SF - Hurricanes vs Chiefs
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I genuinely think the crowd will be better for 4.30 than 7.00. We can pretend all we want, but he number of us that go to both club rugby and super is pretty small really. I Wellington it may make a difference to 1500-2000 tops, but for rest of Canes region if you going to a 3pm game of rugby, there is probably no chance you are intending to be in Caketin at 7pm realistically. Even if Whanganui ,Horowhenua etc I seriously doubt whether I would do both.
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we are going with the kids because its 4.30. also playing roundball at 2.30 and making it work. went last week for the kids 1st rugby game and they loved it so back again this week. as mentioned above I suspect the family numbers outweighs those that play club rugby and would otherwise go. in the football social grades it is common for teams to agree to reschedule so as not to miss big games at the stadium, unsure if thats possible for club rugby
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@mw4liverpool said in SF - Hurricanes vs Chiefs:
above I suspect the family numbers outweighs those that play club rugby and would otherwise go
Part of rugby being the post-match at your club or pub so that needs to be considered as well. When the Wallabies have a test on a Saturday night I'm usually too tired from organising/playing/refereeing that day.
Sunday afternoon is a better shot IMHO
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https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/350306442/why-hurricanes-no-7-peter-lakai-admired-sonny-bill-williams
Prior to the win over the Rebels in the quarterfinal last weekend, Lakai and Iose were the Hurricanes' busiest ball carriers this year. They had made 135 and 131 respectively.
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@Winger after that quarter final Lakai's carry stats would have increased by 20 or so. He's guy that isn't afraid to make the tough yards and he rarely loses the ball which is the most important thing. It also frees up space for a guy like Iose who's shown he can be deadly when given room.
The Canes next year will be even stronger in this area when Ardie makes a return. It might not happen but I'd love to see a back three loose trio of Savea, Lakai and Iose together on a dry track.
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@Canes4life ok put it out there Ardie contract is up for grabs, contract details have changed
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@george33 said in SF - Hurricanes vs Chiefs:
Can't see Lomax playing
Lol why do you make statements and then never have any substance to back anything up what so ever?
My understanding from my source is that Lomax is available this week, a huge boost for the Canes. He trained last week and put down a few scrums reminding everyone who's top dog in that area. For me he could be the difference maker on Saturday night due to his dominance.
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@george33 said in SF - Hurricanes vs Chiefs:
@Canes4life ok put it out there Ardie contract is up for grabs, contract details have changed
Bull shit, I can't take any of your rumors seriously man. He's signed next year and was training with the squad earlier this week.
You just love to wind everyone up with your comments.
P.s sack your source because he's never right.
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@Canes4life ok settle, he's 50/50 at best a bruised heal, for prop is not great ,
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@Canes4life ok
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@george33 said in SF - Hurricanes vs Chiefs:
@Canes4life ok settle, he's 50/50 at best a bruised heal, for prop is not great ,
Where did you hear that? He was running around freely at the ground on Saturday and helped lift Numia off the park. Wouldn't be doing any of that if he wasn't close to 100% fit.
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@george33 said in SF - Hurricanes vs Chiefs:
@Canes4life ok
Jog on mate, you're clogging up the thread with your b.s
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@Canes4life ok then , see 2 moro
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@Canes4life ok mate not here to cause shit , just saying what I heard ok
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@Canes4life Love 50/50 also , haha U lose
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@Canes4life my contact is beyond yours , we get things wrong ok, that's life and sport
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@Canes4life said in SF - Hurricanes vs Chiefs:
@george33 said in SF - Hurricanes vs Chiefs:
Can't see Lomax playing
Lol why do you make statements and then never have any substance to back anything up what so ever?
My understanding from my source is that Lomax is available this week, a huge boost for the Canes. He trained last week and put down a few scrums reminding everyone who's top dog in that area. For me he could be the difference maker on Saturday night due to his dominance.
Flanders would be unlucky to not start this week
But if he does miss out starting, he should miss out completely. No more having a short replacement lock bullshit (we had enough of this crap in previous years). It's also risky only having 2 backs in the reserves. So, either Flanders or Shields. Not both.
RE Lomax starting. George is just having a laugh (as with Roigard) but it's possible he might not be fit (anyone saying this has a chance of being correct). It would turn a strength into a weakness as Lauaki is not even close to being ready.
