Hurricanes 2026
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@Tim said in Hurricanes 2026:
https://www.rugbypass.com/news/ruben-love-no-longer-seen-primarily-as-a-fullback-by-hurricanes/
Such a shame Laidlaw didn't see him as a 10 in the playoffs this year...
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@canefan said in Hurricanes 2026:
@Tim said in Hurricanes 2026:
https://www.rugbypass.com/news/ruben-love-no-longer-seen-primarily-as-a-fullback-by-hurricanes/
Such a shame Laidlaw saw him as a 10 in the playoffs this year
Brett Cameron has failed to perform twice in the playoffs, time to move on.
I couldn’t believe that Laidlaw made that decision after Love got us on a run leading into the playoffs.
The first thing the Hurricanes need to make sure of is we don’t play the Brumbies in Canberra during the playoffs. The refs blatantly favour them over there and it’s been our undoing for the last four out of five years.
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@Canes4life said in Hurricanes 2026:
@canefan said in Hurricanes 2026:
@Tim said in Hurricanes 2026:
https://www.rugbypass.com/news/ruben-love-no-longer-seen-primarily-as-a-fullback-by-hurricanes/
Such a shame Laidlaw saw him as a 10 in the playoffs this year
Brett Cameron has failed to perform twice in the playoffs, time to move on.
I couldn’t believe that Laidlaw made that decision after Love got us on a run leading into the playoffs.
The first thing the Hurricanes need to make sure of is we don’t play the Brumbies in Canberra during the playoffs. The refs blatantly favour them over there and it’s been our undoing for the last four out of five years.
Sorry I didn't post properly. A shame Laidlaw didn't see Love as a 10 in the playoffs. He could have given us the chance to win that Cameron didn't
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@canefan said in Hurricanes 2026:
@Canes4life said in Hurricanes 2026:
@canefan said in Hurricanes 2026:
@Tim said in Hurricanes 2026:
https://www.rugbypass.com/news/ruben-love-no-longer-seen-primarily-as-a-fullback-by-hurricanes/
Such a shame Laidlaw saw him as a 10 in the playoffs this year
Brett Cameron has failed to perform twice in the playoffs, time to move on.
I couldn’t believe that Laidlaw made that decision after Love got us on a run leading into the playoffs.
The first thing the Hurricanes need to make sure of is we don’t play the Brumbies in Canberra during the playoffs. The refs blatantly favour them over there and it’s been our undoing for the last four out of five years.
Sorry I didn't post properly. A shame Laidlaw didn't see Love as a 10 in the playoffs. He could have given us the chance to win that Cameron didn't
I’m hoping we go for the following starting backline and reserves.
- Roigard
- Love
- Naholo
- Higgins
- Proctor
- Moorby
- Barrett
Reserves
21. Vijoen
22. Harkin
23. FineanganofoCameron, Sullivan, Punivai, Rova all play big supporting mins this year.
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Long time lurker - thats the backline I wanna see too. Good to see Jane mention putting Jordie at the back but I doubt he'll start there.
re not facing the Brumbies again. Will be difficult to get home finals with the shithouse draw we have (again) this season. Getting a bye in week 1 sucks.
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@MonteCarlo said in Hurricanes 2026:
Long time lurker - thats the backline I wanna see too. Good to see Jane mention putting Jordie at the back but I doubt he'll start there.
re not facing the Brumbies again. Will be difficult to get home finals with the shithouse draw we have (again) this season. Getting a bye in week 1 sucks.
The Hurricanes always get shit draws. When was the last time we started the year at home at the Tin in round 1?
Fiji in round 3 is going to be tough.
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@Canes4life 2021 against the Blues in Super Rugby Aotearoa and before that 2013 also against the Blues.
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@MacDazzler said in Hurricanes 2026:
@Canes4life 2021 against the Blues in Super Rugby Aotearoa and before that 2013 also against the Blues.
Convincingly beaten in both might I add
I'll see myself out....
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@Canes4life that's a handy backline.
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I think I said last year, as an outsider, I can imagine the headaches a combo of Roigard and Love could give opponents. Jealous!
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@Canes4life this made me have to see wtf happened to Godfrey. Fuck poor guy. This year will be a great year to have a solid showing at ten.
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@Bones said in Hurricanes 2026:
@Canes4life this made me have to see wtf happened to Godfrey. Fuck poor guy. This year will be a great year to have a solid showing at ten.
Yeah gutted for him. I’d maybe would have slightly preferred Godfrey if he was fit based on what we saw last year but surely Love gets the nod now.
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@Tim said in Hurricanes 2026:
https://www.rugbypass.com/news/ruben-love-no-longer-seen-primarily-as-a-fullback-by-hurricanes/
This is great news. I didnt have much faith in Laidlaw to make this call. I would still have Cameron on the bench if hes performing, he can be a good game closer with his skillset
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@DurryMexted said in Hurricanes 2026:
@Tim said in Hurricanes 2026:
https://www.rugbypass.com/news/ruben-love-no-longer-seen-primarily-as-a-fullback-by-hurricanes/
This is great news. I didnt have much faith in Laidlaw to make this call. I would still have Cameron on the bench if hes performing, he can be a good game closer with his skillset
I’d prefer Harkin, he can cover 10/15, Cameron can only play one position.
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@Canes4life said in Hurricanes 2026:
@DurryMexted said in Hurricanes 2026:
@Tim said in Hurricanes 2026:
https://www.rugbypass.com/news/ruben-love-no-longer-seen-primarily-as-a-fullback-by-hurricanes/
This is great news. I didnt have much faith in Laidlaw to make this call. I would still have Cameron on the bench if hes performing, he can be a good game closer with his skillset
I’d prefer Harkin, he can cover 10/15, Cameron can only play one position.
I havent seen Harkin play 10 since Lions 24 season - they need to figure out what they are doing with him. Cameron definitely a better 10 based on performances to date. Love/Moorby covers 15. Cashmore's signing would almost suggest they see him as more of a 10 than Harkin
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For anyone that missed it, here is the interview with Cory Jane from last week. Good insight into where the Canes are sitting prior to the season.
I also drove past Peter Lakai when driving down Jackson Street in the weekend, man the kid is built.
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@Kiwiwomble said in Hurricanes 2026:
ideas?
The commentary on the original post is from a Cam Roigard intercept try Canes vs Landers 2023 - so might be an anticlimax
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@Canes4life Thoroughly enjoyed that podcast mate, I need to find time to watch more!
