Crusaders v Chiefs (SF)
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Good to see a bit of niggle pre-game. Bodes well for the match thread come Sat night.
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@SammyC said in Crusaders v Chiefs (SF):
Bunch of precious cry babies.
One throwaway comment about Rennie and you all jump in like dogs chasing a ball. Proud
HurricanesChiefs supporter Nepia leading the charge all the way from Sydney. (probably over a flat white and almond croissant at some poncy cafe)but, but, but.... Steve Walsh, Colin Hawke.
but, but, but... Wayne Smith is from Waikato.
jesus fuck but it's tiring waiting for Canterbury to catch up with the rest of the world.
It's a fucking cold brew coffee with smashed avo (thus ensuring he can't buy a house).
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@mariner4life said in Crusaders v Chiefs (SF):
@SammyC said in Crusaders v Chiefs (SF):
Bunch of precious cry babies.
One throwaway comment about Rennie and you all jump in like dogs chasing a ball. Proud
HurricanesChiefs supporter Nepia leading the charge all the way from Sydney. (probably over a flat white and almond croissant at some poncy cafe)but, but, but.... Steve Walsh, Colin Hawke.
but, but, but... Wayne Smith is from Waikato.
jesus fuck but it's tiring waiting for Canterbury to catch up with the rest of the world.
It's a fucking cold brew coffee with smashed avo (thus ensuring he can't buy a house).
To be fair. Nepia's inner city has cafés. Sammy's has rubble.
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@Hooroo Thursday morning...oh wait
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@taniwharugby ya know?!?
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The rain is back today, supposed to bucket down for the next 2 days. With a chance of snow to low levels
We've pretty much had our entire annual rainfall already.
Clearing on Saturday, but cold.. After the hammering it took last week it will be a very slippery surface.
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Crusaders
1 Joe Moody
2 Codie Taylor
3 Owen Franks
4 Scott Barrett
5 Sam Whitelock (C)
6 Jordan Taufua
7 Matt Todd (VC)
8 Kieran Read
9 Bryn Hall
10 Richie Mo'unga
11 Seta Tamanivalu
12 Ryan Crotty (VC)
13 Jack Goodhue
14 Israel Dagg
15 David HaviliReserves
16 Ben Funnell
17 Wyatt Crockett
18 Michael Alaalatoa
19 Luke Romano
20 Pete Samu
21 Mitchell Drummond
22 Mitchell Hunt
23 George BridgeBNZ Crusaders team to play the Chiefs in semi-final
The same BNZ Crusaders side that beat the Highlanders in the Investec Super Rugby quarter-final last weekend will attempt to do the same with the Chiefs in Saturday night's semi-final clash. It is the third time in Super Rugby history that these two teams have faced off in a semi-final, and the Chiefs have come our the victors on both of those previous occasions. But BNZ Crusaders Head Coach Scott Robertson says this is a different time and different circumstances. "They used their homeground advantage on those occasions, but this time we have earned the chance to play in front of our own supporters and that means a lot to us. To see so many of our supporters still come out to the game last weekend in such miserable conditions was humbling, so that is even more motivation for the team to put on a performance to make the fans proud this Saturday night," Robertson said. Kick-off is at 7:35pm this Saturday night at AMI Stadium, Christchurch, and tickets are available from www.ticketdirect.co.nz or the Ticket Direct app. -
@Stargazer said in Crusaders v Chiefs (SF):
Crusaders
1 Joe Moody
2 Codie Taylor
3 Owen Franks
4 Scott Barrett
5 Sam Whitelock (C)
6 Jordan Taufua
7 Matt Todd (VC)
8 Kieran Read
9 Bryn Hall
10 Richie Mo'unga
11 Seta Tamanivalu
12 Ryan Crotty (VC)
13 Jack Goodhue
14 Israel Dagg
15 David HaviliReserves
16 Ben Funnell
17 Wyatt Crockett
18 Michael Alaalatoa
19 Luke Romano
20 Pete Samu
21 Mitchell Drummond
22 Mitchell Hunt
23 George BridgeBNZ Crusaders team to play the Chiefs in semi-final
The same BNZ Crusaders side that beat the Highlanders in the Investec Super Rugby quarter-final last weekend will attempt to do the same with the Chiefs in Saturday night's semi-final clash. It is the third time in Super Rugby history that these two teams have faced off in a semi-final, and the Chiefs have come our the victors on both of those previous occasions. But BNZ Crusaders Head Coach Scott Robertson says this is a different time and different circumstances. "They used their homeground advantage on those occasions, but this time we have earned the chance to play in front of our own supporters and that means a lot to us. To see so many of our supporters still come out to the game last weekend in such miserable conditions was humbling, so that is even more motivation for the team to put on a performance to make the fans proud this Saturday night," Robertson said. Kick-off is at 7:35pm this Saturday night at AMI Stadium, Christchurch, and tickets are available from www.ticketdirect.co.nz or the Ticket Direct app.Fuck Robertson is cool, has made a real effort this year to connect with the fans.
Members even got a personally signed Christmas card.
Huge change from Blackadder.
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All the pressure is on the Crusaders with home advantage and no travel to contend with.
The Chiefs have a good recent record in Chch and even if the weather is shit again the Chiefs should take some confidence from the fact that their best performance of the year was also played in terrible conditions (vs Canes in Hamilton).
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@Bovidae said in Crusaders v Chiefs (SF):
All the pressure is on the Crusaders with home advantage and no travel to contend with.
The Chiefs have a good recent record in Chch and even if the weather is shit again the Chiefs should take some confidence from the fact that their best performance of the year was also played in terrible conditions (vs Canes in Hamilton).
Nonsense, the Chiefs can't just absolve themselves of pressure. This is a semi-final, both teams are under big pressure to stand up and be counted at the business end of the season. Otherwise it was all for nothing.
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@No-Quarter said in Crusaders v Chiefs (SF):
@Bovidae said in Crusaders v Chiefs (SF):
All the pressure is on the Crusaders with home advantage and no travel to contend with.
The Chiefs have a good recent record in Chch and even if the weather is shit again the Chiefs should take some confidence from the fact that their best performance of the year was also played in terrible conditions (vs Canes in Hamilton).
Nonsense, the Chiefs can't just absolve themselves of pressure. This is a semi-final, both teams are under big pressure to stand up and be counted at the business end of the season. Otherwise it was all for nothing.
Na ah
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@mariner4life you'd think a couple of titles would have instilled a bit of expectation into Chiefs fans. But already back to the "oh well we gave it a good crack, I'm happy with 4th place!" limp-wristed bullshit. Comon you're not Blues fans, you should EXPECT to win this one and the next.
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@Rocky-Rockbottom said in Crusaders v Chiefs (SF):
Avatar and account log-in naming rights for 1 week says the Cantabs lose.
WHO AMONG YOU?
As if your current avatar isn't embarrassing enough.
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@No-Quarter Of course the Chiefs will go down there expecting to play well and win but there is more pressure on the home team. I'd say the same for the Chiefs if the game was in Hamilton.
That doesn't mean I think we can't win the game.
