Stormers v Highlanders
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Fresh Meat here
I watched the game and I was very disappointed with the Landers
In the space of a month, they've gone from an ascending team primed to make playoffs to a side who need BP wins & some favours to make Top 8
SA teams & Jaguares have exposed some limitations in Landers
0pts from 2 games in SA is diabolical
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The Highlanders defence in the middle of the field made some basic errors. Plenty of easy clean breaks for the Stormers.
The Highlanders ill discipline cost them again. Although the penalty count was even its where/when they conceded them that was important.
The whining from Whitelock and Smith would have made it enjoyable for the Saffa fansA good game from Berry. He's still early in his career but he'll over take Gardner as the best Aussie ref soon
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Fresh Meat here
I watched the game and I was very disappointed with the Landers
In the space of a month, they've gone from an ascending team primed to make playoffs to a side who need BP wins & some favours to make Top 8
SA teams & Jaguares have exposed some limitations in Landers
0pts from 2 games in SA is diabolical
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@Jaguares4real We've been getting some previews of what next year will be like in recent weeks.
Highlanders without Ben Smith.
Crusaders without Franks, Whitelock and Read.
Chiefs without Retallick.
Blues without Michael Collins.
@Chris-B
Indeed
NZ and SA sides are being hollowed out
Highlanders have no depth in back row & outside backs in 2020 for example
Super Rugby in 2020 will be a very open competition
Long term I cam see Crusaders & Jagaures being the best teams as they can retain their experienced players & keep adding young talent every year
With a round robin stage + more games vs AUS & NZ sides Jaguares enjoy playing against they'll continue to impress
SA sides have packs that can bludgeon & stifle Jaguares
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@Chris-B
Indeed
NZ and SA sides are being hollowed out
Highlanders have no depth in back row & outside backs in 2020 for example
Super Rugby in 2020 will be a very open competition
Long term I cam see Crusaders & Jagaures being the best teams as they can retain their experienced players & keep adding young talent every year
With a round robin stage + more games vs AUS & NZ sides Jaguares enjoy playing against they'll continue to impress
SA sides have packs that can bludgeon & stifle Jaguares
@Jaguares4real Right now, there's a pretty decent chance of the Crusaders and Jaguares finishing 1 and 2 for the regular season.
The Jaguares have one of the easier finishes to the regular season - but, probably can't afford a slip up, because the Brumbies have an even easier finish.
