Super 14 round 2

[The TRUTH]

Same as last week ,post all your latest news,squads for round 2 ,results and discuss....

[The TRUTH]

Blues and Highlanders thanks to Dumbo



Blues: 1 - Tony Woodcock, 2 - Keven Mealamu (Captain), 3 - John Afoa, 4 - Greg Rawlinson, 5 - Ali Williams, 6 - Justin Collins, 7 - Daniel Braid, 8 - Nick Williams, 9 - Steve Devine, 10 - Tasesa Lavea, 11 - Joe Rokocoko, 12 - Luke McAlister, 13 - Anthony Tuitavake, 14 - Doug Howlett, 15 - Isa Nacewa.

Reserves: 16 - Tim Dow, 17 - Saimone Taumoepeau, 18 - Kurtis Haiu, 19 - Anthony Boric, 20 - John Senio, 21 - Rua Tipoki, 22 - Vili Waqaseduadua


Highlanders: 1 - Nick White, 2 - Anton Oliver (Captain), 3 - Carl Hayman, 4 - Tom Donnelly, 5 - James Ryan, 6 - Hoani MacDonald, 7 - Josh Blackie, 8 - Craig Newby, 9 - Chris Smylie, 10 - Nick Evans, 11 - Roy Kiniknilau, 12 - Seilala Mapusua, 13 - Neil Brew, 14 - Vilimoni Delasau, 15 - Ben Blair.

Reserves: 16 - Jason Macdonald, 17 - Chris King, 18 - Filipo Levi, 19 - Tim Boys, 20 - Jimmy Cowan, 21 - Callum Bruce, 22 - Richard Kahui.

[The TRUTH]

from Fox Sports


Cockbain ready to answer Reds call
By Jim Tucker
February 15, 2006

FORMER Australia forward Matt Cockbain is to resume training with Queensland but an SOS to powerhouse Toutai Kefu to solve the trouble spot at No.8 has been ruled out.

Lock-flanker Cockbain, a 1999 Rugby World Cup winner, landed back in Brisbane yesterday at the end of a two-season stint in Japan with motivation to rekindle his career at Super 14 level.

Cockbain said he was willing to answer any call from the injury-hit Reds for little more than match payments if it would help out his old team.

Cockbain's offer will have to be considered seriously if the Reds suffer further injury fallout in the forwards during Saturday night's clash against the Crusaders at Suncorp Stadium.

The Reds yesterday named 117kg Australia Under-21 lock James Horwill for his Super 14 debut in a remodelled pack.

The possibility of a one-month contract for Kefu appears to fall in the too-hard basket.

Even though he is match fit and only child-minding his school-age kids in Japan after the end of the season, he is still under contract at Kubota for another year.

Reds high-performance manager Bob Murphy said yesterday there was no thought of pursuing Kefu on a short-term deal even with skipper and No.8 John Roe (knee) out for up to six weeks and his back-up Ben Mowen still sidelined with a broken jaw.

Mitchell Chapman shifts from flanker to No.8 against the Crusaders, which frees up Hugh McMeniman to move from lock to the back row - where he can have more of a roving impact.

Red-haired lock Cameron Treloar has been upgraded from the Reds academy squad with a one-month Super 14 contract to offer much-needed back-up.
At 33, Cockbain felt he could still contribute to the Reds' cause and telephoned coach Jeff Miller before he left Japan to offer his experience at Queensland training.

Miller confirmed Cockbain would join Reds training, probably this week, but with no guarantees.

"I'd definitely like to get on the paddock again with the Reds, feel the buzz of a big crowd and help with the rebuilding process," Cockbain said.

"I don't want to block anyone coming through but I'm match fit at the end of a season and ready to step in and do a job if needed."

Inspirational fullback Chris Latham was yesterday named the Reds' fifth captain in three seasons to take over from Roe, who followed Nathan Sharpe, Elton Flatley and Nick Stiles.

The Reds have left their most damaging midfield ball-runner on the bench again with Lloyd Johansson unable to budge promising flyhalf Berrick Barnes or inside centre Elton Flatley, the cool four-from-four marksman with the boot against New South Wales last weekend.

