Super XV 2014 General Discussion Thread

danthefan · 01-03-2014 10:10am

5 tries so far this season and it's not even half time in game 2. Ridiculous rugby player.

Swiwi. · 01-03-2014 10:11am

Kiwi_knock wrote: »

Lovely offloads there for the try. Folau is really struggling in his second season. :P

Potgieter & Palu giving good go forward and Beale is a decent kicking option at 12.

Kiwi_knock · 01-03-2014 10:16am

Another try, far too easy for the Tahs

danthefan · 01-03-2014 10:23am

10 mins respite for the Reds, Folau in the bin. Deliberately slapped the ball out of play.

Edit - and a try. Knock the conversion over, get the first points in the 2nd half, and it's a game.

Swiwi. · 01-03-2014 10:24am

danthefan wrote: »

5 tries so far this season and it's not even half time in game 2. Ridiculous rugby player.

Best FB I've seen since Cullen. Positionally sound, outstanding under the high ball, runs beautiful lines, scores at will, reasonable punt, improving his passing. Mesmerising to watch.

Kiwi_knock · 01-03-2014 10:24am

Reds back in it.

Swiwi. · 01-03-2014 10:27am

Kiwi_knock wrote: »

Reds back in it.

Not really. Tahs dominated that half. Reds need to score first after the break. Potgieter was excellent value in that half, and Beale really adds to the Tahs backline. Sharks v Tahs for the title, you heard it here first. With a possible mention for the Chiefs. Don't mention the other NZ "C" team please :mad:

Kiwi_knock · 01-03-2014 10:45am

Kiwi_knock wrote: »

Reds back in it.

Swiwi. wrote: »

Not really. Tahs dominated that half. Reds need to score first after the break. Potgieter was excellent value in that half, and Beale really adds to the Tahs backline. Sharks v Tahs for the title, you heard it here first. With a possible mention for the Chiefs. Don't mention the other NZ "C" team please :mad:

I was wrong.

thunderthing · 01-03-2014 2:57pm

Sky Sports aren't showing the Bulls v Lions game, does anybody know where I'd get or look for a stream for it? Cheers!

marc96 · 01-03-2014 4:10pm

thunderthing wrote: »

Sky Sports aren't showing the Bulls v Lions game, does anybody know where I'd get or look for a stream for it? Cheers!

Sky sports 2 in the red button.watching it now

thunderthing · 01-03-2014 4:54pm

Cheers, can't watch red button stuff on Sky Go though unfortunately. How are the Lions looking?

astonaidan · 02-03-2014 2:33am

Nice little cameo by Benji for the Blues there in round two strange to see him subbing, still dont think hes a ten

astonaidan · 02-03-2014 3:02am

Cory Janes try, world class

errlloyd · 02-03-2014 3:29am

In my 15 days or so as a reds fan I don't think I've ever seen as poor a performance from the boys. Seemed out of the game from when Izzy Folou scored early.

Swiwi. · 03-03-2014 9:05am

errlloyd wrote: »

In my 15 days or so as a reds fan I don't think I've ever seen as poor a performance from the boys. Seemed out of the game from when Izzy Folou scored early.

Early days but I reckon you can lock sharks, waratahs and chiefs into the last 6. The rest of the sides have been up and down but the reds and crusaders were very underwhelming in the weekend. Actually the standard overall hasn't been too flash so far, and I think I'll just watch the 6N given the fixtures on offer this weekend.

What I can say is that if this was Ireland, someone would have started a "is the game over for Ritchie" thread...

Taco Corp · 05-03-2014 1:18pm

story on PR saying Pocock is out for the season. knee reconstruction. horrible luck for him as he's just come back

.ak · 05-03-2014 1:35pm

Captain_Hindsight wrote: »

story on PR saying Pocock is out for the season. knee reconstruction. horrible luck for him as he's just come back

Joining the list of always-broke-flankers....

Ugo Monye spacecraft experience · 05-03-2014 1:36pm

Jesus poor old Pockock. Only back for two games. He'll be doing well to come back from this

Morf · 05-03-2014 10:07pm

Ugo Monye spacecraft experience wrote: »

Jesus poor old Pockock. Only back for two games. He'll be doing well to come back from this

I was following his facebook/twitter/instagram updates for months there.

So so so much rehab. Heart-breaking.

Swiwi. · 06-03-2014 9:08am

.ak wrote: »

Joining the list of always-broke-flankers....

Pocock, Ferris, Juan Smith is some backrow..

Yeah_Right · 06-03-2014 9:47am

Swiwi. wrote: »

Pocock, Ferris, Juan Smith is some backrow..

Add in Heinrich Brussouw (sp?), Schalke Burger and its starting to look like King Richie is trying to join that club (please no!!!!!!)

Swiwi. · 07-03-2014 2:34am

NZ produces some great coaches, heck there's a decent chance we'll do the 6N/4N double.

So WTH is Todd Blackadder doing starting Israel Dagg on the wing? That's left wing in case you were wondering.

Not impressed.

George Hook · 07-03-2014 3:29am

Coenie Oosthuizen is out for the season too.

I don't think Todd Blackadder himself even knows what he's doing. Seems it's too easy for ex-players to walk into top coaching jobs whilst not having enough experience in actual coaching.

Morf · 07-03-2014 3:29am

Swiwi. wrote: »

NZ produces some great coaches, heck there's a decent chance we'll do the 6N/4N double.

So WTH is Todd Blackadder doing starting Israel Dagg on the wing? That's left wing in case you were wondering.

Not impressed.

Was Dagg not in great form before Folau started to really shine?

