Crusaders 2019
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@Bones said in Crusaders 2019:
Is Dagg injured?
From the article below:
Dagg had a more frustrating season in 2018. Injuries did him no favours and he ran out of time to prove himself ahead of the playoffs. Crusaders coach Scott Robertson said it was too soon to say when the fullback/wing, who was contracted to play in Japan over the off-season, will be declared fit for the year ahead. "He is working closely with the medical group to make a decision, on what is best for him over next few months," Robertson said. An operation may be required: "It could, and that's the thing," he added. "Look, how big that operation is. There are a lot of factors, what does it look like and if they do operate is it now or later? Does it give him longevity in the game? So he has got some big decisions to make." -
More info about not fielding ABs. No mention of the Crusaders Knights game, though.
The far-reaching shadow of the World Cup is already forcing Scott Robertson to be innovative. The All Blacks management's request that top test players be stood down from all trial games means the Crusaders, like the other four New Zealand clubs, must ring-fence their stars until Super Rugby starts next weekend. The upshot is that Crusaders coach Robertson has been unable to select a full-strength team to play the the final pre-season fixture against the Highlanders in Southbridge on Friday evening, with captain Sam Whitelock, Kieran Read, Codie Taylor, Owen Franks, Joe Moody, Matt Todd, Richie Mo'unga, Ryan Crotty and Jack Goodhue destined to sit on the sideline. Traditionally the majority of All Blacks have been permitted to play 40 minutes in the last "friendly", giving coaches an opportunity to gauge their fitness, and willingness to protect their reputations before the competition begins. Not this year, though. And that means Robertson has had to tweak his pre-season training programmes. "It is a different challenge for us, it 100 per cent is," he said. "There is no doubt that having that game for them is beneficial, but (with the) World Cup year, the season is a week earlier. It is just the way it works out. "You can make an issue if you want, or you can find a solution - which we have and get on with it, with the right mind set."So Robertson has had to generate ideas in terms of ensuring his All Blacks get their share of contact on the training pitch. Because it won't do to have them undercooked, given they have three tough derby games against the Blues, Hurricanes and Chiefs in the first four rounds. "We are just managing the All Blacks, as much as we possibly can, so they can get through our structures and the shapes that we are running," Robertson said. "And integrate them as much as we can because they have got to have contact … the physicality of it. "It is alright running through shapes, until someone is front of you and banging into you. It is a bit different isn't it?" -
Full time:
Crusaders 43 (Sanders 2x, Bateman, Taufua, Mataele, Dunshea, Jordan tries; Hunt 2x con; 3rd - 4th con ?)
Highlanders 38 (Tomkinson 2x, Coltman, Lentjes, Fakatava, McKay tries; Ioane con, 2nd - 3rd con ?, Gatland con)The Crusaders retain the Farmland Cup.
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@Stargazer crusaders knights trial 1pm at Malvern park. Next to rugby park. 8 crusaders All blacks are playing 40
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@chchfanatic Is that tomorrow? Who are they playing?
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@Stargazer yes tomorrow. Playing an internal trial
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@chchfanatic from what i can see crotty Barrett Franks moody Mo’unga Todd all playing first half
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From what I could work out teams were.
White team .
( ns is not sure)
Moody
Ns
Fletcher Newell
Nick frost
Fijian lock
Cullen grace
Matt Todd
Ns
Connor Collins
Richie Mo’unga
Ngane punivai
Dallas McLeod
Nick Foxley
Sevu Reece
Zach MckayBlack team
Tamati Williams
Shilo Klein
Owen franks
Scott Barrett
Will Tucker
Ns
Tom christie
Matt letoga
Ere enari
Fergus Burke
Japanese winger
Ryan Crotty
Ns
Ns
Ns but bloody good fullback with extreme gas. Possibly Jaime spowart -
Here's the official media release about Robertson's re-signing.
https://crusaders.co.nz/news/1304-razor-re-signs-scott-robertson-announces-plans-to-crusade-on
His re-commitment also means that they can start looking for a replacement of Brad Mooar, and negotiate a new contract with Jason Ryan and Ronan O'Gara, if they want to stay on (or find a replacement).
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Crusaders Knights to play the Hurricanes Hunters tomorrow (k/o 3pm at West Melton Rugby Club)
1 George Bower
2 Brodie McAlister
3 Tamaiti Williams
4 Will Tucker
5 Mitchell Dunshea
6 Cullen Grace
7 Tom Christie (C)
8 Ethan Blackadder
9 Ereatara Enari
10 Brett Cameron
11 Leicester Faingaanuku
12 Dallas McLeod
13 Ngane Punivai
14 Sevu Reece
15 Jamie SpowartReserves
Shilo Klein
Chris Gawler
Fletcher Newell
Nick Frost
Michael Curry
Anty Burnett
Hugh Renton
Luke Donaldson
Fergus Burke
Chay Fihaki
Isaiah Punivai
Sam GilbertCrusaders Knights schedule:
v Hurricanes Hunters, Saturday 23 February, 3pm, West Melton Rugby Club
BYE
v Highlanders Bravehearts, Saturday 9 March, 1:30pm, Christchurch Park
v Highlanders Bravehearts, Saturday 16 March, 5pm, Forsyth Barr Stadium (curtain raiser for Investec Super Rugby match between the BNZ Crusaders and the Highlanders).
https://crusaders.co.nz/news/1306-crusaders-knights-team-named-to-take-on-hurricanes-hunters
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