Crusaders v Waratahs (Round 1)

[antipodean]

@Duluth said in Crusaders v Waratahs:

What's Harrison like? Is there another ten he's similar to?

When he's good he reminds me of Cruden. He's quick, likes to take on the line, can step and has a pretty good pass (although what young professional doesn't these days). The problem will be his confidence stepping up to a starting position in SR. His debut in the NRC was a bit of a mare.

I don't know about his kicking ability because the NRC isn't geared for that sort of territorial dominance.

[Nepia]

Now that I've got a good friend working at the Tahs I find myself feeling slightly interested in how they'll.

I am disgusted with myself.

[taniwharugby]

@Nepia and right you should be, if I had a mate working at HB I'd tell him to quit or find a new friend

[mariner4life]

@taniwharugby said in Crusaders v Waratahs:

@Nepia and right you should be, if I had a mate working at HB I'd tell him to quit or find a new friend

that reminds me of one of my favourite sporting quotes

Gary Lineker: “So Gordon, if you were English, what formation would you play?”

Gordon Strachan: “If I was English I'd top myself!”

[Nepia]

@taniwharugby said in Crusaders v Waratahs:

@Nepia and right you should be, if I had a mate working at HB I'd tell him to quit or find a new friend

I concur, I'd want your mate to quit too, especially if he was a North Aucklander.

My mate knows nothing about rugby, it's quite hilarious she texts me asking about simple stuff and then gives me odd bits of gossip that's usually interesting ... she's confirmed my negative thoughts about certain players too which is handy for when I boo them in the two Kiwi teams v Tahs games worth going to.

[Duluth]

David Havili, Will Jordan, Braydon Ennor, Jack Goodhue, Leicester Faingaanuku, Richie Mo'unga, Mitchell Drummond, Whetukamokamo Douglas, Tom Christie, Tom Sanders, Mitchell Dunshea, Scott Barrett (c), Oliver Jager, Andrew Makalio, George Bower

Reserves: Codie Taylor, Isi Tu'ungafasi, Michael Alaalatoa, Luke Romano, Cullen Grace, Bryn Hall, Brett Cameron, Sevu Reece

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https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/super-rugby/119145111/super-rugby-crusaders-opt-to-sit-all-blacks-duo-for-opener-against-waratahs

[Stargazer]

@Duluth Apart from the props, that's a decent looking starting XV. Strong bench, with the exception of Cameron (Grace looked promising during preseason).

[KiwiMurph]

Can't say I've ever been impressed by Christie although he is still very young. Be interested to see how he goes. That outside back 3 exciting.

[African Monkey]

I think that Crusaders pack looks weak as piss personally. No doubt they'll still find a way to dominate especially against an equally average Tahs pack but that's the weakest Crusaders pack you'll see on paper in a long time.

[cgrant]

@Bones.
Goodhue with the "12" jersey. What a bizarre idea !

[Bones]

@cgrant said in Crusaders v Waratahs (Round 1):

@Bones.
Goodhue with the "12" jersey. What a bizarre idea !

You ahhh...you switched to being a crusaders supporter?

They're not the ABs.

[ACT Crusader]

@taniwharugby said in Crusaders v Waratahs (Round 1):

@Nepia and right you should be, if I had a mate working at HB I'd tell him to quit or find a new friend

TR now that there is a Northland legacy family link with the Tahs, you should have a soft spot for them 😉

I’m actually surprised to see as many ABs playing in this one.

[Duluth]

Good maul defence from the Tahs initially. Fairly easy try for Jordan when the ball came free though

[KiwiMurph]

Ennor and Jordan looking sharp.

[Yeetyaah]

Crusaders giving away a whole lot of penalties already.

[sparky]

Tahs still in this.

[gt12]

Marshall is still an idiot.

[Stag]

@gt12 yep, clearly forward

[gt12]

Great try! Lester in and beat a few too.

[gt12]

Havili is looking a bit Ben Smith like today.

The goal kicking is awesome too.