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saying "if he's good enough". Its saying straight out he doesn't think hes good enough now as a 6. Fifita needs to find a team and coach who rates him as a 6 not a lock. Or move overseas and rake in the big money. As an exciting (not workhorse) 6 who can cover lock if required. Let Plumtree have his team of plodder forwards with a limited, basic attacking game plan to see it goes
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@winger said in Super Rugby News:
saying "if he's good enough". Its saying straight out he doesn't think hes good enough now as a 6. Fifita needs to find a team and coach who rates him as a 6 not a lock. Or move overseas and rake in the big money. As an exciting (not workhorse) 6 who can cover lock if required. Let Plumtree have his team of plodder forwards with a limited, basic attacking game plan to see it goes
No it's not.
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@stargazer said in Super Rugby News:
Plumtree likes plodder forwards and a very basic (boring) game plan. Fifita doesn't fit. And its one reason why hes never won anything as a head coach. He's done well but always fails to finish it off.
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@winger said in Super Rugby News:
@stargazer said in Super Rugby News:
Plumtree likes plodder forwards and a very basic (boring) game plan. Fifita doesn't fit. And its one reason why hes never won anything as a head coach. He's done well but always fails to finish it off.
Yes he has.
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@winger said in Super Rugby News:
And its one reason why hes never won anything as a head coach.
I never thought the Currie Cup was a real competition either.
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@bones said in Super Rugby News:
@winger said in Super Rugby News:
saying "if he's good enough". Its saying straight out he doesn't think hes good enough now as a 6. Fifita needs to find a team and coach who rates him as a 6 not a lock. Or move overseas and rake in the big money. As an exciting (not workhorse) 6 who can cover lock if required. Let Plumtree have his team of plodder forwards with a limited, basic attacking game plan to see it goes
No it's not.
At least Gibbes seems to know how to motivate players in public.
Plumtree's a fool.Wellington coach Chris Gibbes has agreed to play Fifita at six during the provincial season and provide an avenue back to the black jersey. But it remains to be seen if he can then become the longterm replacement for Brad Shields at the Hurricanes.
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Plumtree on what a blindside does:
"Our best sixes in the country have always been guys with relentless work ethics and that's going to be a department that Vaea's going to have to learn.
"We know he's capable of running the ball, particularly on the edges of the field, and we've seen that. But, for me, a six is a ball winner and he's got to be a big defender and he's also got to be a momentum-carrier and provide momentum for the team through his ability to carry the ball and do it on a regular basis
Good thing he wasn't coaching the All Blacks or we'd never have had players like Kaino, Collins, Jones, Whetton...
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At least he's willing to give him a chance. That Plumtree doesn't seem to be. Its a shame because the Canes are boring with a team of plodders and such a basic game plan. Every team needs a mix of players not just the workhorse types.
But thankfully the super rugby is finished now. And I can support a team that hopefully (it was last year after the previous rubbish years with a third rate coach appointed by his mate) is well coached with a sensible game plan
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@winger said in Super Rugby News:
At least he's willing to give him a chance. That Plumtree doesn't seem to be. Its a shame because the Canes are boring with a team of plodders and such a basic game plan. Every team needs a mix of players not just the workhorse types.
But thankfully the super rugby is finished now. And I can support a team that hopefully (it was last year after the previous rubbish years with a third rate coach appointed by his mate) is well coached with a sensible game plan
Where does Plumtree say he won't get a chance? That appears to be exactly what he is saying!
Yeah Plumtree rates him so lowly that he played him at lock. Good one.
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It looks like Romano is going to stay in Chch ...
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@stargazer said in Super Rugby News:
It looks like Romano is going to stay in Chch ...
What a legend
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Razor even busts his move in the warm up before the game, Romano wasn't interested in a dance tho
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The Brumbies have announced the signing of Murray Douglas for the 2019 and 2020 Super Rugby seasons, who joins them from the Hurricanes.
A Scottish-born lock or flanker, Douglas arrives at the Brumbies having played a major role in the Hurricanes’ run to the semi-finals of the competition last year having made seven appearances and becoming a go-to player off the bench for the Wellington franchise.
“I am very grateful for the opportunity to join the Brumbies for the next two seasons, a club which has a rich history in Super Rugby and is renowned for producing some of Australia’s most talented rugby players,” Douglas said of his signing.
“I can’t wait to link up with the team at preseason to start the hard work and look forward to settling into life in Canberra.”
The combative Douglas began his Super Rugby career in Melbourne with the Rebels making three appearances for the Victorian club in 2017 following his debut against the Chiefs.
Comfortable with ball in hand, Douglas likes to take the game to the opposition and is a physical presence in, and around, the breakdown. At 1.98m and 115kg Douglas, who counts Edinburgh and Melbourne Rising amongst his former clubs, adds considerable height and bulk to the line-out and is an effective option at the set-piece.
“Murray is an experienced player, having spent some time in Melbourne and playing in the Mitre 10 Cup for Northland where he played really well, and he has also spent some time with the Hurricanes,” Brumbies head coach Dan McKellar commented.
“He has the ability to cover six, as well as lock, and gives us that bit of experience to add to the group. We have good back-rowers and four really good locks and Murray will add to that as well. Having that versatility certainly makes him an attractive player and gives good coverage to the squad.
“He has a very good work-rate and is a physical player, who has a good turn of speed, which allows him to play in the back-row. You do your research and background on these players and one thing that is often mentioned is his attitude and work ethic, which is what we want at the Brumbies.”