[Dumbo]

2ns Game Play off's;

17 Feb Highlanders v Blues
18 Feb Cats v Chiefs
18 Feb Bulls v Brumbies
18 Feb Hurricanes v W.Force
18 Feb Reds v Crusaders
19 Feb Sharks v Cheetahs
19 Feb Stormers v Waratahs
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Me thinks:
17 Feb Highlanders v Blues - Blues by 15
18 Feb Cats v Chiefs - Cats by 6
18 Feb Bulls v Brumbies - Brumbies by 4
18 Feb Hurricanes v W.Force - Hurricanes by 17
18 Feb Reds v Crusaders - Crusaders by 22
19 Feb Sharks v Cheetahs - Sharks by 2
19 Feb Stormers v Waratahs - Stomers by 10

Based on last weeks games...
Would like to see the team sheets before i commit...

[Rassie]

Guys and you `branch manager (Chiro)`, submit your prediction in the Super 14 contest!

Dumbo, i`ve done that for you, try and submit also the score !

Thanks

[Dumbo]

Thanks mate, always seem to f&*kup putting things in the right spot...

[Bull]

Dumbo you reckon the Brumbies could beat the Bulls at home?

[Dumbo]

I respect it's a pretty big call, just think... hard to define... they are the underdog, the team is getting it's shit together, they have a hell of a lot to prove, lot of reputations at stake... prime conditions for the Aussies to shine.

Poor reasoning but...

[Bull]

It's gonna be one helluva match, I think the winner will only be determined in the last 20 minutes or so! Can't wait, already got my ticket :bana:

[THE CHIROPRACTOR101]

yep im going for the bulls...brian habana is a champion!!! man he can hit you like a brick wall on wheels going down hill on a runner

absolute champ getting better every year and i hope to see him carve up the brumbies backline

[The TRUTH]

Steve Larkhams 100th game for the brumbies , great achievement

I think the brumbies are gonna win this in a close one

Heres 7 reasons why:

SMITH
LARKHAM
GREGAN
GITEAU :cheers:
RATHBONE
MORTLOCK
GERRARD

this is gonna be a great game, match of the round for me

MOTM -Giteau ,he'll expose the bulls slow forwards(gaps galore)

[The TRUTH]

Larkham to leave Brumbies after World cup
Published Wednesday, 15-Feb-2006
Written by The Tighthead

Wallaby and Brumbies Steven Larkham's name in on the team sheet to play his 100th game for the Brumbies this weekend against the Bulls in Pretoria but he has said that he is interested in quitting the Wallabies and Brumbies to play overseas.

Larkham kicked a last minute drop goal in the 1999 World cup which saw Australia beat South Africa and took them to the World cup final where they beat France.

Larkham says that he now intends to stick with the Brumbies and the Wallabies and then after the 2007 World cup in France he hopes to play overseas.

This means that after this season he will play only one more season with the Brumbies.

super14.com

[All_Blacks_Hurricanes_Lions_Fan]

Hurricanes team top play the FOrce:
1 John Schwalger
2 Andrew Hore
3 Neemia Tialata
4 Paul Tito
5 Jason Eaton
6 Jerry Collins
7 Chris Masoe
8 Rodney So’ioalo (Captain)
9 Piri Weepu
10 Jimmy Gopperth
11 Hosea Gear
12 Ma’a Nonu
13 Conrad Smith
14 Lome Fa’atau
15 Isaia Toeava
16 Luke Mahoney
17 Tim Fairbrother
18 Luke Andrews
19 Thomas Waldrom
20 Brendan Haami
21 Tamati Ellison
22 Tane Tu’ipulotu

[aussie1st]

From rugby365

Cats: 15 Earl Rose, 14 Ashwin Willemse, 13 Grant Esterhuizen, 12 Wayne Julies, 11 Jaque Fourie, 10 Tiaan Snyman, 9 Enrico Januarie, 8 Ernst Joubert, 7 Wikus van Heerden (captain), 6 Cobus Grobbelaar, 5 Willem Stoltz, 4 Trevor Hall, 3 Daniel Muller, 2 Lukas van Biljon, 1 Pietman van Niekerk.
Replacements: 16 Delarey du Preez, 17 Lawrence Sephaka, 18 KleinJan Tromp, 19 Gerhard Vosloo, 20 Jano Vermaak, 21 Doppies la Grange, 22 Wylie Human.

