Rebels (11) 34 / Blues (9) 23 (Final Score)
The Melbourne Rebels and Blues did battle in Super Rugby at AAMI Park, Melbourne at 11:40 SA Time (19:40 Melbourne Time).
This was a live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1, SHD & CSN on TV in SA.
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Scorers:
Rebels:
- Penalties – James O’Connor (5)
- Drop Goals – 0
- Tries – Kurtley Beale (1), James O’Connor (1), Gareth Delve (1)
- Conversions – James O’Connor (2)
Blues:
- Penalties – Gareth Anscombe (3)
- Drop Goals – 0
- Tries – Rudi Wulf (1), Chris Lowrey (1)
- Conversions – Gareth Anscombe (2)
Teams:
Rebels: 1. Nic Henderson, 2. Adam Freier, 3. Rodney Blake, 4. Luke Jones, 5. Hugh Pyle (vc), 6. Jarrod Saffy, 7. Michael Lipman, 8. Gareth Delve (c), 9. Nick Phipps, 10. Danny Cipriani, 11. Mark Gerrard, 12. James O’Connor, 13. Mitch Inman, 14. Lachlan Mitchell, 15. Kurtley Beale
Replacements: 16. Ged Robinson, 17. Laurie Weeks, 18. Alister Campbell, 19. Tim Davidson, 20. Richard Kingi, 21. Julian Huxley, 22. Lloyd Johansson
Blues: 1. Tony Woodcock, 2. Keven Mealamu (c), 3. Charlie Faumuina, 4. Filo Paulo, 5. Ali Williams, 6. Chris Lowrey, 7. Daniel Braid, 8. Brad Mika, 9. Alby Mathewson, 10. Gareth Anscombe, 11. Rene Ranger, 12. Ma’a Nonu, 13. Benson Stanley, 14. Lachie Munro, 15. Rudi Wulf
Replacements: 16. Tom McCartney, 17. Tevita Mailau, 18. Liaki Moli, 19. Dan Pryor, 20. Piri Weepu, 21. Michael Hobbs, 22. Hadleigh Parkes
Referee: Bryce Lawrence
Assistant referees: Andrew Lees, James Leckie
TMO: Matt Goddard
It’s amazing how awful the Blues have been so far this season and to think they beat the Bulls
58@ The_Young_Turk:Mine too
59@ The_Young_Turk:Yup, it certainly was a one man show
53@ Just For Kicks:
Absolutely.
Blues are there for the taking. Would be very disappointed if my Sharks lost to them next week.
Just had a damn feeling to pick the Rebels on bru. Damn why did I not go with my gut feeling?
Anyhow have Saders and Landers. Also there think Stormers and Bulls will win, but if they don’t think I may make up points, the reason I went for Saders and Landers. Daft I know but have to try something different. Select the team you think will lose, seems those are the teams that win, well for me anyhow……hahaha.
@ Puma:As long as Lam is in charge, it’s yours for the taking!
59@ The_Young_Turk:
Agree, his talent is totally wasted at the Rebels.
65 @ Puma:I also so nearly went with the Rebels – wish I had bigger balls!!!!
66@ Just For Kicks:
Hope so. Sharks are known to lose to teams we should thrash. Just hope Lambie and Bissie are ready for next week. Though Burden won’t let the team down at all. He is actually a very good hooker. WE sure do miss Lambie though. Just have no idea why a dental injury has kept him out for this long.
68@ Just For Kicks:
Man I put Rebels by 5 and changed it. Thought don’t be a idiot…………hehehehe. Well there they go and win. 🙄
Quite how the Blues lost to the Rabble, I just don’t know. They had the stronger pack, by far. A much more talented back line – except for O’Connor and Beale. And they still blow it
@ Just For Kicks:
I’m sure there are many gals thinking the same of you
71@ Just For Kicks:
Well hope they stay in that mode for next week…. 🙂 If they do Sharks should win with a bonus point. Well hoping.
@ Puma:Going to be a tough match for the Sharks without their general and enforcer (sorry Bulls), I think they will really miss those two tomorrow.
@ The_Young_Turk:Hahaha, I wish!
Right, cheers lads, back to the cellar and more pump-overs!
74@ Just For Kicks:
We will, but Burden is a very good hooker, I have faith in him, he won’t let the team down. The big loss is Lambie. Think both Bissie and Lambie will be back next week.
74@ Just For Kicks:
Don’t think the Blues or Canes have beaten the Sharks since 2005. Well think it is that long.
Okay I am off too. Cheers buddy. Catch up tomorrow.
Goeie donner, I did not see this one coming either, the Rubbles spanking the Blues…. goodness gracious!
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