Crusaders v Chiefs (SF)
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As could be expected, the game will be played on Saturday evening, with a 7.35pm kick-off.
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Damn, I really wanted to start this thread after the teams were named....
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I hate how hard it is to get kickoff times to super rugby games. I've seen at least 3 variants on when the semis are. Would be nice to be able to plan my weekend around it. Would be a good start if the official sanza site wasn't as bad as their administration
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Pitch is looking good.
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@NTA Gives us an unexpected battlers chance
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Match: Crusaders v Chiefs @ AMI Stadium, Christchurch
Date: Saturday 29 July 2017
Kick-Off: 19:35 local
Referee: Glen Jackson
AR1: Angus Gardner
AR2: Ben O'Keeffe
TMO: Glenn Newman -
Glen Jackson - 60 games for the Chiefs!
would prefer a neutral.
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@SammyC seems Gardner has royally pissed someone off.
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@SammyC Balances out with his 'hometown' reffing reputation.
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@Bones said in Crusaders v Chiefs (SF):
@SammyC seems Gardner has royally pissed someone off.
Last week's viewers.
Very average refereeing.
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@Bones Nah, I think he'll get the final.
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@MiketheSnow huh, I'm a Landers fan and didn't even think that.
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@SammyC said in Crusaders v Chiefs (SF):
Glen Jackson - 60 games for the Chiefs!
would prefer a neutral.
stop spreading this shit! irrelevant!! such a cynical grab for underdog status given you hold every advantage
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@mariner4life said in Crusaders v Chiefs (SF):
@SammyC said in Crusaders v Chiefs (SF):
Glen Jackson - 60 games for the Chiefs!
would prefer a neutral.
stop spreading this shit! irrelevant!! such a cynical grab for underdog status given you hold every advantage
Worlds greatest coach Dave Rennie gives you a clear advantage in one area
Or has that changed now you don't have Wayne smith?
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@SammyC so cynical.
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@SammyC said in Crusaders v Chiefs (SF):
Glen Jackson - 60 games for the Chiefs!
would prefer a neutral.
urrr. two things. one he's a shit ref. two ex players are normally harsher on their side.
is it just me or has Jacko gotten a very easy ride to the upper echelons of refs without actually being a very good ref?
loving the massive muffin he's developing along with him going bald tho
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@SammyC Raynal wasn't available at such short notice.
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@SammyC said in Crusaders v Chiefs (SF):
@mariner4life said in Crusaders v Chiefs (SF):
@SammyC said in Crusaders v Chiefs (SF):
Glen Jackson - 60 games for the Chiefs!
would prefer a neutral.
stop spreading this shit! irrelevant!! such a cynical grab for underdog status given you hold every advantage
Worlds greatest coach Dave Rennie gives you a clear advantage in one area
Or has that changed now you don't have Wayne smith?
Man you've been whiny lately, the pressure of breaking the 8 year drought seems to be getting to you ;). (Wayne Smith was around for all those other losing seasons as well by the way ....)
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@Nepia 9-year. That's 9-year wait
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@Stargazer said in Crusaders v Chiefs (SF):
It's because there's no Aussie team in the final. Who else would they give it to? Hoffman?
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@WillieTheWaiter said in Crusaders v Chiefs (SF):
@SammyC said in Crusaders v Chiefs (SF):
Glen Jackson - 60 games for the Chiefs!
would prefer a neutral.
urrr. two things. one he's a shit ref. two ex players are normally harsher on their side.
is it just me or has Jacko gotten a very easy ride to the upper echelons of refs without actually being a very good ref?
loving the massive muffin he's developing along with him going bald tho
Got the fast track alright. He is the price WR paid to show a pathway for ex-players into becoming refs.
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@ACT-Crusader said in Crusaders v Chiefs (SF):
@G-Man said in Crusaders v Chiefs (SF):
Referee: Glen Jackson
We are due...
No you aren't. Steve Walsh left so much credit in the Cantab region that other refs are still trying to claw it back.
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Despite the ref, may the best side win.
Failing that, then the Crusaders will.
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@Crucial Colin Hawke springs to mind.
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@SammyC said in Crusaders v Chiefs (SF):
@mariner4life said in Crusaders v Chiefs (SF):
@SammyC said in Crusaders v Chiefs (SF):
Glen Jackson - 60 games for the Chiefs!
would prefer a neutral.
stop spreading this shit! irrelevant!! such a cynical grab for underdog status given you hold every advantage
Worlds greatest coach Dave Rennie gives you a clear advantage in one area
Or has that changed now you don't have Wayne smith?
Just when you're feeling sympathetic to the Cantabs their true bitter nature reasserts itself and balance returns to the world ...
