Super Rugby Final : Brumbies v. Reds

Bindi · Post by **Bindi** » Tue Sep 15, 2020 11:18 pm

Super Rugby Final: Brumbies v. Reds

V.

Where: Canberra

When: Saturday some time

Teams:

Brumbies:

1. Scott Sio
2. Folau Fainga'a
3. Allan Alaalatoa (c)
4. Murray Douglas
5. Cadeyrn Neville
6. Lachlan McCaffrey
7. Will Miller
8. Pete Samu
9. Joe Powell
10. Noah Lolesio
11. Tom Wright
12. Irae Simone
13. Tevita Kuridrani
14. Andy Muirhead
15. Tom Banks

REPLACEMENTS
16. Connal McInerney
17. James Slipper
18. Tom Ross
19. Nick Frost
20. Rob Valetini
21. Nic White
22. Bayley Kuenzle
23. Solomone Kata

Reds:

1. JP Smith – GPS
2. Brandon Paenga-Amosa – Sunnybank
3. Taniela Tupou – Brothers
4. Angus Blyth – Bond University
5. Lukhan Salakaia-Loto – Souths
6. Liam Wright – Easts ©
7. Fraser McReight – Brothers
8. Harry Wilson – Brothers
9. Tate McDermott – University of Queensland
10. James O’Connor – Brothers
11. Filipo Daugunu – Wests
12. Hamish Stewart – Brothers
13. Hunter Paisami – Wests
14. Jordan Petaia – Wests
15. Jock Campbell – University of Queensland

16. Josh Nasser – University of Queensland
17. Harry Hoopert – Brothers
18. Ruan Smith – GPS
19. Tuaina Taii Tualima – GPS
20. Angus Scott-Young – University of Queensland
21. Moses Sorovi – Wests
22. Bryce Hegarty – GPS
23. Jack Hardy – Easts

shanky · Post by **shanky** » Tue Sep 15, 2020 11:20 pm

Pretty poor match thread bro

Up your game.

Zakar · Post by **Zakar** » Tue Sep 15, 2020 11:37 pm

I'm pumped.

Sold out GIO (only 6k, max govt will allow

)

Real key battles that may help decide gold jerseys, particularly in the back row.

Anonymous 1 · Post by **Anonymous 1** » Wed Sep 16, 2020 12:26 am

If covid was gone in a few months would that mean the Western Force were back in super rugby

kiwigreg369 · Post by **kiwigreg369** » Wed Sep 16, 2020 12:29 am

I like the Reds - nice team to watch and attacking approach.
But before seeing the teams i'm thinking Brums to win (home advantage, and more experience in finals)

Bindi · Post by **Bindi** » Wed Sep 16, 2020 2:32 am

shanky wrote: ↑Tue Sep 15, 2020 11:20 pm Pretty poor match thread bro

Up your game.

Give me time. It will come.

Bindi · Post by **Bindi** » Wed Sep 16, 2020 4:11 am

Talk of Paisami coming in at 13 and Petaia moving to the wing. Should be a good attack if that's the case.

Kahu · Post by **Kahu** » Wed Sep 16, 2020 6:18 am

Whoever wins will always be remembered as the true 2020 Super Rugby Champion. What kind of loser competition doesn't have a final?

Bindi · Post by **Bindi** » Wed Sep 16, 2020 7:12 am

Kahu wrote: ↑Wed Sep 16, 2020 6:18 am Whoever wins will always be remembered as the true 2020 Super Rugby Champion. What kind of loser competition doesn't have a final?

It felt wrong to put the AU in there as there's only 1 Super Rugby final this year.

As usual, the 2 finalists represent the best for the 4 nations.

Zakar · Post by **Zakar** » Wed Sep 16, 2020 8:38 am

Bindi wrote: ↑Wed Sep 16, 2020 4:11 am Talk of Paisami coming in at 13 and Petaia moving to the wing. Should be a good attack if that's the case.

Kata to 13 May be happening from the Brums side.

Bindi · Post by **Bindi** » Wed Sep 16, 2020 9:23 am

Zakar wrote: ↑Wed Sep 16, 2020 8:38 am
Bindi wrote: ↑Wed Sep 16, 2020 4:11 am Talk of Paisami coming in at 13 and Petaia moving to the wing. Should be a good attack if that's the case.
Kata to 13 May be happening from the Brums side.

