PUJ might look to move if he doesn't get enough game time
Pleased that Goosen has signed on for a few years. He's a class player that is underrated on here. Hands are good. Defense first rate. Fast. And usually his decision making is also spot on. Slightly injury prone though.
Now we need to sign Walker Leawere. And one more class lock
One of the most enjoyable games I've seen for some time. HB may have been unlucky not to have won this game. But for Wellington a big improvement from the rubbish they (or the forwards) dished up against Tasman.
Connor is out now. Replaced by Proctor
Just watching the dreadful display by the wellington forward vs Tasman
Re the best coach. He is a contender. And he could work with both great players and the not so great. For example what he did with Wairarapa / Bush. Bottom equal of the old 2nd division. To first division within 2? years. An outstanding achievement. And Penn? carried it on but it started with Lochore.
And then before he stepped down after winning the RWC. NZ was in a league of their own in this tournament. And he was able to work with two headstrong coaches who both failed to bring home the big prize.
RIP BJ.
@Canes4life said in Hurricanes 2020:
@Higgins oh yes I forgot about Leaupepe. No fixation mate, I'm one of those that were actually against him being one of our locks because of his height and I still do. I just think that's most likely the team Plumtree will look to in the bigger games. To be fair to Blackwell his workload last year was impressive.
Hes ordinary (Blackwell). surely they can find someone better.
@Canes4life Plumtree loves Lam so unlikely to drop him. even though his defense is poor at times.
So maybe Barrett at 13 and Goosen at FB (VG the few times he has started)
@Stargazer said in Hurricanes 2020:
Jordie Barrett will remain in Hurricanes colours after announcing today he had signed with the club until 2022.Barrett said the decision to stay at the Hurricanes was made easier by the fact he believed the club was in a really strong position at the moment and has great potential for the next few years. "There is a really good mix of youth as well as experienced leaders in the squad and I feel like this is the best place to develop my game," he said. "Staying in New Zealand rugby is really important to me. I'm enjoying playing alongside my mates, and I've got further aspirations and goals I want to reach while I'm playing in New Zealand." Barrett said he still has a strong desire to play Super Rugby alongside his brothers at some point of his career but when that would happen remains unclear.
Very good signing.
Team needs to resign Walker-Leware and its looking good for next year. Although 1st 5 might be a big issue
@Kirwan said in TRC: The All Blacks against the Springboks (version 98):
@hydro11 said in TRC: The All Blacks against the Springboks (version 98):
Mounga was very good in the second half. I think that was just a consequence of him having more space then anything he did to change it.
When we started going forward...
Mounga was OK in the 2nd half after a below average first half He certainly didn't live up to the hype. And maybe he can only shine when behind a dominating forward pack. But selectors should give him another chance but unfortunately team don't play SA again. And he should look great against a weak Aussie side
Smith was poor at first this year. Maybe he will come good at first but I doubt it. JGB is far too inconsistent but the rare times hes on form he can be VG . I'd still like Jordie to have a run at first if no one else is found
the only time Smith looked any good this year was at FB vs the Blues.
But some of the passes weren't the best. For example Coles should held on to the ball not shuffled out a pass. In general there was too much of this from the ABs