Crusaders v Blues
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<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="SammyC" data-cid="562192" data-time="1457037001">
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<p>I would start him ahead of Luatua.</p>
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<p>Me too.</p>
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<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="Mister G" data-cid="562227" data-time="1457046761">
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<p>The Blues have the makings of a decent team but the coaches have been a big hinderence and it looks like another guy is on an ego trip. Why change a winning team?</p>
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<p>WHy don't you read the thread to find out?</p> -
<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="Crucial" data-cid="562010" data-time="1456954896">
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<p>They've always done that as well. It is the fickle Auckland crowds that they need to play up to.</p>
<p>Get some home wins, gets the crowds in (no one likes to go to games when their team loses) and you have a better chance of capturing/ retaining the good players.</p>
<p>I'm not saying that the guys tasked each week won't be aiming for a win, just that there will likely be some longer term strategies playing out as well.</p>
<p>It could also simply be a case of the coaches identifying a greater need for squad competition to push the top layer higher. If that meant a promise of giving players a shot in the early rounds then it is a means to an end.</p>
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<p>Blues went 14 and 10 at home under Kirwan, at Eden Park they went 13 and 7 . They won 2 and lost 22 games away from home over that period. Kirwan did more than anyone to get the team connecting with the fans. He just didn't win enough games. Tana has already said the team won't make the playoffs this year. That's understandable. Winning at home simply won't be enough to get crowds back because the Blues always did this.</p> -
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<p>WHy don't you read the thread to find out?</p>
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<p>then he wouldnt be able to throw out the rancid bait and just make white noise?</p> -
Good conditions for rugby.
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<p>Happy 2016 all!</p>
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<p>Didn't get to watch any of the 1st round...as was camping with my better half and the kids.</p>
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<p>stoked to see the games this week.</p>
<p>Picking a few upsets this round.... and I believe the Blues might be able to tip the Saders over here in chch....</p> -
Smart by Luatua
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That Billy Guyton is playing a bit shit. Bad passes and bad options.<br><br>Blues front row clearly outclassed.
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<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="antipodean" data-cid="562350" data-time="1457074484">
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<p>That Billy Guyton is playing a bit shit. Bad passes and bad options.<br><br>
Blues front row clearly outclassed.</p>
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<p>they are getting smoked.... whats the weight of both packs?</p> -
<p>wow my 1st "feeling" of the year looks bung...</p>
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<p>Blues looking like the class of 2015 at the moment</p> -
<p>I thnk Parsons is a bit average, but this fella makes him look like an AB.... :think:</p>
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<p>Expect some changes after half time oranges.</p>
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Deliberate ploy by the Crusaders to knock on to have a scrum.
