Canes vs Chiefs
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<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="Dice" data-cid="573244" data-time="1460959144">
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<p>Cane is definitely the number one 7 for the ABs, but I personally think Ardie is the form forward in the competition.<strong> I think he's doing everything a top 7 is meant to do, but is adding some bonus bits on top of it. </strong>Like Dane Coles at hooker, he is doing some things not too familiar for his position, which I think could make it appear like he's a flash player that is tailor made just for Super Rugby, but I don't think that's the case. From what I've seen, there isn't anything obvious to me that suggests he can't be a decent Test player - he does everything required of his position, is a pretty good decision maker and is a low error player, despite his high involvement on attack.</p>
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<p>When he first hit the scene, size and physicality was the biggest problem for him, but he's made huge strides in that area since then and actually seems to play bigger than he looks.</p>
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<p>I did wonder about that from what others had said, some comments here would have lead me to believe he was a Bill Cavubati of the loose forwards......</p> -
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<p>What's all the "20yr old" stuff about anyway? Ardie's 22.</p>
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<p>I was just responding to an earllier quote where <em>assumed that was what C4L was talking about....obviously not.</em></p> -
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<p>I was just responding to an earllier quote where <em>assumed that was what C4L was talking about....obviously not.</em></p>
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<p>I got that but even in the video C4L posted, he wasn't 20 either. It was from last season, so he was 21.</p> -
<p>This is TSF, I am not expected to check other peoples sources, I barely check mine! </p>
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I am in camp with those saying Read is playing well. During the last couple of games I have found myself thinking we may finally be seeing the old Read coming back.
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<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="Crucial" data-cid="573108" data-time="1460937221">
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<p>Hang on though. You aren't comparing apples with apples. I wouldn't say that Ardie offers a lot more, he offers something different.</p>
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<p>I have no doubt that the ABs will be looking for what he can offer them in their setup but at the moment what BSG says is correct. Cane is playing well enough for the selectors to not be jumping at other options. The investment they have in him as a player and leader is ready to be harvested.</p>
<p>Ardie as the bench player makes more sense. </p>
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<p>That why this one match up will be worth matching the game for. It will show how Ardie stacks up against NZ's no 1 at present. As long as everything else is equal. My slight concern is the lock match up with maybe two 1st yr starters. But otherwise the Canes are OK. Strong in most position and I think the midfield will be OK</p> -
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Ardie Savea is the new Victor Vito</p></blockquote>
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Based on your comments have you actually seen Ardie play?? He's far better than Vito. Ardie actually puts his head in dark places on a consistant basis, he doesn't pick and choose like Vito has done most of his career. -
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Does anyone know if Savea has a clause for Sevens. Like if he gets picked for the All Blacks can he choose to play for them or is he fully committed to Sevens?? <br><br>
Personally id rather see him stay and play 15s.</p></blockquote>
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Rather he stuck by his word and plays 7s. He's made a commitment. <br><br>
If he's as good as you think he'll tour at the EOYT (along with both Ioanes).<br><br>
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<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="ACT Crusader" data-cid="573216" data-time="1460950774"><p>
slight tangent: My main concern is the midfield and the cohesion of the 10/12/13. We have the players and several very good options in all three positions, but there will be questions about how they come together and build a combination.<br><br>
We saw on that 2013 EOYT against France, Ireland and England that we had some scratchy performances when the coaches went with Ben Smith at centre. I won't have an issue with whoever they go with - Fekitoa, Crotty, or possible newbies like Ngatai, etc but I anticipate we may be up for some more scratchy performances.</p></blockquote>
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<p>Any of you blokes actually watch the crusaders this year?</p>
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<p>Read is having his best season in quite a few years, and I wouldn't argue if Todd had been named man of the match in his last 3 games.</p>
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<p>The midfield next year of A Savea and A Ioane will go well for quite a few years.</p>
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<p>Read my mind bro. imagine this 10/12/13 trio....</p>
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<p>10. Israel "I've found my running mojo, but still have stupid facial expressions" Dagg</p>
<p>12. Ardie "I might be a ripped midget but I put my head in dark places" Savea</p>
<p>13. Akira "I want to fight you after I've fended you and two of your teammates off" Ioane</p> -
<p>Shame Vito is leaving, he could go on the wing!</p>
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<p>Read my mind bro. imagine this 10/12/13 trio....</p>
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<p>10. Israel "I've found my running mojo, but still have stupid facial expressions" Dagg</p>
<p>12. Ardie "I might be a ripped midget but I put my head in dark places" Savea</p>
<p>13. Akira "I want to fight you after I've fended you and two of your teammates off" Ioane</p>
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<p>Hahaha these are funny but I wouldnt say 6'2 Savea is a midget. Dagg reminds me of Dan Vettori - I swear when they pull out the tongue they perform a couple notches higher than when its hidden away.</p> -
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<p>Hahaha these are funny but I wouldnt say 6'2 Savea is a midget. Dagg reminds me of Dan Vettori - I swear when they pull out the tongue they perform a couple notches higher than when its hidden away.</p>
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<p>If he's 6 foot 2 then I'm 6 foot 6......</p>
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<p>Of all those "coulda been" guys it's hard not to think of Roy Kinikinilau, that guy fell off the face of the earth after taking the Sevens world by storm though.....</p>
