Brumbies v Blues

[Dice]

Although I'm not a fan of Taramai, I would've doubled up with the backrowers on the bench with Pryor in there instead of Price. Price just hasn't been part of the team long enough for me to trust him getting minutes. I'd rather just have Luatua covering lock as a starter, but I do think both our locks can play 80 if needed.

Nanai on the bench is weird and unjustified. He just had a great game against possibly the best team in the comp. Regarding him at fullback, I just don't understand how he can't register any game time there this year after being one of the best FBs in the comp last year and making the AB training squad with his form there.

On paper, that midfield looks great, but both guys can't even pass or make the right decision at the moment. I hope we can finally settle on a midfield, because it's week 10 and we have another new combination. I probably would've given SBW and Rieko another go together just to try build something there.

[Crucial]

This is an unfounded guess but just maybe there are reasons Tana isn't starting Nanai that we aren't party to.
Maybe it's training ground issues or a minor injury that has hampered fitness levels.
I suspect we aren't seeing the full picture.

[Kirwan]

@Crucial said in Brumbies v Blues:

This is an unfounded guess but just maybe there are reasons Tana isn't starting Nanai that we aren't party to.
Maybe it's training ground issues or a minor injury that has hampered fitness levels.
I suspect we aren't seeing the full picture.

Or he's a shit selector.

Plenty of evidence to support my opinion (locks, backrow, fullback), zero for yours.

[Dice]

@Kirwan said in Brumbies v Blues:

@Crucial said in Brumbies v Blues:

This is an unfounded guess but just maybe there are reasons Tana isn't starting Nanai that we aren't party to.
Maybe it's training ground issues or a minor injury that has hampered fitness levels.
I suspect we aren't seeing the full picture.

Or he's a shit selector.

Plenty of evidence to support my opinion (locks, backrow, fullback), zero for yours.

I couldn't stand his selection of Tevita Li as a starter every week last season, when he looked like the worst player in our team. It was a weird fixation. Imagine if Li was with us now, Nanai might miss out on the game day team altogether.

[African Monkey]

@Dice We could do with some of his crash balls.

[Dice]

@African-Monkey said in Brumbies v Blues:

@Dice We could do with some of his crash balls.

I miss those crash balls for zero metres.

[Dice]

Gatland is starting at 10 because Francis got injured in training. Nock has come onto the bench, so we are going with two halfbacks on the bench. I saw TJ Faiane in the changing room all geared up, so I'm not sure what that's about.

[Dice]

Collins with the daftest decision there. Not so safe white guy.

[Damo]

@Dice said in Brumbies v Blues:

Collins with the daftest decision there. Not so safe white guy.

Though a nice assist leading to that almost try.

[antipodean]

Speight was a mile offside there - how was he not penalised?

[Damo]

These really are two middle of the table teams going at it. Blues look marginally better but neither is a good team.

[pukunui]

Would have liked a closer look at that non try to see which part of the ball touched the ground first. They only had one look.

[Tim]

The fuck is wrong with Pulu? Put it in!

[taniwharugby]

wtf was Pulu upto

[KiwiMurph]

Pulu having a shocker.

[taniwharugby]

big call here

[Damo]

Even if Brumbies score here this was a bad decision.

[taniwharugby]

and the big call was the wrong one

[antipodean]

Good work Luatua. Dumb captaincy to not take a guaranteed three points.

[Rancid Schnitzel]

Duffy will surely be an AB this year. His skillset is perfect for test rugby.

Blues otherwise incredibly underwhelming. So frustrating watching this team, even for non-supporters.