Highlanders v Crusaders
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@ACT-Crusader said in Highlanders v Crusaders:
I think that’s our best starting backline.
Agree, Havili still starts over Jordan in the tough games I reckon. He’s a safer option on defense.
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Havili is pretty staunch in defence and his time in the midfield I think has helped him be a better defender as a fullback.
Jordan is skilful and quick and his time will come.
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@Stargazer said in Highlanders v Crusaders:
@shark Stealing @ACT-Crusader 's thunder here, but why not
9 Enari 10 Mo'unga 11 Bridge, 12 Havili, 13 Goodhue, 14 Ennor and 15 Jordan?
Are we playing Japan midweek again?
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Crusaders Knights team to play Highlanders Bravehearts:
- Isi Tu'ungafasi RESERVES
- Ben Funnell 16. Brodie McAlister
- Oliver Jager 17. Chris Gawler
- Will Tucker 18. Sam Matenga
- Michael Curry 19. Josh Bokser
- Billy Harmon 20. Hugh Renton
- Tom Christie 21. Connor McManus
- Ethan Blackadder 22. Alex Harford
- Mitchell Drummond 23. Zach McKay
- Tim Bateman
- Junior Ratuva
- Inga Finau
- Tuli Paea
- Sevu Reece
- Jamie Spowart
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Not sure how I feel about that.
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I would have watched. If the players didn't want to play then fair enough I suppose.
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NZR Statement:
Tonight's Highlanders v Crusaders Investec Super Rugby fixture scheduled to be played at Dunedin's Forsyth Barr Stadium has been cancelled. New Zealand Rugby's Chief Rugby Officer Nigel Cass said the decision to cancel the match was made after urgent meetings today with both teams, venue management, police and community organisations involved in responses to yesterday’s terrorist attacks in Christchurch. “After consulting widely with both teams and key stakeholders, New Zealand Rugby has decided to cancel this evening’s match. “Advice from police and venue management was that the fixture could go ahead, however, with strong agreement from both teams we have made the final call not to proceed as a mark of respect for the events that have occurred in Christchurch." Crusaders CEO Colin Mainsbridge said their entire club community was in a state of shock. “Yesterday’s horrific attacks have left us all feeling stunned. All other issues and considerations pale in significance. We will now regroup and make arrangements for the team to return home as soon as possible to be back in their community and with their families.” Highlanders CEO Roger Clark said they were working to communicate with ticketholders and fans. “This is always the biggest fixture on our match calendar and one which our fans look forward to, but when we think about the massive loss of life and absolute devastation that has been wreaked on people in Christchurch, we feel this is the right decision. “For ticketholders refunds will be processed over the next three weeks further information will be available through ticketrocket.co.nz.” The Highlanders team has met today and all players have been advised to go home and be with their families.http://www.allblacks.com/News/33847/highlanders-v-crusaders-match-cancelled
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I totally agree with the decision. Not only does it show respect for the victims, their families and local community, but I expect it's also important to the Crusaders players on a more personal level. Many of them have young kids and their schools may have been in lock-down yesterday. They'll want to be with their families, esp. their kids, give them a cuddle and talk with them about what happened. They also have strong ties to the local community and may want to connect with them as well, just like they did after the big earthquake. Those things are just more important than what's, ultimately, only a game of rugby.
