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@milk said in Super Rugby News:
I wouldn't mind seeing Scott Barrett tried at 8 at some point. IMO he's a bit lightweight at lock at test level. From memory Read was a lock/blindside when he first started playing for the Crusaders (at least he was listed as a lock in Fantasy Rugby), so you never know.
I don't get what others see in Scott Barrett (I may give BB shit for not holding last year's form but I can see how good he is, same too with Jordie), maybe I don't watch enough Crusaders games, but in test matches he's never stood out for me. He doesn't appear to have a robust edge to his game like BBBR or JK or Read (lightweight as you describe him). Maybe I'm just missing it?
I would prefer Squire to play 8 with a tight 6 like a fit year off JK.
@nepia red and black bat signals just went off everywhere. Incoming!
I agree. A fucking #8? jesus. How over rated are the Barretts? Can doing anything!
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The Blues will play the Hurricanes at Mahurangi Rugby Club on Thursday 15 February, with both teams embarking on their Investec Super Rugby season the following week
@kiwimurph said in Super Rugby News:
The Blues will play the Hurricanes at Mahurangi Rugby Club on Thursday 15 February, with both teams embarking on their Investec Super Rugby season the following week
@tim Well that sounds like beer or three if you are still around.
I haven't seen the Blues lose up here yet, so quite exciting.
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@kiwimurph said in Super Rugby News:
The Blues will play the Hurricanes at Mahurangi Rugby Club on Thursday 15 February, with both teams embarking on their Investec Super Rugby season the following week
@tim Well that sounds like beer or three if you are still around.
I haven't seen the Blues lose up here yet, so quite exciting.
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Well, it won't be Tom Sanders replacing Read at 8 for the Crusaders.
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@stargazer Any update on this?
@tim said in Super Rugby News:
@stargazer Any update on this?
You asked for an update: Lindenmuth posted a photo on his instagram in which he is wearing a Crusaders jersey, so must indeed be training with them during preseason.
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@crash he was training on the news with them...
TBF, he was in top form for NH this season (actual rugby and being a niggly cnut)
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@milk said in Super Rugby News:
I wouldn't mind seeing Scott Barrett tried at 8 at some point. IMO he's a bit lightweight at lock at test level. From memory Read was a lock/blindside when he first started playing for the Crusaders (at least he was listed as a lock in Fantasy Rugby), so you never know.
I don't get what others see in Scott Barrett (I may give BB shit for not holding last year's form but I can see how good he is, same too with Jordie), maybe I don't watch enough Crusaders games, but in test matches he's never stood out for me. He doesn't appear to have a robust edge to his game like BBBR or JK or Read (lightweight as you describe him). Maybe I'm just missing it?
I would prefer Squire to play 8 with a tight 6 like a fit year off JK.
@nepia Whatever he might evolve into, Scott is only 1.97-98 metres tall compared with e.g. Retallick at 2.04 and Whitelock 2.03. That's a bit problematic for a lock, but it's also a bit gangly for a blindside/No. 8.
Scott will get better as an AB, but if he evolves to a frontline player, it's hard to see that our locks will be the major strength they are right now.
For the Crusaders, Dunshea is an option at 8. He played there for the provincial Barbarians vs the Lions and was pretty impressive. Taufua can obviously play there as well - if he recovers from his broken arm in time.
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Re Hoeata. It's a surprise given a conversation i had with a certain crusaders coach over a beer regarding said player. Needs must aye?
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Yea, imagine just sitting around copying and pasting from social media. How lame would that be?
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Yea, imagine just sitting around copying and pasting from social media. How lame would that be?
@mariner4life Journalism is pretty lame nowadays.
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@stargazer said in Super Rugby News:
Spotted on instagram: Sean Wainui training with the Chiefs
It looks like most of the Taranaki team managed to get a Chiefs invite. O'Donnell and Ta'avao are also there.
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@stargazer said in Super Rugby News:
Spotted on instagram: Sean Wainui training with the Chiefs
It looks like most of the Taranaki team managed to get a Chiefs invite. O'Donnell and Ta'avao are also there.
