QF1: Crusaders v Highlanders
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Highlanders
1 Daniel Lienert-Brown
2 Liam Coltman
3 Tyrel Lomax
4 Jackson Hemopo
5 Tom Franklin
6 Liam Squire
7 James Lentjes
8 Luke Whitelock (cc)
9 Aaron Smith
10 Josh Ioane
11 Patelesio Tomkinson
12 Teihorangi Walden
13 Rob Thompson
14 Waisake Naholo
15 Ben Smith (cc)RESERVES
16 Ash Dixon
17 Ayden Johnstone
18 Siate Tokolahi
19 Josh Dickson
20 Shannon Frizell
21 Kayne Hammington
22 Marty Banks
23 Elliot DixonUnavailable due to injury with season ending injuries: Tevita Nabura (knee), Richard Buckman (achilles), Bryn Gatland (foot)
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That looks like the strongest possible Highlanders team! 6-2 split on the bench again.
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BFA back is good.
Also, they got Tomkinson out of 12 which is good - he was defensive liability there, despite a few good touches.
Still, Saders by 15 I guess.
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Dear clan, never mind the score, just go out and give it all you got as a fitting sign off for the last 6 or so years when you became legitimate contenders. You've done us proud, we'll deal with next year later, just give it hell!
Underdogs is good
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Just can't see an upset here. Crusaders by 14.
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@Canes4life me neither. Angling for some proper southern pride
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@Siam Just get the media to call the Highlanders battlers and they will turn the heat up.
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Crusaders
1 Joe Moody
2 Codie Taylor
3 Owen Franks
4 Scott Barrett
5 Sam Whitelock (c)
6 Whetukamokamo Douglas
7 Matt Todd (vc)
8 Kieran Read
9 Bryn Hall
10 Richie Mo'unga
11 George Bridge
12 Ryan Crotty (vc)
13 Jack Goodhue
14 Sevu Reece
15 David HaviliReserves
16 Andrew Makalio
17 Tim Perry
18 Michael Alaalatoa
19 Luke Romano
20 Jordan Taufua
21 Mitchell Drummond
22 Mitchell Hunt
23 Braydon Ennor -
that is a pretty damn strong side, even more so when you look at the weapons on the bench.
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@taniwharugby Must be the first time this season that they play their strongest squad and all their All Blacks are fit and healthy. Geez, 12 ABs in the starting line-up, 3 on the bench, not to mention possible future ABs and others who have been in the ABs environment.
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Yeah that's an impressive 23
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Best side named all year, although would prefer Hunt over Dixon but only no big call, he's in good form.
All other teams have been fearing the day we drop Li!
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@Stargazer said in QF1: Crusaders v Highlanders:
@taniwharugby Must be the first time this season that they play their strongest squad and all their All Blacks are fit and healthy. Geez, 12 ABs in the starting line-up, 3 on the bench, not to mention possible future ABs and others who have been in the ABs environment.
And completely missing an alternaitve back three of Jordan, Dagg and Mataele.
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@shark said in QF1: Crusaders v Highlanders:
@Stargazer said in QF1: Crusaders v Highlanders:
@taniwharugby Must be the first time this season that they play their strongest squad and all their All Blacks are fit and healthy. Geez, 12 ABs in the starting line-up, 3 on the bench, not to mention possible future ABs and others who have been in the ABs environment.
And completely missing an alternaitve back three of Jordan, Dagg and Mataele.
The same Dagg that retired? Or are we talking Fred?
Neither of them really count, but get your point. Show off.
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@shark said in QF1: Crusaders v Highlanders:
@Stargazer said in QF1: Crusaders v Highlanders:
@taniwharugby Must be the first time this season that they play their strongest squad and all their All Blacks are fit and healthy. Geez, 12 ABs in the starting line-up, 3 on the bench, not to mention possible future ABs and others who have been in the ABs environment.
And completely missing an alternaitve back three of Jordan, Dagg and Mataele.
