Crusaders v Waratahs (Round 1)

[Duluth]

David Havili, Will Jordan, Braydon Ennor, Jack Goodhue, Leicester Faingaanuku, Richie Mo'unga, Mitchell Drummond, Whetukamokamo Douglas, Tom Christie, Tom Sanders, Mitchell Dunshea, Scott Barrett (c), Oliver Jager, Andrew Makalio, George Bower

Reserves: Codie Taylor, Isi Tu'ungafasi, Michael Alaalatoa, Luke Romano, Cullen Grace, Bryn Hall, Brett Cameron, Sevu Reece

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https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/super-rugby/119145111/super-rugby-crusaders-opt-to-sit-all-blacks-duo-for-opener-against-waratahs

[Stargazer]

@Duluth Apart from the props, that's a decent looking starting XV. Strong bench, with the exception of Cameron (Grace looked promising during preseason).

[KiwiMurph]

Can't say I've ever been impressed by Christie although he is still very young. Be interested to see how he goes. That outside back 3 exciting.

[African Monkey]

I think that Crusaders pack looks weak as piss personally. No doubt they'll still find a way to dominate especially against an equally average Tahs pack but that's the weakest Crusaders pack you'll see on paper in a long time.

[cgrant]

@Bones.
Goodhue with the "12" jersey. What a bizarre idea !

[Bones]

@cgrant said in Crusaders v Waratahs (Round 1):

@Bones.
Goodhue with the "12" jersey. What a bizarre idea !

You ahhh...you switched to being a crusaders supporter?

They're not the ABs.

[ACT Crusader]

@taniwharugby said in Crusaders v Waratahs (Round 1):

@Nepia and right you should be, if I had a mate working at HB I'd tell him to quit or find a new friend

TR now that there is a Northland legacy family link with the Tahs, you should have a soft spot for them 😉

I’m actually surprised to see as many ABs playing in this one.

[Duluth]

Good maul defence from the Tahs initially. Fairly easy try for Jordan when the ball came free though

[KiwiMurph]

Ennor and Jordan looking sharp.

[Yeetyaah]

Crusaders giving away a whole lot of penalties already.

[sparky]

Tahs still in this.

[gt12]

Marshall is still an idiot.

[Stag]

@gt12 yep, clearly forward

[gt12]

Great try! Lester in and beat a few too.

[gt12]

Havili is looking a bit Ben Smith like today.

The goal kicking is awesome too.

[KiwiMurph]

@gt12 said in Crusaders v Waratahs (Round 1):

Havili is looking a bit Ben Smith like today.

The goal kicking is awesome too.

Jinxed it.

[Duluth]

Tahs missing 1/4 of their tackles

They doing ok for the first 20mins. Most of the misses came in the second 20mins

[Dice]

The Crusaders have ridiculous depth at wing.

Leicester looking like prime Julian.

[gt12]

How did they not score there? It was good from Havili and Jordan, but still terrible not to score.

[Stag]

How is Williams rated as a top referee? Year in year out he is poor. Linesman missing knock ons & forward passes all over the place to. Just poor across the board.