Lions v Hurricanes (SF)
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Tounge-in-cheek comments aside, the final will be bloody interesting. The Saders defense is great but defending on a cold wet night in CHCH is a far cry from defending on a dry track at altitude against a team that loves to throw it around. A real clash of styles with conditions likely to favour the home side. Should be a cracker.
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Well done Lions.
Hard luck Canes. Very good season.
Suck it up Canes fans
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@No-Quarter said in Lions v Hurricanes (SF):
@JustAnotherFan said in Lions v Hurricanes (SF):
I wonder if the Lions can score another try? Just to come back from 22-3 down and score close to 50 points. But then these are the Boks beating the shit out of the Canes.
Will they make up the bulk of the Boks? That's pretty concerning they were down 22-3 to the Canes then...
They already are the bulk of the Boks, but yes it is concerning. As was said against France, Boks are back.
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Well done ot the Lions Fought back well in the second half with a much-improved effort than the week previous against the Sharks.
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@No-Quarter said in Lions v Hurricanes (SF):
Tounge-in-cheek comments aside, the final will be bloody interesting. The Saders defense is great but defending on a cold wet night in CHCH is a far cry from defending on a dry track at altitude against a team that loves to throw it around. A real clash of styles with conditions likely to favour the home side. Should be a cracker.
Yep - and for all the people bleating about the conference system (and a note to those people - it's over, so all good, eh?) - this final is what a lot of people were proposing - conference winner vs conference winner.
The location... well, effectively down to flip-of-a-coin, but that's the way it goes sometimes. -
@JustAnotherFan said in Lions v Hurricanes (SF):
@No-Quarter said in Lions v Hurricanes (SF):
@JustAnotherFan said in Lions v Hurricanes (SF):
I wonder if the Lions can score another try? Just to come back from 22-3 down and score close to 50 points. But then these are the Boks beating the shit out of the Canes.
Will they make up the bulk of the Boks? That's pretty concerning they were down 22-3 to the Canes then...
They already are the bulk of the Boks, but yes it is concerning. As was said against France, Boks are back.
I really, really fucking hope the Boks are back. Given the state of the Wallabies SH rugby needs them back to strength ASAP!
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@Kruse said in Lions v Hurricanes (SF):
@hydro11 said in Lions v Hurricanes (SF):
@ACT-Crusader said in Lions v Hurricanes (SF):
@Winger said in Lions v Hurricanes (SF):
@ACT-Crusader said in Lions v Hurricanes (SF):
Nah that's a YC all day. Hot on attack, and they had quick ball and Barrett impeded that. Doesn't matter that it was an accident.
Its not. Its just shocking reffing
Umm no, it's the right decision.
Why? It's inadvertent! You can't have a deterrent for inadvertent play. It's a joke.
You have to penalise regardless of intent - otherwise it becomes a game of who can "act the innocent" the best. Hence the wording around the new head-contact rules... it's not about intent, but "reckless", "avoidable", etc.
Its the yellow card tahst the issue
Its a shame that a dreadful reffing decision had such a big impact on the game. bUT THE Canes looked stuffed after about 35 minutes. something has to be done about the travel in the finals to make them fairer. Ive mentioned before that the semis should have been Chiefs lions and Crusaders / Canes. But this obvious less travel option is beyond the wit of the super rugby brain-dead administators
But well done to the Lions. Deserved winner. Should be a good final with 1 vs 2.
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@Winger said in Lions v Hurricanes (SF):
@Kruse said in Lions v Hurricanes (SF):
@hydro11 said in Lions v Hurricanes (SF):
@ACT-Crusader said in Lions v Hurricanes (SF):
@Winger said in Lions v Hurricanes (SF):
@ACT-Crusader said in Lions v Hurricanes (SF):
Nah that's a YC all day. Hot on attack, and they had quick ball and Barrett impeded that. Doesn't matter that it was an accident.
Its not. Its just shocking reffing
Umm no, it's the right decision.
Why? It's inadvertent! You can't have a deterrent for inadvertent play. It's a joke.
You have to penalise regardless of intent - otherwise it becomes a game of who can "act the innocent" the best. Hence the wording around the new head-contact rules... it's not about intent, but "reckless", "avoidable", etc.
Its the yellow card tahst the issue
Its a shame that a dreadful reffing decision had such a big impact on the game. bUT THE Canes looked stuffed after about 35 minutes. something has to be done about the travel in the finals to make them fairer. Ive mentioned before that the semis should have been Chiefs lions and Crusaders / Canes. But this obvious less travel option is beyond the wit of the super rugby brain-dead administators
But well done to the Lions. Deserved winner. Should be a good final with 1 vs 2.