Chiefs: 15 Mils Muliaina, 14 Sosene Anesi, 13 Mark Ranby, 12 Sam Tuitupou, 11 Sitiveni Sivivatu, 10 Stephen Donald, 9 Jamie Nutbrown, 8 Sione Lauaki, 7 Marty Holah, 6 Steven Bates, 5 Bernie Upton, 4 Kristian Ormsby, 3 Deacon Manu, 2 Tom Willis (captain), 1 Simms Davison.
Replacements: 16 Aleki Lutui, 17 Ben Castle, 18 Jono Gibbes, 19 Liam Messam, 20 Byron Kelleher, 21 Loki Crichton, 22 Anthony Tahana.

Vodacom Bulls: 15 Johan Roets, 14 Akona Ndungane, 13 JP Nel, 12 Wynand Olivier, 11 Bryan Habana, 10 Derick Hougaard, 9 Fourie du Preez, 8 Jacques Cronjé, 7 Johan Wasserman, 6 Danie Rossouw, 5 Francois van Schouwenburg, 4 Bakkies Botha, 3 Danie Thiart, 2 Kobus van der Walt, 1 Jaco Engels.
Replacements: 16 Chilliboy Ralepelle, 17 Andries Human, 18 Pedrie Wannenburg, 19 Pierre Spies, 20 Heini Adams, 21 Morné Steyn, 22 Riaan van der Bergh


Vodacom Stormers: 15 Werner Greeff, 14 Jonghi Nokwe, 13 De Wet Barry (captain), 12 Jean de Villiers, 11 Rayno Benjamin, 10 Peter Grant, 9 Bolla Conradie, 8 Adri Badenhorst, 7 Schalk Burger, 6 Luke Watson, 5 Andries Bekker, 4 Ross Skeate, 3 Eddie Andrews, 2 Schalk Brits, 1 JD Moller.
Replacements: 16 Huia Edmonds/Hanyani Shimange, 17 Attie Winter, 18 Henk Eksteen, 19 David Hendricks, 20 Neil de Kock, 21 Naas Olivier, 22 Joe Petersen


From foxsports.com.au

Qld: Chris Latham ©, Henari Veratau, Julian Huxley, Elton Flatley, Drew Mitchell, Berrick Barnes, Sam Cordingley, Mitchell Chapman, David Croft, Hugh McMeniman, James Horwill, Mark Connors, Rodney Blake, Sean Hardman, Greg Holmes. Res: Tom Court, Stephen Moore, Cameron Treloar, Tom McVerry, Josh Valentine, Lloyd Johansson, Caleb Brown.

BRUMBIES: Adam Ashley-Cooper; Clyde Rathbone, Stirling Mortlock (captain), Matt Giteau, Mark Gerrard; Stephen Larkham, George Gregan; Jone Tawake, George Smith, Daniel Heenan; Mark Chisholm, Alister Campbell; Nic Henderson, David Palavi, Bill Young. Replacements: James McCormack, Guy Shepherdson, Adam Wallace-Harrison, Julian Salvi, Patrick Phibbs, Gene Fairbanks, Joel Wilson.

[187]

Originally posted by All_Blacks_Hurricanes_Lions_Fan@Feb 16 2006, 12:02 PM
Hurricanes team top play the FOrce:
1 John Schwalger
2 Andrew Hore
3 Neemia Tialata
4 Paul Tito
5 Jason Eaton
6 Jerry Collins
7 Chris Masoe
8 Rodney So’ioalo (Captain)
9 Piri Weepu
10 Jimmy Gopperth
11 Hosea Gear
12 Ma’a Nonu
13 Conrad Smith
14 Lome Fa’atau
15 Isaia Toeava
16 Luke Mahoney
17 Tim Fairbrother
18 Luke Andrews
19 Thomas Waldrom
20 Brendan Haami
21 Tamati Ellison
22 Tane Tu’ipulotu
thats good he's giving scwalger a start coz he's a good player, great potential. i reckon he maybe shud've started waldrom or had serge lilo on the bench.
good to see hosea gear in the line up and that mid field!!!! can't wait to see if ma'a and conrad can rip it up from the starting whistle. coz thats our midfield once umaga retires.
good luck to the force, their gonna need it!!!
GO THE CANES!!!!

