Crusaders v Hurricanes
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I think most Canes (and NZ rugby fans) like JB at 12.
But what irks Canes fans is that Holland took 5 games to decide this, and he has dropped (completely out of the 23) a really good 12 to allow for it.
We also don't have a 15 other than JB of any real quality where as PUJ is an excellent 12. So PUJ at 12 and JB at 15 is better based on the current Canes squad.
If JB has to be at 12, then at least put PUJ at 13.
Hopefully Moorby goes okay at 15 as Love ain't good there. Needs to be at 10.
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@shark said in Crusaders v Hurricanes:
Good to see Barrett get another crack at 12. Say what you like about Holland but he's the first coach to select Barrett in what I believe is his best position since he debuted in the NPC for Canterbury. I've been suggesting this for years.
I wouldn't give Holland credit in this regard. He has put Jordie there as about 7th or 8th attempt from his squad. FFS he even played Julian Savea there before him.
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@foobanz said in Crusaders v Hurricanes:
I think most Canes (and NZ rugby fans) like JB at 12.
But what irks Canes fans is that Holland took 5 games to decide this, and he has dropped (completely out of the 23) a really good 12 to allow for it.
We also don't have a 15 other than JB of any real quality where as PUJ is an excellent 12. So PUJ at 12 and JB at 15 is better based on the current Canes squad.
If JB has to be at 12, then at least put PUJ at 13.
Hopefully Moorby goes okay at 15 as Love ain't good there. Needs to be at 10.
Yep. From a non Canes pov seeing how JB goes at 12 is a bonus. Judging him based on school rugby and a handful of NPC games in a weak comp is hardly a good indicator. Ardie was a great 12 at school.
If he doesn't set the world on fire there and plays out the season at 12 how does that work for the ABs? I'd then be tempted to play Jordan with JB on the bench.From a Canes pov it should be about balancing and best use of resources. I also have a concern about JBs 'rugby smarts'. He's never come across as the smartest bloke on the paddock.
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@shark said in Crusaders v Hurricanes:
Good to see Barrett get another crack at 12. Say what you like about Holland but he's the first coach to select Barrett in what I believe is his best position since he debuted in the NPC for Canterbury. I've been suggesting this for years.
It is noted that it has taken him a season and a half to do so.
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@shark said in Crusaders v Hurricanes:
Good to see Barrett get another crack at 12. Say what you like about Holland but he's the first coach to select Barrett in what I believe is his best position since he debuted in the NPC for Canterbury. I've been suggesting this for years.
Holland started Jordie at 12 in 2019 for a game too. Obviously Laumape was around but I think they could have given Jordie more opportunities at 12 over the years.
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@tim Interesting question. What is the reasoning?
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@old-samurai-jack Getting low enough for head on tackles. Could put at risk of penalty/card for a high shot.
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@tim said in Crusaders v Hurricanes:
Anyone worry that Barrett's height might be a defensive disadvantage at 12?
Interesting point with the lower tackle height requirements.
He's the height of a lock and they dont have issues close in. In the open it hasnt been an issue either but yeah, at 12 there are sometimes those middle ground issues of wanting to wrap the ball up but having less time to adjust.
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@tim said in Crusaders v Hurricanes:
Anyone worry that Barrett's height might be a defensive disadvantage at 12?
Dunno perhaps ask Josh Ioane how his rubs are, and how high they are.
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@crucial said in Crusaders v Hurricanes:
@shark said in Crusaders v Hurricanes:
Good to see Barrett get another crack at 12. Say what you like about Holland but he's the first coach to select Barrett in what I believe is his best position since he debuted in the NPC for Canterbury. I've been suggesting this for years.
I wouldn't give Holland credit in this regard. He has put Jordie there as about 7th or 8th attempt from his squad. FFS he even played Julian Savea there before him.
Reckon it's much more about J.Barrett wanting to play at 12, rather than Holland wanting him to play there.
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Anyone know when Dane Coles will be back?
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@wreck-diver
He is not in the Poneke lineup for today so might still be carrying an injury. If I see him watching his guys at Hataitai Park I will see what I can find out for you. -
@bones said in Crusaders v Hurricanes:
@crucial said in Crusaders v Hurricanes:
Pretty sure there was an AB XV rolled out at some stage last year that wasn’t much different
Take away 3, 5, 6 and 9 and it’s 2002 again 😉
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@stargazer said in Crusaders v Hurricanes:
Thats a shame I was looking forward to seeing Blackadder at 7. It's probably his best position at Test level
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@Stargazer
Kereru-Symes on the bench for the Canes.
