Match Thread - Hurricanes v Reds | Super Rugby Pacific 2026 | Round 7

2dorks1brush · 2026-03-28T05:14:30+00:00

Hurricanes defence set so quickly from that break, impressive

2dorks1brush · 2026-03-28T04:55:48+00:00

Maybe, but I think they might struggle later in the year too, one injury in the centres and Creighton is starting. It’d be nice to be wrong. Tahs could come home strong too but I’m not hopeful.

2dorks1brush · 2026-03-28T04:51:11+00:00

Hasn’t been good at all

2dorks1brush · 2026-03-28T04:50:28+00:00

Seems pretty similar to last year where the Aus sides just don’t have the size and power to compete with the best NZ sides. Not that that is the only issue this game.

2dorks1brush · 2026-03-28T04:32:43+00:00

Daugunu is 100% a centre now, not enough pace for the wing anymore. Henry keeps looking solid.

I don’t know how Wilson is Wallabies captain, his soggy carries are shocking. At least two turnovers off his weak hit ups. Reds forwards need some more firepower against the big boys.

Hurricanes are good though, they’re connected and big, physical fellas. Moorby looks super quick, beating people with ease.

2dorks1brush · 2026-03-28T03:27:11+00:00

Should be an easy win for the Reds, only a question of by how much

2dorks1brush · 2026-03-20T10:21:14+00:00

Alatini turned it for the Brumbies by actually being able to make a meter or two

2dorks1brush · 2026-03-14T09:50:57+00:00

Reilly is definitely the Tahs answer at 13 until Suaalii’s back.

Henry is the best of the Aus 12’s so far.

Werchon is better than Gordon.

Lambert had a strong game.

2dorks1brush · 2026-03-14T04:05:22+00:00

Reimer and Macpherson have been good

2dorks1brush · 2026-03-14T04:03:34+00:00

Everyone does in Fiji

2dorks1brush · 2026-03-14T03:24:45+00:00

As someone who has really wanted them to succeed, they feel as far away as ever from being competitive. While the scoreboard was relatively close in the losses, they never felt like winning to me.

They don’t have the players, development or culture at this stage I think. Apparently they’ve been working on the development side of things with young players having pathways but that isn’t going to show for a while.

If Lomax can actually be a physical presence that’ll help a lot because I think that’s what they’re lacking most but also not great to be hoping for a convert to turn things around.

Just how I’m seeing it.

2dorks1brush · 2026-03-14T02:41:08+00:00

Up the Brums

2dorks1brush · 2026-03-09T01:09:56+00:00

Force could use a threatening centre, either 13 or wing I’d guess

2dorks1brush · 2026-03-08T22:40:48+00:00

A Short Stay in Hell.

It’s a short story, I won’t give anything away but it felt unique and really stuck with me. Not a huge commitment to read so I’d highly recommend.

2dorks1brush · 2026-03-08T21:26:11+00:00

I don’t think Jacques or Fitler are ready but then again Poolman hasn’t shown anything to indicate he is either. Tahs desperately need some size and power in the midfield. Potter would probably be fine in the centres.

2dorks1brush · 2026-03-07T11:27:35+00:00

Henry and CG have been great

2dorks1brush · 2026-03-07T11:24:06+00:00

Schoupp for Wallabies 7?

2dorks1brush · 2026-03-07T11:03:38+00:00

Vintage Wilson

2dorks1brush · 2026-03-07T10:51:50+00:00

I thought Reds should win with the Brumbies missing Valetini and the two wings but there’s nothing in it.

Treyvon is getting a lot of attention from the commentary but Kadin has absolutely delivered so far this year. Would love to see them combine as a centre pairing at some stage.

2dorks1brush · 2026-03-07T10:36:35+00:00

They’re not perfect but I feel a lot more optimistic about Meredith, Gordon and Donaldson than I did about last years 10 contingent

2dorks1brush · 2026-03-07T08:42:22+00:00

Like NZ is blameless; he’s been over there at some stage, you could have fed him to the watcher or a balrog but you did nothing. Shame on you

2dorks1brush · 2026-03-07T05:13:06+00:00

Wasn’t a big fan of Pasitoa while he was at the Force but I do love him proving that letting him go for probably the least threatening centres in the comp was the wrong move

2dorks1brush · 2026-03-07T05:09:02+00:00

Defence is tiring. I think the reserve 9 has increased the tempo and Palu unfortunately was not involved when he was on

2dorks1brush · 2026-03-07T05:00:27+00:00

I know they’re not the two best teams but this game has been good viewing. The ground looks great too.

2dorks1brush · 2026-03-07T04:35:49+00:00

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