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    McCaw was the late(r) bloomer

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    @canefan i think it was more a case of he actually committed to study for a year or two, i remember people at school saying he'd be an AB

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    It was Kronfeld who was quoted in the media that McCaw had been selected too early....many years later I think he has been asked about it and admits he got it wrong...

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    If everything were to unfold as expected over the next four weeks (which obviously happens all the time), the Chiefs could find themselves playing all four New Zealand franchises one after the other (plus Moana, the Crusaders and the Hurricanes previously) in order to claim a Super Rugby title. Would be a remarkable run.

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    @nonpartizan said in Super Rugby 2025:

    Just watching the Chiefs game now.... Some of their backline play is pure poetry.
    Ratima to Mackenzie to Stevenson entering the line, inside ball to QT who passes to Mackenzie on the loop. It's why you watch rugby. I know Stevenson is leaving but I hope the nucleus of the team is kept intact.

    I have been enjoying their back.play for a few seasons now, the way they get others in space with their passing and the way the runners aim for space. I have noticed some of the backs have a similar passing style. I am guessing there is a talented backs coach in the Chiefs. Randle or someone else?

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    @Mr-Fish said in Super Rugby 2025:

    If everything were to unfold as expected over the next four weeks (which obviously happens all the time), the Chiefs could find themselves playing all four New Zealand franchises one after the other (plus Moana, the Crusaders and the Hurricanes previously) in order to claim a Super Rugby title. Would be a remarkable run.

    What about the Brumbies? Kind of expect to see them in the final.

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    @ARHS said in Super Rugby 2025:

    @Mr-Fish said in Super Rugby 2025:

    If everything were to unfold as expected over the next four weeks (which obviously happens all the time), the Chiefs could find themselves playing all four New Zealand franchises one after the other (plus Moana, the Crusaders and the Hurricanes previously) in order to claim a Super Rugby title. Would be a remarkable run.

    What about the Brumbies? Kind of expect to see them in the final.

    If the Crusaders beat the Brumbies in Canberra next weekend (which I think is a fair assumption) then the likely finishing positions will be:

    1/ Chiefs
    2/ Crusaders
    3/ Brumbies
    4/ Hurricanes
    5/ Reds
    6/ Blues

    In which case, the Chiefs would play Blues, then Hurricanes, then Crusaders. All of this is dependant on there being no upsets of course, so it's a bit moot - but could eventaute still.

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    Ah yes, the annual Brumbies v Hurricanes knockout game in Canberra that we were cruelly robbed of last year

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    @zedsdeadbaby said in Super Rugby 2025:

    Ah yes, the annual Brumbies v Hurricanes knockout game in Canberra that we were cruelly robbed of last year

    At least if we lose this one we are likely to get a second chance. If we place 4th obviously.

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    The benefit of playing the Brumbies is that it will likely be the last scheduled quarter game, so before kick-off we will know whether we must win the game, or whether we can manage players knowing we are already in the semis.

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    @Canes4life Surely for integrities sake that's the first game played. Would be shithouse if they both rest their top teams coz they potentially have a guaranteed second chance.

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    @Yeetyaah said in Super Rugby 2025:

    @Canes4life Surely for integrities sake that's the first game played. Would be shithouse if they both rest their top teams coz they potentially have a guaranteed second chance.

    I think it will definitely be Saturday to give teams at least 7 days to prepare. I guess it's one of the bonuses playing in that game. Both teams will likely start with their best teams but if they are locked in for a semi, I'm sure certain players will be pulled earlier than usual in that game I'm sure.

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    @Yeetyaah said in Super Rugby 2025:

    @Canes4life Surely for integrities sake that's the first game played. Would be shithouse if they both rest their top teams coz they potentially have a guaranteed second chance.

    Can't see that happening. Brumbies wouldn't want to risk coming to NZ to qualify, and Canes obviously will want momentum?

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    @Dan54 said in Super Rugby 2025:

    @Yeetyaah said in Super Rugby 2025:

    @Canes4life Surely for integrities sake that's the first game played. Would be shithouse if they both rest their top teams coz they potentially have a guaranteed second chance.

    Can't see that happening. Brumbies wouldn't want to risk coming to NZ to qualify, and Canes obviously will want momentum?

    Can definitely see it happening especially from the 4th place seed. As I said, for integrities sake this should be the first game played in my opinion.

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    @Yeetyaah said in Super Rugby 2025:

    @Dan54 said in Super Rugby 2025:

    @Yeetyaah said in Super Rugby 2025:

    @Canes4life Surely for integrities sake that's the first game played. Would be shithouse if they both rest their top teams coz they potentially have a guaranteed second chance.

    Can't see that happening. Brumbies wouldn't want to risk coming to NZ to qualify, and Canes obviously will want momentum?

    Can definitely see it happening especially from the 4th place seed. As I said, for integrities sake this should be the first game played in my opinion.

    Clubs need to announce their teams on Wednesday so I don't think they will be playing weakened squads because they won't know the outcome of the other games until Saturday night. They can however pull players early if the game becomes redundant.

    I'm not sure what's harder, playing the Saders in Chch in the freezing cold, or playing in Hamilton against a red hot Chiefs team. Personally, I'd rather take on the Chiefs because I know the Canes can beat them, and a drier track would suit us more.

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    @Canes4life said in Super Rugby 2025:

    Clubs need to announce their teams on Wednesday

    Sure but that isn't necessarily the final run on team so kinda redundant. Not gonna keep repeating myself but would make sense especially if there are some niggles. We'll see I guess.

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    The top seed usually gets the choice of when they play, and I would think that the Saturday night slot would be preferable. That means the Friday night slot could be used for the 3rd/4th game.

    We'll know who finishes 1st, 2nd and 3rd by Friday night. The Hurricanes could be going to Chch for their QF. The Raiders play on Sunday, which means that the Brumbies could host their QF game on either Friday or Saturday.

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