Guildford to start for Tahs v Reds

NTA

Very interesting that Paddy Ryan is starting at loosehead, and we've got two looseheads on the bench. Can only think that either he or Ta'avao will play the whole game, or Tilse has converted to THP.
Super Rugby debut for the talent Mr Horwitz, and Jed Holloway starts at 8 ahead of Palu (not sure if he's injured again or rested) with youngster Jack Dempsey on the bench.
 
Reds fans are all in mourning already. But I don't trust the pricks.
 
1. Paddy Ryan (62 caps)
2. Tatafu Polota-Nau (130 caps)
3. Angus Taâ€™avao (NSW Waratahs debut â€“ 48 caps)
4. Dean Mumm (86 caps)
5. Will Skelton (39 caps)
6. David Dennis (VC â€“ 92 caps)
7. Michael Hooper (C â€“ 81 caps)
8. Jed Holloway (4 caps)
9. Nick Phipps (82 caps)
10. Kurtley Beale (115 caps)
11. Zac Guildford (NSW Waratahs debut â€“ 79 caps)
12. David Horwitz (NSW Waratahs / Super Rugby debut)
13. Rob Horne (89 caps)
14. Matt Carraro (40 caps)
15. Israel Folau (45 caps)
Reserves
16. Tolu Latu (28 caps)
17. Benn Robinson (144 caps)
18. Jeremy Tilse (48 caps)
19. Sam Lousi (4 caps)
20. Jack Dempsey (3 caps)
21. Matt Lucas (12 caps)
22. Bryce Hegarty (potential NSW Waratahs debut â€“ 33 caps)
23. Reece Robinson (potential NSW Waratahs / Super Rugby debut)

Stargazer

Good looking Tahs squad. Reds are doomed. :biggrin:

mariner4life

I see today Graham's biggest supporter left the board, so there could be a mid-season review if (when) the Reds completely suck again

NTA

For those in Oz without FoxSports, I believe this match is being replayed on ONE HD at 0800 Sunday morning.

Stargazer

Reds team to take on the Waratahs:
 
1. Ben Daley 2. Saia Faingaâ€™a 3. Greg Holmes 4. Cadeyrn Neville (Queensland debut) 5. Rob Simmons (C) 6. Hendrik Tui 7. Curtis Browning 8. Jake Schatz
9. Nick Frisby 10. Jake McIntyre 11. Eto Nabuli (Queensland/Super Rugby debut) 12. Henry Taefu Queensland/Super Rugby debut) 13. Samu Kerevi 14. Chris Feauai-Sautia 15. Karmichael Hunt
 
Reserves
16. Andrew Ready 17. Sef Faâ€™agase 18. Sam Talakai 19. Ben Matwijow (Queensland/Super Rugby debut) 20. Michael Gunn 21. Scott Gale 22. Sam Greene 23. Ayumu Goromaru (Queensland/Super Rugby debut)

MN5

Frisby is a good name for a halfback.

ACT Crusader

It will be interesting to see if Guildford pans out better than Anesi.

NTA

Gill out for a month in Reds land. Massive loss for them in terms of defense. 
 
Reds lineout probably better than ours, scrum might be as well because I don't think I've ever seen Paddy at LHP. Tahs should have too much class and experience through the backline BUT that relies on Beale and the rookie having good games.
 
Horne versus Kerevi at 13 should be interesting: broad sword versus battle hammer...

mariner4life

If the tahs don't walk this questions should be asked. A Reds team full of not-quite or who-the fuck? players, with shit halves, coached by a coach with a proven losing record, should not pose a problem for a team with finals aspirations.

NTA

And that is the general consensus among the logical. 
 
But even at their shittest, the Reds pulled off a couple of wins against us that should never have happened.
 
I've got faith in Gibson - nearly as much as Cheika - and think he'll earn even more of my trust based on the manner of our game play.
 
 
Also looking forward to Jed Holloway finally getting a run at his preferred position for the Tahs. Only 23, 195cm, 116kg and could be a long-term option as a genuine 8. Decent turn of pace as well. Been around for a couple of years but Palu going offshore has created this opportunity. Will have Dennis and Hooper for support in the back row, along with Mumm, Skelton, and TPN to shoulder a lot of the work up front.
 
One thing is for sure: we've got a shitload of ball-carrying in that pack.

antipodean

The Tahs are eminently capable of being brought down to the level of their opposition.

Mokey

If the Tahs can manage Guildford's serious issues where every single other team has 'failed', then hats off to them.

nzzp

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Yeah. this is his last, last last last last last LAST chance.

NTA

Worked with Beale

mariner4life

<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="Mokey" data-cid="560716" data-time="1456370249">
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If the Tahs can manage Guildford's serious issues where every single other team has 'failed', then hats off to them.
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he's the real reason for the NSW lock-out laws

Stargazer

I see the Guildford-hate brigade is let loose again? Geez, get over it guys. Mental illness is a bitch.

booboo

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I see the Guildford-hate brigade is let loose again? Geez, get over it guys. Mental illness is a bitch.</blockquote>
 
Hate?

pukunui

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I see the Guildford-hate brigade is let loose again? Geez, get over it guys. Mental illness is a bitch.
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So is getting drunk and bashing old men. Mental illness might be a reason but it shouldn't be an excuse.

antipodean

<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="Stargazer" data-cid="561051" data-time="1456471555">I see the Guildford-hate brigade is let loose again? Geez, get over it guys. Mental illness is a bitch.</blockquote> Apologies. Is there anyone else we can't make some fun of?

Glath

Wow. Never would have picked Beale to make that tackle.

The Silver Fern

Guildford to start for Tahs v Reds