Hurricanes vs Crusaders
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The Canes aren't helping Fifita's AB chances by playing him at lock, especially with a surging Akira. He is stuck in the tight and seems too lanky to play there with any authority.
I think his best role is a wider ranging 6 on attack, just like Squire, who basically parks himself out wide for the Highlanders.
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@dice said in Hurricanes vs Crusaders:
The Canes aren't helping Fifita's AB chances by playing him at lock, especially with a surging Akira. He is stuck in the tight and seems too lanky to play there with any authority.
I think his best role is a wider ranging 6 on attack, just like Squire, who basically parks himself out wide for the Highlanders.
Unless the selectors want a 5/6 cover. In which case he's exactly where he needs to be.
I doubt the ABs have any doubts about his play out wide. They will learn a lot more about his tight play this way.
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@dice said in Hurricanes vs Crusaders:
The Canes aren't helping Fifita's AB chances by playing him at lock, especially with a surging Akira. He is stuck in the tight and seems too lanky to play there with any authority.
I think his best role is a wider ranging 6 on attack, just like Squire, who basically parks himself out wide for the Highlanders.
Maybe. but Shields is playing so well at 6. He's a must start and 6 is his best position Well enough that Jones will be watching him closely. He looks in the best physical condition I have seen him in. maybe training extra hard with England in mind
Julian had a very good first half. faded in the 2nd until replaced but hopefully he's getting back to his best form. Ardie also looks to be playing at a higher level this year. He just looks a bit bulkier and is playing with more maturity
I though the Crusaders tight 5 would be too good (without our 4 top props and top hooker) against a tired Canes but the Canes were deserved winners.
