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Wil Chips
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Very good points. |
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Superscarlet
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Much preferred Blacker when he came on. Hardy has struggled in both games. Didn't catch one high ball. Be interesting to see if he starts the next game. On form he shouldn't. Really impressed with Scott, he not only had a great game but was like another captain on the pitch communicating all through the game
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Wil Chips
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Looked back at the game this morning.
In fairness the Lions were better than I gave them credit for in attack. They had some big guys coming on good angles. I guess that’s why Peel commented on the defence as being the thing that pleased him most. Their 10 (Hendrikse) looks a prospect, hell of a hoof on him too. The chase was pretty ordinary it must be said though. They brought on a couple of pwm pwm props as well. One of 140kg. Although Jac Price got rolled a couple of times he was an ever present in the first line of defence, augers well. Hardy is some way below his best so far for some reason. He’s a much better player than the guy we’ve seen over the last 2 games. There’s flashes of excellence, but it’s mixed in with a number of errors. There are two things I can see in the backs that differs from last season. The 10’s last option is to kick. The depth they are keeping. The latter is really helpful to the outside backs, who are getting more space to run in to. Edited by Wil Chips - 03 October 2021 at 2:34pm |
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Wasp
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I think the accuracy and execution is improved too.
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We're still still here, but I wish we were in an Anglo-Welsh
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Wil Chips
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Yes good point.
We also tried the 50/22 early in the game quite a bit. Clear tactic. Although we didn’t get one it ensured their wingers stayed in the backfield, which again helps our outside backs a bit. |
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John
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If having a scrum on skates means quick ball because you have to, I'll take that all the time. We'll score far more points with quick ball than having the ball stuck in the second row.
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RR1972
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Scott passing has given our midield a new dimension
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Wil Chips
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I think Elias has to be given as much credit as anyone for that. |
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The whole alignment & intent of our backline is something we were calling for all last season to no avail. That was an instant fix once Dwayne took over. For sure Scott's class & leadership will give our 10's confidence. Sorting out our defence is a longer term fix but Hogan has started. He won't be happy with the missed tackle count in both our first games.
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