[Mr. Laxative]

Originally posted by The TRUTH!!@Feb 16 2006, 03:13 AM
Steve Larkhams 100th game for the brumbies , great achievement

I think the brumbies are gonna win this in a close one

Heres 7 reasons why:

SMITH
LARKHAM
GREGAN
GITEAU :cheers:
RATHBONE
MORTLOCK
GERRARD

this is gonna be a great game, match of the round for me

MOTM -Giteau ,he'll expose the bulls slow forwards(gaps galore)
Like last year our backs will dominate and with a brutal back row of heenan smith and tawake I think the brumbies will pull through in a close high scoring match with both teams scoring 4 tries.

my tip - Bull 28 - 31 Brumbies.

:bleh!:

[The TRUTH]

Originally posted by All_Blacks_Hurricanes_Lions_Fan@Feb 16 2006, 12:02 PM
Hurricanes team top play the FOrce:
1 John Schwalger
2 Andrew Hore
3 Neemia Tialata
4 Paul Tito
5 Jason Eaton
6 Jerry Collins
7 Chris Masoe
8 Rodney So’ioalo (Captain)
9 Piri Weepu
10 Jimmy Gopperth
11 Hosea Gear
12 Ma’a Nonu
13 Conrad Smith
14 Lome Fa’atau
15 Isaia Toeava
16 Luke Mahoney
17 Tim Fairbrother
18 Luke Andrews
19 Thomas Waldrom
20 Brendan Haami
21 Tamati Ellison
22 Tane Tu’ipulotu
Is Umaga injured??

[The TRUTH]

WESTERN FORCE

The squad is:
1. Gareth Hardy
2. Brendan Cannon
3. David Fitter
4. David Pusey
5. Nathan Sharpe
6. Luke Doherty
7. Matt Hodgson
8. Tim Davidson
9. Matt Henjak
10. Brock James
11. Digby Ioane
12. Junior Pelesasa
13. Scott Staniforth
14. Cameron Shepherd

15. James Hilgendorf
16. Tai McIsaac
17. David Te Moana
18. John Welborn
19. Scott Fava
20. Chris O'Young
21. Scott Daruda
22. Haig Sare
23. Richard Brown

[THE CHIROPRACTOR101]

yeh umaga has a minor leg injury but look at his replacement hahaha...

this just means that the looseforwards and conrad smith will have to make more tackles now that all nonu is gonna do is use his energy on attack mode

go canes and blues

[Rassie]

Now, let`s get back to rugby and let me make a short preview for the upcoming games in the round / week 2

Of course, i`ll start with SA teams (home games) Here we go

Sharks - Vrystaat Cheetahs (

Sharks, despite all their termoils, manage a great start vs Chiefs! Percy, what a form! Impressive. ! We, on the other hand, can`t afford another loss. It`s a tough call but my money goes , as always, on the team with a stronger pack and that`s us!

Cats - Chiefs

Both team lost in their opening games! You may smile but the weather is a crucial factor in this game. Cats game is all in the backward line, Chiefs the opposite! It`s the skop/skiet/donner rugby (Cats) vs running rugby (Chiefs). If it will be wet at Ellis, big chance for Chiefs! Nice weather - Cats to win! It happend in the previous game when Stormers (the only team in SA that does not play in the traditional style) won vs much bigger Cats players in a very wet Ellis Park last Sunday.

Bulls - Brumbies. Easy call, Bulls will get their 5 point. Brumbies suck badly in away games!

Stormers - Waratahs . Stormers to have the upper hand. Both teams won in the first round but with plenty of luck especially for Tahs! Also , Tahs coming in less than a week in SA is a disadvantage for their first game at least.

Moving to NZ encounters

Highlanders - Blues ! Huh, my money goes on Highlanders! Let me explain why. First of all , both teams lost their first game. Blues are having a shitty start for two seasons in a row. Highlanders game vs Crusaders (despite the score) was smth very intersting. Please remember the situations when they were almost there but due to some mistakes failed! They are playing in House of Plain - tough to win there ! Also, IMO Blues are not physically able to give 100% for the whole 80 minutes! In terms of front rows Blues may have an advantage but let`s keep in mind Otago has still Olivier and his in good shape.

Hurricanes - Western Force : easy call, can`t see any surprise here! Unfortunately Western Force has much to work in orther to be a team not just of bunch of players! Good luck for them, i`m very much found of WF

In `giant rats` land

Reds - Crusaders. Can here be a big surprise ? Possibly, don`t just write Reds off. Of course, from all points of view Crusaders are lookig better but Reds are capabile of some miracles! Just wait and see! If you like to risk some money, bet on the Reds! You might win !

