2021 Crusaders
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@Kiwiwomble said in 2021 Crusaders:
@Bovidae I missed he'd been picked up, always worries me when someone the Landers didn't want gets picked up by the Crusaders
Nah he's promising and has a better chance of developing in the Crusaders system than the Highlanders. What's more astonishing is that the Crusaders have picked up a Bedean after all the others have been compelled to go elsewhere.
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@shark don’t get my wrong, I agree he’s promising I believe I said I was disappointed the landers had let him go.
Unless I’m wrong he wasn’t named in either squad originally, as in we thought Bryn evans was a better bet than someone up and coming
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Oh sorry. You meant the Highlanders may have made a mistake and the Crusaders may benefit? I took you to mean from the Crusaders point of view we should be worried we've picked up a Highlanders reject. My bad. Anyway, he could yet end up anywhere as he's just a ring in for this game I think.
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@KiwiMurph
Sanders looked decent last year, what kind of injury does he have and is it recurring? -
@Stargazer said in 2021 Crusaders:
Crusaders Injury Update - Tom Sanders
Published: 10 February 2021 Tom Sanders sustained two small fractures to his cheek/eye region following a head clash in the Crusaders internal fixture last Friday (5th February 2021.) He has been reviewed by a specialist and does not require surgery. His return to play will be in 8-10 weeks time. -
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@shark said in 2021 Crusaders:
Oli Jager out now for a while, too. Lotsa good young props coming thru but we lack experience there.
Real shame for Oli. I thought he was really starting to hit his straps and play with a bit more consistency. He’s still young and has plenty of time ahead of him.
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@ACT-Crusader He's a pretty good scrummager. And I've heard/read that Jason Ryan rates him highly and that says something.
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@Chris said in 2021 Crusaders:
@KiwiMurph said in 2021 Crusaders:
Blackadder will be hoping to make the most of the absence of Sanders - essentially the opposite scenario from 12 months ago.
With Grace wanting to play at 8 leaves 6 open for Blackadder for the start of the comp
That would be the way I'd start - with Douglas and Dunshea in the wings.
I hope Razor gives Sione Havili a decent shot to compete for the 7 jersey. Sione cleaned up at the Mako player awards - Defender of the Year, Mako Man of the Year and Player of the Year.
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@Chris-B said in 2021 Crusaders:
@Chris said in 2021 Crusaders:
@KiwiMurph said in 2021 Crusaders:
Blackadder will be hoping to make the most of the absence of Sanders - essentially the opposite scenario from 12 months ago.
With Grace wanting to play at 8 leaves 6 open for Blackadder for the start of the comp
That would be the way I'd start - with Douglas and Dunshea in the wings.
I hope Razor gives Sione Havili a decent shot to compete for the 7 jersey. Sione cleaned up at the Mako player awards - Defender of the Year, Mako Man of the Year and Player of the Year.
Yeah me too Havili I thought was good last year when given a chance for me Grace at 8 and Blackader at 6 rotate Christie and Havili at 7 depending on the opposition.
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The Crusaders have lost their Strength & Conditioning Coach, Simon Thomas. I understand from one of the comments on his instagram posts that he's going to Austin, so I'm assuming that's the Austin Gilgronis in the MLR. I wouldn't know, but looking at some of the other comments, he's highly regarded by the players.
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Is anyone going to this game? If so, can you please, post some comments on the game afterwards?
Crusaders Development XV to play Hurricanes Hunters tomorrow (Christchurch Park, k/o 1pm):
1 Conan O’Donnell
2 Nate Vella
3 Tamaiti Williams
4 Luke Romano
5 Mitch Dunshea
6 Liam Allen
7 Brendon O’Connor
8 Whetu Kamokamo Douglas
9 Ere Enari
10 Brett Cameron
11 Manasa Mataele
12 Taine Robinson
13 Rene Ranger
14 Cam Bailey
15 Chay FihakiReserves
16 Sam Stewart
17 Kershawl Sykes-Martin
18 Sam Matenga
19 Max Hicks
20 Will Tucker
21 Matt Letoga
22 Mitch Gibson
23 Louie Chapman
24 Campbell Parata
25 Tahu Kaa
26 Trevahn Ta’ufolouGood to see Manasa Mataele return from injury.
https://crusaders.co.nz/latest/news/crusaders-development-xv-named-to-player-hurricanes-development/
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