Chiefs U20 v Crusaders U20
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So far, I haven't seen the team line-ups for this match, but I'll keep an eye on it.
Kick-off 3.00 pm.
Live on Sky Sport Select, unfortunately at the same time as the Highlanders v Waratahs game. -
@Stargazer said in Chiefs U20 v Crusaders U20:
So far, I haven't seen the team line-ups for this match, but I'll keep an eye on it.
Kick-off 3.30 pm.
Live on Sky Sport Select, unfortunately at the same time as the Highlanders v Waratahs game.Thanks Mate no coverage on Stan so would be interested in your comments
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Chiefs
1.Mason Tupaea
2.Taine Kolose
3.Havila Molia
4.Jaden Kingi
5.Rowan Slater
6.Andrew Smith
7.Veveni Lasaga
8.Sam Tufua
9.Adam Lennox
10.Tahu Kemara
11.Levi Rewiti
12.Austin Anderson
13.Tevita Ofa
14.Maikel Tuala
15.Cody Nordstrom16.Pokai Josiah
17.Josh Bartlett
18.Kauvaka Kaivelta
19.Wrampling-Alec
20.Thor Manase
21. Whara-Muriwai
22.Quinnln Tupou
23.Jole Naufahu -
Crusaders
1.Monu Moli
2.George Bell
3.Seb Calder
4.Jamie Hannah
5.Sio Latu
6.Viliame Napa'a
7.Fletche rAnderson
8.Joe Brial
9.Nic Shearer
10.Jack Parker
11.Blake Makiri
12.Dawson Smith
13.Jone Rova
14.Nikola Vikena
15.Macca Springer16.James Mullen
17.Olly Ryan
18.Bradley Fifita
19. Fiti Sa
20.Taya Brown
21.Mason Lund
22.James White
23.Isaac Hutchinson -
Crusaders U20:
1 Monu Moli
2 George Bell
3 Seb Calder
4 Jamie Hannah (c)
5 Sio Latu
6 Viliami Napa'a
7 Fletcher Anderson
8 Joe Brial
9 Nic Shearer
10 Jack Parker
11 Blake Makiri
12 Dawson Smith
13 Jone Rova
14 Nikola Vikena
15 Macca Springer16 James Mullen
17 Olly Ryan
18 Bradley Fifita
19 Fiti Sa
20 Taya Brown
21 Mason Lund
22 James White
23 Isaac Hutchinson -
Great attack by the Saders U20s and Jone Rova scores.
Jack Parker converts.
Chiefs U20 0 - 7 Crusaders U20
Btw, the Chiefs have the advantage of the wind in the first half.
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It started with a great line-out in the Crusaders 22; it ended in an easy try to the Chiefs left winger, Levi Rewiti.
Tahu Kemara converts.
Chiefs U20 7 - 7 Crusaders U20
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Scrum penalty Crusaders right in front of the sticks, but they go to the corner.
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Yellow card to a Chiefs player (Slater) for collapsing (?) the (driving) maul (he pulled down a player).
New line-out.Eventually, it's second-five Dawson Smith who scores the try.
Jack Parker converts.
Chiefs U20 7 - 14 Crusaders U20
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Crusaders putting a lot of pressure on the Chiefs, turning the ball over close to the Chiefs' try line, but then knock on. It's a Chiefs' scrum on the 5m line.
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The Crusaders U20s pack dominates. Scrum penalty won, now a new scrum.
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Sloppy play from the Crusaders centre; a Chiefs player hacks the ball away towards the Crusars half and it's almost a 50 : 22.
Now, Crusaders have regained possession and are back near the Chiefs 22.
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Jack Parker attempts a kick at goal, but misses.
It's still Chiefs U20 7 - 14 Crusaders U20.
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Thor Manase scores after being on for 30 seconds. He runs like a back
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Great try to Thor Manase. Tahu Kemara converts.
It's 14 all.
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Joe Brial immediately hits back for the Crusaders U20.
Parker can't convert.
Chiefs U20 14 - 19 Crusaders U20.
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Looks like they got the lineup slightly wrong. That was Jamie Hannah in 5 with the chargedown rather than Sio Latu
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The momentum has shifted to the Chiefs U20s.
Chiefs' scrum on the Crusaders 5m.
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@Stargazer said in Chiefs U20 v Crusaders U20:
The momentum has shifted to the Chiefs U20s.
Chiefs' scrum on the Crusaders 5m.
And they got shunted back. Bartlett at loosehead and Tupaea at tighthead. Crusaders still with their starting props, I think
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One of the Crusasers players sees yellow. Quick tap Kemara, and he scores himself. He also converts his own try.
Chiefs U20 21 - 19 Crusaders U20.
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Kemara apparently has a touch background and it shows. Some good stepping - throws some nice passes.
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The Chiefs U20 steal the ball from a Crusaders line-out and kick the ball out.
It's half time.
Chiefs U20 21 - 19 Crusaders U20.
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@bobily2 Best Chiefs player on the field.
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This game is a really good contest.
The Crusaders look the slightly stronger team (especially their pack), but the Chiefs have been very good in the fewer opportunities they got and have taken advantage of Crusaders' mistakes. Some great individual performances.
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I'd like to see what the Crusaders backup halfback is like - Shearer looks a little slow at times. Although, I expect with the wind behind them this half, the Crusaders might kick a little more. Parker has a big boot on him, so wouldn't be surprised if they make use of that.
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Bartlett looked really strong there.
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I agree with the commentator that the Crusaders U20 scrum isn't going well.
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Average officiating. That looked like two knock-ons.
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Finally, he sees the 3rd one.
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Beautiful try to Macca Springer! Chip & chase done perfectly.
Parker converts.
Chiefs U20 21 - 26 Crusaders U20.
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Crusaders U20 Nikola Vikena is a strong player, but he doesn't look quick enough for a winger. Maybe he'd be better at centre?
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Who was the Chiefs player that limped off?
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@Stargazer said in Chiefs U20 v Crusaders U20:
Crusaders U20 Nikola Vikena is a strong player, but he doesn't look quick enough for a winger. Maybe he'd be better at centre?
He usually is a centre.Good spotting
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The Crusaders U20's handling errors are stacking up. They've lost several opportunities because of it. Sometimes due to Chiefs' pressure, but most of the time there seems to be a bit of impatience.
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Haha, Jack Parker was like a speed bump for the Chiefs' hooker Taine Kolose, but the Crusaders U20 regain possesion and now go for the penalty kick. Jack Parker slots it.
Chiefs U20 21 - 29 Crusaders U20.
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Parker kicks a penalty from 50m out. Not too shabby - mind you, he has the wind behind him
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If the Crusaders U20 were more accurate, they'd be more ahead. They need to tidy that up.
The Chiefs U20 struggle a bit with the Crusaders' defence.
The ref now misses a forward pass from the Chiefs.
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Crusaders scrum goes better after a couple changes. Is it better because of those changes? As a wing, I have no idea. Chiefs have mixed things up too.
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@bobily2 Not sure whether the Crusaders U20 scrum has become stronger or the Chiefs U20 pack weaker. Maybe both?
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Another try to Kemara! The Chiefs' have a real prospect there! A really good 10!
