Super Rugby AU: Reds player ratings vs Waratahs
The Queensland Reds have ended a 7-year winless streak against fierce rivals New South Wales Waratahs to open Super Rugby AU. An impressive scrumming performance from the Reds front row led by Taniela Tupou laid the platform for the home side, who led by six at the break.
But a 16-0 run from the Waratahs saw them take the lead early in the second half, before a mixed performance from the Reds guided them to a tough win in the dying stages.
Tate McDermott and Filipo Daugunu were particularly impressive for the home side, as was the scrumming dominance.
Let’s see how the Reds rated:
1. Harry Hoopert – 5.5
Played his part in a very dominant Reds scrum but was fairly quiet otherwise.
2. Brandon Paenga-Amosa – 6/10
A mixed night from the set-piece for Paenga-Amosa. Contributed to the set move that led to Liam Wright’s try, but also missed some targets at the lineout.
3. Taniela Tupou – 8.5/10
Dominated Angus Bell and the Waratahs scrum in the first half with pure strength. But Tupou’s poor discipline put his side under pressure with 15 minutes to play when a late tackle on Will Harrison saw him sent to the sin bin.
4. Angus Blyth – n/a
Didn’t have enough time to make an impact after leaving the field early with a concussion.
5. Lukhan Salakaia-Loto – 4.5/10
Was a primary lineout option for the Reds but otherwise went missing around the park.
6. Liam Wright – 8/10
A true captain’s knock from the 22-year-old who crossed over for the opener early on. Was otherwise impressive around the park with carries, in defence and around the breakdown.
7. Fraser McReight – 8/10
Didn’t look out of place in his first start at Super Rugby level, doing his job in both attack and defence. Earned his side a pivotal penalty with a turnover with three minutes to play.
8. Harry Wilson – 7.5/10
Was uncharacteristically quiet in attack before muscling his way over for a five-pointer with 15 minutes to go. Made his mark on defence with an impressive display.
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9. Tate McDermott – 9/10
Controlled the game with class simply beyond his years. Was looking dangerous around the ruck, constantly sniping for opportunities. Caught the Waratahs napping with a cheeky tap-and-go in the 29th minute for a try. Nearly scored another but was chased down by Jack Maddocks after running 45 metres through the heart of the Waratahs defence. Also kicked the first 50/22 of Super Rugby AU – taking advantage of the new rules. If he keeps playing like that, he must surely be a lock for Dave Rennie’s Wallabies plans.
10. James O’Connor – 7/10
Kicked too much ball away in the first half, but also took the line on with ball in hand. Brilliant 15 metre cut-out pass to set up Daugunu in the corner. Had a quiet second half but kicked the winning penalty late in the match.
11. Filipo Daugunu – 8.5/10
A left foot step from five metres out saw him score the Reds’ second try. Actively tried to get involved throughout the match, even finding himself with ball in hand in the midfield at times. Constantly looked dangerous with what appeared to be an abundance of energy.
12. Hamish Stewart – 5/10
A quiet night from Stewart who held his own in defence but was left frustrated with ball in hand.
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13. Hunter Paisami – 7.5/10
Was quiet early on before announcing himself to the Brisbane crowd with a huge tackle on James Ramm in the 23rd minute. Was much more lively in the second half, getting his hands on the ball more and proving effective in defence. Showed glimpses of his no nonsense running style that impressed earlier this year.
14. Jock Campbell – 4/10
Struggled to get into the game at all. The ball didn’t come his way tonight.
15. Bryce Hegarty – 5/10
Goalkicking woes continued for the Reds, with Hegarty failing to put his team ahead with a chance late. Was too quiet otherwise, aside from a tidy break down the left edge. Did kick a 22/50 late in the match too.
Reserves
16. Alex Mafi – 6.5/10
Mixed set piece performance after coming on at half-time.
17. JP Smith – 5.5/10
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18. Josh Nasser – 6/10
19. Tuaina Taii Tualima – 5.5/10
Came on for his Super Rugby debut earlier than he probably expected, replacing Angus Blyth early. Carried well but struggled to make an impact.
20. Angus Scott-Young – 6/10
21. Scott Malolua – 6/10
Directed the team well around the park late in the match.
22. Chris Feauai-Sautia – 5/10
Struggled to get involved after coming on late.
23. Josh Flook – n/a
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Wasnt late. Ref 2 assistants andTMO all saw it so who are you to say it was?
