Brumbies vs Reds highlights: Brumbies cruise to bonus point win

Missed the match but sounds that like George Smith he is putting in poor kicks. They are both brilliant players but George certainly killed a few test matches for us putting in rubbish kicks at the death when we needed ball in hand. On a related note, one of the highlights of the Tahs v Moondawgs was Bobby Horne putting an absolute pearler of a kick in. Am curious now as to whether that was a fluke or if he actually has a kicking game.

In a team desperately short of top class talent and experience in the backline, Gill kicks because he has little confidence in his team-mates to execute the right tactics. Gill has an exceptional understanding of how rugby is played as evidenced by his ability to time his pilfering attacks, tackles and pick and drive runs. I doubt anyone on this site or the Reds coaching staff would be able to give him advice on how to play the game that he would take seriously. Like George Smith, Gill can do all that is required of a #7 and more. I doubt Gill's kicks produced worse outcomes than the actions of other available Reds players would have done in the circumstances. Gill should be the captain and he should have taken the penalty kick for the line at the 40 minute mark.

Lop sided scoreline to Brumbies. Cubelli was the main difference in the end (shame he aint an Aussie). Reds did their usual amount of stupid things, but were unlucky with officialdom in a big way and had many rookies.

I saw Tupou break the line in tight and Houston struggle to bend it a little wider.

Finally a prediction right CB - whats that 5-1 :P

douglas had 32 minutes.. houston was a no show before in the reds.. and not that flash at bath.. that is why they recruited players like david denton.. sadly he will not be solving our national 8 problems..

Taefu should take over all shots. Jake Mac can sit on the bench if he is lucky. Taniela did well. Houston bit of a no show, ran sideways too much. Douglas innefective. Gilly everywhere again but probably tried to do too much. Duncan had some great touches, refer to point 2. There was a lot to like about the reds tonight but a lot to work on too.

Bit harsh on Douglas, he played about 12minutes when it was loose at the end. If you re-watch I think you'll find Houston's 20min cameo pretty impressive. Agree on Tuttle, Gill ( an awesome rugby brain except he's got this impulse to kick ) and Chris Kuridrani who looked twice as potent and energetic as Second Gear Tevita.

Was a woeful first thirty minutes. Almost switched it off. Not sure if there was more players down receiving treatment or more dropped ball. But picked up after that and was entertaining from then on. Kerevi and Gill were outstanding and LLF, Fardy and Cubelli for the Brums. I thought Powell was pretty ordinary - a number of dusty passes. Tongan Thor looked pretty darn good. And the Reds should be pretty happy with the efforts of Tuttle, Paiaua, Houston and Lukhan Tui. I think they need to give Magnay more game time. That kid's wasted on the bench.

Have barely seen Douglas in this game. No matter who is at 10 they are too deep. Coaching issue. Tuttle showed promise with his running. Gill showed why he's down the pecking order. Exceptional performance littered with errors such as poor kicks, knock ons. Tupou struggled at first in the scrum but did will when he scrummed against their reserves. Did well taking on hard runs around the ground as well. Thought Chris Kuridrani made some exceptional defensive reads. Was disappointed with Houston. Felt young Tupou was for more effective, willing and taking the ball at pace in making tight runs.