Crusaders v Brumbies

[Stargazer]

@cgrant I don't think Enari has already leapfrogged Drummond in the pecking order. He's just had a few opportunities after Drummond had shocker against the Reds (or maybe because Drummond was injured). Newbies at SR level are carefully managed, at least at the Crusaders (I think it was Brad Moaar who said that in an interview a while ago), so I'd expect him to get opportunities whenever they feel one of the other two needs a rest.

[Stargazer]

@African-Monkey I haven't seen anything yet that convinces me that Cameron should be picked over Hunt, but they keep on doing it. Are we missing something? I'm not even convinced Cameron is SR level, let alone the preferred back-up for Mo'unga, while they have Hunt in the stands.

[Donsteppa]

Ten minutes in, both teams playing with little urgency off the ball at times.

[Tim]

Has Whetu Douglas signed with Canterbury for the NPC?

[Duluth]

@Tim

Google says yes. He signed with them and the Crusaders for two years when he came back

[gt12]

Franks in trouble here

YC

[broughie]

Any higher and he would have been done.

[Tim]

Clear shoulder charge.

[gt12]

I’d be celebrating only get yellow

[Tim]

@gt12 Very close to red.

[KiwiMurph]

Todd whinging to the ref again...

[ACT Crusader]

Wouldn’t be a special occasion game for Franks without a Franks special

[Tim]

Crusaders must be close to another yellow card.

[ACT Crusader]

Drummond really struggles to control the back of that maul. Hall is very good

[Tim]

I'm not seeing my 17+ and highest score of the round so far.

[KiwiMurph]

Strange has been really average this year. Playing in a good pack he doesn't impress.

[Donsteppa]

A very lacklustre half from the Crusaders. Given the effort vs the Waratahs two weeks ago, looks like consistency is an issue for Robertson to sort out.

[Tim]

Where's Romano? He was very influential when he came on against the Blues.

[Stargazer]

It's a pity Taylor had to be pulled due to a tight calf. They're missing him.

[chimoaus]

I wonder when the Crusaders were last kept scoreless at home in the first 40. Some pretty aimless kicking by the Crusaders and their back 3 I don't think are a cohesive unit yet as there has been a lot of space behind the wingers.