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Hurricanes 2021

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  • StargazerS Stargazer

    @mikey07 To me the signing of the Bus is nothing more than an attempt to lure more people into buying memberships and to the stadium (if he's on the team sheet). He's a crowd favourite, despite being so far past his best that he should be struggling for game time. I say "should" because this coaching combo has made many wrong selections throughout the 2020 season.

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    @Stargazer I agree I also have a hunch it’s to keep Ardie

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      @Stargazer I agree I also have a hunch it’s to keep Ardie

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      @mikey07 said in 2021 Hurricanes:

      @Stargazer I agree I also have a hunch it’s to keep Ardie

      Ooooh, nepotism rugby conspiracy. Nice work.

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      • YeetyaahY Yeetyaah

        Fletcher Smith doesn't get re-signed and as now without a team but at least Hickey is there 😅

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        @Yeetyaah said in 2021 Hurricanes:

        Fletcher Smith doesn't get re-signed and as now without a team but at least Hickey is there 😅

        Smith was the first option. But he was disappointing so the went for JGB and he was OK. Did the basics very well without setting the world on fire. Esp when Barrett was there to support him. But when Tiatia was at FB it didn't work. Ive just noticed he's not there anymore thank god. Shame Blackwell still is though. But its not really the players fault just dumb coaches who start them

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        • StargazerS Stargazer

          Hurricanes 2021 squad

          Props: Tevita Mafileo, Xavier Numia, Tyrel Lomax, Pouri Rakete-Stones, Alex Fidow, Fraser Armstrong.

          Hookers: Dane Coles, Ricky Riccitelli, Asafo Aumua.

          Locks: Isaia Walker-Leawere, Scott Scrafton, Kane Leaupepe, James Blackwell, Liam Mitchell.

          Loose forwards: Ardie Savea, Brayden Iose, Devan Flanders, Du’Plessis Kirifi, Vaea Fifita, Reed Prinsep, Gareth Evans.

          Halfbacks: Luke Campbell, Jamie Booth, Jonathan Taumateine.

          First-fives: Simon Hickey, Jackson Garden-Bachop, Ruben Love.

          Midfielders: Peter Umaga-Jensen, Ngani Laumape, Vince Aso, Billy Proctor, Danny Toala.

          Outside backs: Wes Goosen, Jordie Barrett, Salesi Rayasi, Julian Savea, Lolagi Visinia, Pepesana Patafilo.

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          @Stargazer said in 2021 Hurricanes:

          My starting team. Could be a good team. Armstrong is not great so hopefully one of the other props step up. Booth is unlikely to be fit for the first game so I guess Campbell.

          But Blackwell and Prinsep will likely get the nod :disappointed_face:

          Props: Tyrel Lomax, Fraser Armstrong.

          Hookers: Dane Coles,

          Locks: Isaia Walker-Leawere, Scott Scrafton,

          Loose forwards: Ardie Savea, Devan Flanders, Du’Plessis Kirifi,

          Halfbacks: Jamie Booth

          First-fives: Jackson Garden-Bachop,

          Midfielders: Peter Umaga-Jensen, Ngani Laumape

          Outside backs: Wes Goosen, Jordie Barrett, Salesi Rayasi

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          • SnowyS Snowy

            @mikey07 said in 2021 Hurricanes:

            @Stargazer I agree I also have a hunch it’s to keep Ardie

            Ooooh, nepotism rugby conspiracy. Nice work.

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            @Snowy said in 2021 Hurricanes:

            @mikey07 said in 2021 Hurricanes:

            @Stargazer I agree I also have a hunch it’s to keep Ardie

            Ooooh, nepotism rugby conspiracy. Nice work.

            The best example of this was Kevin Iro insisting Wigan sign Tony.

            Fatty might be the worst example.

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            • NepiaN Nepia

              @Snowy said in 2021 Hurricanes:

              @mikey07 said in 2021 Hurricanes:

              @Stargazer I agree I also have a hunch it’s to keep Ardie

              Ooooh, nepotism rugby conspiracy. Nice work.

              The best example of this was Kevin Iro insisting Wigan sign Tony.

              Fatty might be the worst example.

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              @Nepia said in 2021 Hurricanes:

              @Snowy said in 2021 Hurricanes:

              @mikey07 said in 2021 Hurricanes:

              @Stargazer I agree I also have a hunch it’s to keep Ardie

              Ooooh, nepotism rugby conspiracy. Nice work.

              The best example of this was Kevin Iro insisting Wigan sign Tony.

              Fatty might be the worst example.

              That's going back a bit, but Tony was still quite good wasn't he?

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              • WingerW Winger

                @Stargazer said in 2021 Hurricanes:

                My starting team. Could be a good team. Armstrong is not great so hopefully one of the other props step up. Booth is unlikely to be fit for the first game so I guess Campbell.

                But Blackwell and Prinsep will likely get the nod :disappointed_face:

                Props: Tyrel Lomax, Fraser Armstrong.