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@Nepia said in Crusaders v Chiefs (SF):
@SammyC said in Crusaders v Chiefs (SF):
@mariner4life said in Crusaders v Chiefs (SF):
@SammyC said in Crusaders v Chiefs (SF):
Glen Jackson - 60 games for the Chiefs!
would prefer a neutral.
stop spreading this shit! irrelevant!! such a cynical grab for underdog status given you hold every advantage
Worlds greatest coach Dave Rennie gives you a clear advantage in one area
Or has that changed now you don't have Wayne smith?
Man you've been whiny lately, the pressure of breaking the 8 year drought seems to be getting to you ;). (Wayne Smith was around for all those other losing seasons as well by the way ....)
Wayne Smith is a good Putaruru lad (more specifically Waotu)
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Bunch of precious cry babies.
One throwaway comment about Rennie and you all jump in like dogs chasing a ball. Proud
HurricanesChiefs supporter Nepia leading the charge all the way from Sydney. (probably over a flat white and almond croissant at some poncy cafe)but, but, but.... Steve Walsh, Colin Hawke.
but, but, but... Wayne Smith is from Waikato.
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Good to see a bit of niggle pre-game. Bodes well for the match thread come Sat night.
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@SammyC You son of a bitch, I don't drink flat whites!
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@SammyC said in Crusaders v Chiefs (SF):
Bunch of precious cry babies.
One throwaway comment about Rennie and you all jump in like dogs chasing a ball. Proud
HurricanesChiefs supporter Nepia leading the charge all the way from Sydney. (probably over a flat white and almond croissant at some poncy cafe)but, but, but.... Steve Walsh, Colin Hawke.
but, but, but... Wayne Smith is from Waikato.
jesus fuck but it's tiring waiting for Canterbury to catch up with the rest of the world.
It's a fucking cold brew coffee with smashed avo (thus ensuring he can't buy a house).
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@mariner4life said in Crusaders v Chiefs (SF):
@SammyC said in Crusaders v Chiefs (SF):
Bunch of precious cry babies.
One throwaway comment about Rennie and you all jump in like dogs chasing a ball. Proud
HurricanesChiefs supporter Nepia leading the charge all the way from Sydney. (probably over a flat white and almond croissant at some poncy cafe)but, but, but.... Steve Walsh, Colin Hawke.
but, but, but... Wayne Smith is from Waikato.
jesus fuck but it's tiring waiting for Canterbury to catch up with the rest of the world.
It's a fucking cold brew coffee with smashed avo (thus ensuring he can't buy a house).
To be fair. Nepia's inner city has cafés. Sammy's has rubble.
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When are the damn teams named?
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@Hooroo Thursday morning...oh wait
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@taniwharugby ya know?!?
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@Rocky-Rockbottom
You must have rocks in your head!!
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The rain is back today, supposed to bucket down for the next 2 days. With a chance of snow to low levels
We've pretty much had our entire annual rainfall already.
Clearing on Saturday, but cold.. After the hammering it took last week it will be a very slippery surface.
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Crusaders
1 Joe Moody
2 Codie Taylor
3 Owen Franks
4 Scott Barrett
5 Sam Whitelock (C)
6 Jordan Taufua
7 Matt Todd (VC)
8 Kieran Read
9 Bryn Hall
10 Richie Mo'unga
11 Seta Tamanivalu
12 Ryan Crotty (VC)
13 Jack Goodhue
14 Israel Dagg
15 David HaviliReserves
16 Ben Funnell
17 Wyatt Crockett
18 Michael Alaalatoa
19 Luke Romano
20 Pete Samu
21 Mitchell Drummond
22 Mitchell Hunt
23 George BridgeBNZ Crusaders team to play the Chiefs in semi-final
The same BNZ Crusaders side that beat the Highlanders in the Investec Super Rugby quarter-final last weekend will attempt to do the same with the Chiefs in Saturday night's semi-final clash. It is the third time in Super Rugby history that these two teams have faced off in a semi-final, and the Chiefs have come our the victors on both of those previous occasions. But BNZ Crusaders Head Coach Scott Robertson says this is a different time and different circumstances. "They used their homeground advantage on those occasions, but this time we have earned the chance to play in front of our own supporters and that means a lot to us. To see so many of our supporters still come out to the game last weekend in such miserable conditions was humbling, so that is even more motivation for the team to put on a performance to make the fans proud this Saturday night," Robertson said. Kick-off is at 7:35pm this Saturday night at AMI Stadium, Christchurch, and tickets are available from www.ticketdirect.co.nz or the Ticket Direct app.