[Stormer]

Go Stormers! should be a cracker!!

[Mr. Laxative]

My tips for this week

Brumbies
Highlanders
Chiefs
Waratahs
Cheetahs
Hurricanes
Crusaders

[The TRUTH]

Originally posted by Jacko@Feb 17 2006, 04:42 PM
My tips for this week

Brumbies
Highlanders
Chiefs
Waratahs
Cheetahs
Hurricanes
Crusaders
Jacko , put your tips in the super14 contest thread

also predict a score line for each match

[BOKean]

GO SHARKS!!!!
PERCY FOR PRESIDENT!!

[The TRUTH]

Brumbieeeeeeeeeeeees!!!!!!! Try by Mortlock in the last minute to win the game http://www.big-football-forum.co.uk/forum/images/smiles/hyper.gif

3 TRIES TO ZIP ZILCH ZERO

The Bulls had no right to be that close in the game, they never looked like scoring a try and the ref was handing out BS!! penalties to them all game.

Shit now i have to try and sleep after that(4am here)............ WHAT A GAME :bravo:

[aussie1st]

What an awesome game that was. Larkham and Gregan weren't at their best either. Larkham putting up bombs which were too far and Gregan made a few errors and was slow to deliver the ball. It was Mortlock, Giteau, Gerrard and Smith that set up this victory.

[Bull]

Originally posted by The TRUTH!!@Feb 17 2006, 10:03 PM
The Bulls had no right to be that close in the game, they never looked like scoring a try and the ref was handing out BS!! penalties to them all game.

Yeah and the ref gave you a bullshit try, Rathbone was out twice before grounding the ball! And at the last try the Brumbie scrumhalf knocked the ball at the maul and there was obstruction! :wall:

[Stormer]

Derrick Hougaard has tunnel vision he is so one dimensional it ain't funny, he makes Johnny Wilkinson look like a "well rounded player." If the Bulls want to make the semis they need Morne Steyn/Kennedy Tsimba on the field they have much better distribution.

[aussie1st]

Originally posted by Bull+Feb 18 2006, 08:55 AM-->
<!--QuoteBegin-The TRUTH!!@Feb 17 2006, 10:03 PM
The Bulls had no right to be that close in the game, they never looked like scoring a try and the ref was handing out BS!! penalties to them all game.

Yeah and the ref gave you a bullshit try, Rathbone was out twice before grounding the ball! And at the last try the Brumbie scrumhalf knocked the ball at the maul and there was obstruction! :wall: [/b]
There was nothing wrong with those tries. Either way we aren&#39;t going to get this sorted as we are bias towards our sides.

Also the Chiefs lost to the Cats :)

[Serge]

To me all the games so far are upsets. I&#39;m 0/3 in virtual super 14. This is only a good sign though as unpredictability is a sign of a good comp.

[aussie1st]

I&#39;m 2/3, those Chiefs stuffed me up majorly.

[TheDell]

does anyone think the reds can beat the crusaders? Is it worth me going to the game?

[Wally]

They will come closer than anyone thinks they will. Either way, it will be a good game to be at.

[BOKean]

Originally posted by Wally@Feb 18 2006, 12:50 PM
They will come closer than anyone thinks they will. Either way, it will be a good game to be at.
:bravo: keep dreaming mate

[-JJ-]

Oh god. The Chiefs lost to the Cats?? The C a t s? Well at least there&#39;s only one way for the Chiefs now, and that&#39;s up. And the South African tour is out of the way.

I miss Sky. And I don&#39;t like not being able to pick up Prime.

[aussie1st]

The only thing that could save the Reds is the heat and last week that brought them down with cramps. Crusaders look far too good for the Reds.

[Mr. Laxative]

What a game - go brumbies! Well I didn&#39;t actually see the game, just highlights. Where do you reckon I could find it?

[Wally]

Originally posted by Jacko@Feb 18 2006, 02:48 PM
What a game - go brumbies! Well I didn&#39;t actually see the game, just highlights. Where do you reckon I could find it?
Foxsports or *REMOVED*.com

[The TRUTH]

Originally posted by Bull+Feb 18 2006, 08:55 AM-->
<!--QuoteBegin-The TRUTH!!@Feb 17 2006, 10:03 PM
The Bulls had no right to be that close in the game, they never looked like scoring a try and the ref was handing out BS!! penalties to them all game.

