Super Rugby 2025
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@Mr-Fish said in Super Rugby 2025:
If everything were to unfold as expected over the next four weeks (which obviously happens all the time), the Chiefs could find themselves playing all four New Zealand franchises one after the other (plus Moana, the Crusaders and the Hurricanes previously) in order to claim a Super Rugby title. Would be a remarkable run.
What about the Brumbies? Kind of expect to see them in the final.
@ARHS said in Super Rugby 2025:
@Mr-Fish said in Super Rugby 2025:
If everything were to unfold as expected over the next four weeks (which obviously happens all the time), the Chiefs could find themselves playing all four New Zealand franchises one after the other (plus Moana, the Crusaders and the Hurricanes previously) in order to claim a Super Rugby title. Would be a remarkable run.
What about the Brumbies? Kind of expect to see them in the final.
If the Crusaders beat the Brumbies in Canberra next weekend (which I think is a fair assumption) then the likely finishing positions will be:
1/ Chiefs
2/ Crusaders
3/ Brumbies
4/ Hurricanes
5/ Reds
6/ BluesIn which case, the Chiefs would play Blues, then Hurricanes, then Crusaders. All of this is dependant on there being no upsets of course, so it's a bit moot - but could eventaute still.
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@ARHS said in Super Rugby 2025:
@Mr-Fish said in Super Rugby 2025:
If everything were to unfold as expected over the next four weeks (which obviously happens all the time), the Chiefs could find themselves playing all four New Zealand franchises one after the other (plus Moana, the Crusaders and the Hurricanes previously) in order to claim a Super Rugby title. Would be a remarkable run.
What about the Brumbies? Kind of expect to see them in the final.
If the Crusaders beat the Brumbies in Canberra next weekend (which I think is a fair assumption) then the likely finishing positions will be:
1/ Chiefs
2/ Crusaders
3/ Brumbies
4/ Hurricanes
5/ Reds
6/ BluesIn which case, the Chiefs would play Blues, then Hurricanes, then Crusaders. All of this is dependant on there being no upsets of course, so it's a bit moot - but could eventaute still.
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Ah yes, the annual Brumbies v Hurricanes knockout game in Canberra that we were cruelly robbed of last year
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Ah yes, the annual Brumbies v Hurricanes knockout game in Canberra that we were cruelly robbed of last year
@zedsdeadbaby said in Super Rugby 2025:
Ah yes, the annual Brumbies v Hurricanes knockout game in Canberra that we were cruelly robbed of last year
At least if we lose this one we are likely to get a second chance. If we place 4th obviously.
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The benefit of playing the Brumbies is that it will likely be the last scheduled quarter game, so before kick-off we will know whether we must win the game, or whether we can manage players knowing we are already in the semis.
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The benefit of playing the Brumbies is that it will likely be the last scheduled quarter game, so before kick-off we will know whether we must win the game, or whether we can manage players knowing we are already in the semis.
@Canes4life Surely for integrities sake that's the first game played. Would be shithouse if they both rest their top teams coz they potentially have a guaranteed second chance.
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@Canes4life Surely for integrities sake that's the first game played. Would be shithouse if they both rest their top teams coz they potentially have a guaranteed second chance.
@Yeetyaah said in Super Rugby 2025:
@Canes4life Surely for integrities sake that's the first game played. Would be shithouse if they both rest their top teams coz they potentially have a guaranteed second chance.
I think it will definitely be Saturday to give teams at least 7 days to prepare. I guess it's one of the bonuses playing in that game. Both teams will likely start with their best teams but if they are locked in for a semi, I'm sure certain players will be pulled earlier than usual in that game I'm sure.
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@Canes4life Surely for integrities sake that's the first game played. Would be shithouse if they both rest their top teams coz they potentially have a guaranteed second chance.
@Yeetyaah said in Super Rugby 2025:
@Canes4life Surely for integrities sake that's the first game played. Would be shithouse if they both rest their top teams coz they potentially have a guaranteed second chance.
Can't see that happening. Brumbies wouldn't want to risk coming to NZ to qualify, and Canes obviously will want momentum?
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@Yeetyaah said in Super Rugby 2025:
@Canes4life Surely for integrities sake that's the first game played. Would be shithouse if they both rest their top teams coz they potentially have a guaranteed second chance.
Can't see that happening. Brumbies wouldn't want to risk coming to NZ to qualify, and Canes obviously will want momentum?
@Dan54 said in Super Rugby 2025:
@Yeetyaah said in Super Rugby 2025:
@Canes4life Surely for integrities sake that's the first game played. Would be shithouse if they both rest their top teams coz they potentially have a guaranteed second chance.
Can't see that happening. Brumbies wouldn't want to risk coming to NZ to qualify, and Canes obviously will want momentum?
Can definitely see it happening especially from the 4th place seed. As I said, for integrities sake this should be the first game played in my opinion.
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@Dan54 said in Super Rugby 2025:
@Yeetyaah said in Super Rugby 2025:
@Canes4life Surely for integrities sake that's the first game played. Would be shithouse if they both rest their top teams coz they potentially have a guaranteed second chance.
Can't see that happening. Brumbies wouldn't want to risk coming to NZ to qualify, and Canes obviously will want momentum?
Can definitely see it happening especially from the 4th place seed. As I said, for integrities sake this should be the first game played in my opinion.
