Force -v- Highlanders, Round 15

[NTT]

Agree with what you're saying and I'd like to see that backline get a run.

I know we all complain about Sias's kicking but I've got a feeling he's only doing what the coach is telling him to do. We know MF likes a game plan where we continually try to play it in the oppositions half. If the game plan was to play attacking rugby (very unlikely) & Sias kept kicking possession away wouldn't the coaching staff hook him?
With the season lost already why can't the coaching staff be brave enough to try a different strategy. I'm sure all the guys would love to play running rugby and entertain the fans, who knows we may be less predictable and even start winning.

Yeah i agree. Ive edited my previous post after rereading it. Sias is under instruction what to do and has had to deal with playing with diffent 9s and different 12s this year which has caused him frustration. Last years 9,10,12 of Alby, Sias and Kyle was working and so we changed it for some reason and i think thats where Sias' unhappiness is coming from. I think the coaches have finally come to this conclusion also and are looking at adjusting things based on their selections this week. I think Sias wants to be here, he did commit for 5 years (2year contract followed by 3 year extension) after all since he first came across.

[zimeric]

I think this is our strongest backline and with the players in their best positions too. I have a good feeling about this weekend...

[Herbasimplex]

If people want the 10 to stop kicking then perhaps the coach needs to change not the 10.

[brokendown gunfighter]

maybe Foley was directed to play Godwin at 13 & as compensation the Tahs just happened to lose both games against us?

[westies man]

Sias is told to kick half the time he actually kicks it, from a very good source. The little grubbers 20 metres out is definitely not part of instructions

[Whatsdoin]

Sias is told to kick half the time he actually kicks it, from a very good source. The little grubbers 20 metres out is definitely not part of instructions

And he cant tackle

[andrewg]

Greetings from Paris.
Hoping I can find a Sports Bar to watch the game on Saturday.
Any suggestions?

How good was that win against the Tahs? (3 in a row!)

Some team comparisons:

Starting XV:
FORCE: 797 SXV caps; 8 (7W/1T) Test Players - 91 caps (38 with Ben McC)
HIGHLANDERS: 548 SXV caps; 4 Test Players - 89 caps. (76 with Ben & Aaaron Smith)

Benches:
FORCE: 276 SXV caps; 1Test Player (AB) – 4 caps.
HIGHLANDERS: 124 SXV caps; 1 Test Player (Japan) - 44 caps.

Packs:
FORCE: 892 kg (+13kg)
HIGHLANDERS: 879 kg

For a change the Force has significantly more SXV and Test experience.
Force +13kg on starting pack and +5kg with replacements.

Force need to put in for the full 80 minutes and hammer home a strong win!
Like the starting line-up for the Force.
Pleasing to see Ryan get another run-on cap.
Good to see Sam Wykes and DHP return from injury.
Hope Brad Lacey gets some useful time and his first cap.

Am very concerned about the impact of the Lees, Hoffmann, Cooper, Smith combination.

Back home for the REDS game!!!

[zimeric]

And he cant tackle

I disagree, he can tackle. hes made some awesome last-man-standing tackles this year, however he does have an aversion to taking on rampaging Props but most 5/8ths are like that.

[G_Beard]

I disagree, he can tackle. hes made some awesome last-man-standing tackles this year, however he does have an aversion to taking on rampaging Props but most 5/8ths are like that.

Totally agree with your statement, Zimeric, but we must not feed the troll - only abuse it.

[Moono74]

Greetings from Paris.
Hoping I can find a Sports Bar to watch the game on Saturday.
Any suggestions?
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Try Cafe OZ Châtelet. Apparently there are 3 Aussie themed pubs around Paris and they show Australian sport. There are another 3 in other locations but not sure how far out they may be travel wise. They have a website so perhaps look them up or ring the bar and check. Good luck!

Café Oz Blanche
1 rue de Bruxelles
75009 PARIS
Tél : 01.40.16.11.16
blanche@cafe-oz.com


Café Oz Châtelet
18 rue Saint Denis
75001 PARIS
Tél : 01.40.39.00.18
chatelet@cafe-oz.com

Café Oz Denfert-Rochereau
3, place Denfert-Rochereau
75014 Paris
Tél : 01.45.38.76.77
denfert@cafe-oz.com

[Alison]

Rue Saint Denis is in the red light district so beware!

[todd4]

Rue Saint Denis is in the red light district so beware!

I think you just made his mind up...

[Moono74]

It will be Saturday afternoon Paris time, plenty of tourists around. It's cultural!

[SNOB]

Rue Saint Denis is in the red light district so beware!

I suppose all those trannies are all politically correct now!

[hertryk]

NTT Quote: First and foremost is to play some attacking rugby though and find players who want to attack.....

and as ever....

Hertryk quote: SOMEONE WHO CAN BLOODY KICK...