Waratahs vs Hurricanes

[Canes4life]

@Machpants said in Waratahs vs Hurricanes:

The surprise package who has been New Zealand's best attacking midfielder this season

The 23-year-old was been given another chance with the Hurricanes and has found another life, even in a crowded midfield he has become the most dangerous attacking centre in the competition, statistically speaking.

Definitely has to be in the picture. He’s certainly been impressive on attack and I really liked how he went about his work on defence last week.

[antipodean]

Someone can correct me if my memory is faulty, but didn't Fozzie say that they'd be using a smaller squad this year and unlikely to take in new players?

[Canes4life]

@antipodean said in Waratahs vs Hurricanes:

Someone can correct me if my memory is faulty, but didn't Fozzie say that they'd be using a smaller squad this year and unlikely to take in new players?

Well that’s a very narrow minded view if that’s the case. Even when we won the WC in 2015 we weren’t afraid to have virtually a rookie on the wing in NMS but his form was too hard to ignore that year.

Now I’m not comparing NMS to Sullivan, but If Sullivan continues this run of form surely he will be too hard to ignore aswell.

[Chris]

@antipodean said in Waratahs vs Hurricanes:

Someone can correct me if my memory is faulty, but didn't Fozzie say that they'd be using a smaller squad this year and unlikely to take in new players?

Continuity of selection was the words they used I believe.
34 or 36 player squad Foster was quoted.

[Bones]

@Canes4life said in Waratahs vs Hurricanes:

@antipodean said in Waratahs vs Hurricanes:

Someone can correct me if my memory is faulty, but didn't Fozzie say that they'd be using a smaller squad this year and unlikely to take in new players?

Well that’s a very narrow minded view if that’s the case. Even when we won the WC in 2015 we weren’t afraid to have virtually a rookie on the wing in NMS but his form was too hard to ignore that year.

Now I’m not comparing NMS to Sullivan, but If Sullivan continues this run of form surely he will be too hard to ignore aswell.

Throwing a newbie on the wing is a lot different to throwing them in the mix elsewhere.

[Duluth]

@antipodean said in Waratahs vs Hurricanes:

Someone can correct me if my memory is faulty, but didn't Fozzie say that they'd be using a smaller squad this year and unlikely to take in new players?

Yeah I saw that interview. He was talking about what’s likely to happen. They have used an unusual amount of players over two seasons (b/c injuries, covid etc). So the probability of new caps is low

Sullivan is playing well in a position without much depth. So that helps his chances. As does ALB’s injury

[chimoaus]

So, does TJP being on AB enforced rest mean he is automatically in the squad for Ireland?

[Chris]

@chimoaus said in Waratahs vs Hurricanes:

So, does TJP being on AB enforced rest mean he is automatically in the squad for Ireland?

Every AB who played last season has been on an enforced rest.
All the Crusaders have, Bridge and Ennor included.

[Grooter]

@Chris so does that mean Aaron smith still has a match to sit out? only game he's missed was vs Brumbies due to covid

[Chris]

@FakatavaFuture said in Waratahs vs Hurricanes:

@Chris so does that mean Aaron smith still has a match to sit out? only game he's missed was vs Brumbies due to covid

Maybe it does every AB from last season has had too so far.

[Machpants]

@chimoaus said in Waratahs vs Hurricanes:

So, does TJP being on AB enforced rest mean he is automatically in the squad for Ireland?

Nope, thankfully. I amaTJ fan, but for the ABs it's time to move on

[get stuffed]

@Toddy said in Waratahs vs Hurricanes:

@Canes4life Was just going to post that.

Hurricanes team to face the Waratahs:

1. Xavier Numia
2. Asafo Aumua
3. Tyrel Lomax
4. James Blackwell
5. Justin Sangster
6. TK Howden
7. Du’Plessis Kirifi
8. Ardie Savea [c]
9. Jamie Booth
10. Aidan Morgan
11. Salesi Rayasi
12. Jordie Barrett
13. Bailyn Sullivan
14. Julian Savea
15. Josh Moorby

REPLACEMENTS:
16. Dane Coles
17. Tevita Mafileo
18. Owen Franks
19. Isaia Walker-Leawere
20. Caleb Delany
21. Cameron Roigard
22. Jackson Garden-Bachop
23. Billy Proctor

Unavailable for selection: Devan Flanders, Ruben Love, Brayden Iose, Reed Prinsep, Pepesana Patafilo, Blake Gibson, Tyler Laubscher

Unavailable due to All Blacks rest week: TJ Perenara

Team Named for Saturday's Clash Against the Waratahs

Both Coles & Franks are both about 35 now, so they'll probably play about 40 minutes a game each for the rest of the season... so it's whether we start them or bring them off the bench ? whatever the case their experience is a big factor for the team.

From the 23 thought Roigard deserved to start & prefer IWL over Blackwell... like the loose forward trio of Howden, Kirifi & Savea.

[Damo]

This is quite a big game for both teams.

Both teams will qualify for the playoffs but the loser is likely to finish 6th or 7th and have to face the Crusaders or Brumbies away in the quarter final.

Much better to finish 4th or 5th.

[Stargazer]

Commentators believing the hype that Julian Savea has a chance of making the ABs, this year.

[chimoaus]

Is this Ref brand new or has he got some experience?

[chimoaus]

Tahs have started strongly.

[Canes4life]

Lol how is the ground wet when it’s 20 odd degrees and low humidity.

[Stargazer]

If there wasn't such a huge delay between radio commentary and tv, I'd switch to radio commentary. These Aussie commentators are terrible.

[chimoaus]

Tahs midfield running hard and straight causing issues.

[Canes4life]

Waratahs looking strong. Twice Blackwell has been caught ball watching so far and then knocks it on.