I will give Beaudy the benefit of the doubt in that he "wasn't aware of the position" of the ball being between his legs. But he still he pulled it back when rolling away and there was a turnover. Yes, it was accidental, but still in my opinion a professional foul in the red zone. Should it have only been a penalty? The Supersport board of ex-international players and coaches say no, it is a yellow card.
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@JustAnotherFan said in Lions v Hurricanes (SF):
@Winger said in Lions v Hurricanes (SF):
@Kruse said in Lions v Hurricanes (SF):
@hydro11 said in Lions v Hurricanes (SF):
@ACT-Crusader said in Lions v Hurricanes (SF):
@Winger said in Lions v Hurricanes (SF):
@ACT-Crusader said in Lions v Hurricanes (SF):
Nah that's a YC all day. Hot on attack, and they had quick ball and Barrett impeded that. Doesn't matter that it was an accident.
Its not. Its just shocking reffing
Umm no, it's the right decision.
Why? It's inadvertent! You can't have a deterrent for inadvertent play. It's a joke.
You have to penalise regardless of intent - otherwise it becomes a game of who can "act the innocent" the best. Hence the wording around the new head-contact rules... it's not about intent, but "reckless", "avoidable", etc.
Its the yellow card tahst the issue
Its a shame that a dreadful reffing decision had such a big impact on the game. bUT THE Canes looked stuffed after about 35 minutes. something has to be done about the travel in the finals to make them fairer. Ive mentioned before that the semis should have been Chiefs lions and Crusaders / Canes. But this obvious less travel option is beyond the wit of the super rugby brain-dead administators
But well done to the Lions. Deserved winner. Should be a good final with 1 vs 2.
I will give Beaudy the benefit of the doubt in that he "wasn't aware of the position" of the ball being between his legs. But he still he pulled it back when rolling away and there was a turnover. Yes, it was accidental, but still in my opinion a professional foul in the red zone. Should it have only been a penalty? The Supersport board of ex-international players and coaches say no, it is a yellow card.
The definition of a "professional foul" - includes the act being deliberate.
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@JustAnotherFan said in Lions v Hurricanes (SF):
@Winger said in Lions v Hurricanes (SF):
@Kruse said in Lions v Hurricanes (SF):
@hydro11 said in Lions v Hurricanes (SF):
@ACT-Crusader said in Lions v Hurricanes (SF):
@Winger said in Lions v Hurricanes (SF):
@ACT-Crusader said in Lions v Hurricanes (SF):
Nah that's a YC all day. Hot on attack, and they had quick ball and Barrett impeded that. Doesn't matter that it was an accident.
Its not. Its just shocking reffing
Umm no, it's the right decision.
Why? It's inadvertent! You can't have a deterrent for inadvertent play. It's a joke.
You have to penalise regardless of intent - otherwise it becomes a game of who can "act the innocent" the best. Hence the wording around the new head-contact rules... it's not about intent, but "reckless", "avoidable", etc.
Its the yellow card tahst the issue
Its a shame that a dreadful reffing decision had such a big impact on the game. bUT THE Canes looked stuffed after about 35 minutes. something has to be done about the travel in the finals to make them fairer. Ive mentioned before that the semis should have been Chiefs lions and Crusaders / Canes. But this obvious less travel option is beyond the wit of the super rugby brain-dead administators
But well done to the Lions. Deserved winner. Should be a good final with 1 vs 2.
I will give Beaudy the benefit of the doubt in that he "wasn't aware of the position" of the ball being between his legs. But he still he pulled it back when rolling away and there was a turnover. Yes, it was accidental, but still in my opinion a professional foul in the red zone. Should it have only been a penalty? The Supersport board of ex-international players and coaches say no, it is a yellow card.
Christ. You might as well cite Fox Sports Rugby panel for decisions that go the way of the Wallabies...
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@Winger said in Lions v Hurricanes (SF):
@Kruse said in Lions v Hurricanes (SF):
@hydro11 said in Lions v Hurricanes (SF):
@ACT-Crusader said in Lions v Hurricanes (SF):
@Winger said in Lions v Hurricanes (SF):
@ACT-Crusader said in Lions v Hurricanes (SF):
Nah that's a YC all day. Hot on attack, and they had quick ball and Barrett impeded that. Doesn't matter that it was an accident.
Its not. Its just shocking reffing
Umm no, it's the right decision.