Bit of a shock if TK is dropped (again).

towny · Post by **towny** » Wed Sep 16, 2020 11:46 am

Zakar wrote: ↑Wed Sep 16, 2020 8:38 am
Bindi wrote: ↑Wed Sep 16, 2020 4:11 am Talk of Paisami coming in at 13 and Petaia moving to the wing. Should be a good attack if that's the case.
Kata to 13 May be happening from the Brums side.

What about Ikitau?
Kata stinks.

Also, does that mean that Ben Wright is marking Petaia?

13. Paisami
14. Petaia

Paisami isn’t as good a centre as JP, but that looks very tasty. Big drop in defence - JP axes anything that moves when he’s at 13 whilst Paisami will axe someone, but not necessarily the one with the pill.

Zakar · Post by **Zakar** » Thu Sep 17, 2020 3:17 am

Teams named:

Brumbies (1-15): Scott Sio, Folau Fainga'a, Allan Alaalatoa (c), Murray Douglas, Cadeyrn Neville, Lachie McCaffrey, Will Miller, Pete Samu, Joe Powell, Noah Lolesio, Tom Wright, Irae Simone, Tevita Kuridrani, Andy Murihead, Tom Banks

Reserves: Connal McInerney, James Slipper, Tom Ross, Nick Frost, Rob Valetini, Nic White, Bayley Kuenzle, Solomone Kata

INS: Murray Douglas, Noah Lolesio

OUTS: Darcy Swian, Len Ikitau, Ryan Lonergan

Queensland Reds (1-15): JP Smith, Brandon Paenga-Amosa, Taniela Tupou, Angus Blyth, Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, Liam Wright, Fraser McReight, Harry Wilson, Tate McDermott, James O'Connor, Filipo Daugunu, Hamish Stewart, Hunter Paisami, Jordan Petaia, Jock Campbell

Reserves: Josh Nasser, Harry Hoopert, Ruan Smith, Tuaina Taii Tualima, Angus Scott-Young, Moses Sorovi, Bryce Hegarty, Jack Hardy

INS: Jack Hardy, Ruan Smith

OUTS: Chris Feauai-Sautia, Jack Straker

wamberal · Post by **wamberal** » Thu Sep 17, 2020 3:32 am

Big challenge for Lolesio, starting after a longish break, up against the best backrow in the competition.

Zakar · Post by **Zakar** » Thu Sep 17, 2020 3:37 am

Yeah some interesting choices by McKeller. Powell, McCaffery and Noah starting.

I'm pumped!

Bindi · Post by **Bindi** » Thu Sep 17, 2020 3:48 am

I was under the impression from certain posters here that Valetini is the greatest 6 on Earth; WTF is he doing on the bench?

Olo · Post by **Olo** » Thu Sep 17, 2020 4:08 am

Yes, very surprised to see McCaffrey preffered to start.
Gonna be a great final!

Bindi · Post by **Bindi** » Thu Sep 17, 2020 4:13 am

Also White dropped too. Here's hoping he comes on the last 15 and does a Bled box kick.

Brumbies still clear favourites though.

Zakar · Post by **Zakar** » Thu Sep 17, 2020 4:24 am

Bindi wrote: ↑Thu Sep 17, 2020 3:48 am I was under the impression from certain posters here that Valetini is the greatest 6 on Earth; WTF is he doing on the bench?

He is, I assume he's on the bench so he can crack skulls as we take it up a gear and pants you in the second half.

Bindi · Post by **Bindi** » Thu Sep 17, 2020 5:10 am

Zakar wrote: ↑Thu Sep 17, 2020 4:24 am
Bindi wrote: ↑Thu Sep 17, 2020 3:48 am I was under the impression from certain posters here that Valetini is the greatest 6 on Earth; WTF is he doing on the bench?
He is, I assume he's on the bench so he can crack skulls as we take it up a gear and pants you in the second half.

You're right! We should put Tupou and JP on the bench to combat this.

Zakar · Post by **Zakar** » Thu Sep 17, 2020 6:03 am

Bindi wrote: ↑Thu Sep 17, 2020 5:10 am
Zakar wrote: ↑Thu Sep 17, 2020 4:24 am
Bindi wrote: ↑Thu Sep 17, 2020 3:48 am I was under the impression from certain posters here that Valetini is the greatest 6 on Earth; WTF is he doing on the bench?
He is, I assume he's on the bench so he can crack skulls as we take it up a gear and pants you in the second half.
You're right! We should put Tupou and JP on the bench to combat this.

