Waratahs vs Brumbies

[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.

[Winger]

@chimoaus said in Waratahs vs Brumbies:

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

Tahs lucky to only be 5 points behind.

[Crucial]

@antipodean said in Waratahs vs Brumbies:

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

The target of consistent competition reffing has gone out the window in the second game.
This game is a very different shape with very different tackle areas

[KiwiMurph]

Corey Toole from Aus 7s looks handy for the Brumbies on the wing.