Crusaders v Reds
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@Landers92 Yes it's Razor , don't agree but true
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@george33 said in Crusaders v Reds:
@Landers92 Yes it's Razor , don't agree but true
Just seen Penney interview now saying it. Very interesting
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@Landers92 can you link the interview in?
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@raymelb said in Crusaders v Reds:
@Landers92 can you link the interview in?
referenced here
'Very appreciative': All Blacks nudge Crusaders towards Havili's first-five selection against Reds
The talented utility has already played at fullback and midfield for the national team.
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@raymelb said in Crusaders v Reds:
@Landers92 can you link the interview in?
No sorry, just saw it on prime news. I’m sure 1 news or 3 news will have in on soon if you’re able to tune in.
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@george33 said in Crusaders v Reds:
Drummond, Havilli, first Test 9/10, think there might be some big casualties come selection time,
If that’s the all blacks 9/10 come test time we are in trouble… no chance that’s the 9/10 mate haha
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Havili has the skills to play at 10 at this level. His talents allow him to be able to play anywhere.
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@gt12 said in Crusaders v Reds:
@Landers92 said in Crusaders v Reds:
Havili at 10 just screams of desperation for an answer. Should just stick with Reihana.
On the other hand, it looks like a case of just getting your best players on the field all at once.
Fihaki must feel pretty hard done by with having been dropped for McNicholl last week and now for Halfpenny who hasn’t played any footy at all since his injury, interesting decision.
Definitely that, and a call from the AB coach.
To be honest, as I thought in 2020, his best chance to maintain an AB jumper is to be Mr fixit - if he can cover 10, 12, FB he's a very handy squaddie.
Wait, being decidedly average in 3 positions is an advantage now?
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@Kirwan said in Crusaders v Reds:
Not a great sign for AB selections if he’s considering DH as a back up ten.
Unfortunately no one is banging the door down behind DMac and a returning Beaudie. The closest would be Harry Plummer - who has a lot more 10 experience but no test experience (visca versca to Havili)
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@KiwiMurph said in Crusaders v Reds:
@Kirwan said in Crusaders v Reds:
Not a great sign for AB selections if he’s considering DH as a back up ten.
Unfortunately no one is banging the door down behind DMac and a returning Beaudie. The closest would be Harry Plummer - who has a lot more 10 experience but no test experience (visca versca to Havili)
At least hopefully some guns like Harry Godfrey, Josh Jacomb, Lucas Cashmore will be entering the conversation by 2027.
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@ruggabee said in Crusaders v Reds:
@KiwiMurph said in Crusaders v Reds:
@Kirwan said in Crusaders v Reds:
Not a great sign for AB selections if he’s considering DH as a back up ten.
Unfortunately no one is banging the door down behind DMac and a returning Beaudie. The closest would be Harry Plummer - who has a lot more 10 experience but no test experience (visca versca to Havili)
At least hopefully some guns like Harry Godfrey, Josh Jacomb, Lucas Cashmore will be entering the conversation by 2027.
Agreed. It can happen pretty quickly. Cruden went from NZ U20s in 2009 to a genuine test 10 option by the end of 2011. Not saying that's typical but still.
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You're welcome, Razor.
He's got all the tools, big boot (be interesting to see how his kicking placement goes), ball skills he uses to put others in space (great wide pass and deft short balls), decent running game, better defence than Mounga and Beauds., ability to take the ball into contact if required (and not just shovel shit). IMO could well be his best position at international level. Fingers crossed.
