Jillaroos legend Ruan Sims expresses confidence in Millie Boyle’s ability to avoid suspension after being placed on report for a hip-drop tackle in the Roosters’ victory over the Dragons. Apart from Boyle’s report and Jess Sergis’ injury concern, the Roosters delivered a dominant performance, securing a club record-breaking 30-point win by shutting out the Dragons.
Boyle was placed on report in the second half after unintentionally landing on the ankle of Dragons debutant Sophie Clancy, who experienced some discomfort. Sims noted that the ruling for a hip-drop tackle requires the majority of the weight to land on the leg of the tackled player. From her perspective, it appeared that most of Boyle’s weight landed on the ground. While she remains on report, Sims expects a favorable outcome from the review tomorrow.
The Roosters are also keeping an eye on Sergis’ health after she appeared to injure her left knee early in the match. Despite visible pain, Sergis continued playing for the majority of the game before being given a rest towards the end. Roosters coach John Strange revealed that they had discussed her pain threshold at halftime, and Sergis ultimately decided to keep playing. Strange believes that Sergis’ toughness will allow her to recover in time for the next game.
This victory was crucial for the Roosters, who had disappointingly lost to the Raiders in the previous week. The team focused on their attitude and desired performance during the week leading up to the game. Strange acknowledges that they could have scored more tries in the first half but became erratic when making breaks. Nevertheless, their defensive effort, highlighted by the zero points against the Dragons, was exactly what they aimed for.
Sims commends the Roosters’ defensive display, emphasizing their strong physicality and domination in contact situations. She attributes their success to setting the tone from the start and pushing the Dragons back.
Next weekend, the Roosters will take on the Sharks, while the Dragons will seek to rebound against the Raiders. Stay updated with the best breaking news and exclusive content from Wide World of Sports by subscribing to our newsletter.
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