Just velcro his arm around Whitelock for the scrums. Would still be better than the daylight back to lock #3.
I try to be positive in life, but we are pretty fouked without him.
I don't really pray, but I am am thinking a lot about some bloke down south getting healthy really soon.
@Snowy said in Filling BBBR's enormous shoes.:
I try to be positive in life, but we are pretty fouked without him.
I don't really pray, but I am am thinking a lot about some bloke down south getting healthy really soon.
S Barrett is basically ready to go isn't he? Maybe 1 or 2 weeks more at most.
Would like to see the replay of the Retallick injury.
@mofitzy_ said in Filling BBBR's enormous shoes.:
Would like to see the replay of the Retallick injury.
Interesting comment. I thought it was dodgy and worth a look for shoulder charge.
@Snowy said in Filling BBBR's enormous shoes.:
@mofitzy_ said in Filling BBBR's enormous shoes.:
Would like to see the replay of the Retallick injury.
Interesting comment. I thought it was dodgy and worth a look for shoulder charge.
That's why I want to see a replay. Although I'm not holding my breathe on any suspension.
Patty T hopefully. Barrett and Whitelock starters, Patty T off the bench. Fifita can suck a butt.
@Steven-Harris said in Filling BBBR's enormous shoes.:
I would start Hemapo at Lock with Whitelock..at least you will get workrate for Africa
If he was 3 inches taller he would be hitting all the marks. Still would much rather him than Fifita. Bigger work rate, better in tight. Doesn't have the pace of Fifita though...
The BBBR injury was probably fine as far as foul play was concerned. I'm just pissed off that he might not make the RWC.
@Snowy said in Filling BBBR's enormous shoes.:
I try to be positive in life, but we are pretty fouked without him.
I don't really pray, but I am am thinking a lot about some bloke down south getting healthy really soon.
Brodie can not be replaced
S Barrett is a good player but is nowhere near as good as Broide
Barrett is a good player who plays for great teams - Saders +ABs
Sad for Brodie Champion player Irreplaceable for ABs
@Bones said in Filling BBBR's enormous shoes.:
Didn't have a problem with it on the replay they showed.
Snyman entered that ruck from the side so even if you think the cleanout is fair it should have been a penalty to the ABs.
Hopefully we get some good news on BBBR.
@Bovidae said in Filling BBBR's enormous shoes.:
@Bones said in Filling BBBR's enormous shoes.:
Didn't have a problem with it on the replay they showed.
Snyman entered that ruck from the side so even if you think the cleanout is fair it should have been a penalty to the ABs.
Hopefully we get some good news on BBBR.
Meh, wasn't outrageous so hardly a massive call.
At worst Synman is guilty of coming in at the side But that happens dozens of times per game
Synman clearout is legal otherwise He uses his arms & contact is not made with head/neck area
Sadly it's just a tragic injury for a Champion player
2019 RWC will be much diminished without Damien Mackenzie + Brodie Retallick :crying_face:
@mofitzy_ said in Filling BBBR's enormous shoes.:
@Snowy said in Filling BBBR's enormous shoes.:
@mofitzy_ said in Filling BBBR's enormous shoes.:
Would like to see the replay of the Retallick injury.
Interesting comment. I thought it was dodgy and worth a look for shoulder charge.
That's why I want to see a replay. Although I'm not holding my breathe on any suspension.
I thought the same but it was OK on the replay. Arm was wrapped. Should have been a penalty for in the side though
Sam W and Scott B to be the starters. Patrick T off the bench. Read and Hemopo to be in the RWC squad as extra cover. Fifita to stay at home.
Not sure why the post above was deleted but has Romano been that bad recently? He's only 33 - not too old for a tight forward.
@mofitzy_ said in Filling BBBR's enormous shoes.:
Not sure why the post above was deleted but has Romano been that bad recently? He's only 33 - not too old for a tight forward.
Thought I was being too negative. Will restore it now. Romano has really suffered from being the 4th choice lock at the Crusaders and not having enough game time at Super Rugby, but he's certainly not the player he used to be. Would probably still choose him over Patty T though who has never impressed at Test level.