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    • KiwiMurph
      KiwiMurph @Nevorian last edited by

      @Nevorian No - he's racing the clock to be available for the Wallabies-England series.

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        Nevorian @KiwiMurph last edited by

        @KiwiMurph said in QF Crusaders vs Reds:

        @Nevorian No - he's racing the clock to be available for the Wallabies-England series.

        Oh really, thought it was only minor and there was some talk of him being back sooner. Crusaders by 12 then

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        • KiwiMurph
          KiwiMurph @Nevorian last edited by

          @Nevorian low grade hamstring tear - put him out for about a month.

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          • Chris
            Chris last edited by Chris

            Looks like they shelved the starting Christie idea

            Crusaders team to play the Queensland Reds:

            1. George Bower*
            2. Codie Taylor (VC)
            3. Oli Jager
            4. Scott Barrett (C)
            5. Sam Whitelock
            6. Pablo Matera
            7. Ethan Blackadder
            8. Cullen Grace
            9. Bryn Hall
            10. Richie Mo'unga
            11. Leicester Fainga'anuku
            12. David Havili (VC)
            13. Jack Goodhue
            14. Sevu Reece
            15. Will Jordan

            RESERVES:
            16. Brodie McAlister
            17. Finlay Brewis
            18. Fletcher Newell
            19. Zach Gallagher
            20. Tom Christie
            21. Mitch Drummond
            22. Braydon Ennor
            23. George Bridge

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            • Bones
              Bones @ACT Crusader last edited by

              @ACT-Crusader said in QF Crusaders vs Reds:

              @Chris-B said in QF Crusaders vs Reds:

              @Chris said in QF Crusaders vs Reds:

              @Chris-B said in QF Crusaders vs Reds:

              @george33 said in QF Crusaders vs Reds:

              @Chris-B so mounga of to Japan after season ?

              He announced that he'd signed again for the Crusaders for next year at last weekend's match.

              But, only a one year contract, I think.

              I hear maybe Christie starting Grace on the bench.

              That's interesting and would be a bit surprising to me - wonder if that is a horses for courses pick?

              I've thought Grace has been going well at 8.

              Much prefer the added size Grace brings and Blackadder playing openside. Christie playing the final quarter adds a bit more speed.

              He's getting back to his form from a couple of years ago too, really starting to throw his body around again.

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              • Stargazer
                Stargazer @Chris last edited by

                @Chris I found it a bit hard to believe in the first place haha. I couldn't see them field any other midfield either. The only question for me was whether Burke would be on the bench or not, and who out of Ennor and Bridge would lose his spot in the 23 if that happened.

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                  cgrant last edited by

                  Finlay Brewis has leapfrogged Williams on the bench which is a half surprise, as both have been very good in their last outings.

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                  • Chris
                    Chris @Stargazer last edited by

                    @Stargazer said in QF Crusaders vs Reds:

                    @Chris I found it a bit hard to believe in the first place haha. I couldn't see them field any other midfield either. The only question for me was whether Burke would be on the bench or not, and who out of Ennor and Bridge would lose his spot in the 23 if that happened.

                    I think they have picked their best 15 and I hope they stick to it for as far as they go in the playoffs.

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                    • Chris
                      Chris @Stargazer last edited by

                      @Stargazer said in QF Crusaders vs Reds:

                      @Chris I found it a bit hard to believe in the first place haha. I couldn't see them field any other midfield either. The only question for me was whether Burke would be on the bench or not, and who out of Ennor and Bridge would lose his spot in the 23 if that happened.

                      I know they were toying with the idea on Tuesday before they announced the team in house.

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                        Old Samurai Jack last edited by

                        Awesome team!

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                        • Stargazer
                          Stargazer last edited by

                          Reds

                          1 Harry Hoopert, 2 Matt Faessler, 3 Feao Fotuaika, 4 Ryan Smith, 5 Angus Blyth, 6 Seru Uru, 7 Liam Wright (co-c), 8 Harry Wilson, 9 Tate McDermott (co-c), 10 Lawson Creighton, 11 Filipo Daugunu, 12 Hamish Stewart, 13 Jordan Petaia, 14 Suliasi Vunivalu, 15 Jock Campbell

                          Reserves: 16 Richie Asiata, 17 Dane Zander, 18 Sef Fa’agase, 19 Connor Vest, 20 Angus Scott-Young, 21 Fraser McReight, 22 Kalani Thomas, 23 Hunter Paisami

                          Reds Media Unit  /  May 31

                          Wright to start, Paisami returns for quarterfinal clash in Christchurch | Latest Rugby News | QLD Reds Rugby

                          Wright to start, Paisami returns for quarterfinal clash in Christchurch | Latest Rugby News | QLD Reds Rugby

                          Co-captain Liam Wright will return to the Queensland Reds’ starting XV for this Friday night’s Super Rugby Pacific quarterfinal against the Crusaders in Christchurch.