                Hookers: Dane Coles,

                Locks: Isaia Walker-Leawere, Scott Scrafton,

                Loose forwards: Ardie Savea, Devan Flanders, Du’Plessis Kirifi,

                Halfbacks: Jamie Booth

                First-fives: Jackson Garden-Bachop,

                Midfielders: Peter Umaga-Jensen, Ngani Laumape

                Outside backs: Wes Goosen, Jordie Barrett, Salesi Rayasi

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                @Winger said in 2021 Hurricanes:

                @Stargazer said in 2021 Hurricanes:

                Loose forwards: Ardie Savea, Devan Flanders, Du’Plessis Kirifi,

                I like that loose forward trio

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                  question, was Fletcher Smith ever given more then two or three games in a row, might be wrong but it felt like the canes were always chopping and changing at 10

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                  • KiwiwombleK Kiwiwomble

                    question, was Fletcher Smith ever given more then two or three games in a row, might be wrong but it felt like the canes were always chopping and changing at 10

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                    @Kiwiwomble said in 2021 Hurricanes:

                    question, was Fletcher Smith ever given more then two or three games in a row, might be wrong but it felt like the canes were always chopping and changing at 10

                    I thought he was quite good. Never got the chances that JGB got as the season progressed

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                    • canefanC canefan

                      @Kiwiwomble said in 2021 Hurricanes:

                      question, was Fletcher Smith ever given more then two or three games in a row, might be wrong but it felt like the canes were always chopping and changing at 10

                      I thought he was quite good. Never got the chances that JGB got as the season progressed

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                      @canefan said in 2021 Hurricanes:

                      @Kiwiwomble said in 2021 Hurricanes:

                      question, was Fletcher Smith ever given more then two or three games in a row, might be wrong but it felt like the canes were always chopping and changing at 10

                      I thought he was quite good. Never got the chances that JGB got as the season progressed

                      I though he was poor to start. But then was better but never better than adequate. except for his start in the SR Aotearoa where he was good

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                      • KiwiwombleK Kiwiwomble

                        question, was Fletcher Smith ever given more then two or three games in a row, might be wrong but it felt like the canes were always chopping and changing at 10

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                        @Kiwiwomble said in 2021 Hurricanes:

                        question, was Fletcher Smith ever given more then two or three games in a row, might be wrong but it felt like the canes were always chopping and changing at 10

                        In SRA it was almost always JGB starting

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                        • KiwiwombleK Kiwiwomble

                          question, was Fletcher Smith ever given more then two or three games in a row, might be wrong but it felt like the canes were always chopping and changing at 10

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                          @Kiwiwomble he was actually starting to come right during normal super rugby yet seem to lose his position to JGB

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                            @Kiwiwomble he was actually starting to come right during normal super rugby yet seem to lose his position to JGB

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                            @mikey07 said in 2021 Hurricanes:

                            @Kiwiwomble he was actually starting to come right during normal super rugby yet seem to lose his position to JGB

                            He lost his starting position after being poor in his first few starts. And never did enough to reclaim it

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                              Always though Smith could be good if they gave him enough opportunities, offered a lot more on attack than JGB. JGB a little more steady I suppose.
                              Really don't know a lot about the 9's and 10's that have been signed.

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                              • WingerW Winger

                                @mikey07 said in 2021 Hurricanes:

                                @Kiwiwomble he was actually starting to come right during normal super rugby yet seem to lose his position to JGB

                                He lost his starting position after being poor in his first few starts. And never did enough to reclaim it

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                                @Winger Yeah but only got 1 spot on the bench as Holland insisted on not having 10 cover on the bench

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                                  ok, yeah, that's the impression I got, had some real talent but probably needed the luxury of a few starts in a row to settle in, not a luxury easily found in SRA

                                  I feel for him, hope he gets a good gig somewhere

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                                    @Kiwiwomble he was actually starting to come right during normal super rugby yet seem to lose his position to JGB

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                                    @mikey07 His captain and senior players were instrumental in having him ousted...

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                                      https://www.rugbypass.com/news/former-munster-flyhalf-bleyendaal-joins-the-hurricanes

                                      Tyler Bleyendaal has joined the coaching staff.

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                                      • YeetyaahY Yeetyaah

                                        https://www.rugbypass.com/news/former-munster-flyhalf-bleyendaal-joins-the-hurricanes

                                        Tyler Bleyendaal has joined the coaching staff.

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                                        @Yeetyaah said in 2021 Hurricanes:

                                        https://www.rugbypass.com/news/former-munster-flyhalf-bleyendaal-joins-the-hurricanes

                                        Tyler Bleyendaal has joined the coaching staff.

                                        So is that a straight swap for Carlos?

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                                        • YeetyaahY Yeetyaah

                                          https://www.rugbypass.com/news/former-munster-flyhalf-bleyendaal-joins-the-hurricanes

                                          Tyler Bleyendaal has joined the coaching staff.

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                                          @Yeetyaah For some reason, I can't see what you've posted, but I assume it's about this?

                                          https://twitter.com/Hurricanesrugby/status/1338216531172343809

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