Team could be slightly stronger, we are missing Dan, Richie, Andy and Leon
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@taniwharugby said in QF1: Crusaders v Highlanders:
that is a pretty damn strong side, even more so when you look at the weapons on the bench.
They are just lucky that they aren't playing the mighty Jaguares.
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@Crucial Yep Shaking at the knees at that prospect
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@Chris said in QF1: Crusaders v Highlanders:
@Crucial Yep Shaking at the knees at that prospect
Typical arrogant kiwi!
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@Crucial said in QF1: Crusaders v Highlanders:
@Chris said in QF1: Crusaders v Highlanders:
@Crucial Yep Shaking at the knees at that prospect
Typical arrogant kiwi!
Kiwis rugby fans being arrogant is like a Pope being Catholic or Bears shitting in Woods
I mean the mighty Waikato Chiefs who "check notes" have a NEGATIVE points differential & won 7 games this season
They're just going to roll into Buenos Aires and win
They are on a massive 3 game winning streak
Includes beating the excellent Reds and amazing Rebels + a game play in a Suva sauna
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@Crucial Fukin oath
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@ACT-Crusader said in QF1: Crusaders v Highlanders:
@shark said in QF1: Crusaders v Highlanders:
@Stargazer said in QF1: Crusaders v Highlanders:
@taniwharugby Must be the first time this season that they play their strongest squad and all their All Blacks are fit and healthy. Geez, 12 ABs in the starting line-up, 3 on the bench, not to mention possible future ABs and others who have been in the ABs environment.
And completely missing an alternaitve back three of Jordan, Dagg and Mataele.
Team could be slightly stronger, we are missing Dan, Richie, Andy and Leon
Thought you were going to say Hayes, Atkins, Taylor, Simpson ...
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@Jaguares4real said in QF1: Crusaders v Highlanders:
@Crucial said in QF1: Crusaders v Highlanders:
@Chris said in QF1: Crusaders v Highlanders:
@Crucial Yep Shaking at the knees at that prospect
Typical arrogant kiwi!
Kiwis rugby fans being arrogant is like a Pope being Catholic or Bears shitting in Woods
I mean the mighty Waikato Chiefs who "check notes" have a NEGATIVE points differential & won 7 games this season
They're just going to roll into Buenos Aires and win
They are on a massive 3 game winning streak
Includes beating the excellent Reds and amazing Rebels + a game play in a Suva sauna
Seem to recall, counting against that awesomeness, the Jagulars beat the Blues.
The Blues!
Woot! Woot!
But this us the Inbred Island derby thread, so enough of the awesome Jagulars
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@booboo said in QF1: Crusaders v Highlanders:
@ACT-Crusader said in QF1: Crusaders v Highlanders:
@shark said in QF1: Crusaders v Highlanders:
@Stargazer said in QF1: Crusaders v Highlanders:
@taniwharugby Must be the first time this season that they play their strongest squad and all their All Blacks are fit and healthy. Geez, 12 ABs in the starting line-up, 3 on the bench, not to mention possible future ABs and others who have been in the ABs environment.
And completely missing an alternaitve back three of Jordan, Dagg and Mataele.
Team could be slightly stronger, we are missing Dan, Richie, Andy and Leon
Thought you were going to say Hayes, Atkins, Taylor, Simpson ...
Fergie, Hoppy and Grizz would also be welcome additions. Not to mention Caleb Ralph and Ben Blair as well.
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Go the Clan!
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Crusaders cheerleading team on commentary.
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Mounga would be better served looking to play the game in the Crusaders' half.
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Harsh call as a deliberate knock down there.
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Peyper said knock down
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Fuuuuck Marshall is dumb. He hasn't propelled himself forward at all....could go either way...
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Hmmmm.....not sure Hemopo had placed that...but fair enough. He didn't need to do that, bit dumb.
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I wouldn’t give that.
Edit: Not given, that’s surprising
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Penalty surely. Rabbit
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Ha ha, leaving my options open
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quadruple movement
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Shame that the landers weren’t patient, a try to start would make this game more interesting.
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Moody a bit lucky there.
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