Hurricanes v Chiefs
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Pretty messy game overall. Chiefs give themselves a chance but then just kill themselves with absurd errors. DMac and Weber right at the forefront of that. ALB is also really struggling. Cane knocking himself out was a blow though.
By contrast the Canes were below their best but our ABs stood up and got it done - TJP, Ardie and in particular Jordie hauled the team over the line, exactly as you would expect ABs to do at this level.
@No-Quarter thought ALB actually played better than he has in a while, showed some endeavour.
Telling play when chiefs get a turnover and hot on attack, Weber comes around the corner and the backline is standing still twenty metres back, still got an overlap though so Trask popguns it down the middle.
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Reckon the return of the pimply giraffe had a lot to do with the turnaround in fortunes for the Canes. Ardie, PUJ TJ and the bloody-mindedness of the forward pack must also be hailed. Pretty decent effort in the end.
@Jailbreak7 said in Hurricanes v Chiefs:
Reckon the return of the pimply giraffe had a lot to do with the turnaround in fortunes for the Canes. Ardie, PUJ TJ and the bloody-mindedness of the forward pack must also be hailed. Pretty decent effort in the end.
There are likely other factors at play but the backline has been far more accurate since his return, and he's been a big part of that. He seems to have found the right balance this year between trying to create, but ensuring he is doing the basics first and foremost. It's been a Nonu like transformation.
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Reckon the return of the pimply giraffe had a lot to do with the turnaround in fortunes for the Canes. Ardie, PUJ TJ and the bloody-mindedness of the forward pack must also be hailed. Pretty decent effort in the end.
@Jailbreak7 said in Hurricanes v Chiefs:
Reckon the return of the pimply giraffe had a lot to do with the turnaround in fortunes for the Canes. Ardie, PUJ TJ and the bloody-mindedness of the forward pack must also be hailed. Pretty decent effort in the end.
Canes looked awful in the first two games, seemed destined to be the whipping boys of the competition. Carlos leaves, JB comes back. Massive turnaround. Credit to Chris Holland and his squad for their hardwork.
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Difficult to make a case for a better fullback in SR Aotearoa than Jordie.
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@antipodean Crusaders fans will scream for Will Jordan
@mikey07 said in Hurricanes v Chiefs:
@antipodean Crusaders fans will scream for Will Jordan
Nah, they won't.
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@mikey07 said in Hurricanes v Chiefs:
@antipodean Crusaders fans will scream for Will Jordan
Nah, they won't.
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It’s fair to say PUJ has won his 1v1 matchups against Ioane, Goodhue and now ALB in the last three games. Surely must be making a case for All Blacks, considering he covers 12 aswell and has the size and speed to foot it at test level.
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It’s fair to say PUJ has won his 1v1 matchups against Ioane, Goodhue and now ALB in the last three games. Surely must be making a case for All Blacks, considering he covers 12 aswell and has the size and speed to foot it at test level.
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It’s fair to say PUJ has won his 1v1 matchups against Ioane, Goodhue and now ALB in the last three games. Surely must be making a case for All Blacks, considering he covers 12 aswell and has the size and speed to foot it at test level.
@Canes4life said in Hurricanes v Chiefs:
It’s fair to say PUJ has won his 1v1 matchups against Ioane, Goodhue and now ALB in the last three games. Surely must be making a case for All Blacks, considering he covers 12 aswell and has the size and speed to foot it at test level.
Great call. Such a big improvement from PUJ this season. If he keeps going with this level of progress, he could develop into a world-class Test midfielder.
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@Canes4life Would really like to see how he goes at 12.
@Tim yeah he has the size for a 12, maybe like his uncle that could end up being his preferred position in the long run. I just hope the All Blacks get the centre mix right. I still think ALB / Goodhue play best when they are at 13, so having someone like Umaga Jensen with the size to hit it up when required could be the best option with Laumape now out of the mix.
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@Jailbreak7 said in Hurricanes v Chiefs:
Reckon the return of the pimply giraffe had a lot to do with the turnaround in fortunes for the Canes. Ardie, PUJ TJ and the bloody-mindedness of the forward pack must also be hailed. Pretty decent effort in the end.
Canes looked awful in the first two games, seemed destined to be the whipping boys of the competition. Carlos leaves, JB comes back. Massive turnaround. Credit to Chris Holland and his squad for their hardwork.
@sparky yeah they’ve come along way this year after losing their coach & flyhalf. Massive positives next year with the Crusaders/Blues/Canes humming along nicely. Just need the Landers and Chiefs to pick it up which I’m sure they will.
Man the Aussies must be dreaming if they think they can match it with our teams right now.
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@Tim yeah he has the size for a 12, maybe like his uncle that could end up being his preferred position in the long run. I just hope the All Blacks get the centre mix right. I still think ALB / Goodhue play best when they are at 13, so having someone like Umaga Jensen with the size to hit it up when required could be the best option with Laumape now out of the mix.
@Canes4life said in Hurricanes v Chiefs:
@Tim yeah he has the size for a 12, maybe like his uncle that could end up being his preferred position in the long run.
PUJ is the nephew of both Tana Umaga and Jerry Collins. Great to see him following in the footsteps of two Canes all-time Legends from his family.
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@Canes4life said in Hurricanes v Chiefs:
@Tim yeah he has the size for a 12, maybe like his uncle that could end up being his preferred position in the long run.
PUJ is the nephew of both Tana Umaga and Jerry Collins. Great to see him following in the footsteps of two Canes all-time Legends from his family.
