Hurricanes v Crusaders
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@KiwiMurph said in Hurricanes v Crusaders:
Enjoyable game.
Jordan was terrific.
Can't say I was impressed by Bridge. Was not threatening at all.
Jordan would good with the AB 14 jersey on his back.
Could be a very good Ben Smith style winger.George Bridge is Caleb Ralph mkII. There are so many better options than him.
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@Yeetyaah Once they sorted their discipline they were always gonna be too good. They always looked like scoring once they got down into the Canes 22.
Crusaders not at their best but have far too much class across the park for the Canes.
Canes attack was far too reliant on Laumape breaking the advantage line. Once he was contained, they didn't have too much to offer with their wonky lineout and undersized pack. Their outside backs showed glimpses of what they could do, but most of the time were either living off scraps or taking poor options (Aso and Tiatia in particular).
Crusaders still the team to beat. Already a gap beginning to emerge between the teams. Is the comp being overhyped a bit or is that a bit harsh?
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@African-Monkey said in Hurricanes v Crusaders:
@Yeetyaah Once they sorted their discipline they were always gonna be too good. They always looked like scoring once they got down into the Canes 22.
Crusaders not at their best but have far too much class across the park for the Canes.
Canes attack was far too reliant on Laumape breaking the advantage line. Once he was contained, they didn't have too much to offer with their wonky lineout and undersized pack. Their outside backs showed glimpses of what they could do, but most of the time were either living off scraps or taking poor options (Aso and Tiatia in particular).
Crusaders still the team to beat. Already a gap beginning to emerge between the teams. Is the comp being overhyped a bit or is that a bit harsh?
Still a great Competion I think.But it does show as a country we lack depth in some areas.
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@Chris said in Hurricanes v Crusaders:
@African-Monkey said in Hurricanes v Crusaders:
@Yeetyaah Once they sorted their discipline they were always gonna be too good. They always looked like scoring once they got down into the Canes 22.
Crusaders not at their best but have far too much class across the park for the Canes.
Canes attack was far too reliant on Laumape breaking the advantage line. Once he was contained, they didn't have too much to offer with their wonky lineout and undersized pack. Their outside backs showed glimpses of what they could do, but most of the time were either living off scraps or taking poor options (Aso and Tiatia in particular).
Crusaders still the team to beat. Already a gap beginning to emerge between the teams. Is the comp being overhyped a bit or is that a bit harsh?
Still a great Competion I think.But it does show as a country we lack depth in some areas.
Especially coaches
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@Winger said in Hurricanes v Crusaders:
@Chris said in Hurricanes v Crusaders:
@African-Monkey said in Hurricanes v Crusaders:
@Yeetyaah Once they sorted their discipline they were always gonna be too good. They always looked like scoring once they got down into the Canes 22.
Crusaders not at their best but have far too much class across the park for the Canes.
Canes attack was far too reliant on Laumape breaking the advantage line. Once he was contained, they didn't have too much to offer with their wonky lineout and undersized pack. Their outside backs showed glimpses of what they could do, but most of the time were either living off scraps or taking poor options (Aso and Tiatia in particular).
Crusaders still the team to beat. Already a gap beginning to emerge between the teams. Is the comp being overhyped a bit or is that a bit harsh?
Still a great Competion I think.But it does show as a country we lack depth in some areas.
Especially coaches
Yeah that too
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@canefan said in Hurricanes v Crusaders:
@mikey07 said in Hurricanes v Crusaders:
Laumape not having a start these last two games maybe not having BB inside him is showing
JGB barely gets him the ball, certainly not in good attacking positions
He's defensively really average too though
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@Stag said in Hurricanes v Crusaders:
@pukunui like who? He had far more run meters today than Ioane, Tulea or Clarke had for the blues yesterday, or either of the Hurricanes wingers today
Umm, weather yesterday kind of makes that comparison “slightly” skewed.
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Depressingly predictable result, if anything the Hurricanes offered a bit more resistance than expected. Backline looked better than against the Blues, but Forward pack far too powder puff, apart from Tyrel Lomax and Afasa Aumua. No one who can break the line and get go forward ball.
For the Crusaders, Cullen Grace, Will Jordan, Jack Goodhue and David Havili on his return all looked sharp.
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@pukunui said in Hurricanes v Crusaders:
@KiwiMurph said in Hurricanes v Crusaders:
Enjoyable game.
Jordan was terrific.
Can't say I was impressed by Bridge. Was not threatening at all.
Jordan would good with the AB 14 jersey on his back.
Could be a very good Ben Smith style winger.George Bridge is Caleb Ralph mkII. There are so many better options than him.
The form 14 in NZ is Mark Telea. Jordan has to improve his defensive reads on the wing. I prefer him with the 15 jersey.
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@KiwiMurph said in Hurricanes v Crusaders:
This could get ugly real quick.
Thought it would.
Credit t o Canes for keeping it close for so long
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@Yeetyaah said in Hurricanes v Crusaders:
Laumape has an attitude problem man. Dude chucks a ball at Grace's head because he touched him slightly after the whistle. I remember last year, Tomkinson or Thompson tackled him as he went over the goal line and scored so he got up in his face like he was gonna fight him. Then he goes on Instagram talking shit about other players not playing for smaller provinces. Dude has a massive ego and a shit attitude.
Noticed Laumape's tude.
Wa kinda reminded of the Cantab disdain for Akira.
Didn't really deliver (Am a fanboi BTW... of both) but full of tude.
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@MN5 said in Hurricanes v Crusaders:
@Yeetyaah said in Hurricanes v Crusaders:
Laumape has an attitude problem man. Dude chucks a ball at Grace's head because he touched him slightly after the whistle. I remember last year, Tomkinson or Thompson tackled him as he went over the goal line and scored so he got up in his face like he was gonna fight him. Then he goes on Instagram talking shit about other players not playing for smaller provinces. Dude has a massive ego and a shit attitude.
Imagine him and Ioane in an AB midfield ?
Don't see that from Reiko this year
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@junior said in Hurricanes v Crusaders:
@gt12 yep, I’ve been saying for years that he’s a great rugby player but a terrible halfback.
Nah.
HappyYappy little fucker. Perfect for a half back.Doesn't make s good skipper though.
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@mikey07 said in Hurricanes v Crusaders:
My whinge time I absolutely think Tiatia should be no where near a starting position for the Canes the guy is such a liability at fullback no penetration rubbish hands rant over
Injuries though
