I really dont understand the rules anymore.
If someone doesnt try to wrap arms around the ball carrier, and makes contact shoulder-to-the-chest first, then (millisecond later) shoulder-to-head, that is only a penalty?
I could sware that was red not that long ago.
Other than that, then the ref killed the Reds quite a few times (a scrum on our 5m line should have been penalty for them, not us, a tackle without the ball, we had quite a few offsides on rucks that weren't called, etc). I'd be quite angry if i were a Reds supporter.
Our defense, particularly from the backs, is nothing short of appalling. It is only marginally above existent. Moroni is the only one even attempting to tackle opponents. A poorly placed cone in the field would have the same defensive capabilities as Boffelli. Maybe even more. At least you need to get around the cone.
Our forwards weren't as bad defensively, but light-years away from being even decent, let alone their former selves. The only turnover was at min 76 by Moroni, a back... If you cant get even a couple of turnovers against a team like the Reds, you just wont be able to compete against stronger teams.
If we play like the 1H against the stormers they will tear us a new one.
