Super Rugby 2020

KiwiMurph

@Tim Tahs are going to be a fascinating watch this year - new coaches bringing in a completely new style - some sneaky good recruits and a handful of Aus U20s stars.

Stargazer

@KiwiMurph I'll admit that I've had this expectation before and it didn't happen, but I think the Tahs will be one of the stronger teams in the competition this year. Definitely a candidate for the play-offs.

Bones

@KiwiMurph said in Super Rugby 2020:

@Tim Tahs are going to be a fascinating watch this year - new coaches bringing in a completely new style - some sneaky good recruits and a handful of Aus U20s stars.

You mean...it's their year?

Stargazer

Links to livestream for Waratahs v Highlanders:
https://www.rugby.com.au/news/2020/01/17/super-rugby-trials-waratahs-highlanders-match

https://nsw.rugby/videos?id=0D525794-0A92-4F17-A9C3-81883D7D1175

Bones

@Stargazer geo-coded?

Stargazer

@Bones I'm watching it from NZ.

Bones

@Stargazer bugger, doesn't seem to like me coming in from UK - just get "There was an error playing this video". Now I have to do work instead....

Stargazer

@Bones Did you try both links?

I don't understand why they're geoblocking preseason games; no broadcaster is losing money as it's not televised.

KiwiMurph

Looks like there are some quickly uploaded highlights for each score on Tahs Twitter (not sure if geocoded)

Stargazer

This ref has no feel for the nature of the game. Second yellow in a preseason game; this time Tomkinson for coming in from the side.

taniwharugby

Pretty messy half, highlanders up 14-7 with 2 x YC, scrums were messy AF...pre-season joy.

2nd stream good quality on phone.

Bones

@Stargazer yep - might just be a Bones issue, nevermind.

Yeetyaah

Angus Bell for the Tahs is going pretty well. Good runner of the ball and seems to be pretty busy.

KiwiMurph

@Yeetyaah said in Super Rugby 2020:

Angus Bell for the Tahs is going pretty well. Good runner of the ball and seems to be pretty busy.

He's got serious hype on him.

Stargazer

Full time: Waratahs 40 - 21 Highlanders

Scorers:
Waratahs - Harry Johnson-Holmes, Carlo Tizzano 2x, Alex Newsome, Michael McDonald, James Ramm tries; Mack Mason(?), Will Harrison 4x con

Highlanders - Sio Tomkinson, Nathan Vella, Daniel Lienert-Brown tries; Mitchell Hunt 2x, Bryn Gatland con

YC: Jesse Parete, Sio Tomkinson

Machpants

There were go, waratahs year

Stargazer

https://twitter.com/SuperRugbyNZ/status/1218237507826929664

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https://www.facebook.com/superrugbynz

https://www.facebook.com/crusadersrugby/

KiwiMurph

https://i.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/super-rugby/118881458/mark-nawaqanitawase-and-baby-tahs-show-theyre-the-real-deal

Machpants

@KiwiMurph LOL you gotta love the enthusiasm of Waratahs supporters (esp their press), one OK pre-season 'game' and they're world beaters.

(hyperbole of this post added to align with Tahs fans)

Bovidae

The Tahs have a good test first up - Crusaders in Nelson.

The Silver Fern

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