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taniwharugbyreplied to Billy Tell on 1 May 2017, 04:32 last edited by taniwharugby 1 May 2017, 04:33
@Billy-Tell whilst injured!
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Got to be kidding me. I can't believe Hammett has been sent to be my own personal torment. Maybe I should start supporting Ireland.
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Jamie-Jerry Taulagi (Sunwolves) suspended for 5 weeks for his dangerous tackle (shoulder v head) on Shaun Stevenson
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@Bovidae said in Super Rugby News:
@Chris-B. You're just happy he left Ta$man.
Chris B was one of the chief Hammettuer fluffers on the old mega thread lobbing grenades left right and centre.
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@Bovidae Why not?
He's had four seasons as a Super head coach, coached Japan, assisted at the Crusaders, Highlanders and Mako$.
Hard to see who's going to be close to as experienced given that it seems none of the supposed big gun NZers in the NH seem to want the job of coaching our Super teams? Plumtree, I suppose - but he may not be interested and the cupboard looks a bit bare behind him.
I reckon Hammett will be good!
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I wonder who's going to pick up Ben Smith, Lima Sopoaga and Aaron Smith in 2019?
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Sam Whitelock suspended for 2 weeks. That means that he'll miss the games v the Bulls and the Hurricanes. The first one won't be a problem for the Crusaders, but the second ...
Two-week ban for Whitelock
Crusaders second-row Sam Whitelock has been handed a two-week suspension for striking a Cheetahs player in their game on Saturday.
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@Stargazer said in Super Rugby News:
Sam Whitelock suspended for 2 weeks. That means that he'll miss the games v the Bulls and the Hurricanes. The first one won't be a problem for the Crusaders, but the second ...
Crusaders second-row Sam Whitelock has been handed a two-week suspension for striking a Cheetahs player in their game on Saturday.
I'm probably the only one who is glad this has happened. Am thinking with my ABs cap on though. Have been of the opinion that Roberston has not managed Whitelock's workload well this year and he's played almost every minute of the season so far. The break will do him a lot of good.
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@akan004 said in Super Rugby News:
@Stargazer said in Super Rugby News:
Sam Whitelock suspended for 2 weeks. That means that he'll miss the games v the Bulls and the Hurricanes. The first one won't be a problem for the Crusaders, but the second ...
Crusaders second-row Sam Whitelock has been handed a two-week suspension for striking a Cheetahs player in their game on Saturday.
I'm probably the only one who is glad this has happened. Am thinking with my ABs cap on though. Have been of the opinion that Roberston has not managed Whitelock's workload well this year and he's played almost every minute of the season so far. The break will do him a lot of good.
I dunno. I think Sammy W's leadership has been a revelation for the Saders this season, and a bloody big part of why they sit at the top of the log. He must be one of the players that thrives on playing every minute and I like the way Scott Robertson has given him the reins.
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Hammett has plenty of experience at losing/underachieving, or have you forgotten Cardiff as well? I think he's one of those who is better as an assistant than a head coach. If I was a Highlanders supporter I wouldn't be happy if Hammett was named as Brown's replacement.
Not my problem though...
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No doubt he's racked up plenty of losses, but I don't tend to think he's underachieved as badly as many others think.
Cardiff - I had temporarily forgotten. He wasn't there long - but, he won quite a few matches with a team that was not particularly good to start with. He may not have made them any better, but I don't think he made them any worse.
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He must interview well because no one is hiring based on results...
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I never thought I'd see anyone being so Wingeresque about the Hammetuer.
The blues could finally get a decent halves combo after one season of this clowns management .
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@antipodean said in Super Rugby News:
He must interview well because no one is hiring based on results...
He must interview like Jesus . He's one of those coaches that seems to get employed no matter what happens where they were last and he slots in nicely with a list that includes John Mitchell , Jake White and Scott Johnson .
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@jegga said in Super Rugby News:
I never thought I'd see anyone being so Wingeresque about the Hammetuer.
The blues could finally get a decent halves combo after one season of this clowns management .
You clearly don't remember Paj and Chris B on the old thread.
Maybe he's learnt his lessons and will actually be a decent coach this time round. Maybe.
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@jegga would be good company for Matt Elliot too!! silver tongued coaches aren't limited to rugby - you'd really have to question wtf the Landers are thinking though... Hmm Hammer was in Japan... Brown is going to Japan...ummm so Hammer must be a good swap for Brown!
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@Nepia said in Super Rugby News:
@jegga said in Super Rugby News:
I never thought I'd see anyone being so Wingeresque about the Hammetuer.
The blues could finally get a decent halves combo after one season of this clowns management .
You clearly don't remember Paj and Chris B on the old thread.
Maybe he's learnt his lessons and will actually be a decent coach this time round. Maybe.
I've tried to repress most memories of that era.
I remember reading one time he was apparently the one who came with the plan of how to beat the Brumbies in the 2000 s12 final, maybe he's a better tactician or assistant coach like other have suggested? -
@Paekakboyz said in Super Rugby News:
@jegga would be good company for Matt Elliot too!! silver tongued coaches aren't limited to rugby - you'd really have to question wtf the Landers are thinking though... Hmm Hammer was in Japan... Brown is going to Japan...ummm so Hammer must be a good swap for Brown!
Who else is available at the moment should some highlanders fan go all Tonya Harding on the Hammetuer?
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I was leaning toward JK
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Hasn't Aaron Mauger teamed up with him as well?
Another with a less than exemplary track record.
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@Nepia said in Super Rugby News:
@jegga said in Super Rugby News:
I never thought I'd see anyone being so Wingeresque about the Hammetuer.
The blues could finally get a decent halves combo after one season of this clowns management .
You clearly don't remember Paj and Chris B on the old thread.
Maybe he's learnt his lessons and will actually be a decent coach this time round. Maybe.
I remember Paj saw him speak and after that he appeared hypnotised by his coaching prowess.
I'm pretty sure @Chris-B is his mother.
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@Paekakboyz said in Super Rugby News:
@jegga would be good company for Matt Elliot too!! silver tongued coaches aren't limited to rugby - you'd really have to question wtf the Landers are thinking though... Hmm Hammer was in Japan... Brown is going to Japan...ummm so Hammer must be a good swap for Brown!
Hammetteur is to Super rugby what Lane Kiffin is to the NFL. How the fark does he keep getting these gigs?
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Hammett might be head coach , but I suspect it's just as likely to be McLeod or even Preston. Highlanders management seem to be fairly switched on. Hammett had a good go as a head coach and just wasn't up to it - though I am prepared to believe he's a good tactical coach.
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@Damo said in Super Rugby News:
Hammett might be head coach , but I suspect it's just as likely to be McLeod or even Preston. Highlanders management seem to be fairly switched on. Hammett had a good go as a head coach and just wasn't up to it - though I am prepared to believe he's a good tactical coach.
He trains at 98%.
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http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/super-rugby/10268601/Hammett-was-popular-in-dressing-room-Smith
It's almost as if you guys have never read this article...
Conrad was pretty prescient about the way the Canes have kicked on.
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Quite a number of AB squad hopefuls returning to play in the next few rounds after a nice rest. Cue Stephen Jones writing a conspiracy theory about NZRU pulling strings to make sure our players are extra fresh for the international season.
NMS
Coles
Ngatai
Harris
SopoagaS Whitelock and BFA get a refresher
Dagg has had a decent rest already (when is he back?)
Kaino is off recharging as is Read.
TKB took a little knock to get a break.
Anyone else?
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Tuipolotu?
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