Highlanders v Crusaders
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yeah...im not sure we're going to get up, i think the Crusaders aura will seep in and im not sure the win on the weekend will have done much to boost our confidence
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It'll be close either way I think. If the Highlanders can start well, with a good crowd behind them I think they get home.
Big issue I think for the side now, is the old 'here we go again' in these NZ derbies.
Take out that horrid three-game run against the Canes, Rebels and Reds, and the Highlanders have been very competitive this year. Ran the Blues, Brumbies and Chiefs all fairly close in differing ways. They'll win a derby sooner rather than later, and with the carrot of this pretty much sewing up a playoff spot, this might just be their week - particularly with all the negative energy around the Crusaders.
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@Tim said in Highlanders v Crusaders:
Sounds like Crusaders will be without Barrett and Blackadder, possibly McAllister. As Strange can't run a lineout, Bell throwing is a grim prospect for them. On the other hand, the Highlanders are chop.
I find the talk of the Crusaders lineout issues being on the hooker quite fascinating. From what I've watched, it seems the jumpers are just as big an issue. For starters they lack a real beanpole of a target, and their young locks have been horribly exposed.
Granted there have been a few overthrows, but I reckon this comes from them being forced to try other things.
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@nzzp said in Highlanders v Crusaders:
@Chris said in Highlanders v Crusaders:
Highlanders by 10
there is little funnier than Crusaderst trying to grab underdog status ... against the Highlanders. TAB don't lie fella
Yes it does all
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@Tim said in Highlanders v Crusaders:
Sounds like Crusaders will be without Barrett and Blackadder, possibly McAllister. As Strange can't run a lineout, Bell throwing is a grim prospect for them. On the other hand, the Highlanders are chop.
McAlister out with a hamstring.
Blackadder out
Taylor and Williams back
Barrett doubtful
LILO -Willie maybe out depends on how recovers from the head knock. -
@Chris said in Highlanders v Crusaders:
@nzzp said in Highlanders v Crusaders:
@Chris said in Highlanders v Crusaders:
Highlanders by 10
there is little funnier than Crusaderst trying to grab underdog status ... against the Highlanders. TAB don't lie fella
Yes it does all
The timetake out loss insurance then! Exploit the TAB
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@nzzp said in Highlanders v Crusaders:
@Chris said in Highlanders v Crusaders:
@nzzp said in Highlanders v Crusaders:
@Chris said in Highlanders v Crusaders:
Highlanders by 10
there is little funnier than Crusaderst trying to grab underdog status ... against the Highlanders. TAB don't lie fella
Yes it does all
The timetake out loss insurance then! Exploit the TAB
Maybe I have already.
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@nzzp said in Highlanders v Crusaders:
@Chris said in Highlanders v Crusaders:
Highlanders by 10
there is little funnier than Crusaderst trying to grab underdog status ... against the Highlanders. TAB don't lie fella
Crusaders were hot favorites last week against the reds but they lost? Tab lied fella
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@Chris said in Highlanders v Crusaders:
@Tim said in Highlanders v Crusaders:
Sounds like Crusaders will be without Barrett and Blackadder, possibly McAllister. As Strange can't run a lineout, Bell throwing is a grim prospect for them. On the other hand, the Highlanders are chop.
Taylor and Williams back
The chat around our rugby club is that Tamaiti Williams will be getting some club minutes this weekend so will be interesting to see if he’s thrown straight back into the crusaders fold. I’m not saying him playing club is a lock in, just saying there’s a possibility from what I’ve heard.
You’d think Taylor is on the bench for sure. With Blackadder and Barrett likely out he is heavily needed. As a highlanders fan, I hope he plays club for this week😂
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@Landers92 said in Highlanders v Crusaders:
@nzzp said in Highlanders v Crusaders:
@Chris said in Highlanders v Crusaders:
Highlanders by 10
there is little funnier than Crusaderst trying to grab underdog status ... against the Highlanders. TAB don't lie fella
Crusaders were hot favorites last week against the reds but they lost? Tab lied fella
You should have won that!
The odds weren't that far off ... in fact, if you don't get injuries you should win that one.
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@Chris said in Highlanders v Crusaders:
@Tim said in Highlanders v Crusaders:
Sounds like Crusaders will be without Barrett and Blackadder, possibly McAllister. As Strange can't run a lineout, Bell throwing is a grim prospect for them. On the other hand, the Highlanders are chop.
McAlister out with a hamstring.
Blackadder out
Taylor and Williams back
Barrett doubtful
LILO -Willie maybe out depends on how recovers from the head knock.Worst Haiku ever.
