Highlanders v Rebels

[Mattasaurus]

@Damo said in Highlanders v Rebels:

Happy to get the win. That's the most that can be said.

Highlanders move into a playoff position.

Its ridiculous competition where 8/12 get in the playoffs...

[Bones]

So...it can't possibly get fucken worse right? Brain-dead rugby.

[SouthernMann]

There are so many players in that side that are just not up to this level

[Mattasaurus]

Its not like we are blooding young fellas or developing talent either..... is it just flush the dunny and start over for 2024?

Coaching isn't blameless either, tactics are poor, selections have been challenging with injuries ... but I am at a loss as how the best performing back in TUJ was benched tonight....

[Bones]

@Mattasaurus said in Highlanders v Rebels:

Coaching isn't blameless either

I'd say that's the crux of the matter

[SouthernMann]

I'm interested to see what Kenny Lynn brings next year. He is rated very highly in France. Our results are rubbish. Players don't want to come, because we are battling. We will continue to battle. Even looking to next year. We our top forwards are generally OK, except hooker. The backs are a mess. You can write down Fakatava and Nareki in the starting side. Then say who knows in the rest of the positions.

[Bones]

@SouthernMann said in Highlanders v Rebels:

I'm interested to see what Kenny Lynn brings next year. He is rated very highly in France. Our results are rubbish. Players don't want to come, because we are battling. We will continue to battle. Even looking to next year. We our top forwards are generally OK, except hooker. The backs are a mess. You can write down Fakatava and Nareki in the starting side. Then say who knows in the rest of the positions.

Really? I'd have Gilbert as player of the year.

[SouthernMann]

Oh yeah, he will be there. Just what position does he specialise in? Is he now a midfield back? Do we try and give the midget Finn Hurley a go at the back?

[Stargazer]

[SBW1]

Really good result, always thought the Rebels have had a pretty good season, while the Landers have had a turd of a season.

[SBW1]

https://www.theroar.com.au/rugby-union/live-score/highlanders-vs-melbourne-rebels-super-rugby-pacific-live-scores-1277364/
Some interesting comments about the Landers poor attack and the need to get rid of their attack coach.

[MiketheSnow]

I sincerely hope Paul Williams isn't reffing any Wales matches at the RWC

[Tordah]

The only good thing that came out of this turd of a game was Billy Harmon's performance. He deserves a better team.

[SBW1]

[Old Samurai Jack]

Billy Harmon is the form No. 7 in NZ. Absolute monster in every area of the game.

[antipodean]

@MiketheSnow said in Highlanders v Rebels:

I sincerely hope Paul Williams isn't reffing any Wales matches at the RWC

Fixed

[MiketheSnow]

@antipodean said in Highlanders v Rebels:

@MiketheSnow said in Highlanders v Rebels:

I sincerely hope Paul Williams isn't reffing any Wales matches at the RWC

Fixed

Unfortunately he’s had the call up

[broughie]

@Stargazer There were highlights. That was the worse game of rugby I have endured in a while. It would have been better if the lights failed.

[nostrildamus]

@SBW1 I loved how Hardwick couldn't believe he was pinged for not supporting his weight when Harmon had pulled him over and his feet were no longer even touching the ground! Apart from what looked like a missed tackle yes Harmon is a great team player.
On another topic, Can Gilbert play wing, 12 and 10?!

[NTA]

I loved how Hardwick was pulled off his feet in a neck roll, but we don't seem to penalise that any more