Blues v Crusaders
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Choat has been playing well off the bench.
It'll be interesting to see which side of the scrum the flankers pack. Papali'i has been blindside when Choat is on the field. I suspect the number on the back don't mean much
Robinson covering lock. Doing that from the bench is better than starting at 6 and then moving forward
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Typical conservative Leon having to rearrange his 23 instead of just showing faith in a young lock.
Good to see Zarn in the 23.
Hopefully the rain holds off.
@KiwiMurph said in Blues v Crusaders:
Typical conservative Leon having to rearrange his 23 instead of just showing faith in a young lock.
Good to see Zarn in the 23.
Hopefully the rain holds off.
Did anyone manage to watch Zarn at 10 last week?
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@KiwiMurph said in Blues v Crusaders:
Typical conservative Leon having to rearrange his 23 instead of just showing faith in a young lock.
Good to see Zarn in the 23.
Hopefully the rain holds off.
Did anyone manage to watch Zarn at 10 last week?
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@Crazy-Horse yes he was great at 10 just needs more time he b our blues 10 next season all goin well don't forget young Payton Spencer tho but he is currently 7s but signed up
@george33 said in Blues v Crusaders:
@Crazy-Horse yes he was great at 10 just needs more time he b our blues 10 next season all goin well don't forget young Payton Spencer tho but he is currently 7s but signed up
So you watched in person or was the game streamed?
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@george33 said in Blues v Crusaders:
@Crazy-Horse yes he was great at 10 just needs more time he b our blues 10 next season all goin well don't forget young Payton Spencer tho but he is currently 7s but signed up
So you watched in person or was the game streamed?
@Crazy-Horse watched it he will b great bit more games at 10, think u will c him this year at 10 for blues maybe force game when beauden and Stephen have a break that's my pick but jock was good to tho
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Crusaders should win in the tight five, blues dominate in the Loosies , evens in the halves and Blues in the centres and outside backs. Still should be within 8 points to blues as whenever these two meet
@Nevorian said in Blues v Crusaders:
Crusaders should win in the tight five, blues dominate in the Loosies , evens in the halves and Blues in the centres and outside backs. Still should be within 8 points to blues as whenever these two meet
Blues will win it at the breakdown and mobility
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@Chris said in Blues v Crusaders:
https://www.crusaders.co.nz/latest/news/squad-naming-round-four-vs-blues/
Is Quin Strange not available?
I'd have been tempted to include him in the 23 and play Scott Barrett at 6 - Ethan at 8. How does Bower go at tighthead? I can't recall seeing him there, but this old article says he prefers it.
Our backs look pretty weak without Havili, Goodhue Jordan (and Hall).
Be a good night for pissing rain and 10 man rugby!!!
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@Chris said in Blues v Crusaders:
https://www.crusaders.co.nz/latest/news/squad-naming-round-four-vs-blues/
Is Quin Strange not available?
I'd have been tempted to include him in the 23 and play Scott Barrett at 6 - Ethan at 8. How does Bower go at tighthead? I can't recall seeing him there, but this old article says he prefers it.
Our backs look pretty weak without Havili, Goodhue Jordan (and Hall).
Be a good night for pissing rain and 10 man rugby!!!
@Chris-B said in Blues v Crusaders:
@Chris said in Blues v Crusaders:
https://www.crusaders.co.nz/latest/news/squad-naming-round-four-vs-blues/
Is Quin Strange not available?
I'd have been tempted to include him in the 23 and play Scott Barrett at 6 - Ethan at 8. How does Bower go at tighthead? I can't recall seeing him there, but this old article says he prefers it.
Our backs look pretty weak without Havili, Goodhue Jordan (and Hall).
Be a good night for pissing rain and 10 man rugby!!!
Not sure about Strange,the backs look weak I agree, Burke at FB makes me nervous,he goes well at First five but looks lost at the back, And the midfield is a worry.
