Crusaders vs Canes
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<p>If anyone can make a bloke taller on here it's Canes4Life. Not sure what he's like with weight yet though.</p>
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<p>Wiki says 107kgs for Fifita. He certainly plays above his weight.</p> -
Pretty incredible season for the Canes. After losing Nonu and Smith and then having no Broadhurst and NMS I thought they were rooted. Respect to Boyd and the coaching staff for the amazing work they've done. Not sure what the finals hold but tbh this season has exceeded my wildest expectations.
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<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="SammyC" data-cid="597568" data-time="1468725893">
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<p>Wait till Nepia gets here, then we have the same thread we've had 100 times before<br><br>
As you say Blackadder was a great super rugby player. Too small for a test match lock and not dynamic enough for 6.<br><br>
Scott Barrett is the same in my opinion</p>
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<p>Clearly I don't even have to turn up for you guys to have the same thread you always have.</p>
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<p>At any rate, I've hardly been in a shitfight with a Cantab since the continued non selection of Andy Ellis in the ABs since 2011 has generally kept Canerbry rocking in the corner and only making infrequent visits to the Fern and Shark seems to have never recovered from the second Chiefs Super win.</p>
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<p>I don't recall saying Blackadder was a great super player. I'll save Nepia time and have a go at Caleb Ralph before he gets here.</p>
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<p>TBF, I was defending Ralph the other day but Sammy seems to be like the media these days, facts are no barrier in the quest for clicks. ;)</p> -
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<p>And here is is :)</p>
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<p>You were begging me to comment. But not sure I added anything to the shitfight you're trying to brew. </p> -
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<p>To be fair I thought Blackadder was the perfect guy to lead the ABs after the debacle of 1999 and with Jones and Brooke gone I thought new dynamic forwards like Flavell and Cribb would help cover any limitations in Toddys game at the highest level.</p>
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<p>After the dark days of 98-99, Toddy ushered in the new bright era, where the coaches realised that the only sensible long run path was to put a Crusader in charge of the team. Since that time, Crusaders have captained the ABs 155 times.</p>
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<p>Hurricanes - 30</p>
<p>Highlanders - 13</p>
<p>Blues - 6</p>
<p>Chiefs - 1</p>
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<p>Great work Toddy!</p>
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<p>Canes were just far too good and look like a team determined to break their title drought. </p>
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<p>The Canes have the steel about them on defense. Guys like Fifita, Fatialofa and Savea are churning out performances similar to that of the infamous Bouncer trio of So'oialo, Collins and Masoe. </p>
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<p>Boyd and Plumtree have done wonders for the Canes. I did the maths and they have won something like 27 and lost only 7 since taking over. </p>
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<p>If Coles, Ardie Savea and Barrett stay fit through the playoffs it's going to be tough for any team to take us out.</p>
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<p>The only team that will threaten us from here are the Highlanders IMO with the Smith's superb under pressure.</p>
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<p>Good!</p>
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<p>Confidence is good!</p>
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<p>But, don't take your eye off the ball.</p>
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<p>Remember this thread about last time you played the Sharks? :)</p>
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<p><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.daimenhutchison.com/rugby/index.php/topic/41979-canes-vs-sharks/'>http://www.daimenhutchison.com/rugby/index.php/topic/41979-canes-vs-sharks/</a></p> -
<p>All the Matt Todd backers have gone quiet after that Halaholo tackle. :mocking:</p>
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<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="Canes4life" data-cid="597620" data-time="1468737588"><p>All the Matt Todd backers have gone quiet after that Halaholo tackle. :mocking:</p></blockquote>
Too busy watching Savea conveniently put himself in a position to not be able to make a tackle...but put one hand on the breakdown. First to breakdown stats! Yay! Oh and he can then glory hunt for the perfect ball steal opportunity...and fail. <br><br>
Anyway why does he run like an old man? Has he had hip problems? -
<p>I have just worked it out, I am sure Canes4life is actually Keith Quinn.</p>
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<p>Come on own up that is you Keith isn't it :)</p> -
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<p>Too busy watching Savea conveniently put himself in a position to not be able to make a tackle...but put one hand on the breakdown. First to breakdown stats! Yay! Oh and he can then glory hunt for the perfect ball steal opportunity...and fail.<br><br>
Anyway why does he run like an old man? Has he had hip problems?</p>
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<p>It's the way he always looks like he's on his last legs that worries me. The guy looks knackered after running onto the field at the start of the game. </p> -
Massive achievement for the Canes to finish top of the table at end of the group stage. The opening round horror show in Canberra feels a long time ago. I hope they can carry their excellent form into the knock out stages.
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<p>All the Matt Todd backers have gone quiet after that Halaholo tackle. :mocking:</p>
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<p>all the ardie savea backers should have gone quiet after that performance from sam cane.</p> -
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Hansen is a great coach but he's not perfect. He's made selection mistakes before, and will continue to do so like every other coach.</p></blockquote>
And they are? <br><br>
Fucking loser that Hansen. Gee he could have had err .. the World Cup if he had listened to Akan004 ... -
<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="Bones" data-cid="597625" data-time="1468738305">
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<p>Too busy watching Savea conveniently put himself in a position to not be able to make a tackle...but put one hand on the breakdown. First to breakdown stats! Yay! Oh and he can then glory hunt for the perfect ball steal opportunity...and fail.<br><br>
Anyway why does he run like an old man? Has he had hip problems?</p>
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<p>Did I hurt your feelings Bones?</p>
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<p>I'l let the scoreboard do the talking. Obviously you didn't see much of the game. Savea was brilliant once again. One of the main reasons why the Crusader's lackluster offense couldn't penetrate was because they kept running it at Ardie.</p>
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<p>At least Ardie doesn't drop his standards to the point that he misses a one on one tackle right under his own sticks. Even the most hardy Todd fans would have been embarrassed by that one.</p>
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<p>Just face it. Your boy Matt Todd ain't up to All Black standards and he can only dream of doing what Ardie does week in and week out.</p>
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<p>Goodluck facing the Lions in Jo-Burg. :good1:</p>
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<p>all the ardie savea backers should have gone quiet after that performance from sam cane.</p>
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<p>Sam Cane had a ripper. Best game I have seen him play in a long time. Unlike Bones I am happy to admit that Cane was the better player than Savea this week even though the Chiefs didn't get the result. However trying to convince people that Todd is better than Savea is just nuts.</p> -
<p>The Canes under 18's also bet the Crusaders Under 18's 64-20 just to rub salt into the wound.</p>
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<p><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.hurricanes.co.nz/the-canes/news/single/item/canes-u18s-run-rampant-against-crusaders-junior-knights/ '>http://www.hurricanes.co.nz/the-canes/news/single/item/canes-u18s-run-rampant-against-crusaders-junior-knights/ </a></p>