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                          • Chris B.
                            Chris B. @cgrant last edited by Chris B.

                            @cgrant said in QF Crusaders vs Reds:

                            Finlay Brewis has leapfrogged Williams on the bench which is a half surprise, as both have been very good in their last outings.

                            My only other half surprise is Jager starting ahead of Newell.

                            I wonder whether that's because Razor thinks Jager is better, or there's not much between them and Jager is his senior man, or he likes the idea of having Newell bolstering the bench?

                            I can see Newell potentially making the ABs this year, but to be honest, I can't really see Jager there (though someone in the papers picked him as a possible the other day).

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                            • Chris
                              Chris @Chris B. last edited by

                              @Chris-B said in QF Crusaders vs Reds:

                              @cgrant said in QF Crusaders vs Reds:

                              Finlay Brewis has leapfrogged Williams on the bench which is a half surprise, as both have been very good in their last outings.

                              My only other half surprise is Jager starting ahead of Newell.

                              I wonder whether that's because Razor thinks Jager is better, or there's not much between them and Jager is his senior man, or he likes the idea of having Newell bolstering the bench?

                              I can see Newell potentially making the ABs this year, but to be honest, I can't really see Jager there (though someone in the papers picked him as a possible the other day).

                              Jager has a big work rate if you watch him closely.I think it suits using the younger player Newell of the Bench as he has given us real impact of the bench.Keep the young guy fresh maybe.
                              Brewis who has been really impressive in his last 3 or 4 games starting or impact from the bench,Seems to have been preferred due to his work rate also.

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                              • Crazy Horse
                                Crazy Horse last edited by

                                Apart from the front row because I don't really know what the fat kids get up to, but I think the team is spot on. No complaints from me selection wise.

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                                • Chris B.
                                  Chris B. @Chris last edited by

                                  @Chris I probably under-rate Jager more than he deserves, because for several years I didn't think we should have signed him.

                                  He's clearly a decent prop at Super rugby level now, so I don't have any quibble with him starting. Can he get to AB level? I guess he's only 26.....

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                                  • Chris
                                    Chris @Chris B. last edited by

                                    @Chris-B said in QF Crusaders vs Reds:

                                    @Chris I probably under-rate Jager more than he deserves, because for several years I didn't think we should have signed him.

                                    He's clearly a decent prop at Super rugby level now, so I don't have any quibble with him starting. Can he get to AB level? I guess he's only 26.....

                                    Maybe he could there is some talk of him being able to step up to that level.
                                    He is mobile and does a lot of work I have re watched games and he does do a power of work.
                                    So does Bower,actually Newell and Brewis too we have a good bunch of props there.
                                    I have been impressed with Brewis who I wasn’t sure about when he was selected.
                                    Newell I had seen at schoolboy level he looked like a future AB then .

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                                    • FakatavaAllBlack
                                      FakatavaAllBlack last edited by

                                      Life moves fast sometimes, Bridge went from starting the majority of All Blacks tests in 2021 to not being able to make the Crusaders starting line up at crunch time, this is just an observation! I like George from Gisborne but Leicester obviously is in some form🙂

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                                      • Chris B.
                                        Chris B. @FakatavaAllBlack last edited by

                                        @FakatavaFuture George seems to have gone backwards at a rate of knots.

                                        He's barely offered any offensive threat this year - in stark contrast to Big Leicester, Reece and Jordan.

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                                        • Nepia
                                          Nepia @Chris B. last edited by

                                          @Chris-B said in QF Crusaders vs Reds:

                                          @FakatavaFuture George seems to have gone backwards at a rate of knots.

                                          He's barely offered any offensive threat this year - in stark contrast to Big Leicester, Reece and Jordan.

                                          I'm glad to see you've come out of a three year coma.

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                                          • antipodean
                                            antipodean @Nepia last edited by

                                            @Nepia said in QF Crusaders vs Reds:

                                            @Chris-B said in QF Crusaders vs Reds:

                                            @FakatavaFuture George seems to have gone backwards at a rate of knots.