Yep wet night would help us a bit. -
https://www.blues.rugby/blues-rugby-news/team-naming-v-crusaders
1 Alex Hodgman
2 Ricky Riccitelli
3 James Lay
4 James Tucker
5 Cameron Suafoa
6 Adrian Choat
7 Dalton Papalii
8 Hoskins Sotutu
9 Finlay Christie
10 Beauden Barrett
11 Caleb Clarke
12 Roger Tuivasa-Sheck
13 Rieko Ioane
14 Mark Telea
15 Stephen Perofeta (50 Blues games)Reserves:
16 Soane Vikena
17 Jordan Lay
18 Nepo Laulala
19 Tom Robinson
20 Taine Plumtree
21 Taufa Funaki
22 Bryce Heem
23 Zarn SullivanPlayers not considered: Sam Darry (knee), Joshua Fusitu’a (ribs), Akira Ioane (knee), Sam Nock (calf), Patrick Tuipulotu (knee), Ofa Tuungafasi (concussion).
@Duluth said in Blues v Crusaders:
7 Dalton Papalii
8 Hoskins Sotutu
9 Finlay Christie
10 Beauden Barrett
11 Caleb Clarke
12 Roger Tuivasa-Sheck
13 Rieko Ioane
14 Mark Telea
15 Stephen PerofetaAn AB laden 7-15. Saders are toast
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Seems to be lots of talk about last years GF, is that girl friend, gluten free? Dunno.
Anyway what is interesting is this game is a repeat of last year's final, surprised no one has pointed that out yet
@Machpants said in Blues v Crusaders:
Seems to be lots of talk about last years GF, is that girl friend, gluten free? Dunno.
Anyway what is interesting is this game is a repeat of last year's final, surprised no one has pointed that out yet
Thank you.
Can't stand that Aussie thing of Final/Grand Final.
Final means final. Not decide who plays next week.
And then there's the stupidity of 'Finale'.
That reminds me. The GOM thread needs some new additions.....
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With those Blues tighties, I can't see them winning this game. Saders to kick to the corners and maul all night long.
I hope I'm wrong.
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@Machpants said in Blues v Crusaders:
Seems to be lots of talk about last years GF, is that girl friend, gluten free? Dunno.
Anyway what is interesting is this game is a repeat of last year's final, surprised no one has pointed that out yet
Thank you.
Can't stand that Aussie thing of Final/Grand Final.
Final means final. Not decide who plays next week.
And then there's the stupidity of 'Finale'.
That reminds me. The GOM thread needs some new additions.....
@Crucial said in Blues v Crusaders:
@Machpants said in Blues v Crusaders:
Seems to be lots of talk about last years GF, is that girl friend, gluten free? Dunno.
Anyway what is interesting is this game is a repeat of last year's final, surprised no one has pointed that out yet
Thank you.
Can't stand that Aussie thing of Final/Grand Final.
Final means final. Not decide who plays next week.
And then there's the stupidity of 'Finale'.
That reminds me. The GOM thread needs some new additions.....
Yeah I was going to go there, too. Finale is just French, but grand final is ozzie tautological rubbish.
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@Machpants said in Blues v Crusaders:
Seems to be lots of talk about last years GF, is that girl friend, gluten free? Dunno.
Anyway what is interesting is this game is a repeat of last year's final, surprised no one has pointed that out yet
Thank you.
Can't stand that Aussie thing of Final/Grand Final.
Final means final. Not decide who plays next week.
And then there's the stupidity of 'Finale'.
That reminds me. The GOM thread needs some new additions.....
@Crucial said in Blues v Crusaders:
@Machpants said in Blues v Crusaders:
Seems to be lots of talk about last years GF, is that girl friend, gluten free? Dunno.
Anyway what is interesting is this game is a repeat of last year's final, surprised no one has pointed that out yet
Thank you.
Can't stand that Aussie thing of Final/Grand Final.
Final means final. Not decide who plays next week.
And then there's the stupidity of 'Finale'.
That reminds me. The GOM thread needs some new additions.....
ive been in australia so long I wasnt aware its an Aussie thing , its just become part of the language
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About that grand final, I wonder if Romano was using a similar lineout calling system to his previous team? The throwing went off as the game went on but I thought the Crusaders knew where the ball was going from the start
@Duluth said in Blues v Crusaders:
About that grand final, I wonder if Romano was using a similar lineout calling system to his previous team? The throwing went off as the game went on but I thought the Crusaders knew where the ball was going from the start
The story from Ryan was that a non playing lock (injured, can't remember who) was tasked with analysing the Blues lineout for the comp and working out their system.
