[2017 Super Rugby] Round 10: Reds vs. Waratahs (29/04/2017)

[TRF_heineken]

Venue: Suncorp Stadium
Time: 11:45 CAT (SA, GMT+2)​

 

[galumay]

As a Tah's fan I have no idea which team will get up in this dreary derby. Both teams have been playing some woeful rugby. Past form doesnt offer a lot of clues, unless you can have a game where both sides lose!

While my heart says the Tah's, I wouldnt be at all surprised if they lost either.

 

[Caitlyn Jenner]

I just hope Folau has a good game, he needs to bag me some damn fantasy points.

 

[Bruce_ma gooshvili]

A pretty entertaining contest this. Reds probably the easiest on the eye of the Aussie sides. Woeful penalty kicking by Quade and Foley though.

 

[smartcooky]

The worst exhibition of refereeing so far this SR season. How many clear and obvious knock-ons can a referee miss?

 

[Caitlyn Jenner]

At least these teams looked like they wanted to play this week, but they were still both far from convincing.
BTW how good is George Smith?!? Defying his age!

 

[galumay]

mmm...I should be happy with the Tah's getting a win, but my frustration with the overall state of rugby in Oz overrides that. Both sides were pretty awful in different aspects of the game, and it was only entertaining in that the result was in question until the end.

The Reds seem to lack any idea of what to do when they get possession, frequently taking really poor options and their defence is often found wanting.

The Tah's seem to lack the accuracy to complete what they are wanting to do in attack, so many turn overs deep in atttack from poor last passes or mishandling.

 

[Car]

I dunno, I actually thought it was quite good for an Aussie derby this season. I expected it to be worse.

 

[galumay]

... I expected it to be worse.

Me too! As I said, I think the closeness of the score added at least some interest.