Brumbies v Highlanders

[Steven Harris]

@KiwiInLondon Rugby needs to reassess this rule , for me regardless of players jackling having his hands forward of the ruck there was no cleaner insight ,
Jackler should be rewarded

[Tim]

They really needed to get some points after all that effort.

[KiwiMurph]

TUJ a carthorse after all the injuries unfortunately

[KiwiInLondon]

Why would you not take the points. It’s only a 10 point lead after no territory or possession! The leadership team is absolutely brain dead

[Landers92]

How do you not go for the 3 and bring it to a 7 point game after not having the ball all half. Thats just a bone head decision

[Mattasaurus]

breakdown is a lottery reffed by the "vibe"

[SouthernMann]

We just need tonget the ball. Better side with ball in hand. Just can't win a scrum, or get a fair call at the breakdown.

[MajorPom]

This ref has absolutely no idea about the breakdown. The worst display I think I've ever seen.

[MajorPom]

@MajorRage said in Brumbies v Highlanders:

This ref has absolutely no idea about the breakdown. The worst display I think I've ever seen.

If Brumbies had any enterprise in the backline they'd be ahead by about 30.

Highlanders just need the ball. Should've take the 3 to only be one score behind in a half they've been completely dominated.

[Landers92]

That was a really tough watch that first half. Somehow though we are still in the fight. Just need to settle it down and try and hold the ball(pointing out the obvious I know). It’s about as simple as that

[SouthernMann]

Some talented backs in that brumbies backline. No idea how they are so shithouse with such a dominant pack

[KiwiInLondon]

I bang on about it, but that decision not to take the points is indicative of the deeper issues this team has with on field decision making

[SouthernMann]

@KiwiInLondon said in Brumbies v Highlanders:

I bang on about it, but that decision not to take the points is indicative of the deeper issues this team has with on field decision making

I think we have the captains around the wrong way. Withy as the decision maker and Jim as the follow me guy.

[KiwiInLondon]

@SouthernMann said in Brumbies v Highlanders:

@KiwiInLondon said in Brumbies v Highlanders:

I bang on about it, but that decision not to take the points is indicative of the deeper issues this team has with on field decision making

I think we have the captains around the wrong way. Withy as the decision maker and Jim as the follow me guy.

I’m not sure Withy is that guy at all. Doesn’t have the temperament. We need someone who is cool, calm, and collected and can communicate well. I look around that team and don’t see anyone that fits that description

[SouthernMann]

@KiwiInLondon said in Brumbies v Highlanders:

@SouthernMann said in Brumbies v Highlanders:

@KiwiInLondon said in Brumbies v Highlanders:

I bang on about it, but that decision not to take the points is indicative of the deeper issues this team has with on field decision making

I think we have the captains around the wrong way. Withy as the decision maker and Jim as the follow me guy.

I’m not sure Withy is that guy at all. Doesn’t have the temperament. We need someone who is cool, calm, and collected and can communicate well. I look around that team and don’t see anyone that fits that description

There isn't one. Which is what you'd expect in a team with an average age or 23. You make do. Or you slap it to someone youngish, or a holder like Renton. The problem is the experienced guys are not close to the beat players in their position. I see Oli Haig as a captain. I'm not sure who else.

[Landers92]

@KiwiInLondon you just described Withy… you sure you’re talking about the right guy?

[KiwiInLondon]

@Landers92 said in Brumbies v Highlanders:

@KiwiInLondon you just described Withy… you sure you’re talking about the right guy?

I’m not convinced after years of watching Otago rugby that Withy is the man for that

[SouthernMann]

@KiwiInLondon said in Brumbies v Highlanders:

@Landers92 said in Brumbies v Highlanders:

@KiwiInLondon you just described Withy… you sure you’re talking about the right guy?

I’m not convinced after years of watching Otago rugby that Withy is the man for that

Being pushed into being a provincial captain at 22?

I thought his leadership at Southland was pretty solid last year.

[Bones]

I'm liking Howden on the blind.

[Bones]

Even the commentators showing disdain in their tone for the Landers turnovers.