Rebels (13) 24 / 22 (16) Waratahs (Final Score)
The Melbourne Rebels and Waratahs did battle in Super Rugby at AAMI Stadium, Melbourne at 11:40 SA Time (19:40 Melbourne Time, 09:40 GMT).
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:
Rebels:
- Penalties – Jason Woodward (4)
- Drop Goals – 0
- Tries – Tom English (2)
- Conversions – Jason Woodward (1)
Waratahs:
- Penalties – Berrick Barnes (4), Brendan McKibbin (1)
- Drop Goals – 0
- Tries – Israel Folau (1)
- Conversions – Berrick Barnes (1)
Teams:
Rebels: 15 Jason Woodward, 14 Tom English, 13 Mitch Inman, 12 Rory Sidey, 11 Lachlan Mitchell, 10 Bryce Hegarty, 9 Nick Phipps, 8 Scott Higginbotham (Captain), 7 Scott Fuglistaller, 6 Jarrod Saffy, 5 Luke Jones, 4 Hugh Pyle, 3 Laurie Weeks, 2 Ged Robinson, 1 Nic Henderson.
Replacements: 16 Shota Horie, 17 Paul Alo-Emile, 18 Cadeyrn Neville, 19 Gareth Delve, 20 Nic Stirzaker, 21 James Hilgendorf, 22 Kimami Sitauti.
Waratahs: 15 Israel Folau, 14 Peter Betham, 13 Adam Ashley-Cooper, 12 Berrick Barnes, 11 Drew Mitchell, 10 Bernard Foley, 9 Matt Lucas, 8 Wycliff Palu, 7 Michael Hooper, 6 Dave Dennis (Captain), 5 Kane Douglas, 4 Sitaleki Timani, 3 Sekope Kepu, 2 John Ulugia, 1 Benn Robinson.
Replacements: 16 Luke Holmes, 17 Paddy Ryan, 18 Will Skelton, 19 Mitchell Chapman, 20 Brendan McKibbin, 21 Rob Horne, 22 Tom Kingston.
Referee: Garratt Williamson (New Zealand)
Assistant referees: Rohan Hoffmann (Australia), Matt O’Brien (Australia)
TMO: Peter Marshall (Australia)
Gooooooooooooooooo Rebels!
Hardly likely though, but I want the freegin Waratahs pegged back!
I have Tahs on bru, however would not mind at all to lose points here and Rebels win.
Players out on the pitch
Game ON!
Waratahs have built up a nice head of steam since losing to the Bulls…. but their coach is a dubus. Remember is bad losing attitude after the Loftus game?
Rebels penalty and a shot for goal
Rebels 3 / 0 Waratahs
Well I said the Tahs on Bru so except one almighty upset fellows
Waratahs penalty inside the Rebels half, between the 10m line and the 22.
Easy one for Berrick Barnes.
Rebels 3 / 3 Waratahs
Try English, Rebels
TMO
That’s a good try… awarded
Rebels 10 / 3 Waratahs
Come on the Rebels even if it messes my bru.
Tahs penalty, right in front, easy peasy
Rebels 10 / 6 Waratahs
Rebels straight back on attack
Rebels over the line, held up
Rebels on fire!!!
Great skillful rugby by the Rebels at the moment
Turnover scrum after a wheel, Tahs scrum
Good rugby, both ways
Aussie sides have upped the ante nicely, with the British and Irish Lions coming soon.
Even the 2 worst Aussie sides (Rebels and Force) looking much, much better
Fast game too… they will know they’ve played today!
Penalty Rebels, inside the Tahs 22… shot at goal
Rebels 13 / 6 Waratahs
Tahs penalty on the Rebels 22.
Shot at goal for Barnes
Rebels 13 / 9 Waratahs
Woodward with a drop attempt from 48 m, just right
Tahs hard on attack… must say I quite like this game.
Rebels manage to turn the ball over….
Israel Folau intercepts, try Tahs!
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