Crusaders 2020
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@shark We could see Cameron or Mo’unga go to 2nd 5
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@ACT-Crusader Fuck me that would be entertaining to watch haha
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@ACT-Crusader From the article with the injury updates:
In Havili’s absence, wings Sevu Reece and George Bridge will provide midfield cover ... -
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@Machpants it’s still a fair point and was not meant as a slight to the Canes. Canes for a while haven’t had a lot of size in their locks or loose forwards.
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The group now includes Ta$man players – flanker Jacob Norris and wing Tima Fainga'anuku – who have joined the squad as injury replacements for Ethan Blackadder (knee) and David Havili (thumb).
It remains unclear if centre Braydon Ennor will be over his foot injury in time for Saturday’s game, although Goodman said he was increasing his running load..
No 8 Whetukamokamo Douglas is also in a race against time to be declared fit to play the Chiefs, having sprained his MCL in the second half of the game last weekend, Goodman confirmed..
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That quote is from this article (I think):
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The tough decisions that will define Will Jordan's career: 'I think they knew that they couldn't offer me what I was looking for'
Will Jordan has always been destined for big things. Instead of looking for more action elsewhere, however, the talented outside back is more than happy to work his way up through the ranks and bide his time with the Crusaders.
“When I came off contract at the end of the last season, I had a few other teams who came calling and I had really a tough decision to make around what I wanted to do in the future,” said Jordan.
“I’d had a few opportunities with the Crusaders but I knew game time would still be pretty hard to come by with the likes of George, Dave and Sevu, those guys in the outside backs.
“It was definitely something I considered, heading to the Landers or the Blues. I did have a chat with Rangi [Blues head coach Leon MacDonald] when I was off-contract last year. He was a big reason for me heading up to Ta$man as well, obviously with him having a played fullback at a very high level for both the Crusaders and the All Blacks. He’s a great coach and you can see he’s doing great things for the Blues now. Full credit to him for he’s done for their culture and their team.
“Both are great teams with great cultures, but I think at the end of the day the opportunity to keep playing for my hometown province, a team that’s had a good track record of producing All Blacks and developing players was something that was too tough to turn down.”
While the Highlanders were believed to be the side closest to tearing Jordan away from his home franchise, it wasn’t to be. Instead, he signed a new three-year deal with the Crusaders mid-way through last year..
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@mofitzy_ said in Crusaders 2020:
Bower is NZ born and uncapped, yet I've never heard him discussion for higher honours. Is he lacking in any area? Or just too untested?
He's from Taita, nuff said. He's getting bloody good for such a late bloomer eh! Came outta nowhere.
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@Tim wow "All-conquering coach Scott Robertson is likely to re-sign with New Zealand Rugby and the Crusaders rather than move offshore, the Herald can reveal."
Big call, he's probably confident Foster will be out in two years. Reasonable assumption from previous head coach performance
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@Machpants I don't think that staying in his comfort zone and avoiding international experience will do much for his chances.
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@Machpants I think you're reading it wrong. According to the article, they think Robertson will re-sign for two more years (until the end of 2023). So if that's true, he might hope that Foster quits after the 2023 RWC, not in two years. And, of course, that's assuming that taking over the ABs gig is the main reason for his decision (which may not be the case).
It is understood that he is looking at an additional two years with the red and blacks which would take him to the end of 2023, a World Cup year, after which the rugby landscape – both here and overseas – may look very different, as might the world in general. -
@Tim said in Crusaders 2020:
@Machpants I don't think that staying in his comfort zone and avoiding international experience will do much for his chances.
If thats true Gatland must be next in line
I certainly had cause for concern re being a little under-manned relative to the top line up.
