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<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="Bovidae" data-cid="565002" data-time="1458123940"><p>On the TV news they were saying until September (~ 6 months).<br><br><br><br>
Osborne played for the Chiefs in 2013 before signing for the Highlanders. He played OK with limited opportunities.<br><br>
My concerns at international level would be his defence, mainly positional play, and Osborne can be dodgy under the high ball. <br><br>
Lastly, if Cory Jane tears it up for the Canes I wouldn't be surprised to see him back in black.</p></blockquote>
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Even though he was in the Saders squad in 2012 there were concerns whether he could make the step up to Super rugby. From what I heard that was the case when he was at the Chiefs. He was given some opportunity there due in large part to injuries. <br><br>
He's had a couple of very good ITM seasons since and obviously a real break out year for him last Super campaign. <br><br>
I think his defence is much improved. He moves a lot better laterally and seems to read the game well. High ball is still a concern but to me most of these seem to be about poor timing on the jump rather than "Toeava-hands"
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<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="Milk" data-cid="565025" data-time="1458137164"><p>Perhaps Hansen hadn't heard that Osbourne enjoys eating fish and chips at the beach.</p></blockquote>
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<p>Even though he was in the Saders squad in 2012 there were concerns whether he could make the step up to Super rugby. From what I heard that was the case when he was at the Chiefs. He was given some opportunity there due in large part to injuries.<br><br>
He's had a couple of very good ITM seasons since and obviously a real break out year for him last Super campaign.<br><br>
I think his defence is much improved. He moves a lot better laterally and seems to read the game well. High ball is still a concern but to me most of these seem to be about poor timing on the jump rather than "Toeava-hands" :)</p>
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<p>He was fucking awesome at club level in Christchurch for a number of seasons. Seen him win games on his own for what was often a pretty average university team.</p>
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<p>Never got an extended run with the Crusaders because Toddy didn't like his attitude apparently. </p>
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<p>On the TV news they were saying until September (~ 6 months).</p>
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<p>Osborne played for the Chiefs in 2013 before signing for the Highlanders. He played OK with limited opportunities.</p>
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<p>My concerns at international level would be his defence, mainly positional play, and Osborne can be dodgy under the high ball. </p>
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<p><strong>Lastly, if Cory Jane tears it up for the Canes I wouldn't be surprised to see him back in black.</strong></p>
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<p>I'd be super surprised if Jane gets close to tearing it up. He wasn't that great last year and he hasn't started this season too well either. He's a 33 year old winger and looking every bit like one at the moment. I think the ABs look at Lowe, Osbourne or even Moala before they look at Jane.</p> -
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<p>I'd be super surprised if Jane gets close to tearing it up. He wasn't that great last year and he hasn't started this season too well either. He's a 33 year old winger and looking every bit like one at the moment. I think the ABs look at Lowe, Osbourne or even Moala before they look at Jane.</p>
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<p>Agree totally. Even if he finds dazzling form, he's 33, and therefore a stopgap.</p>
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<p>I don't think we need an amazing on-form Jane to beat Wales.</p>
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This piece fromthe Daily Telegraph implies that Lancaster might be in the frame for a SH coaching role:<br><br>
<a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.telegraph.co.uk/rugby-union/2016/03/16/stuart-lancaster-old-rfu-job-vacant-as-joe-lydon-quits/'>http://www.telegraph.co.uk/rugby-union/2016/03/16/stuart-lancaster-old-rfu-job-vacant-as-joe-lydon-quits/</a><br><br>
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<span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:'Austin News Text Roman', Georgia, Times, serif;font-size:17px;">There is little doubt that Lancaster is held in some regard in the southern hemisphere following his four years in charge of England</span></blockquote>
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<p>Say wha?</p>
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<p>I seriously doubt he's in consideration for the Highlanders. As for coaching any NZ franchises, I really can't see it. What other non-NZ coaches have we had (apart from Deans)? Nucifora? Yeah that was a success...</p>
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<p>I'd be super surprised if Jane gets close to tearing it up. He wasn't that great last year and he hasn't started this season too well either. He's a 33 year old winger and looking every bit like one at the moment. I think the ABs look at Lowe, Osbourne or even Moala before they look at Jane.</p>
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<p>Most wingers are specialists and prefer to play either on the left or the right, not both. Piutau was the exception and he isn't available anymore.</p>
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<p>Both Lowe and Osborne are left wingers so are not direct replacements for NMS. That's why I think Jane could still be in the frame but I'd favour Moala myself.</p> -
I would preference smith on wing and give Barrett or Mckenzie the full back jersey<br><br><br>
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<p>interesting try awarded</p>
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<p><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='https://www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/sport/rugby/brumbies-suffer-first-super-rugby-loss-stormers?autoPlay=4808588916001'>https://www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/sport/rugby/brumbies-suffer-first-super-rugby-loss-stormers?autoPlay=4808588916001</a></p> -
<p><span style="font-family:calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12pt;">Jerome Kaino out for a month with shoulder injury</span></span></p>
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<p><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/super-rugby/78086185/Blues-captain-Jerome-Kaino-out-for-month-with-shoulder-injury?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter'>http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/super-rugby/78086185/Blues-captain-Jerome-Kaino-out-for-month-with-shoulder-injury?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter</a></p> -
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<p>I would preference smith on wing and give Barrett or Mckenzie the full back jersey<br><br><br>
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<p>Talk around the Irish provinces is that after a poor 6 nations Schmidt may be looking to head back to NZ. With the Highlanders being keen to take him.</p>
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<p>I read an article in the NZ media which said he will make a decision after the SA tour. Schmidt also said that if he returns to NZ it will be for family reasons as much as for rugby.</p> -
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<p>Sam McNicol looks a fine prospect on the wing. Too early for an AB call as he must first cement his spot in the starting Chiefs backline but he is quick, elusive and his kicking from hands is not bad.</p>
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<p>How did the Canes let him slip out of their grasp. I would much prefer Sam McNicol than Jason Woodward.</p>
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<p>Because they had already filled their roster with injured youngsters and had no room.</p>
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<p>The irony of that Woodward call is that they lost him to the Rebels for that same reason.</p>
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<p>So .. a few weeks in, what do we think of the new format?</p>
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<p>I'm still mixed emotions - mainly because I haven't seen much, and what I have seen is has been 90% diabolical. This was a tough weekend, with me only seeing the first half of the Sunwolves/Rebels (club rugby level - appalling that they are in the same competition as other teams, the heartland comp teams would beat these guys), the middle hour of the Blues/Reds (just shocking) and the last 30 mins of the Chiefs/Jaguares (fantastic, thrilling, skillful, awesome).</p>
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<p>So .. a few weeks in, what do we think of the new format?</p>
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<p>I'm still mixed emotions - mainly because I haven't seen much, and what I have seen is has been 90% diabolical. This was a tough weekend, with me only seeing the first half of the Sunwolves/Rebels (club rugby level - appalling that they are in the same competition as other teams, the heartland comp teams would beat these guys), the middle hour of the Blues/Reds (just shocking) and the last 30 mins of the Chiefs/Jaguares (fantastic, thrilling, skillful, awesome).</p>
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<p>Back in NZ this weekend though, so guess will get some on the ground feelings.</p>
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<p>I like the new format... Sunwolves home games are Saturday 5.30pm which is great, They are getting good crowds, and I get to howl like a sun wolf every time they score :)</p>
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<p>Likewise the Jaguares at 10.30 Sunday morning is a great time to watch.</p>
