Highlanders v Drua
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@Landers92 said in Highlanders v Drua:
@Steven-Harris said in Highlanders v Drua:
Shame Tavatavanawai does’nt kick goals as well might make a better 10 than whats available
He can do it all. In all seriousness, Cams first super game since Moana quite awhile ago now so expected a bit of rust. Happy he got through this game, was better than what Taine Robinson has put out there the last 2 weeks.
There aren't a huge number of quality 10s. We don't have any that you'd call finished products. My concerns with Millar tonight was how easily he got the ball ripped off him, and some of his defensive efforts. His goal kicking was trash. But he is a good goal kicker that will come back. Realistically, the 10s we have are what we have. Give or take for a few years.
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Will be interesting to see who’s selected at 9 next week. And if Howden comes to 6 and Haig goes to the bench. Looked a tad short of a gallop.
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@KiwiInLondon said in Highlanders v Drua:
Will be interesting to see who’s selected at 9 next week. And if Howden comes to 6 and Haig goes to the bench. Looked a tad short of a gallop.
Howden will be a welcome return if he is available. Only four fit/available loosies at the moment. Especially if Broughton is out again. Michael Loft played club footy today, and had to strip.
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@SouthernMann said in Highlanders v Drua:
@KiwiInLondon said in Highlanders v Drua:
Will be interesting to see who’s selected at 9 next week. And if Howden comes to 6 and Haig goes to the bench. Looked a tad short of a gallop.
Howden will be a welcome return if he is available. Only four fit/available loosies at the moment. Especially if Broughton is out again. Michael Loft played club footy today, and had to strip.
I expect Haig to get to his usual ways but Howden looks like the better combo with the other two. Chiefs will be physical and fast.
Hastie has to come back to start imo
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@sparky said in Highlanders v Drua:
Good win for the Clan. Holland was massive.
He's got a massive engine hasn't he? I got to say that anyway, as I been saying he will be 100 test All Black.
Highlanders look better with all players coming fit again. They will still make it hard for a few teams yet. -
Also praying for a Brumbies loss now. Will place the landers well
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Hugh Renton made such a difference tonight. That leadership is crucial. Nice to see Renton and Haig get through a full 80 as well. Haig will come right, thought he was more than fine tonight. Him and TK will make for some fine competition for the 6 jersey. Stodart had a shift he should be proud of as well.
Great to get a win after going on a losing streak there and hopefully get some confidence from it. Here’s hoping we can get TK and Dunshea back next week to bolster the depth even more.
Holland man of the match for me.
Time to enjoy the win.
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@KiwiInLondon said in Highlanders v Drua:
@SouthernMann said in Highlanders v Drua:
@KiwiInLondon said in Highlanders v Drua:
Will be interesting to see who’s selected at 9 next week. And if Howden comes to 6 and Haig goes to the bench. Looked a tad short of a gallop.
Howden will be a welcome return if he is available. Only four fit/available loosies at the moment. Especially if Broughton is out again. Michael Loft played club footy today, and had to strip.
I expect Haig to get to his usual ways but Howden looks like the better combo with the other two. Chiefs will be physical and fast.
Hastie has to come back to start imo
Both Hastie and Robinson played club footy today.
The biggest challenge for this side is knowing where it's limitations are. Knowing how to protect them, and promote the weapons.
Haig, JRK, Millar, Renton and Fakatava all off massive injury layoffs.
Hoping Vikena, Howden, Tangitau and Dunshea are back from the injuries they are listed as having.
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@frugby said in Highlanders v Drua:
I think Haig is just a significantly stronger athlete than Howden… feels like we saw a proper blindside and a proper eight tonight.
Haig did look massive tonight. Seems to have put on a few Kgs since last season
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@sparky said in Highlanders v Drua:
@Dan54 I'm a big fan but lock is an area of strength with Tupou Vai'i, Scott Barrett, Fabian Holland, Sam Darry and Patty T competing for three slots.
Couldn't agree more mate, I just think he's the type of player that will be the glue of the locks a bit like Sam W has been. I thinking that in a few years it will happen. But anyway , I think as you say we got a lot of depth at moment, so will take a bit to get first choice spot.
