SR2013 Bulls v Force

[westies man]

different forward pack. Lineouts were never perfect, and now there is some new people in the lineout which would make it a lot harder.

Can't agree with this comment,these lads are PAID professionals,practice makes perfect.I have to cut farken concrete for a crust and have got it down pat,the difference is I don't look for excuses, you have to get it right or I don't make money.It should be the same for these guys to complete the core tasks that they are set or they shouldn't make money either

[Nipper]

Looks like Jayden Hayward might get his first run...


2013 Super Rugby – Week Three
Bulls v Emirates Western Force
Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria
Saturday, 2 March 2013
Kick-off: 5.05pm (local)/11.05pm (AWST)

1. Pek Cowan
2. Nathan Charles
3. Salesi Ma’afu
4. Toby Lynn
5. Hugh McMeniman
6. Angus Cottrell
7. Matt Hodgson (c)
8. Richard Brown
9. Alby Mathewson
10. Sias Ebersohn^
11. Alfie Mafi
12. Kyle Godwin
13. Winston Stanley
14. Nick Cummins
15. Will Tupou

Reserves
16. Heath Tessmann
17. Tetera Faulkner
18. Sam Wykes
19. Ben McCalman
20. Chris Alcock
21. Mick Snowden
22. Jayden Hayward*

* Emirates Western Force debut
^ Emirates Western Force run-on debut

[Flying 14]

From what I've seen so far : the kiwi sides are still a long way ahead of the Aussie sides in skill, aggression and rugby smarts. I haven't seen the SA sides yet but I imagine they will be good too. Aussie rugby needs to lift. It's almost like there is not enough passion for the jersey. If we, the Force can find this ingredient we will go up that ladder like a peeping Tom at bedroom window!
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[Rex Messup]

I think the Aussies have lifted a lot in 2013. Last season was embarrasing.

QLD beat Canes. Aussies 1-0. We must celebrate whilst we are in front.

QLD and Brumbies look good. The Tahs looked good in 2nd half against Rebels.

Rebels look competitive

Force will upset Bulls, note it as a watershed moment, come home with a wet sail and host the final in Perth

Wallabies will beat the Lions 3 nil, win the Bledisloe, win the rugby championship.........and all will be well

I am Abrahaming it into reality

.......dead set

[oxleymoron]

Really hope that Ma'afu can deliver some physical hurt on the bulls in the first 50, then allowing Tetera to bring his more agile game for the last 30.

We know that he is off at the end of the season but in order to stay off the pine in England means 100% commitment for the force for the rest of the season.
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[Invictus]

The only way Ma'afu could hurt someone was if he fell on them.

[Rex Messup]

ma food is a good scrummager. It is no accident he will be butting heads in the opening exchanges of the scrum. The Afrikaaners like to dominate physically. If we get towelled in the first 5 minutes they will put 100 on us. If we meet them head on, we'll grow into the game.

Force in a boilover

Force by 2

[Tonkar]

The only way Ma'afu could hurt someone was if he fell on them.

I have heard that Loftus has a mobile Maccas in the stadium so position it at our try line and tell him he can pay with rugby balls .. That might spark him

[jargan83]

I have heard that Loftus has a mobile Maccas in the stadium so position it at our try line and tell him he can pay with rugby balls .. That might spark him

You can read the headline now

"Ball boy mugged to pay for Maccas"
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[WFDom]

[valzc]

So long as they play as a cohesive team with some game plan coming together at last I'll be happy! Go the Force - make us proud!

[Macattack]

Here we go - Hodgo looking v fit

[Hoolly Doolly]

Try Steyn.....Cummins sliding too far across. not a good sign when one of the slowest backs in their team slices us up.

[JediKnight]

OK so I've decided to stay up and watch the match....but after 3 minutes I'm rapidly rethinking the wisdom of that decision!!!!

[Macattack]

Brownie got sucked in bad