Waratahs v Highlanders R1
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Hard to believe it is Round One already, with injuries and everything, this is the 23 I expect:
- De Groot
- Vikena
- Ma’u
- Holland
- Dunshea
- Renton
- Lasaqa
- Broughton
- Fakatava
- Millar
- Tangitau
- Tavatavanawai
- Tele’a
- Manson
- Gilbert
- Bell
- Lienert-Brown
- Kautai
- Naeta
- Withy
- Hastie
- Robinson
- Te Hiwi
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Tahs should be stronger than previous years...but i feel we are too....but i normally feel that...so we'll probably lose
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I actually real keen to watch this game. I want to see what the Clan are going to be like this year. As @Kiwiwomble points out, it's this time of year we hold out hope that they will be good. I a Canes man, but still like the look of the squad, although locks are a woory, with only a couple.
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@KiwiMurph said in Waratahs v Highlanders R1:
@Dan54 I'm keen to watch to see how the Tahs go. The comp could really use the Tahs being decent (but yes... both teams with new coaches should temper expectations for round 1)
Agree on the comp could use a good Tahs outfit. I think it important for the comp in Aus that both Tahs and Reds are strong, basically the stronghold of rugby in Aus?
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A lot of optimism in Waratah land for this one. For those not following along, the Tahs have picked up a good deal of new talent from the Rebels - Andrew Kellaway, Taniela Tupou, Rob Leota, Isaac Kailea, Darby Lancaster among others. Add in Joseph Sua'alii and you've got a pretty handy side indeed.
However you'd think it all might take some time to gel, so I think the Highlanders are a real chance here.
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@barbarian as @frugby said, yeah, this could be our best shot this year to role them
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Opta pdf for this game
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@KiwiMurph said in Waratahs v Highlanders R1:
Wet weather in Sydney this week and forecast for wet weather on Friday night
IMO that will definitely favour the Tahs approach.
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Hearing chat around Suali’i starting in 15 this week. Interesting to see after the Wallabies introduced him to the international game as a 13.
Personally, I think he’s similar to a Folau where you can put him anywhere from 12 out and he will be just fine. I’m sure his name has been highlighted all week in Landers HQ. Looking forward to seeing how it plays out.
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I reckon the Joseph Sua'ali'i may impact selections. The potential of the cross field kicks could reduce the potential for Hurley to make the bench. We don't want a near 2M Sua'ali'i jumping for the ball against one of the smallest backs in the comp. Wouldn't have been surprised if they used Josh Whaanga and Kyan Rangitutia as a kick catcher at training as well. Get them jumping against the starting wingers and Gilbert as the closest players build wise to Suail'i. Him on a wet night may be quite scary.
Looks like conditions will be quite damp. So potentially a lot of kicking from Millar and Gilbert. One off running from the bash brothers in the midfield. Might be the sort of game where a 6 - 2 bench may be quite useful.
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Three major selection shocks in there!
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cant you guys either post what youve seen...or wait until the rest of us see it? the old i know something you dont know stuff does get a little tiring
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@Kiwiwomble said in Waratahs v Highlanders R1:
cant you guys either post what youve seen...or wait until the rest of us see it? the old i know something you dont know stuff does get a little tiring
If you join the digital membership for only $50 you too will be able to see the announced team ahead of embargo
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@SouthernMann i get it, and love that fact some people pay for and get that early info...its just the hints and shit to others....like im not sure what we're achieving...we're not talking about anything
