Super Rugby pre-season matches

[shark]

Whilst I'm not particularly looking forward to the Super Rugby season due to the new structure, I'm quietly confident Blackadder is finally trying something a little different with the Crusaders. We can always resort to forward play and Nadolo ball if need be, but it sounds like the style of play might be more expansive and I've heard good things in the media about training. Lots of new names in the squad for the Reds game, many of whom may not be seen in the regular season but hopefully Blackadder has the nous to find a way to include a high performer if he's not in the squad.

[Bovidae]

<p>Chiefs and Waratahs teams for the Rotorua game tomorrow.</p>
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<p><b>Chiefs: </b>Shaun Stevenson, Glen Fisiiahi, Seta Tamanivalu, Charlie Ngatai, James Lowe, Damian McKenzie, Tawera Kerr-Barlow, Maama Vaipulu, Sam Cane (c), Johan Bardoul, Brodie Retallick, James Tucker, Siate Tokolahi, Nathan Harris, Mitchell Graham. Res: Rhys Marshall, Pauliasi Manu, Siegfried Fisiihoi, Michael Allardice, Tevita Koloamatangi, Brad Weber, Chase Tiatia, Anton Lienert-Brown, Lalakai Foketi, Mitchell Karpik, Taleni Seu, Tom Sanders, Sam Vaka, Latu Vaeno, Atu Moli, Mike Kainga, Pele Cowley, Keepa Mewett, Michael Mayhew, Monty Ioane.</p>
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<p><b>Waratahs: </b>Zac Guildford, Reece Robinson, Rob Horne, David Horwitz, Matt Carraro, Kurtley Beale, Nick Phipps, Brad Wilkin, Michael Hooper (c), Jack Dempsey, Will Skelton, Dean Mumm, Angus Taavao, Tatafu Polota-Nau, Jeremy Tilse. Res: Tolu Latu, Benn Robinson, Paddy Ryan, Senio Toleafoa, Ned Hanigan, Matt Lucas, Bryce Hegarty, Andrew Kellaway, Jake Gordon, Harry Jones, Hugh Roach, Matt Sandell.</p>

[SammyC]

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<p>Whilst I'm not particularly looking forward to the Super Rugby season due to the new structure, I'm quietly confident Blackadder is finally trying something a little different with the Crusaders. We can always resort to forward play and Nadolo ball if need be, but it sounds like the style of play might be more expansive and I've heard good things in the media about training. Lots of new names in the squad for the Reds game, many of whom may not be seen in the regular season but hopefully Blackadder has the nous to find a way to include a high performer if he's not in the squad.</p>
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<p>It sounds like Moa'ga played well in the Reds game too which is good news</p>

[Baxymoron]

<p>Any updates on Chiefs v Waratahs will be appreciated.</p>

[taniwharugby]

<p>5-5 at 1/4 time</p>

[Bovidae]

<p>12-12 at HT.  You can get score updates here:</p>
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<p><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.chiefs.co.nz/news/news/twitter-feed'>http://www.chiefs.co.nz/news/news/twitter-feed</a></p>

[Baxymoron]

<p>Thanks!</p>
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<p>I found the Tahs one was updating a lot more often (I feel dirty).</p>
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<p>Looks like the good guys won it on the buzzer!</p>
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[Bovidae]

<p>There is a report on Stuff.  Cane and McKenzie were late scratchings so BBBR was the captain on the day.  The Chiefs have found their new 1st 5 - Ngatai.  It sounds like a typical first-up effort but unfortunately more injuries to some loosies.  Somehow they won.</p>
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<p><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/super-rugby/76813058/chiefs-beat-waratahs-but-suffer-further-injury-blows'>http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/super-rugby/76813058/chiefs-beat-waratahs-but-suffer-further-injury-blows</a></p>

[Stargazer]

<p>Reds v Brumbies livestream from 10.30pm NZT and 7.30 AEST: <a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://redsrugby.com.au/RedsPreSeasonLiveStream.aspx'>http://redsrugby.com.au/RedsPreSeasonLiveStream.aspx</a>  (geoblocked for viewers outside Australia) </p>

[Stargazer]

<p>Both teams playing in dark jerseys. Brumbies in their dark blue home jerseys and the Reds in dark grey (almost black) alternate jerseys. That's going to be confusing.</p>

[NTA]

<p>It has been the main topic of conversation on twitter :)</p>

[Stargazer]

<p>Highlights of Chiefs v Waratahs (no sound):</p>
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[Tim]

<p>Glen Fisiiahi looked dangerous in that try. :)</p>

[NTA]

<p>Some decent wheels on Robinson. Fuck that chip kick into the 22 though.</p>
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<p>Good structure by both teams, and some nice handling.</p>

[Higgins]

<p>I know it is a bit late but here is a link for the Force v Hurricanes game for those that want to watch the full game</p>
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[Stargazer]

<p>The Sunwolves are at the moment playing their first ever game, a preseason game against a Top League XV side. Sunwolves lead 12-7 after 15 minutes.</p>

[gt12]

Sunwolves playing a 'Japan top league 15' (only JP players) right now - leading 17 - 7 with about 15 minutes gone. Level is pretty bad, so it is difficult to draw too much from it..

[gt12]

<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="Stargazer" data-cid="558500" data-time="1455340586"><p>The Sunwolves are at the moment playing their first ever game, a preseason game against a Top League XV side. Sunwolves lead 12-7 after 15 minutes.</p></blockquote>
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Snap!

[Stargazer]

<p>Tusi Pisi is apparently running the show for the Sunwolves, including scoring tries. 26-7 now after about half an hour of play.</p>

[Stargazer]

<p>It's a try fest in Japan. Not so sure that's a good thing. Sunwolves lead 52-24.</p>