Crusaders v Highlanders (pre-season wk1)

[Landers92]

Early days. A lot of new guys and combinations out there. It ain’t pretty but no need for doom and gloom just yet.

[frugby]

Jack Taylor had not fared any better

[jimmyb]

@frugby said in Crusaders v Highlanders (pre-season wk1):

Jack Taylor had not fared any better

Made it way too easy to pinch. Feeling for the Highlanders jumpers

[jimmyb]

Broughton has had a stinker

[Yeetyaah]

Christ who is this main commentator, talks like he smokes a pack of Dunhills a day. Tongueeetowel.

[jimmyb]

@Landers92 said in Crusaders v Highlanders (pre-season wk1):

Early days. A lot of new guys and combinations out there. It ain’t pretty but no need for doom and gloom just yet.

The highlanders have a great squad. The only concern in my opinion is the terrible attack and defence systems are still there

[Yeetyaah]

@Landers92 said in Crusaders v Highlanders (pre-season wk1):

Early days. A lot of new guys and combinations out there. It ain’t pretty but no need for doom and gloom just yet.

Can never put all your stocks into preseason, last year the Landers were undefeated in preseason.

[Grooter]

@Yeetyaah yeah not worried just like sub off Tangitau now wouldn't want him to get injured

[SouthernMann]

Nic Shearer looking sharper than Lennox

[frugby]

@SouthernMann I can’t believe they are considering Hammington over him.

[handa457]

Wonder if Pasetoa starts the season at 10 over Millar?

[SouthernMann]

@handa457 said in Crusaders v Highlanders (pre-season wk1):

Wonder if Pasetoa starts the season at 10 over Millar?

I really like the style that he is playing. Suits the guys he will have around him. Just needs to show he can kick well enough.

[frugby]

I think my biggest concern would be our basic skill execution across the board.

But as has been said, you can’t really read too much into pre-season

[Tim]

How did Lavanini go?

[jimmyb]

@Tim said in Crusaders v Highlanders (pre-season wk1):

How did Lavanini go?

Was pretty anonymous. Typical I’ve played 60 odd international caps and this is pre season performance

[Tim]

@jimmyb Any highlights from the back three?

[jimmyb]

@Tim said in Crusaders v Highlanders (pre-season wk1):

@jimmyb Any highlights from the back three?

Tangitau is fast. The rest can’t kick, catch, or make a line break

[SouthernMann]

@Tim said in Crusaders v Highlanders (pre-season wk1):

@jimmyb Any highlights from the back three?

Tangitau quality. Tito-Harris has a heck of a left foot step. Solomon looked pretty good on attack ans worked hard in cover.

Few quick thoughts:

• Shearer and Pasitoa were really good in the second half

• Haig was better at lock

• Lasaqa was a ball of energy when on

• the young back three kids were great.

I'm very keen to see more of Pasitoa at 10

[handa457]

• Soanne Vikenna and Adam Lennox were fucking awful, and God help us if they see a 23 this season.
• Robinson, Cribb, Lennox, Broughton, Millar, Kauai, and Bell were bang average.
• Howden, Haig, Whaanga, Solomon, Lowe, Pasteoa, Tangitau, and Tito Harris stood out to me.
• Shearer and Wingham probably deserve elevation from WTG to the main squad.
• The Highlanders forwards still have no idea what ball security is.
• Our attack and defence both have a lot of work ahead.
• We grew into the game, but it was a bloody poor showing overall.

[frugby]

There is far too may conclusions being drawn from the first game of pre-season. Relax.