                                            He's barely offered any offensive threat this year - in stark contrast to Big Leicester, Reece and Jordan.

                                            I'm glad to see you've come out of a three year coma.

                                            Where's that Fernies nomination thread?

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                                            • ACT Crusader
                                              ACT Crusader @Chris B. last edited by

                                              @Chris-B said in QF Crusaders vs Reds:

                                              He's barely offered any offensive threat this year - in stark contrast to Big Leicester, Reece and Jordan.

                                              FAB back 3 😎

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                                              • Chris B.
                                                Chris B. @Nepia last edited by

                                                @Nepia Eh?

                                                George was fine in 2019. Barely played in 2020.

                                                Was still a better option than Big Leicester last year.

                                                I haven't been a particular advocate for him.

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                                                • Frank
                                                  Frank last edited by

                                                  Has Gallagher leapfrogged Strange and Dunshea or are either Strange and Dunshea injured? Gallagher looks a real prospect. 117 kg and not a stringbean is a good start.

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                                                  • Chris
                                                    Chris @Frank last edited by

                                                    @Frank said in QF Crusaders vs Reds:

                                                    Has Gallagher leapfrogged Strange and Dunshea or are either Strange and Dunshea injured? Gallagher looks a real prospect. 117 kg and not a stringbean is a good start.

                                                    Dunshea suffered a season ending Knee injury a couple months ago.
                                                    Strange tore a calf muscle a while back.Both are unavailable.

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                                                    • Machpants
                                                      Machpants last edited by

                                                      Go the dockers!

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                                                      • Machpants
                                                        Machpants last edited by

                                                        Mounga you tool

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                                                        • Machpants
                                                          Machpants @Machpants last edited by

                                                          @Machpants said in QF Crusaders vs Reds:

                                                          Mounga you tool

                                                          Add Leicester to that ffs

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                                                            Mattasaurus @Machpants last edited by Mattasaurus

                                                            @Machpants
                                                            Yup so unnecessary from him

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                                                            • Machpants
                                                              Machpants @Mattasaurus last edited by Machpants

                                                              @Mattasaurus said in QF Crusaders vs Reds:

                                                              @Machpants
                                                              Yup so unnecessary from him

                                                              How a pussy on defence tries to assert his dominance 🙄

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                                                              • antipodean
                                                                antipodean last edited by

                                                                Great display of skill so far.

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                                                                • Chris
                                                                  Chris last edited by

                                                                  Bower just dominated Reds TH

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                                                                  • Machpants
                                                                    Machpants @antipodean last edited by

                                                                    @antipodean said in QF Crusaders vs Reds:

                                                                    Great display of skill so far.

                                                                    Haha

                                                                    Scott Barrett for ABs Captain, has the dozen brain cells required to take the three!

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                                                                    • Machpants
                                                                      Machpants last edited by Machpants

                                                                      Leicester is having a shitter

                                                                      Tyne & Wear

                                                                      Lewd Roman insult found on stone near Hadrian's Wall

                                                                      Lewd Roman insult found on stone near Hadrian's Wall

                                                                      Specialists found its true meaning would have left its recipient "less than amused".

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                                                                      • antipodean
                                                                        antipodean last edited by

                                                                        LF ensuring he won't be bothered by an AB call up.

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                                                                          Mattasaurus @Chris last edited by

                                                                          @Chris said in QF Crusaders vs Reds:

                                                                          Bower just dominated Reds TH

                                                                          So much so that even Pickerall could see it

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                                                                          • antipodean
                                                                            antipodean last edited by

                                                                            Pickerill can't see a blatant high tackle right in front of him. How did this clown get a quarterfinal?

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                                                                            • Machpants
                                                                              Machpants last edited by

                                                                              Try

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                                                                                Mattasaurus @antipodean last edited by

                                                                                @antipodean nothing from the AR either... No consistency

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                                                                                • Chris
                                                                                  Chris @Mattasaurus last edited by

                                                                                  @Mattasaurus said in QF Crusaders vs Reds:

                                                                                  @Chris said in QF Crusaders vs Reds:

                                                                                  Bower just dominated Reds TH

                                                                                  So much so that even Pickerall could see it

                                                                                  That’s a fucking surprise the muppett

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                                                                                  • Chris
                                                                                    Chris last edited by

                                                                                    Try you fucking idiots

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