Highlanders v Blues
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@Landers92 said in Highlanders v Blues:
Happy to see Stodart on the bench providing lock cover, much needed as we saw last week. Big fan of that loose forward trio too so will be interesting to see how they go and a big chance for Lasaqa to make a name for himself early in the season.
In the backs Hurley comes on for Manson and Gilbert shifting to fullback, big game for Hurley similar to Lasaqa, a good chance to show he belongs.
Not a heaps of expectation for this game and not expecting a win but I do think this is a team that can stay in the fight, especially being the first game at home + the Zoo during O-week. Should be in for a good high scoring game under the roof.
Its only Gilberts goal kicking keeps him in there..... I would I have kept Manson on the bench for his pace alone ( I am a Stags biased)
Also not convinced on Fakatava ... always capable of that 1/20 absolute blinder of a game ...but he literally scores points for both teams usually.
Hard to see landers keeping up if the Blues put it together...
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@Mattasaurus said in Highlanders v Blues:
@Landers92 said in Highlanders v Blues:
Happy to see Stodart on the bench providing lock cover, much needed as we saw last week. Big fan of that loose forward trio too so will be interesting to see how they go and a big chance for Lasaqa to make a name for himself early in the season.
In the backs Hurley comes on for Manson and Gilbert shifting to fullback, big game for Hurley similar to Lasaqa, a good chance to show he belongs.
Not a heaps of expectation for this game and not expecting a win but I do think this is a team that can stay in the fight, especially being the first game at home + the Zoo during O-week. Should be in for a good high scoring game under the roof.
Its only Gilberts goal kicking keeps him in there..... I would I have kept Manson on the bench for his pace alone ( I am a Stags biased)
Also not convinced on Fakatava ... always capable of that 1/20 absolute blinder of a game ...but he literally scores points for both teams usually.
Hard to see landers keeping up if the Blues put it together...
I reckon Gilbert has been selected specially to keep Caleb Clarke quiet. Our biggest outside back option except for Jim Tavatavanawai. Best 1-1 option against one of the most destructive players in the comp.
I reckon this is Fakatava's last year. Should be flagged by the middle of the year, if he pulls on the Tongan kit.
With my eye patch on, I think we can push them. The round two game last year we held them close. It was a better Blues side too.
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@SouthernMann said in Highlanders v Blues:
With my eye patch on, I think we can push them.
I think that's a fair take. Under the roof with the emphasis on quick play with only 30 seconds scrums/lineouts etc then I think Highlanders are a real chance tonight. You should get plenty of ball to run back from shitty Beauden kicks
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@Mattasaurus said in Highlanders v Blues:
( I am a Stags biased)
Don't bring the crusaders into this.
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@Machpants said in Highlanders v Blues:
Who received the jerseys and haka? I missed that
Toby, his brother.
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That's a heck of a start. Fizz like this goes one of two ways
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Looking ominous already
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@Bones said in Highlanders v Blues:
Suafoa is another blindside monster. Will be very interesting if both he and Parker kick on this season.
Pleased to see him at 6. Haven't understood why he has played 8 so much - looks far better at 6
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@KiwiMurph said in Highlanders v Blues:
@Bones said in Highlanders v Blues:
Suafoa is another blindside monster. Will be very interesting if both he and Parker kick on this season.
Pleased to see him at 6. Haven't understood why he has played 8 so much - looks far better at 6
When I say interesting - is there an NZA selection this year for those outside the crusaders?
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Has Nic Berry actually improved this year?
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this is going to be a loooong night for us landers fans
