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Okay, so been quietly sitting on some thoughts around #SuperRugbyAU for the last few weeks, and now we're at the final regular round I thought I'd spitball them.
1. We have depth for five teams. While its been a four way horse race, the Force, despite not picking up a win and...
1. We have depth for five teams. While its been a four way horse race, the Force, despite not picking up a win and...
... being cobbled together quite quickly, have produced some quality, competitive rugby, and will only improve with more time together.
2. The teams are a lot closer competitively than we thought. The Brumbies, for context, were sitting in second on the #SuperRugby ladder...
2. The teams are a lot closer competitively than we thought. The Brumbies, for context, were sitting in second on the #SuperRugby ladder...
...before shutdown, and if they were the benchmark for us then both the Reds and Rebels are not far behind, and likely at least one of them could've picked up a finals place.
3. Self belief is still a major problem, especially for the Rebels and Reds. The Brumbies have been...
3. Self belief is still a major problem, especially for the Rebels and Reds. The Brumbies have been...
...playing very Crusader-like, many times finding a way to win despite being shut out of games. That comes hugely from confidence. Both the Reds and Rebels have shown they can beat anyone, but they also need to start showing that consistently, week in, week out. Belief is key!
4. This was a season the Tahs had to have. While they were slow out of the blocks, #SuperRugbyAU has seen them progress enormously in terms of structure, confidence and synergy. Can't wait to see them develop further.
5. We have the makings of a killer Wallabies team. I know...
5. We have the makings of a killer Wallabies team. I know...
...Rennie has the capability to do great things with these players, things look promising. My big worry is that fans may still not return even if they start performing, given the years of issues we've had. I hope Aussie rugby puts faith in our playing stocks. The wins will come.
