Blues vs Crusaders
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@mariner4life said in Blues vs Crusaders:
@Kirwan said in Blues vs Crusaders:
@mariner4life said in Blues vs Crusaders:
I love the run up to Round 1, and the anticipation of an improved Blues team.
Anticipation that will barely make it out of the first quarter.
Think you are projecting a bit there. Most of what I see is relief that Tana isn’t giggling his way through interviews anymore.
We are well aware that we have a long way to go.
you are doing it wrong
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You guys were saying the same about Auckland in the NPC and things turned out OK. I am not buying your pessimism.
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Match Blues v Crusaders
Referee Nick Briant
AR1 Federico Anselmi
AR2 Dan Waenga
TMO Ben Skeen -
15 Michael Collins, 14 Melani Nanai, 13 Ma’a Nonu, 12 TJ Faiane, 11 Rieko Ioane, 10 Otere Black, 9 Jonathan Ruru; 8 Akira Ioane, 7 Dalton Papalii, 6 Tom Robinson, 5 Josh Goodhue, 4 Patrick Tuipulotu ©, 3 Sione Mafileo, 2 James Parsons, 1 Alex Hodgman
Reserves: 16 Matt Moulds, 17 Karl Tu’inukuafe, 18 Ofa Tu’ungafasi, 19 Gerard Cowley-Tuioti, 20 Matt Matich, 21 Augustine Pulu, 22 Harry Plummer, 23 Sonny Bill Williams.
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A very good Blues side at home under a new head coach against a young Crusader side with a host of ABs out. Traditionally slow starters and hung over from 2018 title.
Blues heavy favourites and should win by 10+
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@Gunner said in Blues vs Crusaders:
The Blues obsession with M Collins continues.
Not a surprise. I don't recall Trainor playing in the pre-season (maybe injured?)
The 15 used were Perofeta (injured) and Collins
Looking at the Blues A side the fullback is Hawaii Ahokovi who hasn't played NPC yet
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Crusaders team to play the Blues:
1 Joe Moody
2 Andrew Makalio
3 Owen Franks
4 Scott Barrett
5 Quinten Strange
6 Jordan Taufua
7 Matt Todd (C)
8 Whetukamokamo Douglas
9 Bryn Hall
10 Richie Mo'unga
11 George Bridge
12 Ryan Crotty (VC)
13 Braydon Ennor
14 Manasa Mataele
15 David HaviliRESERVES
16 Ben Funnell
17 Tim Perry
18 Michael Alaalatoa
19 Luke Romano
20 Tom Sanders
21 Mitchell Drummond
22 Mitchell Hunt
23 Will Jordan**denotes Investec Super Rugby debut
https://crusaders.co.nz/news/1301-bnz-crusaders-team-named-for-super-rugby-opener-at-eden-park
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strong line up even sans a few AB starters!
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Confirmed in the article below: Jack Goodhue out with a slight groin strain and Ethan Blackadder with a shoulder injury.
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@Crazy-Horse Well considering we haven't made the finals since 2011, I feel like we have every right to be pessimistic. Tough start for us and I feel we'll be competitive in this game but the Crusaders will probably get up in a close one. Crusaders by 4.
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@Stargazer said in Blues vs Crusaders:
Whetukamokamo Douglas
Is this the longest first name in super rugby?
I am really looking forward to this one. Probably the best time for the Blues to meet the Crusaders. Whilst pre season means shit they have been scoring tries and lots of experience in the side.
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@chimoaus said in Blues vs Crusaders:
@Stargazer said in Blues vs Crusaders:
Whetukamokamo Douglas
Is this the longest first name in super rugby?
I am really looking forward to this one. Probably the best time for the Blues to meet the Crusaders. Whilst pre season means shit they have been scoring tries and lots of experience in the side.
Probably goes by the moniker "2".
