Hurricanes v Force
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<p><b>Hurricanes team to play the Western Force on Friday, March 18:</b><br>
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15 James Marshall<br>
14 Cory Jane<br>
13 Vince Aso<br>
12 Ngani Laumape<br>
11 Julian Savea<br>
10 Beauden Barrett<br>
9 TJ Perenara<br>
8 Victor Vito<br>
7 Ardie Savea<br>
6 Vaea Fifita<br>
5 Mark Abbott<br>
4 Blade Thomson<br>
3 Jeff Toomaga-Allen<br>
2 Dane Coles (c)<br>
1 Chris Eves<br><br><b>Reserves: </b>Ricky Riccitelli, Loni Uhila, Ben May, Michael Fatialofa, Callum Gibbins, Jamison Gibson-Park, Willis Halaholo, Jason Woodward.<br>
<br><b>Unavailable due to injury: </b>Nehe Milner-Skudder (shoulder), Brad Shields (lacerated thumb), Leni Apisai (concussion), Matt Proctor (knee), Reggie Goodes (concussion)</p> -
<p>Competitive squad. Solid looking forward pack. If we can dust the Force up front we should have the strike power to finish them off. Skudder is a big blow purely from the fact that he can turn nothing into something. </p>
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<p><strong>Western Force</strong></p>
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<p><span>1. Pekahou Cowan </span><span>2. Nathan Charles </span><span>3. Tetera Faulkner </span><span>4. Ross Haylett-Petty </span><span>5. Adam Coleman </span><span>6. Angus Cottrell </span><span>7. Matt Hodgson </span><span>8. Ben McCalman</span><br><span>9. Alby Mathewson </span><span>10. Peter Grant </span><span>11. Semisi Masirewa </span><span>12. Solomoni (Junior Rasolea) </span><span>13. Ben Tapuai </span><span>14. Marcel Brache </span><span>15. Dane Haylett-Petty</span></p>
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<p><em><span>Reserves</span></em><br><span>16. Chris Heiberg </span><span>17. Heath Tessmann </span><span>18. Jermaine Ainsley </span><span>19. Sitiveni (Stevie) Mafi </span><span>20. Brynard Stander </span><span>21. Ryan Louwrens 2</span><span>2. Ian Prior </span><span>23. Albert Nikoro</span></p> -
<p>NMH out for the Super season :(</p>
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Damn that sucks about Skudder. Quite easily one of the top 2 or 3 exciting players in Super rugby. <br><br>
I haven't watched a Force game this season, anyone know how Peter Grant has been playing? <br><br>
Read this from the preview on the Force website: <br><br>
Did You Know?<br>
It is 10-years and one week since Cameron Shepherd scored a try in the corner against the Hurricanes and converted his own effort to hand the Force their first ever home win, 18-17. Interestingly, current Western Force scrum-half Alby Mathewson was on the losing side that day, starting in the No.9 jersey for the Wellington side.<br><br><a class="bbc_url" href="https://www.westernforce.com.au/article/looking-ahead-–-western-force-vs-hurricanes#sthash.U0RdPxm6.dpuf">https://www.westernforce.com.au/article/looking-ahead-–-western-force-vs-hurricanes#sthash.U0RdPxm6.dpuf</a><br><br>
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<p>I liked the black strip. Not so keen on the yellow though.</p>
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<p><strong>HURRICANES v FORCE</strong></p>
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<p><span>The Chiefs ran rings around the Kings last week. Photo: GETTY IMAGES.</span></p>
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<p>Forget the footy, it's the Hurricanes' outfit we need to talk about. Having played in, predominantly, yellow in the opening two rounds, the team unveiled a black ensemble at Eden Park.</p>
<p>The yellow, which has it's own unique sponsor, is for overseas games, apparently. Only the broadcasters felt black and blue might clash when the Hurricanes met the Highlanders, so they were told to wear the yellow. Or is it more mustard?</p>
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<p>The black strip certainly channels Wellington's kit of the mid 1990s, which has disappointed some fans. They believe a yellow shirt has always been synonymous with the Hurricanes and want that to remain the case.</p>
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<p>The yellow strip with the black shoulders looks ridiculous from behind. The yellow adidas stripes come over the shoulders like braces and when combined with the same colour shorts it looks like lederhosen or kids short dungarees. The Crusaders red strip with the black shoulders has the same effect.</p>
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<p>The yellow strip with the black shoulders looks ridiculous from behind. The yellow adidas stripes come over the shoulders like braces and when combined with the same colour shorts it looks like lederhosen or kids short dungarees. The Crusaders red strip with the black shoulders has the same effect.</p>
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<p>Agree. The black with a bit of yellow looks good. But the design at the back. It looks silly</p> -
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NMH out for the Super season :(<br><br><a class="bbc_url" href="http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=11606611">http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=11606611</a></p></blockquote>
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Dammit.<br><br>
He is bloody made of glass though. He seemed to go off injured every other game last year. -
<p>he is a pretty fine piece of glass though :)</p>
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<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="Rancid Schnitzel" data-cid="565355" data-time="1458269416"><p>Dammit.<br><br>
He is bloody made of glass though. He seemed to go off injured every other game last year.</p></blockquote>
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<p><b>Hurricanes team to play the Western Force on Friday, March 18:</b><br>
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15 James Marshall<br>
14 Cory Jane<br>
13 Vince Aso<br>
12 Ngani Laumape<br>
11 Julian Savea<br>
10 Beauden Barrett<br>
9 TJ Perenara<br>
8 Victor Vito<br>
7 Ardie Savea<br>
6 Vaea Fifita<br>
5 Mark Abbott<br>
4 Blade Thomson<br>
3 Jeff Toomaga-Allen<br>
2 Dane Coles (c)<br>
1 Chris Eves<br><br><b>Reserves: </b>Ricky Riccitelli, Loni Uhila, Ben May, Michael Fatialofa, Callum Gibbins, Jamison Gibson-Park, Willis Halaholo, Jason Woodward.<br>
<br><b>Unavailable due to injury: </b>Nehe Milner-Skudder (shoulder), Brad Shields (lacerated thumb), Leni Apisai (concussion), Matt Proctor (knee), Reggie Goodes (concussion)</p>
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<p>Unfortunately still available and selected even though he is shit, Jason Woodward</p> -
<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="taniwharugby" data-cid="565358" data-time="1458271334"><p>
he is a pretty fine piece of glass though :)</p></blockquote>
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The very best sort
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<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="MN5" data-cid="565385" data-time="1458280643"><p>
fag</p></blockquote>
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I'll get David to dob on you to the ref. -
<p>cant dob in INternet tough guys! </p>
