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@reprobate said in Hurricanes 2026:

@Canes4life I used to really dislike him as a player, thought he was a bit dirty and didn't have much going on, but I'm a convert now. He's got a great attitude: a great super season meant he got a taste of the top level where he didn't set the world on fire, and his response is to come back early and get training.

Yeah he’s turned into one of the best leaders in Nz rugby. I think he even admitted himself he was a bit of a ratbag when he first came onto the scene, but he’s really flourishing. Unfortunately his size means his international experience will be limited but you can’t knock his character and willingness to give everything for the teams he plays for.

@Tim said in QF Brumbies vs Hurricanes:

Bryn Hall claimed that the Brumbies got 6 breakdown turnovers vs zero for the Hurricanes. Quite a reversal.

Watching the game, it felt that they were in control of the breakdown for the majority of the game. We hammered away at their line three or so times during the game only for the Brumbies to get a turnover

@Landers92 said in Hurricanes vs Moana Pasifika:

Opportunist try from Roigard. Good points for canes before the half

Choo Choo

@canefan said in Reds vs Hurricanes:

@Canes4life said in Reds vs Hurricanes:

@canefan said in Reds vs Hurricanes:

We haven't put together a complete game yet. But the desire and grit is there. We are building nicely

That Chiefs game at home was pretty close to it against quality opposition.

Quality second half

Yes, true. Would be cool if we can put out a full 80 this weekend.

@reprobate wait.... what do you mean? You're posting and it's not centred around the hurricanes? Unbelievable! Hurricanes is life and now I can't wind back from my first comment so I'll try brush it off by rolling out my favourite "well it's been let go before" bunk argument.

IMO I'm happy with the ref anouncing things like 'ruck' 'that's a maul' 'use it' but there should be no coaching. Takes me back to kiddies rugby, these guys are pros, the ref shouldn't be saying that.

As to thanking or praising players for pulling back from offending when told to do so by the ref - FFS

Ref coaching has been increasing massively. Ref should assess if it affects and penalise if it does.

@DurryMexted said in Brumbies v Hurricanes:

Brett Cameron

Probably, even though I'd rather persist with the likes of Godfrey or Love at 10.

@Nepia said in Force v Hurricanes:

TBH when watching live I thought White was closing down the space so thought the pass was the right idea, the execution not so much.

Harkin could have definitely made that, White may have got to him but he wouldn't have prevented the try. A shame, as Harkin was probably the form back of the night for me until that blunder.

Thank you

@Crazy-Horse said in Blues v Hurricanes:

@Bones said in Blues v Hurricanes:

@KiwiMurph yeah I really like him, like @Duluth pointed out, his post contact is great, seems to be one of the best in that regard for me.

You know they'll opt for Shalfoon don't you?

Shalfoon sounds like a gentlemans insult from the 1700s

I agree but I fear he will wear the 15 jersey. IMO, the best back three could be Love - Jordan - Tangitau.

That'll have to go down as MP's best-ever performance. Not the first time they've taken the scalp of a bigger team (not even the first time they've bested the Canes), but it's the strongest performance they've put on the park by some margin.

@Canes4life Harry's full name. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Godfrey

https://www.rugbyhistory.co.nz/player/hamish-g-r-godfrey

@MN5 said in Crusaders vs Hurricanes:

@nostrildamus said in Crusaders vs Hurricanes:

@Machpants said in Crusaders vs Hurricanes:

@MN5 said in Crusaders vs Hurricanes:

Haven’t really been up with the play, is Jordie available for the ABs later this year or do we have to face the very real prospect of Havilli being the number one number 12 ?

Sabbatical so he is available, yes

Lam is way ahead of him in my book. (It's not a red and black book though).

Havili or Jordie ?

ahead of DH...

Thanks for the write ups. The comments about no major injuries is great.

@Dan54 said in Norm Hewitt:

@MN5 Mate just probably with his book, I personally got annoyed that he was a victim too often in it, it was unfair he last captaincy of HB because he was pissed and tried to get into wrong room of motel etc. Perhaps ot was Laws as author who pissed me off. I could accept he was a drug dealer, bully etc he turned himself around (and we didn't have net in those days so he wasn't judged like players are now), just the impression the book made him sound like a victim annoyed me is all. As I said that just may of been Laws the author'.

Fair enough.

I might have another read over the weekend and see.

@DurryMexted I've responded to you in the 2026 thread. Let's kill this thread team and discuss anything for next year here - https://forum.silverfern.rugby/topic/7391/hurricanes-2026/163

@Duluth said in SF - Hurricanes vs Chiefs:

@Canes4life

Not doing a MOTM poll for the Semi Final?

I completely forgot after the disappointment. I think it’s a little late now haha

Aumua. Barrett. Lakai. My MOTM would be Lakai, just really impressed with his work.