@Yeetyaah said in Super Rugby 2025:
@Dan54 said in Super Rugby 2025:
@Yeetyaah said in Super Rugby 2025:
@Canes4life Surely for integrities sake that's the first game played. Would be shithouse if they both rest their top teams coz they potentially have a guaranteed second chance.
Can't see that happening. Brumbies wouldn't want to risk coming to NZ to qualify, and Canes obviously will want momentum?
Can definitely see it happening especially from the 4th place seed. As I said, for integrities sake this should be the first game played in my opinion.
Clubs need to announce their teams on Wednesday so I don't think they will be playing weakened squads because they won't know the outcome of the other games until Saturday night. They can however pull players early if the game becomes redundant.
I'm not sure what's harder, playing the Saders in Chch in the freezing cold, or playing in Hamilton against a red hot Chiefs team. Personally, I'd rather take on the Chiefs because I know the Canes can beat them, and a drier track would suit us more.
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@Yeetyaah said in Super Rugby 2025:
@Dan54 said in Super Rugby 2025:
@Yeetyaah said in Super Rugby 2025:
@Canes4life Surely for integrities sake that's the first game played. Would be shithouse if they both rest their top teams coz they potentially have a guaranteed second chance.
Can't see that happening. Brumbies wouldn't want to risk coming to NZ to qualify, and Canes obviously will want momentum?
Can definitely see it happening especially from the 4th place seed. As I said, for integrities sake this should be the first game played in my opinion.
Clubs need to announce their teams on Wednesday so I don't think they will be playing weakened squads because they won't know the outcome of the other games until Saturday night. They can however pull players early if the game becomes redundant.
I'm not sure what's harder, playing the Saders in Chch in the freezing cold, or playing in Hamilton against a red hot Chiefs team. Personally, I'd rather take on the Chiefs because I know the Canes can beat them, and a drier track would suit us more.
@Canes4life said in Super Rugby 2025:
Clubs need to announce their teams on Wednesday
Sure but that isn't necessarily the final run on team so kinda redundant. Not gonna keep repeating myself but would make sense especially if there are some niggles. We'll see I guess.
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The top seed usually gets the choice of when they play, and I would think that the Saturday night slot would be preferable. That means the Friday night slot could be used for the 3rd/4th game.
We'll know who finishes 1st, 2nd and 3rd by Friday night. The Hurricanes could be going to Chch for their QF. The Raiders play on Sunday, which means that the Brumbies could host their QF game on either Friday or Saturday.
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The top seed usually gets the choice of when they play, and I would think that the Saturday night slot would be preferable. That means the Friday night slot could be used for the 3rd/4th game.
We'll know who finishes 1st, 2nd and 3rd by Friday night. The Hurricanes could be going to Chch for their QF. The Raiders play on Sunday, which means that the Brumbies could host their QF game on either Friday or Saturday.
@Bovidae said in Super Rugby 2025:
The top seed usually gets the choice of when they play, and I would think that the Saturday night slot would be preferable. That means the Friday night slot could be used for the 3rd/4th game.
We'll know who finishes 1st, 2nd and 3rd by Friday night. The Hurricanes could be going to Chch for their QF. The Raiders play on Sunday, which means that the Brumbies could host their QF game on either Friday or Saturday.
It will all play out in due course no matter what happens. I guess let's just get through this week and see where each team ends up.
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@Canes4life Surely for integrities sake that's the first game played. Would be shithouse if they both rest their top teams coz they potentially have a guaranteed second chance.
@Yeetyaah said in Super Rugby 2025:
@Canes4life Surely for integrities sake that's the first game played. Would be shithouse if they both rest their top teams coz they potentially have a guaranteed second chance.
I thought 3v4 was guaranteed to be played first for this very reason?
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@Canes4life said in Super Rugby 2025:
Clubs need to announce their teams on Wednesday
Sure but that isn't necessarily the final run on team so kinda redundant. Not gonna keep repeating myself but would make sense especially if there are some niggles. We'll see I guess.
@Yeetyaah said in Super Rugby 2025:
@Canes4life said in Super Rugby 2025:
Clubs need to announce their teams on Wednesday
Sure but that isn't necessarily the final run on team so kinda redundant. Not gonna keep repeating myself but would make sense especially if there are some niggles. We'll see I guess.
Exactly - the ol' "pulled up with a tight hammy during the captain's run" type of selection issue.
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Big Bill Cavubati making the Canes props look small at training today.
@Canes4life said in Super Rugby 2025:
Big Bill Cavubati making the Canes props look small at training today.
Shit there's a blast from the past.
Dude lost 35kg to get down to 135kg. Ridiculous.
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@Canes4life said in Super Rugby 2025:
Big Bill Cavubati making the Canes props look small at training today.
Shit there's a blast from the past.
Dude lost 35kg to get down to 135kg. Ridiculous.
@nzzp said in Super Rugby 2025:
@Canes4life said in Super Rugby 2025:
Big Bill Cavubati making the Canes props look small at training today.
Shit there's a blast from the past.
Dude lost 35kg to get down to 135kg. Ridiculous.
Looking at the size comparison between him and Tosi, it looks like he's put a fair amount of weight back on. Tosi is 140kg and Cavubati makes him look small.
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Predictions:
Highlanders to upset the Chiefs, who are forced to look on as Crusaders secure top spot in Canboring, later that same evening.Blues to win through into 5th, ending the Tahs' hopes for a miracle with a brutal fisting.
Moana to upset the Canes, but cruelly miss out as the Reds scrape a bonus point against a rampant Drua.
