Highlanders V Brumbies Super Bang Bang quarter finals
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<p>I'm interested in the last two lines. The Brumbies' main attacking weapon is the maul, and they are all but admitting they have a lock acting as a blocker, and actively train for it. That's an astounding thing to say going in to a game. </p>
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<p>it's only accidental though...everytime, I suppose.</p>
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<p>oh, no worries then....</p>
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<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="SouthernMan" data-cid="598315" data-time="1468994528">
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<p>Interesting changes in for the Highlanders, Luke Whitelock moves from no8 to lock, where he played when Squire came on last weekend. While Shane Christie returns to the openside.</p>
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<p>I think the selection of Luke Whitelock at lock is a clear indication the Highlanders are going to attempt to run the Brumbies all over the park.</p>
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<p>There shouldn't be a lot lost lineout wise either, Squire can move into the middle, while Dixon is always camped at the front of the lineout, so Whitelock can jump at the back.</p>
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<p>Interesting as well, that they have reverted to a 5/3 split on the bench, after having six forwards on the bench against the Chiefs. Although I fully expect Aaron Smith and Sopoaga to play full games.</p>
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<p>Don't need 6 forwards on the bench when you have 4 loosies starting that all can play 80 minutes if needed. Good to have Christie back in the side.</p>
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<p>Looks to be showers for most of tomorrow in Canberra, but a mild temperature of 17. The wind is always a factor out in Bruce particularly for the fans sitting in the icy wind tunnel!</p> -
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<p>The point I'm making is they are more than just a chance. Playing knockout games at home means even with a crap attack, the Brums could very readily get up and win this, By comparison, play at a neutral or Highlanders venue, I'd say a very low chance of winning.</p>
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I've unloaded the TAB account on the Landers to cover a 3.5 point spread. If Jamie Joseph is as good as I am starting to think he is, then we may<br>see the first team successful all season long in defusing the Brumbies potent rolling maul.<br><br>And it is potent. Yes it is a bit stink and predictable. But give them their dues, they have the best rolling maul I have ever seen in my life. Pity that<br>is the only thing they have going for them, but yeah, it is what it is.<br><br>I am not phased by Pocock coming back, he has been a bit luke warm when returning from injuries in prior seasons and has taken his time to find his feet again,<br>also their biggest loss is Tomane anyway, he basically was their back line.
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Brumbies 24 - 28 Highlanders.
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<p>Current weather in Canberra:</p>
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<p><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='https://www.canberraairport.com.au/travellers/info-for-travellers/webcam/'>https://www.canberraairport.com.au/travellers/info-for-travellers/webcam/</a></p>
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<p>The camera is shaking a bit because its windy as fuck. Wind speeds up around 52km/h, gusting to 72km/h</p>
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<p>Rain around as well, clearly: <a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDR403.loop.shtml#skip'>http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDR403.loop.shtml#skip</a></p>
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<p>Bruce stadium is to the NW of centre. Unfriendly conditions to say the least.</p> -
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<br><a class="bbc_url" href="https://www.canberraairport.com.au/travellers/info-for-travellers/webcam/">https://www.canberraairport.com.au/travellers/info-for-travellers/webcam/</a><br>
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The camera is shaking a bit because its windy as fuck. Wind speeds up around 52km/h, gusting to 72km/h<br>
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Rain around as well, clearly: <a class="bbc_url" href="http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDR403.loop.shtml#skip">http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDR403.loop.shtml#skip</a><br>
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Bruce stadium is to the NW of centre. Unfriendly conditions to say the least.</p></blockquote>
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Weather a big leveler I think.... feeling sick with nerves <br><br><br>
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<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="Chris B." data-cid="598760" data-time="1469167220"><p>Cheer up Matt - if it's any help I reckon you'll only win by 20 in the wet.<br>
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<p>The weather here is miserable and looks like getting worse. Pleased I didn't get any tickets.</p>
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<p>Kick chase and ability to hold the ball will win tonight. Clan's scrum and lineout better be up to scratch.</p> -
<p>especially when they get to play in that air-conditioned dry FB Stadium most weeks...they're feckereded</p>
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Haven't been this nervous since rwc final
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Turning down a certain 3 in a QF in the wind and rain. Not sure I agree!
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Faddes! Ugh
