Final: Blues vs Crusaders

[Old Samurai Jack]

@Crazy-Horse said in Final: Blues vs Crusaders:

I have mixed feelings about this game. On the one hand, being a Sader supporter, I want the Saders to win. But, and I feel very dirty for admitting this, I wouldn't mind seeing the Blues get up. Blues have a number of players that I am hoping will help turn the ABs around and if they don't win I will find it a tad disconcerting.

[KiwiMurph]

@kiwi_expat said in Final: Blues vs Crusaders:

Robbie Deans: Super final a 'great watch' for 'tactical' rugby

"Whoever wins will have to play 80 minutes," Deans told 1News in Sydney.

"That will probably be the Blues' challenge because they know every little lapse that they have, the Crusaders will persecute them."

Robbie the Crusaders have rebranded and are trying to move away from links to persecution......

[nzzp]

weather forecast deteriorated. It's mauling weather.

[Machpants]

@nzzp said in Final: Blues vs Crusaders:

weather forecast deteriorated. It's mauling weather.

Yup this crap is slowly making it's way down the country

[nzzp]

@Machpants sad face

[canefan]

It is raining lightly in central Auckland. Forecast is just for light rain

[nzzp]

Constant drizzle and light rain here.

[Mattasaurus]

@nzzp said in Final: Blues vs Crusaders:

Constant drizzle and light rain here.

c'mon Auckland 😁

[canefan]

@Mattasaurus said in Final: Blues vs Crusaders:

@nzzp said in Final: Blues vs Crusaders:

Constant drizzle and light rain here.

c'mon Auckland 😁

@Mattasaurus said in Final: Blues vs Crusaders:

@nzzp said in Final: Blues vs Crusaders:

Constant drizzle and light rain here.

https://media.tenor.com/images/42fc87f83dada5eadd89fba5c324c28b/tenor.gif

c'mon Auckland 😁

They tried back in the day with the Auckland Superdome. I think the pitch will be fine

[Duluth]

@nzzp said in Final: Blues vs Crusaders:

It's mauling weather.

So keep the penalty count low..

The 1st 5 battle should be interesting. Their running games may not be effective in this match. It might be more about playing the traditional role

[Old Samurai Jack]

Did Robertson cleverly get the Chch wizard involved?

[Dice]

Line-ups from the 2003 Final.

Bench

[Dice]

Bench

[Duluth]

@Dice

Surprising to see Stensness was still around. I'd forgotten he came back to the Blues after his stint overseas

[Duluth]

Blues have confirmed Papali’i will play

Blues given massive boost as final looms

[Tim]

@Duluth What's the bet he starts?

[Duluth]

@Tim said in Final: Blues vs Crusaders:

@Duluth What's the bet he starts?

Maybe.. I prefer people who have a question mark over their health to start and play until they run out of puff.

The side that finishes looks strong if he is on the bench. Finishing with Karl, Ofa, Romano and Papali'i subbing on

[kiwiinmelb]

@Dice said in Final: Blues vs Crusaders:

Line-ups from the 2003 Final.

Bench

No rupeni , was he injured ?

[Frye]

@kiwiinmelb said in Final: Blues vs Crusaders:

@Dice said in Final: Blues vs Crusaders:

Line-ups from the 2003 Final.

Bench

No rupeni , was he injured ?

Yep, as was Devine.

Sure was some dross on those benches.

[Yeetyaah]

Geez I'm excited to watch this. The rain will make it interesting, hopefully the fans still come out. Up the Blues.