Filling BBBR's enormous shoes.

[pukunui]

Sew his arm back on and get him back out there.

[Stargazer]

@sparky Starting combo: SBarrett-Whitelock, bench Pat T.

[MrDenmore]

Get Brad Thorn on the phone.

[Donsteppa]

Just velcro his arm around Whitelock for the scrums. Would still be better than the daylight back to lock #3.

[Snowy]

I try to be positive in life, but we are pretty fouked without him.

I don't really pray, but I am am thinking a lot about some bloke down south getting healthy really soon.

[mofitzy_]

@Snowy said in Filling BBBR's enormous shoes.:

I try to be positive in life, but we are pretty fouked without him.

I don't really pray, but I am am thinking a lot about some bloke down south getting healthy really soon.

S Barrett is basically ready to go isn't he? Maybe 1 or 2 weeks more at most.

Would like to see the replay of the Retallick injury.

[Snowy]

@mofitzy_ said in Filling BBBR's enormous shoes.:

Would like to see the replay of the Retallick injury.

Interesting comment. I thought it was dodgy and worth a look for shoulder charge.

[mofitzy_]

@Snowy said in Filling BBBR's enormous shoes.:

@mofitzy_ said in Filling BBBR's enormous shoes.:

Would like to see the replay of the Retallick injury.

Interesting comment. I thought it was dodgy and worth a look for shoulder charge.

That's why I want to see a replay. Although I'm not holding my breathe on any suspension.

[Bones]

Didn't have a problem with it on the replay they showed.

[Yeetyaah]

Patty T hopefully. Barrett and Whitelock starters, Patty T off the bench. Fifita can suck a butt.

[Steven Harris]

I would start Hemapo at Lock with Whitelock..at least you will get workrate for Africa

[mofitzy_]

@Steven-Harris said in Filling BBBR's enormous shoes.:

I would start Hemapo at Lock with Whitelock..at least you will get workrate for Africa

If he was 3 inches taller he would be hitting all the marks. Still would much rather him than Fifita. Bigger work rate, better in tight. Doesn't have the pace of Fifita though...

[Snowy]

The BBBR injury was probably fine as far as foul play was concerned. I'm just pissed off that he might not make the RWC.

[E African Troll]

@Snowy said in Filling BBBR's enormous shoes.:

I try to be positive in life, but we are pretty fouked without him.

I don't really pray, but I am am thinking a lot about some bloke down south getting healthy really soon.

Brodie can not be replaced

S Barrett is a good player but is nowhere near as good as Broide
Barrett is a good player who plays for great teams - Saders +ABs

Sad for Brodie Champion player Irreplaceable for ABs

[Bovidae]

@Bones said in Filling BBBR's enormous shoes.:

Didn't have a problem with it on the replay they showed.

Snyman entered that ruck from the side so even if you think the cleanout is fair it should have been a penalty to the ABs.

Hopefully we get some good news on BBBR.

[Bones]

@Bovidae said in Filling BBBR's enormous shoes.:

@Bones said in Filling BBBR's enormous shoes.:

Didn't have a problem with it on the replay they showed.

Snyman entered that ruck from the side so even if you think the cleanout is fair it should have been a penalty to the ABs.

Hopefully we get some good news on BBBR.

Meh, wasn't outrageous so hardly a massive call.

[E African Troll]

@Bovidae

At worst Synman is guilty of coming in at the side But that happens dozens of times per game

Synman clearout is legal otherwise He uses his arms & contact is not made with head/neck area

Sadly it's just a tragic injury for a Champion player

2019 RWC will be much diminished without Damien Mackenzie + Brodie Retallick

[junior]

@mofitzy_ said in Filling BBBR's enormous shoes.:

@Snowy said in Filling BBBR's enormous shoes.:

@mofitzy_ said in Filling BBBR's enormous shoes.:

Would like to see the replay of the Retallick injury.

Interesting comment. I thought it was dodgy and worth a look for shoulder charge.

That's why I want to see a replay. Although I'm not holding my breathe on any suspension.

I thought the same but it was OK on the replay. Arm was wrapped. Should have been a penalty for in the side though

[sparky]

Sam W and Scott B to be the starters. Patrick T off the bench. Read and Hemopo to be in the RWC squad as extra cover. Fifita to stay at home.

[akan004]

We really are screwed. Patty T is just not up to it and neither is Romano anymore. There really isn't a third lock option if we are being honest.