3 Go to commentsAre the Brumbies playing the Blues twice in a row?
3 Go to commentsBig difference from the Saders. Forwards really muscled up and laid a solid platform. Scooter brought some steel and I liked the loosie combination. Newell has been rather disappointing this season but stepped up big time - happy also to see Franks dot down. He should do that more often! Reihana had a good game and there seems to be more flair and invention with him in the saddle. McNicoll plays well from the back and is reliable plus inventive when he joins the line. Keep it up chaps!
3 Go to comments🤦♂️🤣 who cares who’s the best . All I know is the All Blacks have the star coach but have few star players now …
30 Go to commentsJe suis sûr que Farrell est impatient de jouer avec Lopez et Machenaud et d’être entraîné par Collazo… 🤭
1 Go to commentsAn on field red (aka a full red) in SRP must surely carry a bigger suspension than a red card given by the bunker as that carries a 20 minute team punishment. Had Damon Murphy abdicated his responsibility as a ref and issued both Drua players a yellow, which would have been upgraded to a 20 minute red by the bunker, that would have killed Australia and New Zealand’s push for the 20 minute red to be trialled globally from July this year.
11 Go to commentsEver so often you all post a Danny Care story that isn’t the announcement that he has finally re-signed for one more, victory tour season at Quins and I’m just like, “well you fooled me again!” My absolute favorite player ever, we need to make his final year at the Stoop (and Twickers) official already. I know he supposedly snubbed France but I won’t feel better until he signs.
1 Go to commentslate hit what late hit it wasn’t at all late and can clearly see he was committed before the tackle
3 Go to commentsChristian Lio -Willies 2 try perfomance was a standout. As was captain Scott Barrett. Up front was where the boys won it.They are a great team and players. Fantastic Crusaders , you can keep going.
3 Go to commentsI don't know how the locals feel about that? I guess if you call yourselves the Worcester Wasps that might be appease. But really we need more teams in the Premiership in my view so they are not padding it out as they are at the moment. It might curtail so many players going abroad as well
5 Go to commentsNZ 😭😭😭is certainly rivaling England for best whingers cup!😭😭😭 !!!
30 Go to commentsYup. New Zealand won 3 out of 10 world cups played. SA 4 out of 8 attempts 30 Vs 50 per cent.🤔🤔
30 Go to commentsShould've done this years ago. Change Saturday kick off times to around 11am. Up and off and back home before 3pm, limit travel time too. Allows players to actually do something else with their Saturday that's family oriented or being rugby fans they could ‘watch’ pro rugby. Increases crowds etc. How can anyone that enjoys grassroots and pro rugby have to choose between the two on Saturdays?
9 Go to commentsI bet he inspired those supporters just as much.
1 Go to commentsBen Smith Springboks living rent free in his head 😊😂
67 Go to commentsGood to hear he would like to play the game at the highest level, I hadn’t been to sure how much of a motivator that was before now. Sadly he’s probably chosen the rugby club to go to. Try not to worry about all the input about how you should play rugby Joey and just try to emulate what you do on the league field and have fun. You’ll limit your game too much (well not really because he’s a standard athlete like SBW and he’ll still have enough) if you’re trying to make sure you can recycle the ball back etc. On the other hard, you can totally just try and recycle by looking to offload any and everywhere if you’re going to ground 😋
1 Go to commentsThis just proves that theres always a stat and a metric to use to justify your abilities and your success. Ben did it last week by creating an imaginary competition and now you did the same to counter his argument and espouse a new yardstick for success. Why not just use the current one and lets say the Boks have won 4 world cups making them the most successful world cup team. Outside of the world cup the All Blacks are the most successful team winning countless rugby championships and dominating the rankings with high win percentages. Over the last 4 years statistically the Irish are the best having the highest win rate and also having positive records against every tier 1 side. The most successful Northern team in the game has been England with a world cup title and the most six nations titles in history. The AB’s are the most dominant team in history with the highest win rate and 3 world cups. Lets not try to reinvent the wheel. Just be honest about the actual stats and what each team has been good at doing and that will be enough to define their level of success.
30 Go to commentsHow is 7’s played there? I’m surprised 10 or 11 man rugby hasn’t taken off. 7 just doesn’t fit the 15s dynamics (rules n field etc) but these other versions do.
9 Go to commentsPick Swinton at your peril A liability just like JWH from the Roosters Skelton ??? went missing at RWC
14 Go to commentsLike tennis, who have a ranking system, and I believe rugby too, just measure over each period preceding a world cup event who was the longest number one and that would be it. In tennis the number one player frequently is not the grand slam winner. I love and adore the All Blacks since the days of Ian Kirkpatrick when I was a kid in SA. And still do because they are the masters of running rugby and are gentleman on and off the field - in general. And in my opinion they have been the majority of the time the best rugby team in the world.
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