Hurricanes v Reds
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@Canes4life said in Hurricanes v Reds:
@mariner4life it's not our problem that Aussie teams are lacking behind, that's their issue.
I won't be surprised at all if no Aussie team qualifies for the semi finals.
I will be real surprised if that happens, and can see an Aus team making final if things go right.
As a Cane's man I worry about us against both Reds and Brumbies and can see Tahs maybe getting a few wins. -
@mariner4life said in Hurricanes v Reds:
@Canes4life said in Hurricanes v Reds:
@mariner4life it's not our problem that Aussie teams are lacking behind, that's their issue.
I won't be surprised at all if no Aussie team qualifies for the semi finals.
Sorry, just reading back to find where i said it's anyone's fault
If ypur prediction co.es true say goodbye to Super Rugby
And probably NZ rugby as we know it as well
I not sure why you think it will be end of NZ rugby and not Aus rugby.
I agree Aus teams need to win, and covid has made it harder again, as a diet of Aus derbies is not maybe the best prep where as a mixture of games is better. I will say it maybe also be countered a bit by kiwi teams knocking each other around so much , and more importantly, I think mentally the kiwi teams seem to switch off a little in early part of TT. -
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I'm kind of worried that we rate ourselves (NZ teams) so highly and Aus teams so low.
But I've said that before and results continue to be one sided.
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@mikey07 said in Hurricanes v Reds:
Won’t let me post but there’s a tweet from Ollie Ritchie from Newshub saying Aumua has been given a 3 week ban for his hit on Evans.
Here you go, along with details of the suspensions for Barrett and Dickson.
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@booboo said in Hurricanes v Reds:
I'm kind of worried that we rate ourselves (NZ teams) so highly and Aus teams so low.
But I've said that before and results continue to be one sided.
Me and you both boo, I not sure the Aussie teams are bad as some of us think, especially Reds and Brumbies.
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@booboo does it really matter what we think?
As long as the teams and players are preparing as they would any match, then what we think is irrelevant...or are you saying they read TSF and take on board everything we say
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@taniwharugby said in Hurricanes v Reds:
@booboo does it really matter what we think?
As long as the teams and players are preparing as they would any match, then what we think is irrelevant...or are you saying they read TSF and take on board everything we say
Nah. Just don't the way us fans talk down others.
It may be right, but I find it unedifying.
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@Canes4life If he shines still won’t get a contract for next year.
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@Dan54 said in Hurricanes v Reds:
@booboo said in Hurricanes v Reds:
I'm kind of worried that we rate ourselves (NZ teams) so highly and Aus teams so low.
But I've said that before and results continue to be one sided.
Me and you both boo, I not sure the Aussie teams are bad as some of us think, especially Reds and Brumbies.
Tahs are also much improved on last year. Tahs scored plenty of points last year vs Kiwi teams they just couldn't defend. Their defence this year is much better.
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@KiwiMurph agree. I think 3 Aussie teams are well capable of a win or more.
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'Looking forward to it': How Reds plan to stun Hurricanes in Super Round
The Reds have switched gears to prepare for their Super Round clash with the Hurricanes in Melbourne this weekend.
Their defence needs to be a lot better than 2021.
Average score in the SR TT for them was 25-42. They were scoring enough points to be competitive but were very leaky
Reds in SR TT last year:
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@booboo said in Hurricanes v Reds:
I'm kind of worried that we rate ourselves (NZ teams) so highly and Aus teams so low.
I remember last season a few across the ditch were warning NZ fans to not underestimate Aussie sides before the TT comp - the standard had improved, they'd turned a page, it was going to be their year, etc.. etc.. it sounded pretty familiar to another contest (Bledisloe).
In all seriousness, I think the Reds should be better equipped to compete in the physical contest with our NZ sides after their experience last year, Thorn has been saying they've been building to attempt to try & match the physicality of the NZ sides.
The Brumbies have naturally been more successful at competing with NZ teams in recent times due to Laurie Fisher & Dan McKellar, together they are excellent forwards & breakdown coaches with understanding of how to counter our style of play and disrupt our rhythm.
The teams to make the top 8 will be: Blues, Reds, Crusaders, Brumbies, Hurricanes, Chiefs, Waratahs, Highlanders.
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@Duluth said in Hurricanes v Reds:
Reds paying 3.60 head to head
Tab offering an 8.5 point start
I agree Canes should be favourites but those odds seem too far in their favour
As per usual, it depends what Canes team turns up / is selected.
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Reds
Harry Hoopert, Richie Asiata, Taniela Tupou, Ryan Smith, Angus Blyth, Connor Vest, Fraser McReight, Harry Wilson, Tate McDermott (c), Lawson Creighton, Filipo Daugunu, Hamish Stewart, Hunter Paisami, Suliasi Vunivalu, Jock Campbell
Reserves: Matt Faessler, Dane Zander, Feao Fotuaika, Lopeti Faifua, Angus Scott-Young, Kalani Thomas, Josh Flook, Mac Grealy
SR Results
O'Connor blow rocks Reds for kiwi battles