Yeah and the ref gave you a bullshit try, Rathbone was out twice before grounding the ball! And at the last try the Brumbie scrumhalf knocked the ball at the maul and there was obstruction! :wall: [/b]
Are u serious there was nothing wrong with either try............sour grapes?

Your lucky you had Derick Hougaard because without him wouldnt have scored a point.....the bulls attack is the worst in super 14 even the blues are better.

[The TRUTH]

Sailor out of Stormers Clash
Saturday, 18 February 2006
NSWRU Media Unit


Powerhouse winger Wendell Sailor has been ruled out of the HSBC Waratahs Tooheys New Super 14 clash with the Stormers in Cape Town Sunday morning Sydney time.
Wendell Sailor - Out of the Stormers clash. Sailor felt confident going into a fitness test at the Waratahs final training session but pulled up less than 100 per cent.

“He’s pretty disappointed,” said head coach Ewen McKenzie

“Wendell woke up in good spirits and believed he was good to go but unfortunately the hamstring isn’t quite right.

“From a positive point of view Wendell will be fully fit for next week’s clash with the Bulls.”

The loss of Sailor has forced a backline reshuffle with Sam Norton-Knight moving off the bench and back to fullback and Peter Hewat from fullback to wing.

Ben Jacobs slots into the 22 in the vacant bench spot.

REVISED - HSBC Waratahs to Play the Stormers in Cape Town on Saturday

1. Matt Dunning
2. Adam Freier
3. Al Baxter
4. Alex Kanaar
5. Daniel Vickerman
6. Rocky Elsom
7. Phil Waugh [v-c]
8. David Lyons
9. Chris Whitaker [c]
10. Tim Donnelly
11. Lote Tuqiri
12. Shaun Berne
13. Morgan Turinui
14. Peter Hewat
15. Sam Norton-Knight
16. Tatafu Polota-Nau
17. Benn Robinson
18. Wycliff Palu
19. Stephen Hoiles
20. Brett Sheehan
21. Ben Jacobs
22. Daniel Halangahu

[Bull]

Originally posted by The TRUTH!!+Feb 18 2006, 07:38 AM-->

Originally posted by Bull@Feb 18 2006, 08:55 AM
<!--QuoteBegin-The TRUTH!!@Feb 17 2006, 10:03 PM
The Bulls had no right to be that close in the game, they never looked like scoring a try and the ref was handing out BS!! penalties to them all game.

Yeah and the ref gave you a bullshit try, Rathbone was out twice before grounding the ball! And at the last try the Brumbie scrumhalf knocked the ball at the maul and there was obstruction! :wall:
Are u serious there was nothing wrong with either try............sour grapes?

Your lucky you had Derick Hougaard because without him wouldnt have scored a point.....the bulls attack is the worst in super 14 even the blues are better. [/b]
Not sour grapes at all! The Bulls didn&#39;t play well at all, our defence was shit, nothing going on in the attacking department etc. But the first try from Rathbone wasn&#39;t a try, he clearly stepped on the line!

[The TRUTH]

Look i&#39;ve watched the game twice ,seen the replays about 10 times and there was nothing wrong with that try

even the biased SA comentators said it was ABSOLUTELY a try!

[Mr. Laxative]

which means it was DEFINATELY a try. I&#39;ve seen the highlights, the replays - no not the full game but hey!

Anyway Brumbies to beat the Bulls in the final at good old Canberra Stadium (formerly Bruce Stadium)!

[aussie1st]

The Force really took it to the Canes. They had so much ball in the Hurricanes half. If that was the Crusaders the Hurricanes will have had 100 next to their name. Force just couldn&#39;t hold onto the ball long enough but I reckon they will click next week to make it 0 from 3 for the chiefs.

[Mr. Laxative]

so what was the score???

[The TRUTH]

Yeah that weirdest game i&#39;ve seen

The Force totally dominated territory and possesion but just couldnt put that last piece of the play together

They were unlucky to concede those early tries from turnovers because the Canes hardly touched the ball the whole game.

Force had so many penalties in front of the sticks(at least 10) but chose not to kick for goal(stupid) and instead went for the try every time.

Some promising signs for the Force in only there second game (there set plays look solid) and given some time they should be a good team.