Going from by a distance best fb in world rugby to moved out of position for his SXV team is a big confidence blow.

How was his form before Savea waded through him for that try last season?

errlloyd · 07-03-2014 4:01am

Just in case anyone was wondering. For anyone as confused as I am about the format of Super Rugby, there are only 6 games this weekend.

sydthebeat · 07-03-2014 8:37am

Try kirandrani

Brumbies 22 - 13 hurricanes

stefan idiot jones · 07-03-2014 9:28am

Just watching the Cheetahs warming up here in the Suncorp, there are some absolute monsters among them. Frightening.

hahashake · 07-03-2014 9:34am

I never like to see NZ teams lose but the upside to a canes loss is another nail in the Hamateurs coffin.

stefan idiot jones · 07-03-2014 9:43am

Absolute Class from the Reds.

stefan idiot jones · 07-03-2014 9:46am

I take that alll back!!!!!

LuckyGent88 · 07-03-2014 9:47am

What a fantastic start to this game.
2 cracking tries

sydthebeat · 07-03-2014 9:58am

Great game here

14 - 14 after 14 minutes

matthew8 · 07-03-2014 10:13am

Reds are their own worst enemies at times. Blew a try and gave away 2 with stupid errors.

sydthebeat · 07-03-2014 10:19am

The balls been turned over So many times it's like a game of tennis

matthew8 · 07-03-2014 10:21am

Seems like a bit of a joke at times.

Buer · 07-03-2014 10:21am

On a day off and was in two minds as to whether I'd get up to watch this. Would have been rather miffed if I didn't.

Some display of running thus far. Weak defence at times but the sheer pace and fluidity of the attacking is excellent.

Some wheels on Prinsloo on his intercept. I thought that it was a winger.

sydthebeat · 07-03-2014 10:26am

Yeah it seems anytime they put boot to ball they mess it up.

Chiefs had a ridiculous kick to the wing from their own 22 that was just suicidal

stefan idiot jones · 07-03-2014 10:30am

49 Points in the first half.

Cooper has completed his obligatory fcuk up for the match. Throwing it around like a hot potato.

Entertainment.

Buer · 07-03-2014 10:38am

sydthebeat wrote: »

The balls been turned over So many times it's like a game of tennis

I think a number of the turnovers would have been called as penalties in the NH though for tackler not releasing and going straight for ball.

sydthebeat · 07-03-2014 10:40am

Yeah the ref in this game, and the previous one, seem happy to allow stuff that is pinged straight away in nh.

I'm seeing lots of rucks where defenders are going down on their hands before digging backwards to claim the ball.

matthew8 · 07-03-2014 10:58am

Didn't look like he grounded it to me.

matthew8 · 07-03-2014 11:19am

Hard to know what the reds were thinking with that quick lineout a couple of minutes back. Why fling it around like that up 14 with 10 to go?

matthew8 · 07-03-2014 11:20am

The reds are the stupidest team I've ever seen. Up 7 with 5 minutes to go, very kickable penalty and Nick Frisby decides to tap and go when there's absolutely nothing on.

stefan idiot jones · 07-03-2014 12:21pm

Frisby had just came on and was overexcited. Three points and the game in the bag went begging. I hope he gets a right bollocking.

Genia kicked the ball away way too much and gifted the Cheetahs possession, should of been pulled off a bit earlier.

Cooper is an absolute pleasure to watch, yes he is guaranteed to drop a clanger but offset that with the rest of his play and he is forgiven.

It does help playing on hard pitches as the 'Drought Generation' grew up with and the end result is exiting attacking rugby.

Can't wait for the Stormers to arrive in three weeks.

glanlea · 07-03-2014 10:55pm

what are the thoughts on how tomorows games.?

Swiwi. · 08-03-2014 4:08am

Morf wrote: »

Was Dagg not in great form before Folau started to really shine?

Going from by a distance best fb in world rugby to moved out of position for his SXV team is a big confidence blow.

How was his form before Savea waded through him for that try last season?

He's like Rob Kearney, a FB and that's it. He's off contract at the end of this season, and I wouldn't be surprised if he moved franchises, especially if Blackadder stays on. He's a Hawke's Bay lad after all, and the Canes could use his talent.

Swiwi. · 08-03-2014 4:11am

glanlea wrote: »

what are the thoughts on how tomorows games.?

I risk ridiculing myself by predicting in advance, but here goes

1) Crusades will win at home (at least, they better)
2) Rebels will crush the Force
3) Bulls will edge the Blues (but could go either way)
4) Sharks will dispose of the Lions fairly handily

Morf · 08-03-2014 4:20am

Swiwi. wrote: »

He's like Rob Kearney, a FB and that's it. He's off contract at the end of this season, and I wouldn't be surprised if he moved franchises, especially if Blackadder stays on. He's a Hawke's Bay lad after all, and the Canes could use his talent.

Any signs of Andre Taylor going back to his red-hot try-scoring form of 2012?

Is he even getting games at this stage? Injured? Completely off the radar?

Swiwi. · 08-03-2014 4:27am

Morf wrote: »

Any signs of Andre Taylor going back to his red-hot try-scoring form of 2012?

Is he even getting games at this stage? Injured? Completely off the radar?

One-season wonder it would appear. Think he's just out of favour at present. Now aged 26 - I expect he will head overseas once off contract.

Morf · 08-03-2014 5:58am

Swiwi. wrote: »

One-season wonder it would appear. Think he's just out of favour at present. Now aged 26 - I expect he will head overseas once off contract.

Not got the staying power of Adam D'arcy then . . .

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