Reds v Crusaders

Stargazer

@taniwharugby I wanted to pick the Saders but the Reds forward pack is useful, its at Suncorp, they beat the Sharks and the Crusaders backs are meh especially without Moa'unga.

Yes, a bit of a banana skin game. Like the Blues experienced last year with that draw.

KiwiMurph

@Stargazer actually the Reds did beat the Sharks.

Stargazer

@KiwiMurph Haha, yes, just edited my post. I confused them with the ponies.

KiwiMurph

Will be a good test for Goodhue to go up against Kerevi - he really seems to be the key for the whole Reds attack.

Rancid Schnitzel

That young Perese debuting for the Reds on the wing made a pretty damn impressive cameo again the Farce last week. Definitely one to watch.

Stargazer

@KiwiMurph Yes, and all those injury enforced changes in the Crusaders squad: how will the rookies/2nd stringers go?

It will also be interesting to find out how Ioane will go against his old team and how he will perform in SR after a several years absence, also considering his age.

Canerbry

Fuck no this isn't looking good. Can't get our hands on the ball and Dagg pulls a leg.

mariner4life

Fucking shit suncorp turf

Bones

Fucking hell. Not a good year to be an AB wearing 15.

Hooroo

@Canerbry

Looked awful didn't it. Fuck I hope he isn't out for long. My favourite players are ones that turn down the coin for All Black opportunity. Been playing awesome too

Tim

@mariner4life said in Reds v Crusaders:

or not. what kind of fucking side is that?

Damo

I've got a bad feeling about this. Crusaders not looking sharp and have lost Dagg.

mariner4life

This is going to blow out.

Chris B.

Crikey - it's turning into a disaster and we're only 20 minutes in. Dagg and Tamanivalu both hobbled off, 10 points down and we're looking clueless and with several midgets in the backline.

Tordah

Reds look good, Crusaders useless

Bones

Taylor and Crotty with defence genius status there.

Unite

So Crusaders rooted, and Nehe and Dagg both stuffed as well...

Bones

Crusaders look like they've just met.

Annnnd score a try...

hydro11

The Reds aren't that great and the Crusaders have let through two sloppy tries. The first try was caused by Dagg falling over, giving up field position. The second was a terrible read on Kerevi. I think 17-7 is a fair reflection of the first 28 minutes.

hydro11

Can't argue with Cooper's player to this point.

The Silver Fern

Reds v Crusaders