@Jaguares4real said in QF 3: Jaguares v Chiefs:

@Hooroo

Those 2 players are great but Chiefs pack doesn't concern much TBH

Jaguares play SA sides who try to blast Jaguares and have largely failed to do so this season minus 2nd half vs Stormers in Cape Town

Sharks have an enormous pack much better than Chiefs & Jaguares handled them well

Chiefs big threats IMO are Weber ALB and their Back 3

Neutralise that threat & Jaguares will win by 10 points or so

Not sure Chiefs fans appreciate the Jaguares side they're playing this weekend compared to side they played 3 months ago

Team is night and Day in squad depth confidence and performance levels

Jaguares gifted the match away in last 5 mins Won't happen again

Time to end this mistake and beat Chiefs in Buenos Aires

It’s not their size that is their point of difference, it’s their skill level.

As you say the Jags have been able to deal with the big sized SA packs, but it’s when the Chiefs try and speed the game up with their link game is where the Jags will be tested.

I do like the Jags chances. They are playing with confidence and are a far more committed defensive side.

Chiefs can score in bunches and of all the NZ sides they have these 15-20 minute bursts that either get them back into a game or turn it against the other.

@Chris said in Hurricanes v Blues:

I don't now about you guy's but I am sick of seeing the HB's Box kick not many do it well.
Ruru always kicks too deep.Even Hall is starting to do it too much, ok if used as an effective tool as a kick chase for winger, or an exit in some circumstances, but lately it has not been used effectively by most HB's and over done by everyone.

Bring back Andy Ellis

He and (early) Weepu were probably the best I’ve seen at it in the last decade.

@KiwiPie said in TSF Super Rugby Tipping 2019:

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@KiwiPie said in TSF Super Rugby Tipping 2019:

Reminder - I extended the individual tipping comp one more week so get your tips in.

https://www.thesilverfern.com/current-tipping-form/

I'm heading to England on Sunday but hopefully I'll get a chance to do a final update before I leave.

Off to watch the rainfall KP?

Don't even think it - only 8 days until I'm at Old Trafford for the West Indies - luckily it never rains in Manchester.

I take that back KP. It’s a pretty nice day in London this morning.

@Magpie_in_aus yeah that 2002 WC was huge for NZ bball. Pero Cameron made the tournament team and then got a try out with the Detroit Pistons.

Finishing 4 with only powerhouse teams ahead of us was a proud moment.

@Nevorian said in AFL 2019:

Look out for these guys at the Footy

These men can’t show their faces in photos for fear of shame and retribution from family and friends

@KiwiMurph said in NBA season 2018/19:

The New Orleans Pelicans have agreed to a deal to trade Anthony Davis to the Los Angeles Lakers for Lonzo Ball, Brandon Ingram, Josh Hart, and three first-round picks – including the No. 4 overall in 2019 Draft.

Lakers still have room to sign another max free agent. One super team ends (Warriors) and the next super team is born (Lakers).

So a young trio of Zion, Lonzo and Ingram. Could be like the Mavs trio of Mashburn, Kidd and Jackson - go awesome for one season until they all start vying for the same limelight and then one of them sleeps with his team mates girlfriend.....

@Canes4life said in Hurricanes v Blues:

@Steven-Harris jump on the Canes bandwagon, we have the Blues King in our coaching staff.

Well there should be a bit of room on there given those that jumped off and got on the Chiefs wagon....

@Dice said in Hurricanes v Blues:

And here I was thinking, ''Nonu and SBW are back together, the Canes are gonna get cooked''.

The slowest midfield of all NZ super rugby sides? Right now both are playmaking types and need to be partnered with someone with a bit more gas than a Datsun 180

Different week same tune - poor halfback play is costing the Blues badly. Canes are a good side and were always going to have their own run after the initial onslaught by the Blues.

So many close losses to the Blues this season which speaks volumes about the lack of a winning culture and composure. There are positive signs in their attack and even their defensive systems, but it’s that top 2 inches.

@gt12 I don’t think it was. Paps was still holding on when the player was tackled. If he doesn’t release and plays at the ball it’s a penalty. It was close but he still had time to release before he ripped the ball.

In my opinion a tackler shouldn’t have to wait to be told to release by the ref. It certainly doesn’t happen at every tackle situation.