[2016 Super Rugby] Waratahs vs. Highlanders (Round 4) 18/03/2016

[TRF_heineken]

Venue: Allianz Stadium
Time: 10:45 CAT (SA, GMT+2)​

 

[0tago]

Hey all!

I am really hoping we can replicate our Semi-Final performance from last year against the Tahs this year. It's always a tough fixture travelling to Sydney. I think we will beat them in the forwards over the longevity of the game and be able to attack their scrum and line out given the injury to Polota-Nau, Hooper of course will be a pain in the backside as usual, but with our tough blokes in the mix we usually keep him under wraps and the Lions game really would have hardened the guys up.

It's obvious to contain Falou and not allow him to play to his strengths, like kicking the ball down his throat in open play, that's more common sense than anything. Really looking forward to the Phipps and Smith battle, they're always at each others throats and Aaron usually thrives of that competitive environment where Phipps usually folds. I really do think we have the Tahs beat around the park and should produce a reasonably comfortable win. They still have a lot of set piece issues and not quite clinical enough in the backline.

 

[austingtir]

I Swear the reffing in Sydney is the most biased in rugby union period. The Tahs get ALL the 50:50 calls on this ground its crazy!

 

[Jaguares]

OMFG! Bealeeeeee

 

[Jaguares]

F****ck! Try of first phrase by Landers

 

[RoosTah]

Thinking maybe we need a new scrum coach at this point.

 

[austingtir]

The Highlanders scrum looks better than last year. Its been going pretty good so far this season.

 

[Jaguares]

It looks like a loooooong night for the Tahs. The Landers play in another league and without a good kicker is impossible. Beale failed 2 easy kicks in front of the posts

 

[austingtir]

Im beginning to have some hope of the Highlanders not being embarrassed by the Brumbies.

 

[Jaguares]

The worst game of Tahs in this season so far. Too easy for Landers

 

[Jaguares]

It was like a preseason game for Landers. Too many knock-ons by Tahs, too many unforced errors

 

[austingtir]

Holy crap I cant believe how badly they HL are owning them.

 

[Cruz_del_Sur]

Clearly not the Waratahs day.

 

[Jaguares]

Brumbies is the only challenger for the ***le from OZ conference this year, no doubts about it

 

[austingtir]

Folau does not like Fekitoa coming at him all night. Going on last year and this year Fekitoa is near on gauranteed to beat this guy in Defence and Attack one on one.

And Cruden is the incumbent but Sopoanga is the NZ drop kick king. He's looking classy in this match (obviously the HL are well on top which has alot to do with it).

 

[TRF_stormer2010]

And there's a dropped goal. A thing of beauty from Sopoaga.

 

[Jaguares]

Finally a try by Tahs...

 

[austingtir]

Jeez its deffo not the Tahs night Hooper has been doing that unbound thing at the back of rolling mauls since his mum shat him out. Cant actually believe he finally got done for it.

 

[RoosTah]

Well, at least the Waratahs are doing something in the second half. But in all honesty the team looks a mess this year. Can't kick goals, weak set-piece and a largely predictable attack. Very disappointing.

 

[Jaguares]

Good move by Hopper and try by Holloway. I like this kid