Waratahs vs Brumbies

[NTA]

That's a pretty handy starting lineup for the Tahs - tho Gamble at 8 is interesting along with the 6-2 bench.

Brumbies starting XV are a little short on experience compared to previous years but they'll still have too much I think. Their bench is quality.

Was all lined up to go sit in a private box with the other Rugby Board types but death in the family made my attendance uncertain.

[chimoaus]

@NTA Sorry to hear about your loss. The Tahd team looks strong, surprised at the Brumbies bench, what is his logic there.

[NTA]

@chimoaus said in Waratahs vs Brumbies:

The Tahd team looks strong, surprised at the Brumbies bench, what is his logic there.

Ponies are looking for their new guys to step up I guess. That scrum isn't going backwards with Frost and Neville in the second row, so the new guy Schoupp will have solid support.

Lonergan is a good scrumhalf and is probably a good choice to pair with Debreczeni who will kick the Tahs back into their own half. Then you bring out Test pairing White and Lolesio to finish the game with more balance, or save it.

First 60 minutes will be the Brumbies playing territory/maul, then looking to razzle dazzle us to death.

[taniwharugby]

@NTA damn, 2 reasons for me to watch this game: Debreczeni & Tua

[Duluth]

@NTA said in Waratahs vs Brumbies:

That's a pretty handy starting lineup for the Tahs - tho Gamble at 8 is interesting along with the 6-2 bench.

In a couple of the NZ pre season games there were signs that the game was faster because of the law variations. Gamble at 8 & the 6/2 to keep the forwards fresh suggests the Tahs think it’s going to be quick

[NTA]

@Duluth said in Waratahs vs Brumbies:

@NTA said in Waratahs vs Brumbies:

That's a pretty handy starting lineup for the Tahs - tho Gamble at 8 is interesting along with the 6-2 bench.

In a couple of the NZ pre season games there were signs that the game was faster because of the law variations. Gamble at 8 & the 6/2 to keep the forwards fresh suggests the Tahs think it’s going to be quick

Good point. Coleman might be planning for a fast game to take the sting out of the Brumbies' big men.

Rumour has it the Tahs bulked up a bit to combat the physicality of the Kiwi teams, but when you look at the bench it is fairly lightweight - Sinclair is more a 6 than a lock at this level, while Langi Gleeson isn't a huge man either. Lot of pace tho between the 2 of them and Harris is no mug on the wheels.

[antipodean]

What is with the white sneaker clown brigade in comms?

[Winger]

Brumbies ahead (0-7) and look easily the better team so far. Only 12 minutes in though

[KiwiMurph]

Impressive try by the youngster.

[Winger]

@Winger said in Waratahs vs Brumbies:

Brumbies ahead (0-7) and look easily the better team so far. Only 12 minutes in though

After posting this Waratahs score under the post
7-7
Poor defense by Brumbies

[chimoaus]

Oz teams remind me of Ireland almost with bodies in motion and lots of inside passes etc. Plenty of pace early which is great following on from the first game.

[chimoaus]

I wish Bell was a kiwi, fuck he gets through some work for a prop.

[antipodean]

How on earth does a professional referee not penalise the loosehead for boring in there?

[chimoaus]

Bell injured already which is a shame, top player. Loads of scrums so far.

[Winger]

Its 10-10 at the 32 minute mark

Level down from the Crusaders Chiefs match

[chimoaus]

I don't think accidental offside should be a penalty, its pretty soft, a free kick makes more sense.

[chimoaus]

Lol that is one of the weirdest tries you will see. Brumbies score 15-10

[Winger]

Brumbies score. They're the better side so far and deserve their lead

10-15 36 minutes

[chimoaus]

Tahs ball handling has been shit so far, they just can't hold onto it.

[antipodean]

Nic Berry might want to speed up this game if he can't spot a loosehead boring in right in front of him.