Reds VS Crusaders: The Reds created the biggest upset of the 2010 Super 14 so far, when they took early control of an ill-disciplined, shell-socked Crusaders outfit after 23 minutes, when Owen Franks was sin binned for repeated Crusaders’ infringements at the breakdown, 5m out from their own line.
From that point, it never really looked like the Crusaders were in the game. 10 minutes later, the Reds broke the Crusaders’ line with a deft inside pass going from Reds’ pivot, Quade Cooper, to Morgan Turinui, who offloaded to speedster, Rod Davies. Davies set up the ruck, Genia was quick on the draw, passing out to Hynes, who flung the ball back inside to Cooper to cross over for the try, after starting the original break.
In a game that was probably one of the best wins for the Reds over the past decade, there were many standouts including the likes of up and coming superstar, Quade Cooper, who seems to be improving week in and week out, after putting his off-field indiscretions behind him. Another stand-out would be Will Genia who seems determined to move clear of any competition for the Wallaby #9 jumper, and is succeeding well.
The Crusaders were on the right side of the stats, but never really capatilised on any of their chances. Often losing possession at crucial times.
My two cents worth:
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Young Reds’ play-makers, Will Genia and Quade Cooper have both sent strong statements to the Wallaby selectors in the opening rounds of the 2010 Super 14.
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The Reds went through 146 phases with the ball, at one stage taking the ball through 15 phases.
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Dan Carter seemed rattled from early on, missing 4 tackles in the game.
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The Crusaders missed a total of 32 tackles. That kak doesn’t fly at this level.
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Quade Cooper made 2 line breaks and gained a total of 116m with his precise running.
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Reds’ winger, Rod Davies is one to look out for in future.
Reds VS Crusaders 2010 Highlights: [WRNrugbynews]
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