Force (15) 31 / Rebels (26) 32 (Final Score)
The Western Force and Melbourne Rebels did battle in Super Rugby at nib Stadium, Perth at 08:35 SA Time (14:35 Perth Time).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1, SHD & CSN on TV in SA.
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Scorers:
Force:
- Penalties – David Harvey (1), Brett Sheehan (1), Ben Seymour (2)
- Drop Goals – 0
- Tries – Napolioni Nalaga (1), Ben McCalman (1), Alfi Mafi (1)
- Conversions – David Harvey (1), Ben Seymour (1)
Rebels:
- Penalties – Kurtley Beale (2)
- Drop Goals – 0
- Tries – Cadeyrn Neville (2), Gareth Delve (1), Cooper Vuna (1)
- Conversions – Kurtley Beale (3)
Teams:
Western Force: 15 David Harvey, 14 Samu Wara, 13 Will Tupou, 12 Rory Sidey, 11 Napolioni Nalaga, 10 Ben Seymour, 9 Brett Sheehan, 8 Ben McCalman, 7 David Pocock (captain), 6 Matt Hodgson, 5 Nathan Sharpe, 4 Toby Lynn, 3 Salesi Ma’afu, 2 Nathan Charles, 1 Pek Cowan.
Replacements: 16 Salesi Manu, 17 Elvis Taione, 18 Phoenix Battye, 19 Lachlan McCaffrey, 20 Josh Holmes, 21 Winston Stanley, 22 Alfie Mafi.
Rebels: 15 Julian Huxley, 14 Mark Gerrard, 13 Mitch Inman, 12 Lachlan Mitchell, 11 Cooper Vuna, 10 Kurtley Beale, 9 Nick Phipps, 8 Gareth Delve (captain), 7 Michael Lipman, 6 Tim Davidson, 5 Hugh Pyle, 4 Cadeyrn Neville, 3 Rodney Blake, 2 Ged Robinson, 1 Nic Henderson.
Replacements: 16 Adam Freier, 17 Jono Owen, 18 Alister Campbell, 19 Hugh Perrett, 20 Nick Stirzaker, 21 Stirling Mortlock, 22 James Hilgendorf.
Referee: Marius Jonker (South Africa)
Assistant referees: Francisco Pastrana (Argentina), Johan Hoffman (Australia)
TMO: George Ayoub (Australia)
180@ Fern:
Hope we get em Stormers next week bud, if we do we will the for sure in the chase. All tough games coming up now. I tell you what if we had the Bulls the week after (if we beat the Stormers) my feeling we would have beaten them. We only get them after the June tests in July! They could be refreshed after that. Still think if we win the next two games our confidence will be up.
You know more afraid of the Lions can you believe it? We sometimes let our guard down against a team we think we can beat easy. Just hope we focus proper for every game.
Bissie though went off with a yellow yesterday though think it was not really his fault, but he was immense yesterday. Like a tornado……hahahah.
the lions are a side that can be a. one game wonder for sure,hope they do not torpedo us.
i think the sharks arepeakingat the right time,as are the brumbies.
181@ Puma:
Meant = if we do we will be for sure in the chase.
Fern I am going to log off now. Not all my posts go through having a problem with my adsl. Well gbs thinks it is that, so he knows best.
Anyhow good to catch up here bud.
Chat here or on keo later.
Cheers everyone.
have a cool sunday all
take it easy,but take it.
184@ Fern:
Cheers Fern. Once again great to have another Sharkie blog here. This is without a doubt the best rugby site to blog on when the games are on. NO WHERE is as good as this site when the games are been played. GBS does a superb job here so does JFK.
Catch up later here or on keo. My posts are struggling to go through.
@ Fern:
@ Puma:
Tjorts julle tweee balbyters, ek is eers uit die mix.
185@ Puma:
been = being
Cheers Oompie, Varing & Pietman.
Pieta, was good to chat on Skype!
The Super Rugby Logs have now been Updated, so too the Super Rugby Results
186@ Pietman:
Cheers Piet, Answered you my post 178.
Safe travel back home boet.
Cheers gbs.
Catch up during the week.
I have updated the SuperBru Leaderboard as well under the Main Menu’s, Competitions, 2012 Rugby-Talk Competitions, Rugby-Talk Supr Rugby 2012
Will it be necessary for me alone to drive this thread over 200?
Looks like it is the case.
OK,
Let’s look at next weekend’s upcoming fixtures… some humdingers coming:
1. Chiefs vs Bulls – Friday 25 May
2. Hurricanes vs Rebels – Saturday 26 May
3. Blues vs Highlanders – Saturday 26 May
4. Brumbies vs Reds – Saturday 26 May
5. Force vs Lions – Saturday 26 May
6. Cheetahs vs Waratahs – Saturday 26 May
7. Sharks vs Stormers – Saturday 26 May
Going to the Shops quick… will continue later
I will endeavour to help you over the double ton mark, just trying to do my report, but constantly being interrupted!
Chiefs / Bulls match is a very difficult one for the Bulls.
Hope the 2 loosie injuries to Dewald Potgieter and CJ Stander gets sorted out and neither has to return home early.
Chiefs have just had a bye weekend, so they should be fresh and refreshed.
196 @ Just For Kicks:
Thanks
Brumbies / Reds will be just as intense… could go either way.
Force / Lions
Force looked relatively good this morning, came back strong, just denied.
Force should beat the Lions easily…. one which the Limp Lions would target for a win though.
Cheetahs / Waratahs… very difficult one to call, could go either way!
Then the murderous derby between The Sharks / Stormers…
Have a feeling that it will not be a bonus point win either way… and to be honest I’m wondering whether I should not maybe pick for a Sharks win.
Sharks are starting to hit their straps whilst the Stormpoppies are plodding on and winning uncomfortably… yet winning.
It’ll be balance against defence, home advantage against Log Leaders…
5100 Articles have seen the light on Rugby-Talk… well done!
@ grootblousmile:Yup, difficult call on the Brumbies/Reds match, Force should take the next, but if the Lions can just gain a bit more confidence next week, I feel it could go their way
Cheetahs/Tahs, I’m going Cheetahs – backs really against the wall now, a couple of injury concerns for the Tahs, and home ground advantage.
Sharks/Stormers – If the Stormers don’t pull their socks up this week, this match is going only one way.
Article 5101 should be up in a few minutes!!!!!
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