Highlanders v Rebels

[nzzp]

Can't belive BOK was ragging on Smith. He's been amazing - his pass is exceptional, and he's there every time the ball is available. Honesly the pass... hnnngh

[Stargazer]

No knock on but forward pass, Disappointing. So close.

[hydro11]

That was a shocking planned move. The percentages were so low on that, I can't believe a team would plan to do that. If they do I don't see why the right wing would not be in a position for contingency.

[gt12]

That right there is the other problem with the way the highlanders are attacking.

[taniwharugby]

earlyseason form, probably lucky Brown turned down the AB job...

[gt12]

Jesus Christ. If they went wide right earlier, they were there.

[98blueandgold]

@gt12 previously in years we had manu/whitelock from short line outs or big wingers naholo/Osbourne set first phase.

[gt12]

@98blueandgold

The did well early using the inside runner rather than trying to go wide early and now that’s all the are doing - right now again they should have scored but Hunt goes super wide for no good reason.

[Stargazer]

Is that Gregory's first SR try?

[Stargazer]

Should be YC

[Stargazer]

Another pen against Rebels; should be yellow.

[Chris B.]

@98blueandgold It would be very interesting to see a timeline of the average age of each NZ Super squad.

Seems like loads of guys under 25 playing now - talented players, but lacking the experience of old grizzled veterans.

[taniwharugby]

@Stargazer this is his debut to SR isn't it?

[Stargazer]

C'mon, that's not even a penalty ...

[Stargazer]

Geez, Nareki gets yellow. BS

[Duluth]

Correct call

[gt12]

Nareki was nowhere near the ball and they are terrible under the high ball; yet think it’s going to be a weapon for them?

[kev]

All you have to do is jump in the air. Sometimes refs need to use common sense.

[gt12]

The landers need a better coaching and selecting panel.

I think they could win that game if they selected the right ppl - they are a weak side, but they are playing with a terribly selected team.

[98blueandgold]

And the lineout kills us again!. I’m sure whitelock use to call them. With no squire, Dixon, Franklin etc just don’t look good enough in this area. Lack height both jumpers and lifters