Crusaders v Fijian Drua
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@Duluth said in Crusaders v Fijian Drua:
Fuck you two are over sensitive about Robertson
If Havili is his reserve ten going into the playoffs he should game some game time there
It’s a simple point. No need for the circle the wagons. It wasn’t even a criticism you tedious fluffybunnies
I don't see where I Am over sensitive, I am not disagreeing with you on game time for Havili at 10.But I think Robertson is heading that way and I was explaining why I thought that,and it may be a big mistake not giving Havilli game time at 10.
So if he does and it back fires and we fuck up in the play offs because of it,I will call it was a fuck up by Robertson. -
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@Chris said in Crusaders v Fijian Drua:
@Duluth said in Crusaders v Fijian Drua:
Fuck you two are over sensitive about Robertson
If Havili is his reserve ten going into the playoffs he should game some game time there
It’s a simple point. No need for the circle the wagons. It wasn’t even a criticism you tedious fluffybunnies
I don't see where I Am over sensitive, I am not disagreeing with you on game time for Havili at 10.But I think Robertson is heading that way and I was explaining why I thought that,and it may be a big mistake not giving Havilli game time at 10.
So if he does and it back fires and we fuck up in the play offs because of it,I will call it was a fuck up by Robertson.I think Razor would opt for the more experienced backline if Mo'unga karked - so LF/Bridge, Havili, Goodhue, Ennor, Reece, Jordan > LF/Bridge, Burke, Havili, Goodhue, Reece, Jordan.
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@kiwi_expat said in Crusaders v Fijian Drua:
@Chris said in Crusaders v Fijian Drua:
@Duluth said in Crusaders v Fijian Drua:
Fuck you two are over sensitive about Robertson
If Havili is his reserve ten going into the playoffs he should game some game time there
It’s a simple point. No need for the circle the wagons. It wasn’t even a criticism you tedious fluffybunnies
I don't see where I Am over sensitive, I am not disagreeing with you on game time for Havili at 10.But I think Robertson is heading that way and I was explaining why I thought that,and it may be a big mistake not giving Havilli game time at 10.
So if he does and it back fires and we fuck up in the play offs because of it,I will call it was a fuck up by Robertson.I think Razor would opt for the more experienced backline if Mo'unga karked - so LF, Havili, Goodhue, Ennor, Reece, Jordan > LF, Burke, Havili, Goodhue, Reece, Jordan.
Yeah I reckon he will too , experience counts in playoffs as you said.
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It could well be a change of policy or just a pragmatic decision given IMO the other two options aren’t really up to it.
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Crusaders
1 Finlay Brewis
2 Ricky Jackson
3 Fletcher Newell
4 Zach Gallagher
5 Sam Whitelock (VC)
6 Scott Barrett (C)
7 Tom Christie
8 Ethan Blackadder
9 Bryn Hall
10 Fergus Burke
11 Leicester Fainga'anuku
12 Jack Goodhue (VC)
13 Braydon Ennor
14 Sevu Reece
15 Chay FihakiRESERVES:
16 Shilo Klein
17 Tamaiti Williams
18 Oli Jager
19 Dominic Gardiner
20 Corey Kellow
21 Mitch Drummond
22 Simon Hickey
23 George Bridgehttps://www.crusaders.co.nz/latest/news/crusaders-team-named-to-play-fijian-drua/
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There are a few players in that 23 who make me nervous. If the Drua get in one of their moods I am not sure how some of those Crusader players will cope.
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@Stargazer Dog Roll at 6, Jack as vice Captain! I thought they would include Kini on the bench but seeing as tho it's their first home game in ages it makes sense to reward the crowd with a superstar like George Bridge🙂
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Kaliopasi Uluilakepa, Zuriel Togiatama, Samuela Tawake, Isoa Nasilasila, Ratu Rotuisolia, Joseva Tamani, Mesulame Dolokoto, Nemani Nagusa (c), Peni Matawalu, Caleb Muntz, Vinaya Habosi, Teti Tela, Kalaveti Ravouvou, Selestino Ravutaumada, Kitione Taliga
Reserves: Tevita Ikanivere, Haereiti Hetet, Manasa Saulo, Chris Minimbi, Raikabula Momoedonu, Leone Nawai, Ilaisa Droasese, Tuidraki Samusamuvodre
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Momoedonu
I think this will be his first outing this year...apparently highly rated, but I haven't been overly impressed with what I saw at npc level last year, so will be interesting to see iow he goes if he gets on.
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@Crazy-Horse said in Crusaders v Fijian Drua:
There are a few players in that 23 who make me nervous. If the Drua get in one of their moods I am not sure how some of those Crusader players will cope.
What players make you nervous
Burke,Finaki.Klein and JacksonThe rest are ok, Brewis played well against the Brumbies when he came on
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@Chris said in Crusaders v Fijian Drua:
@Crazy-Horse said in Crusaders v Fijian Drua:
There are a few players in that 23 who make me nervous. If the Drua get in one of their moods I am not sure how some of those Crusader players will cope.
What players make you nervous
Burke,Finaki.Klein and JacksonThe rest are ok, Brewis played well against the Brumbies when he came on
Add Hickey to that list and you pretty much nailed it. Not saying the Saders will lose but with two hookers and two 10s who haven't looked like they belong at Super level I will worry if the pressure comes on.
Then there is Fihaki. Still waiting for him to do anything to suggest he belongs as well.
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@Crazy-Horse I want Fihaki to do well, he's Canterbury's favorite son after all! unfortunately when he's played for the Crusaders such as against the chiefs he's looked very green, is green the right term? idk😅
