The Silver Fern

@jegga said in R.I.P James Small:

'James Small collapsed naked in a sex club the night of his death' - report 'James Small collapsed naked in a sex club the night of his death' - report

Newspaper report says a judicial inquest has been opened into Small's death

What a way to go ...

@Hooroo

Doesn't affect it at all.

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<p>Bok backline could be more than handy.</p>
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<p>9 De Klerk</p>
<p>10 Jantjes</p>
<p>11 Habana?</p>
<p>12 Van Rensburg</p>
<p>13 Mapoe</p>
<p>14 Combrink</p>
<p>15 Kriel?</p>
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<p>De Allende looks out of form so a call up for Van Rensburg looks inevitable.</p>
<p>Although that backline only has three quota players....</p>
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<p>Though other Habana that backline has something like 20 caps between them  :think: .</p>
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<p>An exciting option from next year might be to play Pollard at 12 outside Jantjes and rotating Van Rensburg and Mapoe at 13.  Also can't see De Allende's poor form continuing forever.</p>
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<p>Wing remains a concern, but I hope they look at Senatla (sheer speed) and Trevor Ismail (some size) going forward.</p>
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<p>I like the idea of Kriel at fullback, but he is still prone to making bad mistakes, Lambie might be useful as a send play-maker at this stage.</p>

<p>Anyone who says the Crusaders weren't rebuilding this year is fucking kidding themselves IMO. Maybe Mccaw and Carter weren't at their best for them for a while now but they would add a huge amount off the field with their experience and leadership.</p>
<p>To remove that and the next level (of 1st fives particularly) in Slade, Taylor, Laulala and Bird leaves a massive hole. They had to fill that hole with Mounga, Volavola, Mckenzie and Alaalatoa FFS.</p>
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<p>Todd Blackadder staying this year has definitely slowed/delayed any building for the future IMO. I couldn't identify any new game plan and he didn't bring in any decent talent to address their weaknesses. The only positive from their backline that has provided variation from "give it to Nadolo" has been Dagg returning to form.</p>
<p>The Blues have definitely come along further from where they started the year despite having less talent in the forwards and the Canes despite a few speed bumps along the way have hardly looked like they have missed Nonu, Smith, Thrush, Franks, NMS, Motu'u or Broadhurst, who arguably left a bigger hole than the Crusaders had to fill. </p>
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<p>Next year won't be much easier and Robertson will need to come up with something good to make use of that forward pack. I hope he can make a difference, the Crusaders used to be one of my favourite teams but they are just bloody frustrating to watch now.</p>
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<p>So in summary the Crusaders did pretty well to make the playoffs after losing the guys they did and having a rubbish coach.</p>
<p>Probably benefitted from the Waratahs sucking arse this year. </p>
<p>But should have done better with the forward pack they have.</p>

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