SF Blues v Brumbies
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@Chris said in SF Blues v Brumbies:
Referee: Ben O’Keeffe
Assistant Ref 1: Angus Gardner
Assistant Ref 2: Stu Curran
TMO: Shane McDermottUnfamiliar with Stu Curran. Has he reffed Super Rugby before?
@Tim said in SF Blues v Brumbies:
@Chris said in SF Blues v Brumbies:
Referee: Ben O’Keeffe
Assistant Ref 1: Angus Gardner
Assistant Ref 2: Stu Curran
TMO: Shane McDermottUnfamiliar with Stu Curran. Has he reffed Super Rugby before?
Young Ref he has refereed some NPC last season
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@Tim said in SF Blues v Brumbies:
@Chris said in SF Blues v Brumbies:
Referee: Ben O’Keeffe
Assistant Ref 1: Angus Gardner
Assistant Ref 2: Stu Curran
TMO: Shane McDermottUnfamiliar with Stu Curran. Has he reffed Super Rugby before?
Young Ref he has refereed some NPC last season
as well as AR in a couple of SR games . -
@Daffy-Jaffy if he gets off that, World Rugby should involve themselves as overseeing all competitions.
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@Daffy-Jaffy if he gets off that, World Rugby should involve themselves as overseeing all competitions.
@antipodean said in SF Blues v Brumbies:
@Daffy-Jaffy if he gets off that, World Rugby should involve themselves as overseeing all competitions.
Yep, a no-arms shoulder to the head is as clear a red as you can get. Will see if they are serious about protecting players from head injuries.
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He did everything they are trying to get 'coached out' of the game. Stayed high, led with the shoulder, went for force at a line that was always going to be above the chest.
When teams play lip service with statements like "we agree about player safety" then challenge cards like this it removes all credibility of the statement IMO.
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O'Keefe should be good for the Blues. His rulings at the breakdown are usually 'less loose' although if the Blues want loose breakdowns he will be happy to let it go both ways for a flowing game.
Trick will be for the Blues to be extra disciplined and let him know that without handing the Brumbies too much advantage early on. -
He did everything they are trying to get 'coached out' of the game. Stayed high, led with the shoulder, went for force at a line that was always going to be above the chest.
When teams play lip service with statements like "we agree about player safety" then challenge cards like this it removes all credibility of the statement IMO.
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@Crucial Yeah with Ikitau I thought the first tackler didn't actually affect the ball carrier's height so I can't see how there would be much mitigation
@KiwiMurph said in SF Blues v Brumbies:
@Crucial Yeah with Ikitau I thought the first tackler didn't actually affect the ball carrier's height so I can't see how there would be much mitigation
Even if he did the risk was always there as Ikitau was aiming to go for a hard hit above the chest and was coming across with a late wrap.
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@Daffy-Jaffy if he gets off that, World Rugby should involve themselves as overseeing all competitions.
@antipodean or someone competent....
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3 week ban for Ikitau
https://twitter.com/ChristypDoran/status/1534430522880843781
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My favourite Blues v Brumbies moments. Rupeni back in 2003. Shame about the shitty video quality
@Duluth showed it all in those 3 tries, speed in that first one, the support play in the second, the skills to pick up in crap conditions and swerve in the third.
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Rupeni is the most gifted player I have ever seen.
With the right path, he could have been one of the greatest players ever.@Frank said in SF Blues v Brumbies:
Rupeni is the most gifted player I have ever seen.
With the right path, he could have been one of the greatest players ever.I blame NZ immigration
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@Stargazer 6-2 bench for the Brumbies.
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3 week ban for Ikitau
https://twitter.com/ChristypDoran/status/1534430522880843781
@KiwiMurph said in SF Blues v Brumbies:
3 week ban for Ikitau
https://twitter.com/ChristypDoran/status/1534430522880843781
"I’m told he was the best trainer last Thursday."
It's the Ozzie rugby way, winning on the training gound.
Only there, but at least they won something
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@KiwiMurph said in SF Blues v Brumbies:
3 week ban for Ikitau
https://twitter.com/ChristypDoran/status/1534430522880843781
"I’m told he was the best trainer last Thursday."
It's the Ozzie rugby way, winning on the training gound.
Only there, but at least they won something
@Machpants in fairness Valetini has been playing the house down this season but yeah Doran writes some rubbish at times.
