Highlanders v Rebels
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@98blueandgold It would be very interesting to see a timeline of the average age of each NZ Super squad.
Seems like loads of guys under 25 playing now - talented players, but lacking the experience of old grizzled veterans.
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@Stargazer this is his debut to SR isn't it?
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And the lineout kills us again!. I’m sure whitelock use to call them. With no squire, Dixon, Franklin etc just don’t look good enough in this area. Lack height both jumpers and lifters
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giving those Aussies a bit of self belief!
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@98blueandgold Who call the l/o now? Whetton and Selby-R?
Must say, the hookers didn't have a great night either. Coltman isn't exactly known for throwing well.
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@Stargazer not sure, Whetton a lock/6 with no experience, parete a 6,3 lock, tuu and TBN both 8s so can’t think of who wld. Really lack to technical skills in area with make up of jumpers and lifters.
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@98blueandgold I think I saw Whetton make the calls before leaving the field. Just not sure who took over when he went off.
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@Stargazer Mitch hunt? 🤣 who knows? Maybe Hammer was from box, shithouse!
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Highlanders just lacked the execution to give up 21 points and then another intercept and still win. Highlanders probably had the better of the game but their lineout and two late yellow cards were costly. You leave yourself a lot to do when you give up that sort of lead. You can dominate the rest of the game and still lose.