and the players being able to stick to a plan and execute.
Also, does Manson have his lawyers on the phone after being denied his guaranteed bench spot?
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@KiwiInLondon said in Waratahs v Highlanders R1:
For the highlanders, I just hope we see the beginnings of an actual game plan and the players being able to stick to a plan and execute.
We're starting against the It'souryearatahs, so that title is up for grabs.
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@Bones said in Waratahs v Highlanders R1:
@KiwiInLondon said in Waratahs v Highlanders R1:
For the highlanders, I just hope we see the beginnings of an actual game plan and the players being able to stick to a plan and execute.
We're starting against the It'souryearatahs, so that title is up for grabs.
@Bones said in Waratahs v Highlanders R1:
@KiwiInLondon said in Waratahs v Highlanders R1:
For the highlanders, I just hope we see the beginnings of an actual game plan and the players being able to stick to a plan and execute.
We're starting against the It'souryearatahs, so that title is up for grabs.
After the past 3-4 years, I’ll believe it when I see it
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Weather looks real shit for tonight. Here comes plenty of kicking, dropping the ball, on off running and scrum resets.
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@barbarian said in Waratahs v Highlanders R1:
Really? I'm in Sydney and it's pretty dry, the odd shower around but I don't think it will be too bad.
It's meant to pack in around kick-off. Thunder and lightning etc.
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Bureau's guess:
Keep in mind they're notoriously inept at predictions.
According to soothsayer Antipodean...
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@antipodean said in Waratahs v Highlanders R1:
Bureau's guess:
Keep in mind they're notoriously inept at predictions.
According to soothsayer Antipodean...
From Accu Weather
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@KiwiMurph She's one third of my commentary nightmare. Her, Harrison and SBW.
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How is that weather over there?
