Hurricanes v Chiefs

[Rapido]

Great step by Stevenson for Chiefs last try, ruined by a shocking pass.

Just a tad forward.

[pakman]

@Chris-B. That suggests to me Crusaders, Lions, Stormers, Chiefs for semis. Who would Chiefs play?

[Bovidae]

@pakman The lowest ranked team plays the highest ranked team in the SFs. In your example, the Chiefs would play the Crusaders.

[pakman]

@Bovidae Thanks. Second place in NZ conference well worth fighting for!

[Bovidae]

@pakman said in Hurricanes v Chiefs:

@Bovidae Thanks. Second place in NZ conference well worth fighting for!

Yes, and avoids a trip to SA for a QF. Winning over there is achievable but returning to play a SF is usually a bridge too far.

[Nepia]

@Bovidae said in Hurricanes v Chiefs:

@pakman The lowest ranked team plays the highest ranked team in the SFs. In your example, the Chiefs would play the Crusaders.

Hopefully they get to play tonights Crusaders!

[Rapido]

Was at the stadium.

I liked how dominant scrums in this game resulted in turnover scrum rests rather than penalties.

Was this a result of laws that front tower must actually hook? Or is that law being trialled elsewhere?

No idea if these were correct rules, , new rules, or rogue reffing. But I liked it, but am cautious of mexted-style unilateral ignoring of rules you don't like.

[Stargazer]

@Rapido said in Hurricanes v Chiefs:

Was at the stadium.

I liked how dominant scrums in this game resulted in turnover scrum rests rather than penalties.

Was this a result of laws that front tower must actually hook? Or is that law being trialled elsewhere?

No idea if these were correct rules, , new rules, or rogue reffing. But I liked it, but am cautious of mexted-style unilateral ignoring of rules you don't like.

Do you mean the rule trialled at U20s at the moment? (4th bullet). If that's the case, that's your answer:
Law trials to be rolled out at U20 Championship

[Billy Tell]

The guy who does the weekly wrap on the Roar said Ngatai schooled Laumape - didn't see the game myself, is that correct?

[No Quarter]

@Billy-Tell said in Hurricanes v Chiefs:

The guy who does the weekly wrap on the Roar said Ngatai schooled Laumape - didn't see the game myself, is that correct?

Strange comment, Ngatai played well but he hardly made Laumape look bad at any stage. Laumape was well contained - the Chiefs made sure they had 2 - 3 tacklers on him whenever he got the ball, but I don't think you can just put that down to Ngatai. ALB had more of a hand in the strong defense to contain the Canes midfield.

[taniwharugby]

am liking the way ALB has progressed this year, also looks to have put on a few kgs