Hurricanes Under 20s vs Chiefs Under 20s
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Pretty disappointing performance from the St Andrews pair of Armstrong-Ravula and Saumaki.
Saumaki looks way too heavy and the Chiefs ran rings around him running down his channel.
Strong performances from Godfrey, Lakai and Flanders but apart from that not much else to celebrate.
Well played Chiefs.
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@Stargazer said in Hurricanes Under 20s vs Chiefs Under 20s:
Not sure who is the MotM. Several Chiefs U20 players have put their hand up. Some really good players and obviously good coaching.
As long as Darren Larsen is the Head Coach and selector of all Hurricanes age grade teams, they'll keep on having games like these.
Harry Godfrey the best young Cane on the paddock.
Yeah he was excellent, should make the main squad next year hopefully. Where to fit him in is the big question. I really think he’s a better fullback than 10 but his versatility will be gold.
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A much better performance from the Chiefs. As Bartlett said, they were more physical in the forward exchanges on attack and defence. Even playing with 2 halfbacks in the 9-10 combo for the last 15 mins didn't seem to affect them.
It is going to be interesting to see if the NZ U20s are selected on reputation or performance.
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@Canes4life Not sure Godfrey should make the main squad next year. The Canes chuck in players way too young, which I don't think is good for their development at all. Let's see if he gets more game time for the Magpies, this year, and how he goes.
Godfrey is definitely a better 10, but it's great he can play fullback well, too.
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@Stargazer Aiden Morgan isn’t going too badly lol and he’s only 20, same with TK Howden.
Doesn’t hurt to have him signed as a main squad player though and give him the odd cameo off the bench. Otherwise you run the risk of him signing elsewhere.
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@Stargazer I disagree he looks a lot more deadly at the back, he looks Ben Smith-esque and has been killing it there for Petone this season. I think I just need to see more of him at 10.
The issue with the Canes going forward will be fitting all these young guys into one backline because they all seem to be able to play 10/15. Someone’s going to have to play out of position.
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@Canes4life said in Hurricanes Under 20s vs Chiefs Under 20s:
@Stargazer said in Hurricanes Under 20s vs Chiefs Under 20s:
Not sure who is the MotM. Several Chiefs U20 players have put their hand up. Some really good players and obviously good coaching.
As long as Darren Larsen is the Head Coach and selector of all Hurricanes age grade teams, they'll keep on having games like these.
Harry Godfrey the best young Cane on the paddock.
Yeah he was excellent, should make the main squad next year hopefully. Where to fit him in is the big question. I really think he’s a better fullback than 10 but his versatility will be gold.
should sign with the chiefs
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@ploughboy going from today’s result it looks like you have enough talent to pick from.
