Rava looked out of his depth tonight. Our biggest problem was that we had all our rookies on the field together at the beginning of the second half. Vaughan should have started the second half as we needed to score first.
I have often been critical of McInnes but he played well tonight. Luc was really found wanting in defence. He struggled and they targeted him every play. Laurie and Host played well but still are slow getting back in defence and I was pleased with Kerr. He smashed them at times.
In the first half we gelled and our trio of playmakers worked well together but when the wheels fell off we once again looked confused and uncertain.
McInnes did play well but he is relied on too much as the commentatots say..60 mins hooker then middle lock. Ludictrous.
Dufty should have come on in the 1st half when Souths were in 2nd gear. Should of put another 2-3 tries on em in that period.
Souths in the 2nd half taught us a lesson in straight direct running and support plays also running direct towards holes. It aint rocket science. But we try it crabbing sideways.
Least we tried some offloads which was a positive. Kerr should of got more minutes.
Referees had a bleep...of a game.
Our coaching had a worse one.
Are we number 16 on the ladder of defendimg kicks lately from our backs in either getting on a loose ball or catching it or blocking runners...seems to me we are.
Our defense is slow in the middle and too quick to come up on the edges.
Leilua is lazy in defense and will never change.
Hunt was a positive tonight but his rush out of the line defense let him down otherwise good attacking game
Best players if you can find any...Lafai, Lawrie, McInnes..then close behind a dead heat between Vaughan & Sims
Gunna say Host but has not enough impact as an edge back rower as a hit up merchant.
Our edge forwards need to do more pr look for runners with the football.
Over to you Mary.........again
