Hurricanes vs Crusaders
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Hurricanes head coach Chris Boyd has named an unchanged starting line-up from the one who defeated the Jaguares 34-9 in the last round. The only changes are on the bench where two-game All Blacks hooker Asafo Aumua is set to make his Hurricanes debut if called upon. Aumua successfully came through 40 minutes of rugby for the Hurricanes Under 20 side last week after being sidelined with a rib injury. There could also be Hurricanes debuts for prop Marcel Renata, who has joined the squad after Alex Fidow was injured against the Jaguares, and halfback Richard Judd who has also joined the squad as injury cover.Renata has been in good form. I would have had him on the bench for the Blues ahead of Tamoaieta
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@duluth is he big guy that looks more like a div 2 club player?
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Any news on his progress as the silence is deafening!
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Yes, he does have potential though. He had a strong season for Harbour.
He is a good scrummager, but has been over eager and given away stupid penalties (early push in particular). He's a bit shit around the field at this stageRenata looks more ready and has improved a lot over the last year.
Tana rates the TH's in this order: Ofa (correct! well done! ), Tamoaieta, Mafileo then Renata
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Todd's back
David Havili, Seta Tamanivalu, Jack Goodhue, Ryan Crotty, George Bridge, Mitchell Hunt, Bryn Hall, Jordan Taufua, Matt Todd, Heiden Bedwell-Curtis, Sam Whitelock (captain), Scott Barrett, Michael Alaalatoa, Codie Taylor, Wyatt Crockett
Reserves: Ben Funnell, Chris King, Oliver Jager, Luke Romano, Billy Harmon, Mitchell Drummond, Mike Delany, Manasa Mataele
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@nzzp said in Hurricanes vs Crusaders:
@nzzp said in Hurricanes vs Crusaders:
Photoshop?
... and not a good one. His head is too small for his chest
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@gt12 said in Hurricanes vs Crusaders:
@duluth said in Hurricanes vs Crusaders:
Todd's back
And once again I am forced to reflect upon how much of a pussy I am. I can't believe how tough some of these roosters are. I'd probably still be crying.
I talked to a team doctor a while back. He said players run from baby to hard as nails. But he also said you couldn't tell by looking at them, position or reputation.
Some "hard men" props see a needle and faint. Some first-fives don't want anaesthetic for stitches because they want to get back out immediately.
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Good first touch from the Bus.
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Canes looking slick as. Great stuff with that Barrett bros on each side. Hope I'm not getting ahead of myself.
Crotty off is a big blow
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Yup Barrett brothers looking sharp.
Saders getting pinged off the park at the moment.
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Somebody's got a rocket up Julian S. He's looking terrific.
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@rancid-schnitzel said in Hurricanes vs Crusaders:
Somebody's got a rocket up Julian S. He's looking terrific.
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Only took that rocket three years to get to him.
Jordie is looking quicker this year.
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Horn inducing!!! Jordie on fire.
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Great try. TJP playing very well too.
But fuck Jordie is looking good, ABs missed him last year, there's a lot of daylight between him and DMac at the moment.
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Why is Simon Barnett playing 15 for the Canes?
Looks like a good rugby player in any case.
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Jordie looking the goods , like his ability to play as a secondary playmaker up in the line
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@kiwiinmelb said in Hurricanes vs Crusaders:
Jordie looking the goods , like his ability to play as a secondary playmaker up in the line
He’s got all the attacking spark of DMac but much better decision making skills.
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This is farking sweet.
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Nice pace for a big man
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Lam with the pace!! Fucking awesome.
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Some real sting in these tackles. No one is shirking their duties. Hope they can keep this up.
