Hurricanes v Crusaders
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@bovidae said in Hurricanes v Crusaders:
Holland commented about Rayasi's workrate off the ball earlier in the season so this isn't new. I do think it is a big work-on for him. I'd still select Rayasi over Savea though!
It was only one game, but quite a big one - in the NPC Final I (and plenty of the media) expected Rayasi would be a major factor in killing off Ta$man.
In the event, he was largely anonymous.
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I'm really hoping for some sort of bounce back from the Crusaders after last week's debacle, and a vastly improved performance. Not only were they tentative defensively and at the breakdown, but their error rate was ridiculously high. They never got into the match. I'm interested to see how Whetukamokamo Douglas goes at 6, he's had limited opportunities this season. Also looking forward to seeing how Jager goes starting and how our back three of Jordan, Reece and Bridge combine together as a unit.
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@cantab79 said in Hurricanes v Crusaders:
I'm interested to see how Whetukamokamo Douglas goes at 6, he's had limited opportunities this season.
Plus Sanders returning from injury on the bench. He looked like he was about to break through after the North/South game but hasn't had much time since then.
A questions for the Cantabs - what do you think of Grace at 8? I rate him but he looks more suited to 6?
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@cantab79 said in Hurricanes v Crusaders:
I'm really hoping for some sort of bounce back from the Crusaders after last week's debacle, and a vastly improved performance. Not only were they tentative defensively and at the breakdown, but their error rate was ridiculously high. They never got into the match. I'm interested to see how Whetukamokamo Douglas goes at 6, he's had limited opportunities this season. Also looking forward to seeing how Jager goes starting and how our back three of Jordan, Reece and Bridge combine together as a unit.
I think you will see a major bounce back. The Canes know it’s coming and the only question is whether they can counter it.
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@duluth said in Hurricanes v Crusaders:
@cantab79 said in Hurricanes v Crusaders:
I'm interested to see how Whetukamokamo Douglas goes at 6, he's had limited opportunities this season.
Plus Sanders returning from injury on the bench. He looked like he was about to break through after the North/South game but hasn't had much time since then.
A questions for the Cantabs - what do you think of Grace at 8? I rate him but he looks more suited to 6?
I agree that he's more suited to 6. He plays very tight, basically like a 3rd lock. And he lacks the top-end acceleration off the back of the scrum that an elite 8 needs. If the Crusaders had more depth in their backrow I don't think he'd be playing 8 right now. He looks like a blindside flanker covering at no.8, IMO.
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@crucial said in Hurricanes v Crusaders:
@cantab79 said in Hurricanes v Crusaders:
I'm really hoping for some sort of bounce back from the Crusaders after last week's debacle, and a vastly improved performance. Not only were they tentative defensively and at the breakdown, but their error rate was ridiculously high. They never got into the match. I'm interested to see how Whetukamokamo Douglas goes at 6, he's had limited opportunities this season. Also looking forward to seeing how Jager goes starting and how our back three of Jordan, Reece and Bridge combine together as a unit.
I think you will see a major bounce back. The Canes know it’s coming and the only question is
whether they can counter it.how much they will lose byFIFY
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@duluth said in Hurricanes v Crusaders:
@cantab79 said in Hurricanes v Crusaders:
I'm interested to see how Whetukamokamo Douglas goes at 6, he's had limited opportunities this season.
Plus Sanders returning from injury on the bench. He looked like he was about to break through after the North/South game but hasn't had much time since then.
A questions for the Cantabs - what do you think of Grace at 8? I rate him but he looks more suited to 6?
Yep agree Grace is better suited to 6 it seems with Blackadder back its a matter of trying to get both on the field in the starting 15.
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@chris i think I like the look of Blackadder more, real workhorse.
Reminds me a bit of Ben Herring.
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@kirwan said in Hurricanes v Crusaders:
Canes are massive underdogs. If the Crusaders lose this their season will be in disarray.
Be awesome to happen, for the comp and us long suffering fans, but I cannot see it happening. Then I didn't see the Highlanders boil over as even a possibility, either!
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@machpants said in Hurricanes v Crusaders:
@kirwan said in Hurricanes v Crusaders:
Canes are massive underdogs. If the Crusaders lose this their season will be in disarray.
Be awesome to happen, for the comp and us long suffering fans, but I cannot see it happening. Then I didn't see the Highlanders boil over as even a possibility, either!
It would be good for comp, for sure. I’d be very, very surprised though
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@taniwharugby said in Hurricanes v Crusaders:
@chris i think I like the look of Blackadder more, real workhorse.
Reminds me a bit of Ben Herring.
Huh, really? Short, nippy openside Vs lanky, hard hitting blindside? I wouldn't have made that comparison!