Why? It's inadvertent! You can't have a deterrent for inadvertent play. It's a joke.
You have to penalise regardless of intent - otherwise it becomes a game of who can "act the innocent" the best. Hence the wording around the new head-contact rules... it's not about intent, but "reckless", "avoidable", etc.
Its the yellow card tahst the issue
Its a shame that a dreadful reffing decision had such a big impact on the game. bUT THE Canes looked stuffed after about 35 minutes. something has to be done about the travel in the finals to make them fairer. Ive mentioned before that the semis should have been Chiefs lions and Crusaders / Canes. But this obvious less travel option is beyond the wit of the super rugby brain-dead administators
But well done to the Lions. Deserved winner. Should be a good final with 1 vs 2.
Yep - as I've admitted above - yes, the YC is the issue, and I agree... shit, I agree with Winger... the YC was 'wrong'.
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This competition can really get fucked. 1st it's the stupid conference system then they have home town refs with hometown TV producers wanting to also win it for the home team. How the fuck can there only by one camera angle for the disputed try, yet immediately after the try is given they show a reply from a side angle, which the referee wanted.
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@Rebound I know the utter incompetence of the NRL bunker system puts people off the concept, but properly implemented would solve a number of issues. The conference system is a separate matter. As shit as it is, it's the best solution to an expanded Super Rugby tournament that tries to accommodate Australia's inability to have a national rugby competition.
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BB is just not capable of controlling a game. How stupid is it to continuously kick the ball away, especially those silly chip kicks. He kept on doing it even when the Canes were trailing by 10. Dumb.
The Lions though are a class team and impressed immensely. They will be hard to beat next week.
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@akan004 said in Lions v Hurricanes (SF):
BB is just not capable of controlling a game. How stupid is it to continuously kick the ball away, especially those silly chip kicks. He kept on doing it even when the Canes were trailing by 10. Dumb.
The Lions though are a class team though and impressed immensely. They will be hard to beat next week.
I thought he did the right thing. Clear the line. iM SURE the Crusaders will do likewise next week
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Lions were paying $2.20 head to head, canes were $2.35 at 12 and under!
So crusaders 13+ And Lions win multi was decent.
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I think the Canes played very well in the first half and dominated the contact areas. Shields, Savea and Lousi were excellent in that respect. Everytime they went wide, a try was menacing. But they missed several opportunities to finish the Lions off. Then the jet lag plus the altitude were too much for them. A number a players became mere spectators (May, JTA, Abbott, Fifita, Aso being the most blatant examples). The yellow card to BB then sealed the issue of the game. I don't think Peyper had a bad day at the office. But the YC was really harsh IMO.
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@JustAnotherFan said in Lions v Hurricanes (SF):
@Winger said in Lions v Hurricanes (SF):
@Kruse said in Lions v Hurricanes (SF):
@hydro11 said in Lions v Hurricanes (SF):
@ACT-Crusader said in Lions v Hurricanes (SF):
@Winger said in Lions v Hurricanes (SF):
@ACT-Crusader said in Lions v Hurricanes (SF):
Nah that's a YC all day. Hot on attack, and they had quick ball and Barrett impeded that. Doesn't matter that it was an accident.
Its not. Its just shocking reffing
Umm no, it's the right decision.
Why? It's inadvertent! You can't have a deterrent for inadvertent play. It's a joke.
You have to penalise regardless of intent - otherwise it becomes a game of who can "act the innocent" the best. Hence the wording around the new head-contact rules... it's not about intent, but "reckless", "avoidable", etc.
Its the yellow card tahst the issue
Its a shame that a dreadful reffing decision had such a big impact on the game. bUT THE Canes looked stuffed after about 35 minutes. something has to be done about the travel in the finals to make them fairer. Ive mentioned before that the semis should have been Chiefs lions and Crusaders / Canes. But this obvious less travel option is beyond the wit of the super rugby brain-dead administators
But well done to the Lions. Deserved winner. Should be a good final with 1 vs 2.
I will give Beaudy the benefit of the doubt in that he "wasn't aware of the position" of the ball being between his legs. But he still he pulled it back when rolling away and there was a turnover. Yes, it was accidental, but still in my opinion a professional foul in the red zone. Should it have only been a penalty? The Supersport board of ex-international players and coaches say no, it is a yellow card.
I was with you on first watch. My son disagreed. On the second watch I have to say it looked to me that BB tried to sneakily (and deliberately) take the ball back with his legs whilst trying to make it 'look' accidental. Which is a yellow.
