Final: Blues vs Crusaders

[Nepia]

@Mattasaurus said in Final: Blues vs Crusaders:

@Nepia said in Final: Blues vs Crusaders:

@Old-Samurai-Jack said in Final: Blues vs Crusaders:

@Nepia You need to forgive whoever it was that hurt you. Only then will you be free from the pain and will start to heal.

There's not enough therapy in the world that can reverse the effects of 12 months of living in Christchurch.

I hear you.

I lived in Sydney in the early 2000s...
I'm still scarred and bitter

Conversely I enjoy living in Sydney, no scars whatsoever.

Although it was a bit wet this autumn and it's unseasonably cold at the moment.

[Machpants]

So is Dalton confirmed in?

[Tim]

@Machpants Haven't seen any news.

[Bovidae]

If I was the Blues I wouldn't be announcing anything. He either leads the team out, or he doesn't.

[Tim]

@Machpants

Actually, judging from this pic from the Captain's run posted today, I'd say yes.

https://i.imgur.com/5ZpDK6G.jpg

[ACT Crusader]

@Tim said in Final: Blues vs Crusaders:

@Machpants

Actually, judging from this pic from the Captain's run posted today, I'd say yes.

https://i.imgur.com/5ZpDK6G.jpg

I want to see a date mark on that photo or else this is just another Blues social media stunt

[Machpants]

@Tim said in Final: Blues vs Crusaders:

@Machpants

Actually, judging from this pic from the Captain's run posted today, I'd say yes.

https://i.imgur.com/5ZpDK6G.jpg

Looks in pain? Maybe Lam's joke is a groaner

[KiwiMurph]

For anyone in NZ that wants to watch that doesn't have access to Sky.

https://twitter.com/BluesRugbyTeam/status/1537631357006147585

[Grooter]

it's annoying that the TAB only have the starting players listed for Last try scorer option.. would love to have a punt on Romano or Bridge

[kiwiinmelb]

@KiwiMurph said in Final: Blues vs Crusaders:

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/super-rugby-pacific-eden-park-to-release-unique-set-of-last-minute-tickets-for-competition-final/V4BBTQ5APHJLJTDQRRWDMUOMX4/

Over 45,000 tickets have already been sold for the season finale of Super Rugby Pacific between the Blues and Crusaders on Saturday night - the first fixture to fill every seat at Eden Park since the opening Bledisloe Cup test last August - but this morning Eden Park Trust chief executive Nick Sautner told Newstalk ZB that the stadium has worked out a unique way to pack a few more fans in.

"We've been working with the Blues and we've implemented a standing-room area on the field of play - something unique, given the demand for the event has been unprecedented," Sautner said.

"This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience, 20 years since the Blues' last success in 2003 so we're just excited to be able to provide this limited area and opportunity for fans."

The chance to watch a premier rugby event from the sidelines, surrounded by over 45,000 screaming rugby fans, can be taken up at midday today via the Ticketmaster website.

Along with the sideline-based tickets, Sautner said that there would also be a limited release from the stadium's members and corporate areas.

Gumboots , Swannie , Long Neck Lion Red ( its been a long time since I watched rugby from the sidelines in NZ)

[Crazy Horse]

I have mixed feelings about this game. On the one hand, being a Sader supporter, I want the Saders to win. But, and I feel very dirty for admitting this, I wouldn't mind seeing the Blues get up. Blues have a number of players that I am hoping will help turn the ABs around and if they don't win I will find it a tad disconcerting.

[Tim]

@Crazy-Horse We have brain washed you!

[Kirwan]

@Tim said in Final: Blues vs Crusaders:

@Crazy-Horse We have brain washed you!

Cumulative effect of seeing Dan Carter and Romano in Blues jerseys!

[Tim]

https://i.imgur.com/OO4Q9Hw.jpg

[antipodean]

@Crazy-Horse said in Final: Blues vs Crusaders:

I have mixed feelings about this game. On the one hand, being a Sader supporter, I want the Saders to win. But, and I feel very dirty for admitting this, I wouldn't mind seeing the Blues get up. Blues have a number of players that I am hoping will help turn the ABs around and if they don't win I will find it a tad disconcerting.

Climb on, there's room

[Chris]

@Crazy-Horse said in Final: Blues vs Crusaders:

I have mixed feelings about this game. On the one hand, being a Sader supporter, I want the Saders to win. But, and I feel very dirty for admitting this, I wouldn't mind seeing the Blues get up. Blues have a number of players that I am hoping will help turn the ABs around and if they don't win I will find it a tad disconcerting.

You Should fell ashamed.

[nzzp]

@Chris said in Final: Blues vs Crusaders:

@Crazy-Horse said in Final: Blues vs Crusaders:

I have mixed feelings about this game. On the one hand, being a Sader supporter, I want the Saders to win. But, and I feel very dirty for admitting this, I wouldn't mind seeing the Blues get up. Blues have a number of players that I am hoping will help turn the ABs around and if they don't win I will find it a tad disconcerting.

You Should fell ashamed.

posting drunk already?

[Frank]

This game really feels like a case of good vs evil.

The Blues, the plucky but positive underdogs trying to do something good for NZ rugby and the world as a whole vs the cold, calculating and ruthlessly efficient Crusaders determined to preserve the status quo and crush all dissent. (much like Communist China)

[Crazy Horse]

@Chris said in Final: Blues vs Crusaders:

@Crazy-Horse said in Final: Blues vs Crusaders:

I have mixed feelings about this game. On the one hand, being a Sader supporter, I want the Saders to win. But, and I feel very dirty for admitting this, I wouldn't mind seeing the Blues get up. Blues have a number of players that I am hoping will help turn the ABs around and if they don't win I will find it a tad disconcerting.

You Should fell ashamed.

I do. Dirty and ashamed.

[Crazy Horse]

@Tim said in Final: Blues vs Crusaders:

https://i.imgur.com/OO4Q9Hw.jpg

That reminds me of the good old days in front of the embankment at Lancaster Park during the Shield reign. They used to allow people to stand in front of the embankment because it was so full. A