NSW Waratahs Vs Hurricanes

Posted by Davy

Posted on March 21, 2008

Back to the Sydney Football stadium, with myself, Ray, Jon, Dec and our first day out with Dara O'Boyle and Ciaran Murtagh. This time it was Rugby Union in the Super 14's to watch the 'Tahs' against the Hurricanes. To be honest, rugby union isn't that popular here in Sydney, its all about the Rugby league here, which they are absolutely mad for and it dominates the TV and the papers, the same way Aussie Rules is the main sport in Victoria (Melbourne).

The game itself is a bit different from the game at home in Europe, where as its more of a running game here compared to a kicking game back home in general. Which is just as well because they cant kick snow off a rope here, apart from the Dan Carter's of this world.

The 'Tahs' ran out winners in the end with a convincing 20-3 victory. The Tahs were at full strength with a few debutant's along with practically the entire Aussie front row, with the Hurricanes containing practically the entire All Blacks front row. The Waratahs, who finished second bottom of the standings last year, scored three tries, two by young fullback Lachlan Turner, to surprise the visiting New Zealand team.

Turner scored his first try following a slick passing move by the hosts, using his searing pace to cross in the left corner.

Wellington's only points came from a Jimmy Gopperth penalty and the Waratahs led 10-3 at the interval.

Back-row forward Rocky Elsom extended the lead with a try soon after half-time and Turner struck again following another period of New South Wales pressure, former rugby league player Timana Tahu making an important contribution on his debut.

The Tah's Jersey

Inside SFS

Lachlan Turner On The Big Screen

In For A Scrum

Tah's Pressing For A Try

Hurricanes Kick Off

Fitz & Jonny All Kitted Out

Ray & Jonny @ Halftime

Scrum Time

Lineout

Another Tah's Score

Hurricanes Start Again

Celebration Time

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