The Silver Fern

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<p>Faddes has done a lot of good things this season and scored a number of tries but his poor handling and tackling - 22 turnovers conceded and 18 missed tackles with a success rate of just 67.9% - let him down.</p>
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<p>Agree, very high error rate.</p>

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Another win to the Blues. Two more games against foreign teams which could see a few more points. <br><br>
Their draw was a bit of a bummer really (they've already played all the NZ teams), if they had a similar draw to the Crusader's they might be sitting in a similar position. ;)</p></blockquote>
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And we'd all be talking about fern favourite Ihaia West 🙂

Barrett is very good at Super level but the battle for the starting 10 spot is between Sopoaga and Cruden. They are both streets ahead.

I think Thomson is doing his chances no harm either. I take him before Luatua on recent form.

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<p>To be fair, the ref is very clear and precise, I quite like his methods. Jaco Van Heerden I think his name is. Perhaps one to look out for</p>
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<p>I thought the ref was very good.  He reminded me of Joubert with his communication to the players. </p>
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<p>I recorded the game and watched it this morning.  The Chiefs' kickoff receptions weren't very accurate but I wonder if the large shadow across the field was part of the problem.</p>
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<p>Barnes and Hoeft still have some work to do with the forwards but I thought the scrum was OK considering 3 of the first choice T5 aren't playing (4 if you include Hika from the starting XV).  Seu impresses me more with every game, in fact the loose forward trio all played well.</p>
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<p>As mentioned earlier, Cruden needs to start goal kicking if he wants to be considered as the AB 1st 5.  Ngatai showed those subtle touches of class like Conrad with his ability to find space where it appears there isn't any and provides a good kicking option.</p>
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<p>An interesting final decision by Leitch to kick at goal.  It helps the PD.  5 pts banked.</p>