[The TRUTH]

Originally posted by Jacko@Feb 18 2006, 08:43 PM
so what was the score???
29-5

[aussie1st]

Score was 29 - 5 to the Canes. The best game of the round so far was the Brumbies game. It was so good to see their backline flowing again, George Smith back at his best and Giteau back in his best position.

[Mr. Laxative]

beauty 3 from 4 (bloody cats) for my tips so far. At least they scored - brumbies still the only aussie team to play a game with out scoring.

[The TRUTH]

Half Time the Reds lead the Crusaders 14-11

Great try from Mitchell, unlucky not to be infront by more with an early try dissallowed

Carter&#39;s kicking is surprisingly off, Flately spot on as usual

C&#39;mon Reds hang in there

[The TRUTH]

Crusaders win 47-21 http://www.liverpoolfc-newkit.co.uk/iB3_html/non-cgi/emoticons/no.gif

I feel sorry for the reds they played well and had 2 good tries dissallowed....

..but you cant afford to miss touch when kicking against the Crusaders coz they will tear you a new one, they score 90% of there tries on the counter attack and they punished the Reds in the dieing stages Tonight.

When will teams learn that you cant give the Crusaders easy turnover ball...........they are just so awesome in open play.

On the bright side the reds have a GREAT team for the future with youngsters like Barnes,Mitchell,Johansson and Blake

...But even better they have the Blues next week :lol:

[TheDell]

just watched the reds v crusaders match. I messaged everyone at around the 65 minute mark telling them what a great game it was. Pity they took off barnes, latham and blake. The reds showed so much promise but they really didn&#39;t look like they&#39;d rehearsed enough with their reserves- their set pieces looked completely improvised once the reserves came on.

www.homelessonice.com

[Bull]

Originally posted by The TRUTH!!@Feb 18 2006, 09:30 AM
even the biased SA comentators said it was ABSOLUTELY a try!
Biased SA Commentators????? :lol:

[The TRUTH]

Originally posted by Bull+Feb 19 2006, 02:15 AM-->
<!--QuoteBegin-The TRUTH!!@Feb 18 2006, 09:30 AM
even the biased SA comentators said it was ABSOLUTELY a try!
Biased SA Commentators????? :lol: [/b]
Well all comentators are forced to see the game from there own countries side.

Im guessing you have seen the replay of Rathbones try and realize it was good??

[Wally]

At around the 60 minute mark and with the Reds leading 21-16 I was looking forward to getting my dick sucked by everyone here who wrote the Reds off. Atleast we&#39;ll beat the Blues.

[Ripper]

Originally posted by Wally@Feb 19 2006, 03:50 PM
At around the 60 minute mark and with the Reds leading 21-16 I was looking forward to getting my dick sucked by everyone here who wrote the Reds off. Atleast we&#39;ll beat the Blues.
Or not.

[aussie1st]

Originally posted by Wally@Feb 19 2006, 02:50 PM
At around the 60 minute mark and with the Reds leading 21-16 I was looking forward to getting my dick sucked by everyone here who wrote the Reds off. Atleast we&#39;ll beat the Blues.
I was expecting something more tasting like humble pie ;)

[Bull]

Originally posted by The TRUTH!!+Feb 18 2006, 04:39 PM-->

Originally posted by Bull@Feb 19 2006, 02:15 AM
<!--QuoteBegin-The TRUTH!!@Feb 18 2006, 09:30 AM
even the biased SA comentators said it was ABSOLUTELY a try!
Biased SA Commentators????? :lol:
Well all comentators are forced to see the game from there own countries side.

Im guessing you have seen the replay of Rathbones try and realize it was good?? [/b]
Saw Rathbones try on Hi-Lites last night (more like f***ing Low-lites) he didn&#39;t step out the try was good! :bravo:

[The TRUTH]

Originally posted by Bull+Feb 20 2006, 06:29 PM-->

Originally posted by The TRUTH!!@Feb 18 2006, 04:39 PM

Originally posted by Bull@Feb 19 2006, 02:15 AM
<!--QuoteBegin-The TRUTH!!@Feb 18 2006, 09:30 AM
even the biased SA comentators said it was ABSOLUTELY a try!
Biased SA Commentators????? :lol:
Well all comentators are forced to see the game from there own countries side.

Im guessing you have seen the replay of Rathbones try and realize it was good??
Saw Rathbones try on Hi-Lites last night (more like f***ing Low-lites) he didn&#39;t step out the try was good! :bravo: [/b]
I know B)