Canes vs Jags
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<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="Canes4life" data-cid="570064" data-time="1459909237">
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<p>They may even move Fifita to lock considering Abbott is likely to miss this match. I really hope Michael Fatialofa moves aside. I just don't think he cuts it at this level. Another Liaki Moli in my opinion. </p>
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<p>In what areas is Michael Fatialofa lacking, in your view?</p>
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<p>I'm not wanting to argue the point, by the way - I haven't managed to watch him at this level. I'm simply interested.</p> -
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<p>I have an inkling that your suggestion Fatialofa move aside will not be acceded to by the selectors. If Abbott is replaced, as you think likely, it really leaves just Fatialofa, the mysterious Geoffrey Cridge and some other young guy that has rarely been sighted at Mitre 10 Cup level (James Blackwell?) as the remaining fit locks in the squad. You would have to be a brave man to start either of the last two given their virtual nil experience above club rugby level.</p>
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<p>You could have Thomson and Fifita as a locking partnership as they've played enough at both Super and ITM Cup level to slot in there. Mind you that would be a fairly loose forward pack. Could work wonders but it could also bite us in the ass.</p>
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<p>I would back Cridge as a starter though. I've seen him play a couple of times and he really nails his core roles excellently. Great at set piece, a strong ball carrier and he is also an athlete in open play. Offers alot more than Fats.</p> -
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<p>In what areas is Michael Fatialofa lacking, in your view?</p>
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<p>I'm not wanting to argue the point, by the way - I haven't managed to watch him at this level. I'm simply interested.</p>
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<p>I just think he lacks mobility around the park and I watched him against the Kings and Blues (in pre season) and his handling could have been alot better. seems to be a bit of a journeyman type player. If he is picked I hope he proves me wrong though.</p>
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<p>Dammit where is TTT? Great to see Otere there though.</p>
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<p>starts in about 6 minutes...</p>
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<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="Nairobi" data-cid="570984" data-time="1460187504"><p>Thanks, just assumed the game had started. First NZ game is normally televised at 9.30 am Kenya time</p></blockquote>
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End of daylight saving.<br><br>
Jane at fullback for his 100th.<br><br>
Jags putting some pressure on the Canes, but Ardie wins the penalty
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<p>some shoddy handling and probably some well executed slow exit of the ruck area helps TJ blow a good chance to spread it on the line</p>
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<p>sloppy work by the Jaguares allows a t/o and a nice grubber from A Savea for BB to run onto and slide from about 5m to score</p>
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<p>7-0 after 12</p>
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<p>is it normal for sky to have the scores reading opposite to the side the team is playing??</p>
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<p>canes playing right to left, but score in corner has canes on left instead of Jaguares.</p>
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<p>Reckon they are just struggling with the tempo of Super rugby and it being looser</p> -
<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="taniwharugby" data-cid="570993" data-time="1460188309"><p>is it normal for sky to have the scores reading opposite to the side the team is playing??<br><br>
canes playing right to left, but score in corner has canes on left instead of Jaguares.<br><br>
Reckon they are just struggling with the tempo of Super rugby and it being looser</p></blockquote>
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<p>possibly, I've not noticed but always thought they did it with whichever team was on that 'side' </p>
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<p>dumb by A Savea...YC</p>
