Crusaders v Reds

[Duluth]

@Canes4life said in Crusaders v Reds:

Odd that both wingers have switched sides. Why would you move Reece off his preferred wing?

McNicholl was fullback last week (Murray the other wing). I presume McNicholl is only comfortable on the right?

[edit] Nope, McNicholl has played left wing a couple of times this year

[Chris]

@Canes4life said in Crusaders v Reds:

Odd that both wingers have switched sides. Why would you move Reece off his preferred wing?

This is the way the wings lined up in their win v Chiefs
Reece started on the left wing in that game also.

[Landers92]

Do we know for a fact Havili if playing at 10 due to a request from Razor or is this just an assumption that has caught wind?

[george33]

@Landers92 Yes it's Razor , don't agree but true

[Landers92]

@george33 said in Crusaders v Reds:

@Landers92 Yes it's Razor , don't agree but true

Just seen Penney interview now saying it. Very interesting

[george33]

Drummond, Havilli, first Test 9/10, think there might be some big casualties come selection time,

[Ruginmel]

@Landers92 can you link the interview in?

[nzzp]

@raymelb said in Crusaders v Reds:

@Landers92 can you link the interview in?

referenced here

'Very appreciative': All Blacks nudge Crusaders towards Havili's first-five selection against Reds

The talented utility has already played at fullback and midfield for the national team.

[Landers92]

@raymelb said in Crusaders v Reds:

@Landers92 can you link the interview in?

No sorry, just saw it on prime news. I’m sure 1 news or 3 news will have in on soon if you’re able to tune in.

[Landers92]

@george33 said in Crusaders v Reds:

Drummond, Havilli, first Test 9/10, think there might be some big casualties come selection time,

If that’s the all blacks 9/10 come test time we are in trouble… no chance that’s the 9/10 mate haha

[Tim]

@george33 said in Crusaders v Reds:

Drummond, Havilli, first Test 9/10, think there might be some big casualties come selection time,

LOL. If that happened I would deputize you all to be part of the Silverfern posse to resolve the situation.

[Dan54]

I not sure he will be that out of position at 10, he was first receiver wheb playing outside RMo real often. Not saying he won't have to maybe think a little different, but just maybe not too bad.

[kev]

He said in the interview that this would the 9/10 combo for the rest of the season.

[Chris]

Interesting even though it is a home game for the Crusaders the referee and both touch judges are from Queensland.

[African Monkey]

Havili has the skills to play at 10 at this level. His talents allow him to be able to play anywhere.

[Kirwan]

Not a great sign for AB selections if he’s considering DH as a back up ten.

[gt12]

@Kirwan said in Crusaders v Reds:

Not a great sign for AB selections if he’s considering DH as a back up ten.

Us looking at Razor / Ryan / Hansen's Crusader favourites:

AB coaching team:

@Tim:

[Ruginmel]

@nzzp interesting! Hes a great all rounder

[mariner4life]

@gt12 said in Crusaders v Reds:

@Landers92 said in Crusaders v Reds:

Havili at 10 just screams of desperation for an answer. Should just stick with Reihana.

On the other hand, it looks like a case of just getting your best players on the field all at once.

Fihaki must feel pretty hard done by with having been dropped for McNicholl last week and now for Halfpenny who hasn’t played any footy at all since his injury, interesting decision.

Definitely that, and a call from the AB coach.

To be honest, as I thought in 2020, his best chance to maintain an AB jumper is to be Mr fixit - if he can cover 10, 12, FB he's a very handy squaddie.

Wait, being decidedly average in 3 positions is an advantage now?

[KiwiMurph]

@Kirwan said in Crusaders v Reds:

Not a great sign for AB selections if he’s considering DH as a back up ten.

Unfortunately no one is banging the door down behind DMac and a returning Beaudie. The closest would be Harry Plummer - who has a lot more 10 experience but no test experience (visca versca to Havili)