Crusaders vs Waratahs
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The Crusaders team hasn't been named yet, however the Tahs have made some interesting changes
Foley is out with concussion so they have a flyhalf on debut (Mack Mason). Greg's son Cam starts and Folau into the centres
Cam Clark, Reece Robinson, Israel Folau, David Horwitz, Andrew Kellaway, Mack Mason, Jake Gordon, Jed Holloway, Michael Hooper, Ned Hanigan, Will Skelton, Dean Mumm, Sekope Kepu, Tolu Latu, Tom Robertson.
Reserves: Damien Fitzpatrick, Paddy Ryan, David Lolohea, David McDuling, Michael Wells, Nick Phipps, Irae Simone, Taqele Naiyaravoro
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David Havili, Digby Ioane, Tim Bateman, Ryan Crotty, George Bridge, Mitchell Hunt, Mitchell Drummond, Whetu Douglas, Matt Todd, Jordan Taufua, Sam Whitelock (captain), Scott Barrett, Owen Franks, Codie Taylor, Joe Moody
Reserves: Ben Funnell, Wyatt Crockett, Michael Alaalatoa, Luke Romano, Pete Samu, Bryn Hall, Marty McKenzie, Manasa Mataele
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@NTA said in Crusaders vs Waratahs:
@Wally said in Crusaders vs Waratahs:
I hope the Crusaders have a plan if Skelton does his usual niggly stuff.
Like last time: let him get booked for something that would be ignored for a Kiwi player.
Like Luatua? Don't think that conspiracy holds much water.
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@NTA said in Crusaders vs Waratahs:
@Wally said in Crusaders vs Waratahs:
I hope the Crusaders have a plan if Skelton does his usual niggly stuff.
Like last time: let him get booked for something that would be ignored for a Kiwi player.
He IS a kiwi player. He's just been seduced by the dark side and turned into a dick.
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@Crucial said in Crusaders vs Waratahs:
@NTA said in Crusaders vs Waratahs:
@Wally said in Crusaders vs Waratahs:
I hope the Crusaders have a plan if Skelton does his usual niggly stuff.
Like last time: let him get booked for something that would be ignored for a Kiwi player.
He IS a kiwi player. He's just been seduced by the dark side and turned into a dick.
Funny how the second part never takes much effort
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@NTA we acclimatise pretty quick
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@taniwharugby like a second skun...
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The world according to Hooper (he must live in another reality):
Hooper believes the classy and grit of the Waratahs' victory, featuring four unanswered second-half tries, was the ideal preparation and confidence booster for the Crusaders. He even believes facing the winless Rebels after three straight defeats posed a bigger challenge than opposing the seven-times champions from Christchurch.http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/super-rugby/91110613/waratahs-to-put-crusaders-to-the-sword
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I guess the Rebels were tougher in the sense that the Waratahs were expected to win, whereas they are expected to lose this game, so nothing to lose....
