Crusaders v Kings
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<span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="color:#000000;">Crusaders:</span></strong> 1. Wyatt Crockett, 2. Ben Funnell, 3. Owen Franks, 4. Luke Romano, 5. Samuel Whitelock (c) 6. Jordan Taufua, 7. Matt Todd, 8. Jimmy Tupou, 9. Mitchell Drummond, 10. Richi Mo'unga, 11. Nemani Nadolo, 12. David Havili, 13. Kieron Fonotia, 14. Johnny McNicholl, 15. Marty McKenzie</span></span><br> <br><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Reserves: </span></span><br><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">16. Ged Robinson, 17. Alex Hodgman, 18. Mike Alaalatoa, 19. Tim Boys, 20. Peter Samu, 21. Leon Fukofuka, 22. Ryan Crotty, 23. Jone Macilai</span></span><br> <br> <br><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Good to see that Ryan Crotty is back, just in time for their trip to SA next week.</span></span><br><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Will be interesting to see how Marty McKenzie will go for the Saders.</span></span>
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Surprised they have put macilai on the bench, been looking dangerous and this would be the perfect game to give him a real shot of confidence
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<p>It'll be a bloodbath</p>
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<p>Player most under pressure to perform: Romano.</p>
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<p>Barrett & Tupou have looked good so far, and there's no dropping Whitelock.</p>
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<p>I hope Crotty goes OK if he gets a chance. I'm not fussed whether he actually turns out to be starting player for NZ, but it would be good for Hansen to have options at this stage.</p> -
It will be interesting how that loose trio goes together. <br><br>
Hopefully we get a good 20-25 with a Crotty and Havili midfield. -
<p>TAB have Crusaders H2H at $1.01, can get $1.82 @-32.5pts.</p>
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<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="booboo" data-cid="565253" data-time="1458220453">
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<p>Sorry not bean following closely enough... Kieran Read? Injured?</p>
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<p>No, being rested. Same applies to Joe Moody, Codie Taylor and Andy Ellis. I read somewhere that they want to be sure to keep some key players injury free for their South Africa trip, which starts next week. Also to give some game time/starts to others.</p> -
<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="Chris B." data-cid="565754" data-time="1458365573"><p>That's a long way off the Crusaders' best starting XV.<br></p></blockquote>
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30 then. Either way it's not going to be "tough" and they're not "respected.<br><br>
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One of the Kings comes back on...soooooo much strapping tape
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TMOs just keep it interesting. ..again the questions from refs are causing issues
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<p>That Kings left wing makes Nadolo look small...</p>
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<p>I'd say he'd have to drop down to about U14s before he'd have a chance of being the biggest player on the pitch. Looks like he'd tip the scales at about 60kg, and wouldn't be out of place in the Kenyan long distance running team.</p> -
<p>TJ pissing himself over Marshall's lack of basic maths. "6-2 is 4 Justin". "Yes it is. Yes it is".</p>
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<p>Remind me, what is the point of the Kings? Heartland championship would seem a more appropriate competition.</p>
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<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="Billy Tell" data-cid="565799" data-time="1458374604"><p>Remind me, what is the point of the Kings? Heartland championship would seem a more appropriate competition.<br><br>
3 consecutive games leaking a half-century.</p></blockquote>
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Keeping the SA in Super rugby?<br><br>
But that raises new questions.
