Crusaders 2019

[Stargazer]

Sevu Reece has signed a new two-year contract with the Crusaders.

[SammyC]

@Stargazer said in Crusaders 2019:

Sevu Reece has signed a new two-year contract with the Crusaders.

Yay 😀

[Yeetyaah]

@Stargazer FUCK. I was really hoping he'd come to the Chiefs but can't blame the guy. Will only get better.

[Tim]

https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/super-rugby/114050760/super-rugby-crusaders-flanker-matt-todd-confirmed-as-another-departing-player

[Chris]

@Tim not surprised He has a been a great servant for NZ rugby some times abit underrated.
Saw Tom Christie in with the Crusaders reserves and in the pic of celebrations
Don’t rate him highly but it seems he’s on the radar for 2020

[Wurzel]

What’s Dillon Hunts contract status? I know Lentjies has signed on with the Landers for a few more years

[African Monkey]

You'll see the best of Bill Harmon next year. He just needs a decent run in the side.

[Canes4life]

Can someone more in the know of Crusaders rugby provide a possible 23 for next year (excluding rumored signings)?

[Steven Harris]

@Canes4life I would imagine Akira Ioane and Ofa Tuangafasi will probably be in the Saders starting XV..?

[Canes4life]

@Steven-Harris Akira Ioane? Has that been rumored?

[Cantab79]

@Canes4life said in Crusaders 2019:

Can someone more in the know of Crusaders rugby provide a possible 23 for next year (excluding rumored signings)?

I'm not sure if I qualify as being "in the know" but this is what their best XXIII might look like in 2020 be without any new recruits, of which there definitely will be some.

15.David Havili
14.Sevu Reese
13.Brayden Ennor
12.Jack Goodhue
11.George Bridge
10.Richie Mo'unga
9.Bryn Hall

8.Whetu Douglas
7.Billy Harmon
6.Ethan Blackadder
5.Quentin Strange
4.Scott Barrett
3.Mike Ala'alata
2.Codie Taylor
1.Joe Moody

16.Andrew Makalio
17.Tim Perry
18.Harry Allan
19.Luke Romano
20.Tom Sanders
21.Mitch Drummond
22.Brett Cameron
23.Will Jordan

[Tim]

Someone posted that they are after Cameron Suafoa (lock/six), and they'll probably be after Sione Havili (7) too.

[Steven Harris]

@Canes4life no I was just stirring..although I have heard the Highlanders have picked up some big signings..
All though on the Crusaders front I would imagine a possible starting XV would look something like

Havilli/Jordon
Reece
Bridge
Ennor
Goodhue
Mo’unga
Hall

Douglas
Harmon
Blackadder
Barrett
Strange
Alaalatoa
Taylor
Moody

Not sure if Ramano is going to be around..

[Chris]

@Steven-Harris Romano has a deal in front of him for the Crusaders just needs to sign

[Steven Harris]

@Chris still a bloody strong squad,I still reckon they may target another number 6/8 type of player ..it would not surprise me if Ofa Tuangafasi moves to the Saders given his brother Isi from what I have heard has really enjoyed the culture and the set up..

[Canes4life]

@Steven-Harris @Cantab79 thanks team, Crusaders look strong. Enough to say Crusaders and Canes will most likely be top 2 in the conference once again, with Chiefs close behind. Ironically the Canes might finally have a better pack than the Crusaders.

[cgrant]

Remark : So now, you are many who see Goodhue as a second five eight. You all laughed at me when I suggested it a few months ago.

For next year, Mataele will be in the mix too. He was brilliant before his injury.
Allan is not a THP so surely Jager, Isi T or a new recruit on the bench if Perry covers the LH position.

[Chris]

@Steven-Harris not sure mate if Ofa is moving
But I am pretty sure Jordie Barrett has already signed with the Crusaders
If Ofa does sign its the LFs which they really need to bolster up if they do that they are going to be tough again

[Steven Harris]

@cgrant Goodhue played for Northland in the 2017 Mitre 10 Cup at 2nd five ,Rene Ranger thought that would he his long term position..!

[Chris]

@Tim said in Crusaders 2019:

Cameron Suafoa

Cameron Suafoa I heard was at the Crusaders earlier last week looking around at the Crusaders set up