Realistically, I think it's because McCaffery is better over the ball, and we're trying to counter your 6/7 combo.

wamberal · Post by **wamberal** » Thu Sep 17, 2020 7:41 am

Zakar wrote: ↑Thu Sep 17, 2020 6:03 am

Realistically, I think it's because McCaffery is better over the ball, and we're trying to counter your 6/7 combo.

Plus, he is very creative in attack. Comes from his club upbringing with the Mighty Woods!!

shanky · Post by **shanky** » Thu Sep 17, 2020 7:59 am

wamberal wrote: ↑Thu Sep 17, 2020 7:41 am
Zakar wrote: ↑Thu Sep 17, 2020 6:03 am

Realistically, I think it's because McCaffery is better over the ball, and we're trying to counter your 6/7 combo.
Plus, he is very creative in attack. Comes from his club upbringing with the Mighty Woods!!

Bindi · Post by **Bindi** » Thu Sep 17, 2020 8:29 am

It's Len Ikitau I fear the most.

bimboman · Post by **bimboman** » Thu Sep 17, 2020 9:01 am

Matt Tomua ,

All class there at the end.

Zakar · Post by **Zakar** » Thu Sep 17, 2020 10:48 am

bimboman wrote: ↑Thu Sep 17, 2020 9:01 am Matt Tomua ,

All class there at the end.

Que?

Bindi · Post by **Bindi** » Fri Sep 18, 2020 11:25 pm

Super Rugby Final day bitches.

Zakar · Post by **Zakar** » Sat Sep 19, 2020 7:23 am

I'm excited. I've had a few too many beers already though, so my usual razor sharp match analysis may be off kilter. Sorry in advance.

towny · Post by **towny** » Sat Sep 19, 2020 7:41 am

Bindi wrote: ↑Thu Sep 17, 2020 8:29 am It's Len Ikitau I fear the most.

He’s set for a big game today. Gonna have a target on his back. Is he wearing a suit or just jeans?

mightyreds · Post by **mightyreds** » Sat Sep 19, 2020 7:42 am

'It's Len Ikitau I fear the most.'

I think Ikitau should fear Paisami.

Go the Mighty Reds!

towny · Post by **towny** » Sat Sep 19, 2020 7:59 am

mightyreds wrote: ↑Sat Sep 19, 2020 7:42 am 'It's Len Ikitau I fear the most.'

I think Ikitau should fear Paisami.

Go the Mighty Reds!

Paisami is good but I doubt he’ll lay a finger on Ikitau today.

MungoMan · Post by **MungoMan** » Sat Sep 19, 2020 9:11 am

towny wrote: ↑Sat Sep 19, 2020 7:59 am
mightyreds wrote: ↑Sat Sep 19, 2020 7:42 am 'It's Len Ikitau I fear the most.'

I think Ikitau should fear Paisami.

Go the Mighty Reds!
Paisami is good but I doubt he’ll lay a finger on Ikitau today.

'kenoath.

I haven't been this worried since

towny · Post by **towny** » Sat Sep 19, 2020 9:34 am

MungoMan wrote: ↑Sat Sep 19, 2020 9:11 am
towny wrote: ↑Sat Sep 19, 2020 7:59 am
mightyreds wrote: ↑Sat Sep 19, 2020 7:42 am 'It's Len Ikitau I fear the most.'

I think Ikitau should fear Paisami.

Go the Mighty Reds!
Paisami is good but I doubt he’ll lay a finger on Ikitau today.
'kenoath.

I haven't been this worried since

I’m just as frightened of Butler as I aM of Ikitau. Or as I call him, “Mr Invisible.”

Mullet 2 · Post by **Mullet 2** » Sat Sep 19, 2020 10:16 am

Right fellow New South Welshman.

Who do I hate more here?

Hareaway · Post by **Hareaway** » Sat Sep 19, 2020 10:17 am

Let’s go

grievous · Post by **grievous** » Sat Sep 19, 2020 10:21 am

Brumbies by 12

grievous · Post by **grievous** » Sat Sep 19, 2020 10:38 am

Reds just have to do whatever they can to the Brumbies maul, illegal or not
Dont matter, try

Farva · Post by **Farva** » Sat Sep 19, 2020 10:44 am

Are the Brumbies the most boring rugby team ever?

Farva · Post by **Farva** » Sat Sep 19, 2020 10:47 am

And the reds are just dumb

grievous · Post by **grievous** » Sat Sep 19, 2020 10:48 am

Farva wrote: ↑Sat Sep 19, 2020 10:44 am Are the Brumbies the most boring rugby team ever?

That try wasn't boring