Canes vs Kings
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<p>Julian Savea is officially 'rested'. I hope for Canes fans that he truly isn't resting but is instead working to get rid of those extra chins.</p>
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<p>The man is fast becoming Weepu all over again.</p>
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<p>is it 2015 again?</p> -
<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="mariner4life" data-cid="566674" data-time="1458689682">
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<p>is it 2015 again?</p>
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<p>Could be. Waiting to get into the AB squad before going hard.</p>
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<p>As long as he does then I don't have a problem. Hurricanes fans however might want a bit more from him at this stage.</p> -
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<p>Could be. Waiting to get into the AB squad before going hard.</p>
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<p>Shit attitude if true. Ah the luxuries of having signed a big, safe contract.</p> -
<p><strong>Southern Kings:</strong><span style="color:rgb(64,64,64);font-family:arial, sans-serif;"> 15 Jurgen Visser, 14 Luzuko Vulindlu, 13 Stefan Watermeyer, 12 Shane Gates (vc), 11 Malcolm Jaer, 10 Louis Fouche, 9 Ntando Kebe, 8 Jacques Engelbrecht, 7 Stefan Willemse, 6 Cyril-John Velleman, 5 John-Charles Astle, 4 Steven Sykes, (c) 3 Jacobie Adriaanse, 2 Edgar Marutlulle, 1 Sithembiso Sithole.</span><br>
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<p><strong>Replacements: </strong><span style="color:rgb(64,64,64);font-family:arial, sans-serif;">16 Martin Bezuidenhoudt, 17 Justin Ackerman, 18 Tom Botha, 19 Schalk Oelofse, 20 Chris Cloete, 21 Kevin Luiters, 22 Elgar Watts, 23 JP Du Plessis.</span></p> -
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<p>Could be. <strong>Waiting to get into the AB squad before going hard.</strong></p>
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<p>As long as he does then I don't have a problem. Hurricanes fans however might want a bit more from him at this stage.</p>
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<p>In about 3 runs ....</p>
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<p>Cridge in the team this week, maybe Renton will make an appearance at some stage too. </p>
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<p>Is this the most Canes the Magpies have ever had at one time? </p> -
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<p>Shit attitude if true. Ah the luxuries of having signed a big, safe contract.</p>
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<p>I gotta agree</p>
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<p>Look at the fat hua!</p>
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<p><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/super-rugby/78189035/julian-savea-left-out-as-hurricanes-make-three-changes-for-kings'>http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/super-rugby/78189035/julian-savea-left-out-as-hurricanes-make-three-changes-for-kings</a></p> -
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<p>or</p>
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<p>Im starting to be a concerned about Julian to be honest , </p>
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<p>Not writing him off , because i know how good his best is , </p>
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<p>I know he had a great quarter final last year , but apart from that he was a little underwhelming overall last year by his standards , </p>
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<p>And backs that up by starting this season looking a little fat and slow again </p> -
<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="Stargazer" data-cid="566685" data-time="1458696999"><p><strong>Southern Kings:</strong><span style="color:rgb(64,64,64);"><span style="font-family:arial;"> 15 Jurgen Visser, 14 Luzuko Vulindlu, 13 Stefan Watermeyer, 12 Shane Gates (vc), 11 Malcolm Jaer, 10 Louis Fouche, 9 Ntando Kebe, 8 Jacques Engelbrecht, 7 Stefan Willemse, 6 Cyril-John Velleman, 5 John-Charles Astle, 4 Steven Sykes, (c) 3 Jacobie Adriaanse, 2 Edgar Marutlulle, 1 Sithembiso Sithole.</span></span><br><br><strong>Replacements: </strong><span style="color:rgb(64,64,64);"><span style="font-family:arial;">16 Martin Bezuidenhoudt, 17 Justin Ackerman, 18 Tom Botha, 19 Schalk Oelofse, 20 Chris Cloete, 21 Kevin Luiters, 22 Elgar Watts, 23 JP Du Plessis.</span></span></p></blockquote>
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Any Bokke or potential Bokke in that lot? -
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Im starting to be a concerned about Julian to be honest , <br><br>
Not writing him off , because i know how good his best is , <br><br>
I know he had a great quarter final last year , but apart from that he was a little underwhelming overall last year by his standards , <br><br>
And backs that up by starting this season looking a little fat and slow again</p></blockquote>
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Not commenting on his shape this year but he did suffer from reputation lag last year. He was fucking sharp through the whole RWC. just because he wasn't Lomu-ing the whole way he was derided. Even prior to that he was pretty damn good. But he dropped a pass in the Super Final so he was useless.<br><br>
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<p>Yeah Im a bit puzzled to see Otere missing from the 23, I would have rested Aso for a week and given Otere a shot.</p>
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<p>Maybe Woodwards selection will see him take over the goal kicking this week. Good to finally see Cridge is available aswell. </p>
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<p> Even with Woodward in the starting XV, I would keep on BB as first choice goalkicker because he needs to get more confidence (and consistency) in this area.</p> -
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<p>Not commenting on his shape this year but he did suffer from reputation lag last year. He was fucking sharp through the whole RWC. just because he wasn't Lomu-ing the whole way he was derided. Even prior to that he was pretty damn good. But he dropped a pass in the Super Final so he was useless.<br><br>
This year though .. he looks overweight and out of condition....</p>
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<p> Yes he did some bullocking runs in close, but he definitely seemed slower at the WC.</p> -
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<p>Not commenting on his shape this year but he did suffer from reputation lag last year.<strong> He was fucking sharp through the whole RWC.</strong> just because he wasn't Lomu-ing the whole way he was derided. Even prior to that he was pretty damn good. But he dropped a pass in the Super Final so he was useless.<br><br>
This year though .. he looks overweight and out of condition....</p>
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<p>I think we watched a different world cup. I remember a few good runs, but fucking sharp, no way.</p> -
<p>He was effective ,but I guess im judging him on what we have seen from him seasons previous ...... he was down by his usual standards , </p>
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<p>And this time last year , there were comments about his weight and lack of spark as well. </p> -
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<p>Im starting to be a concerned about Julian to be honest , </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Not writing him off , because i know how good his best is , </p>
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<p>I know he had a great quarter final last year , but apart from that he was a little underwhelming overall last year by his standards , </p>
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<p>And backs that up by starting this season looking a little fat and slow again </p>
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<p>He doesn't look anywhere as explosive as he did in 2012-2014. I'm hoping this is in relation to the fitness aspect and not a Rokocoko type situation where he has peaked and while still useful, never the same player again.</p>
