Highlanders v Hurricanes - now at 3:05pm

[Kiwiwomble]

@Bones I actually said I wasn’t sure if we’d have nothing left of if we’d take some inspiration from it...seems it’s the later

[ACT Crusader]

Shelby-Rickit has a bit of edge to his game. Like his work rate and aggression.

[Stargazer]

Geez, Rakete-Stones almost decapitated.

[Nepia]

@Chris said in Highlanders v Hurricanes - now at 3:05pm:

Fakatava looks like he has a fungus growing on the back of his head

I hope someone shaves his head before the NPC season.

[Kiwiwomble]

@Nepia nuggie use to do all the guys haircuts...wonder if that’s his handy work

[Stargazer]

Deserved win for the Highlanders!

Obviously, I'm biased, but IMO Dixon and MMT outplayed All Blacks Coles and A Savea. Hope both get a chance in the NvS game.

[antipodean]

Entertaining game. Nice result for Dixon and Smith.

[Yeetyaah]

What's Fakatava's contact situation? Nuggie is still playing at his best so most likely be stuck behind him still. Chiefs could use another halfback as long as Weber is fucked off.

[Bones]

@Stargazer said in Highlanders v Hurricanes - now at 3:05pm:

A Savea

Yeah maybe a little bit of bias on that one. Savea was huge. Without him and Jordie the canes would've been dead in the water.

[Stargazer]

And that's the end of Super Rugby Aotearoa.

I'm a bit sad it's over. It was a great competition with absolutely awesome blockbusters.

Hopefully, CV19 allows us to have an equally awesome Mitre 10 Cup.

[Kiwiwomble]

Dixon waving at an empty stand

[Yeetyaah]

Rare sight of Walden on the field.

[Stargazer]

@Yeetyaah said in Highlanders v Hurricanes - now at 3:05pm:

What's Fakatava's contact situation? Nuggie is still playing at his best so most likely be stuck behind him still. Chiefs could use another halfback as long as Weber is fucked off.

Fakatava's contract duration hasn't been published, but I got the impression that he's signed with the Landers until the end of the 2021 season.

[Chris]

I wonder who Coles was referring to when he said one of our old mates leaving

[Stargazer]

@Chris Ben May is leaving, so probably him?

[Smudge]

@ACT-Crusader said in Highlanders v Hurricanes - now at 3:05pm:

Shelby-Rickit has a bit of edge to his game. Like his work rate and aggression.

Good to see him channelling the aggression on the field, rather than off it.

[Chris]

@Stargazer said in Highlanders v Hurricanes - now at 3:05pm:

@Chris Ben May is leaving, so probably him?

Ahh ok

[Bovidae]

@Steven-Harris said in Highlanders v Hurricanes - now at 3:05pm:

Watching Aaron Smith in this competition has been both pleasure and a privilege..he has been the architect of some outstanding ball playing with his tight forwards..

I was going to say this. Smith is so far ahead of any other halfback in NZ (and the world).

And is there a 1st 5 slower than JGB?

[Bones]

Love the highlights with Hunt absolutely smoking it for the try down the sideline and then the hilarious minties moment for the canes try. Sublime to absolutely awful...glad I was able to laugh!

[sparky]

Darn, never like ending the season with a loss. Conceded too many penalties and let down by some poor decision-making.

Credit to the Highlanders who richly deserved their win. They edged it in the forwards. Pari Pari Parkinson must be an All Black and looks set for a long Test career. Mitch Hunt had a really impressive game, best I've seen from him. Aaron Smith and Josh Ioane are a strong 9-10 combo.