Rebels rue slow start
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The Rebels were left to rue a slow start, as they were edged out 18-16 by the Waratahs in Sydney on Saturday.
The home side retained the Weary Dunlop Shield in Round 11 of the Super Rugby competition.
Rebels coach Tony McGahan said his team's slow start, when they went 0-13 behind inside the first quarter, was the decisive factor in the result.
"We were very disappointed that we gave them so many opportunities in the opening half," McGahan said.
"That is uncharacteristic of how we play, and what we are capable of.
"Good opposition will always take advantage if your defendin…
The home side retained the Weary Dunlop Shield in Round 11 of the Super Rugby competition.
Rebels coach Tony McGahan said his team's slow start, when they went 0-13 behind inside the first quarter, was the decisive factor in the result.
"We were very disappointed that we gave them so many opportunities in the opening half," McGahan said.
"That is uncharacteristic of how we play, and what we are capable of.
"Good opposition will always take advantage if your defendin…
