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@taniwharugby said in Super Rugby News:
@Hooroo said in Super Rugby News:
The difference Sam Cane makes is telling.
If we beat Jaguares do we play the Crusaders in the Semi?No, I think the possibilities of all Kiwi final will be Crusaders - Chiefs or Hurricanes - Highlanders (assuming I heard correctly)
No, Crusaders - Chiefs, Hurricanes - Chiefs or Highlanders - Chiefs are the only all Kiwi finals that are possible.
Crusaders, Highlanders and Hurricanes are all in the same half of the draw, so can never meet in the final.
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@Stargazer said in Super Rugby News:
@taniwharugby said in Super Rugby News:
@Hooroo said in Super Rugby News:
The difference Sam Cane makes is telling.
If we beat Jaguares do we play the Crusaders in the Semi?No, I think the possibilities of all Kiwi final will be Crusaders - Chiefs or Hurricanes - Highlanders (assuming I heard correctly)
No, Crusaders - Chiefs, Hurricanes - Chiefs or Highlanders - Chiefs are the only all Kiwi finals that are possible.
Crusaders, Highlanders and Hurricanes are all in the same half of the draw, so can never meet in the final.
Funny if it was to be Chiefs v Highlanders (It won't be) Imagine CHiefs getting home final after this season.
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@taniwharugby said in Super Rugby News:
Jaguares for their maiden title at 9.50 jumps out to me. Home quarter, semi and if anybody knows over the Crusaders final as well.
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@Stargazer Iād take him at the chiefs tbh
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@Yeahtheboys Speak for yourself. Maybe M10 cup worthy.
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@MajorRage Crusaders have never lost a home finals match...this title is thiers to lose.
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@taniwharugby said in Super Rugby News:
@MajorRage Crusaders have never lost a home finals match...this title is thiers to lose.
Yeah, as good as the Jags have been, I just can't shake the "flaky" tag off them in my head. Too many times have Argentina started to show promise and then lost to a shit looking Australia....
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@taniwharugby said in Super Rugby News:
@MajorRage Crusaders have never lost a home finals match...this title is thiers to lose.
Indeed. But 9.50 seems quite long odds for a team that has shown no fear on playing in NZ and was second overall, with a sensational run-in.
For sure, Saders are still favourites tho.
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@Stargazer such a crime to have opinions on forums !
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@Yeahtheboys Wasn't supposed to come off like that. My bad.
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@Stargazer said in Super Rugby News:
Apparently, Quade Cooper is off contract. Some NZ franchises could use an experienced 10. Would you want him for your team?
No.
There is enough young talent around, and the Chiefs are probably still years away from actually being in a position to win it (i.e., when Brodie comes back) that we should be really investing in young talent. So, next year, we could chase McClutchie, keep Debreczeni, and either keep MMac or the other foodbill 10 from Hawkes Bay.
I think that Debreczeni could be a good enough 10 for a couple of years while we wait for the next Cruden to steal from somewhere.
Having said that, if Quade came with SBW, then I'd reconsider.
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@MajorRage said in Super Rugby News:
@taniwharugby said in Super Rugby News:
@MajorRage Crusaders have never lost a home finals match...this title is thiers to lose.
Indeed. But 9.50 seems quite long odds for a team that has shown no fear on playing in NZ and was second overall, with a sensational run-in.
For sure, Saders are still favourites tho.
Third overall, a couple of points behind Canes
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Odds are laughably LONG considering Canes are $5 shorter odds even though they'll have to pay Crusaders in semis in C'church
Jaguares tour very well and have 3 out their last 4 games in NZ with a 5pt loss in Dunedin their only loss in last 2 years
As well as winning their last 6 games in AUS
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Jaquares will be tough no doubt but if the chiefs get on a role it will put the Jaquares under immense pressure,And pressure is something Argentine Rugby has not handled well since they became a Rugby force.I have seen them melt many a time.It will be a fascinating watch.
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@Jaguares4real said in Super Rugby News:
Odds are laughably LONG considering Canes are $5 shorter odds even though they'll have to pay Crusaders in semis in C'church
Jaguares tour very well and have 3 out their last 4 games in NZ with a 5pt loss in Dunedin their only loss in last 2 years
As well as winning their last 6 games in AUS
Yeah, that's exactly my point. 9.50 is way off in my view.
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What pressure?
Crowd has been a boost for Jaguares
Jaguares even if they lose this weekend have had a successful season
They've developed more potential caped players who'll play for Pumas in the future:
Vivas Paulos Miotti Ezcura Carreas etc
P.S. Check out the guys they've got coming through in their U20 side
Jaguares remain a developmental side for Pumas
Chiefs are a good side but let's not get things twisted
Crusaders & Hurricanes are much better side than Chiefs
The game in Suva was an aberration Doesn't make Chiefs contenders
They should be happy just be in the playoffs considering they've been garbage for most of the season
Nevertheless they'll pose a threat but Jaguares have played & beaten better teams than Chiefs this season
