Highlanders v Rebels
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@kiwiwomble Not necessarily. They're basing the decision on "all facts". One of the facts is the current win/loss record of teams in this competition and the effect the decided outcome has on the position of teams on the table. Considering that the Rebels couldn't even make the finals in Super AU, they may decide that a win to the Highlanders would have been the most likely outcome of the game. I think the biggest question is whether they'll award the Highlanders a bonus point (I also think that's very likely) and the points margin.
@stargazer said in Highlanders v Rebels:
@kiwiwomble Not necessarily. They're basing the decision on "all facts". One of the facts is the current win/loss record of teams in this competition and the effect the decided outcome has on the position of teams on the table. Considering that the Rebels couldn't even make the finals in Super AU, they may decide that a win to the Highlanders would have been the most likely outcome of the game. I think the biggest question is whether they'll award the Highlanders a bonus point (I also think that's very likely) and the points margin.
really? thats seems very subjective, upsets happen so if i try and be impartial a draw seems fairest if annoying. Id be annoyed at "COVID" rather than the rules
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@kiwimurph Considering the news came out yesterday, they may have isolated the team immediately. Well, hopefully they did, because that will help their case. Time enough for at least two COVID tests, a minimum of 5 days apart, after isolating the squad.
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The Rebels were hoping to relocate to Sydney and then fly to Queenstown but were unable to secure enough seats in time.
https://www.allblacks.com/news/melbourne-rebels-sweating-on-trip-to-queenstown-to-play-highlanders/
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@stargazer said in Highlanders v Rebels:
@kiwiwomble Not necessarily. They're basing the decision on "all facts". One of the facts is the current win/loss record of teams in this competition and the effect the decided outcome has on the position of teams on the table. Considering that the Rebels couldn't even make the finals in Super AU, they may decide that a win to the Highlanders would have been the most likely outcome of the game. I think the biggest question is whether they'll award the Highlanders a bonus point (I also think that's very likely) and the points margin.
really? thats seems very subjective, upsets happen so if i try and be impartial a draw seems fairest if annoying. Id be annoyed at "COVID" rather than the rules
@kiwiwomble I said "they may decide", not "they will decide".
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@kiwiwomble Yeah, they play 3 consecutive rounds in NZ. Why go back?
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The Rebels were hoping to relocate to Sydney and then fly to Queenstown but were unable to secure enough seats in time.
https://www.allblacks.com/news/melbourne-rebels-sweating-on-trip-to-queenstown-to-play-highlanders/
@bovidae said in Highlanders v Rebels:
The Rebels were hoping to relocate to Sydney and then fly to Queenstown but were unable to secure enough seats in time.
https://www.allblacks.com/news/melbourne-rebels-sweating-on-trip-to-queenstown-to-play-highlanders/
Latest Stuff says theres a backup plan for them both to meet in Sydney, makes sense to get the game done.
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maybe we should move it.....
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The Highlanders have confirmed that their game against the Melbourne Rebels has been moved from Queenstown to Sydney. The game will now be played at Leichhardt Oval in Sydney at 3pm local time (5pm NZ time).
@bovidae said in Highlanders v Rebels:
The Highlanders have confirmed that their game against the Melbourne Rebels has been moved from Queenstown to Sydney. The game will now be played at Leichhardt Oval in Sydney at 3pm local time (5pm NZ time).
so in the last2-3 weeks the landers have gone
Dunedin > Auckland > Sydney > Perth > Sydney > Auckland > Queenstown/Dunedin (not sure) > Auckland > Sydney
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I wouldn't be surprised now if the Chiefs have to play the Rebels in Aust next Sat. Was Wellington that bad?
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@snowy said in Highlanders v Rebels:
@bovidae said in Highlanders v Rebels:
Was Wellington that bad?
You haven't been to Wellington?
Numerous times.
The Rebels' decision to go back home between NZ games has had major implications, which will cost the Highlanders (and likely the Chiefs) in the pocket.
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@snowy said in Highlanders v Rebels:
@bovidae said in Highlanders v Rebels:
Was Wellington that bad?
You haven't been to Wellington?
Numerous times.
The Rebels' decision to go back home between NZ games has had major implications, which will cost the Highlanders (and likely the Chiefs) in the pocket.
@bovidae said in Highlanders v Rebels:
@snowy said in Highlanders v Rebels:
@bovidae said in Highlanders v Rebels:
Was Wellington that bad?
You haven't been to Wellington?
Numerous times.
The Rebels' decision to go back home between NZ games has had major implications, which will cost the Highlanders (and likely the Chiefs) in the pocket.
Surely they'd be reimbursed. Its their home game.
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sio staying on the wing, once again pretty happy with that squad
Lentjes has been with us since 2015 and this is only just his 50th cap, shows how injuries have hindered him
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@bovidae said in Highlanders v Rebels:
@snowy said in Highlanders v Rebels:
@bovidae said in Highlanders v Rebels:
Was Wellington that bad?
You haven't been to Wellington?
Numerous times.
The Rebels' decision to go back home between NZ games has had major implications, which will cost the Highlanders (and likely the Chiefs) in the pocket.
Surely they'd be reimbursed. Its their home game.
@frye said in Highlanders v Rebels:
Surely they'd be reimbursed. Its their home game.
You would hope so, but where does the money come from? SR TT would be a NZR-RA tournament so I suppose both national bodies end up paying for it. Refunding tickets, the loss of hospitality income and the additional travel/accommodation costs would be significant.
I'll be curious if Sky is also sending over their commentators scheduled to broadcast this game.
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@frye said in Highlanders v Rebels:
Surely they'd be reimbursed. Its their home game.
You would hope so, but where does the money come from? SR TT would be a NZR-RA tournament so I suppose both national bodies end up paying for it. Refunding tickets, the loss of hospitality income and the additional travel/accommodation costs would be significant.
I'll be curious if Sky is also sending over their commentators scheduled to broadcast this game.
@bovidae said in Highlanders v Rebels:
@frye said in Highlanders v Rebels:
Surely they'd be reimbursed. Its their home game.
You would hope so, but where does the money come from? SR TT would be a NZR-RA tournament so I suppose both national bodies end up paying for it. Refunding tickets, the loss of hospitality income and the additional travel/accommodation costs would be significant.
I'll be curious if Sky is also sending over their commentators scheduled to broadcast this game.
Sydney ticket sales for one.
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@bovidae said in Highlanders v Rebels:
@frye said in Highlanders v Rebels:
Surely they'd be reimbursed. Its their home game.
You would hope so, but where does the money come from? SR TT would be a NZR-RA tournament so I suppose both national bodies end up paying for it. Refunding tickets, the loss of hospitality income and the additional travel/accommodation costs would be significant.
I'll be curious if Sky is also sending over their commentators scheduled to broadcast this game.
Sydney ticket sales for one.
Wait, is it in front of a crowd? -
Rebels
Cameron Orr, Jordan Uelese, Cabous Eloff, Ross Haylett-Petty, Trevor Hosea, Rob Leota, Michael Wells, Isi Naisarani, Joe Powell, Carter Gordon, Marika Koroibete, Matt To'ouma (c), Campbell Magnay, Lachie Anderson, George WorthReserves: James Hanson, Matt Gibbon, Lucio Sordoni, Steve Cummins, Richard Hardwick, Frank Lomani, Stacey Ili, Andrew Kellaway
In: Lachie Anderson, Steve Cummins
Out: James Tuttle, Josh Kemeny
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I'd like to see Gregory run it a bit more, he doing the basics well at 12, but seems to just be moving the ball on but we know he has some pace and power, needs to back himself
