Chiefs v Crusaders (Round 2)
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From an stuff article on the Highlanders earlier this week:
However, it is understood that the Highlanders will only wear their alternative kit when there is a genuine colour clash.Not sure why all teams don't do that
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@Crucial said in Chiefs v Crusaders (Round 2):
@Bones said in Chiefs v Crusaders (Round 2):
@Crucial said in Chiefs v Crusaders (Round 2):
I’m happy.
Boshier for ABs this year.
https://www.forum.thesilverfern.com/topic/3757/super-rugby-r1-kneejerk-reaction-thread/44
I can put my knee jerk reactions wherever I like thank you.
You have to admit the guy comes up with big plays at squeaky bum time. I’d quite like to see if he can do it at the next level.
I can admit to whatever I like thank you.
But sure ok, yes he made one big play in one game at a tight time.
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@Donsteppa said in Chiefs v Crusaders (Round 2):
Welcome home Mr Gatland
Amazing to see the difference one of the best coaches in the world is making to the Chiefs.
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@kiwiinmelb said in Chiefs v Crusaders (Round 2):
Entertaining game
The Tron really should be full for these games.
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Bugger! Well done Chiefs! Was that an old "How's your father?" from a wily old coach to a up and coming pretender? Time will tell I suppose.
On display were pivots from both teams that clearly are well ahead of the Clan's Ioane for any AB role. Havili needs to eliminate some silly errors though. -
@Stargazer said in Chiefs v Crusaders (Round 2):
@nzzp One of them will be the new Matt Todd. The unluckiest player after an ABs selection.
Not being good enough is not unlucky
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@mariner4life Exactly, Todd was absolute bin juice at test level. He was extremely lucky that Cane was injured and Hansen was an idiot.
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Wainui is never going to be a superstar but I really like the things he does for the chiefs. They have enough firepower to keep a glue player on the wing.
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@muddyriver said in Chiefs v Crusaders (Round 2):
Wainui is never going to be a superstar but I really like the things he does for the chiefs. They have enough firepower to keep a glue player on the wing.
Yeah chiefs fans often bemoan the fact he's selected, say he's too slow, a bad player. For someone that bad he plays bloody well and for someone that slow it never seems to be a problem on the field. I'd be bloody happy with him on the right wing for the Landers.
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@mariner4life said in Chiefs v Crusaders (Round 2):
@Stargazer said in Chiefs v Crusaders (Round 2):
@nzzp One of them will be the new Matt Todd. The unluckiest player after an ABs selection.
Not being good enough is not unlucky
That Rob Joyce who used to play for Pelorus was just as unlucky too.
Travesty
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@Hooroo said in Chiefs v Crusaders (Round 2):
@mariner4life said in Chiefs v Crusaders (Round 2):
@Stargazer said in Chiefs v Crusaders (Round 2):
@nzzp One of them will be the new Matt Todd. The unluckiest player after an ABs selection.
Not being good enough is not unlucky
That Rob Joyce who used to play for Pelorus was just as unlucky too.
Travesty
Unlucky to be born with big toes where thumbs should be.
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@sparky said in Chiefs v Crusaders (Round 2):
@Donsteppa said in Chiefs v Crusaders (Round 2):
Welcome home Mr Gatland
Amazing to see the difference one of the best coaches in the world is making to the Chiefs.
Biggest difference has been in the defence IMO. The style has changed. Off the back of this they aren’t continually playing frantic rugby.
Cruden has been fantastic. The odd error but very deliberate and determined.
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@Bones said in Chiefs v Crusaders (Round 2):
@muddyriver said in Chiefs v Crusaders (Round 2):
Wainui is never going to be a superstar but I really like the things he does for the chiefs. They have enough firepower to keep a glue player on the wing.
Yeah chiefs fans often bemoan the fact he's selected, say he's too slow, a bad player. For someone that bad he plays bloody well and for someone that slow it never seems to be a problem on the field. I'd be bloody happy with him on the right wing for the Landers.
I agree with you. Wainui is not the fastest wing nor the most brillant, but everything he does is good and sound. No brain fades nor silly options.
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@Crucial said in Chiefs v Crusaders (Round 2):
@sparky said in Chiefs v Crusaders (Round 2):
@Donsteppa said in Chiefs v Crusaders (Round 2):
Welcome home Mr Gatland
Amazing to see the difference one of the best coaches in the world is making to the Chiefs.
Biggest difference has been in the defence IMO. The style has changed. Off the back of this they aren’t continually playing frantic rugby.
I would add their work at the breakdown as well, and I am not just talking about the turnovers or penalties. The Chiefs were a pain in the arse all night at the ruck, slowing the Crusader ball down and frustrating the hell out of them.
