I really really rate George bridge,his work rate is fantastic. He seems to be everywhere.
Mitch hunt has had a big impact aswell,better player than I thought.
Whetu Douglas is a real workhorse,again he is much better than I thought he was.
These are the players that have really stepped up when not a lot was really expected in my opinion

@Billy-Tell I did not mean he is good enough for All Blacks but a very good super rugby player who can play in a number of positions

@Tim said in Crusaders v Blues:

@Bovidae Duffie improved massively over the course of 2016. He had a shocker in his first visit to Christchurch. His work under the highball this year has been as good as anyone's.
Could not agree more! I'm really impressed with him aswell

How about sevu Reece?

Always thought guyton was awful but after today I would say he is way worse than that.

@JK don't rate bryn gatland at all except for the fact he can kick

@African-Monkey visinia may look at a overseas contract now I would think! It's a shame though as I think he is a decent winger

@Nepia The USA player threw the ball at him not Weber hitting it out of his hands

@Stargazer Not so much that it's a poorly coached side I think.
Looked like the players not ever trained together

@Billy-Tell Also I would add George bridge to that who is in crusaders squad,looks very talented and also jack goodhue

I really really rate George bridge,his work rate is fantastic. He seems to be everywhere.
Mitch hunt has had a big impact aswell,better player than I thought.
Whetu Douglas is a real workhorse,again he is much better than I thought he was.
These are the players that have really stepped up when not a lot was really expected in my opinion

Always thought guyton was awful but after today I would say he is way worse than that.

Sounds like a hell of a game

@Duluth how has dalton popoali'i played? What is his best position? 6,7 or 8

@Duluth fin hoeata? Or is he injured?

@Bovidae joe wheeler is s option isn't he?

@Crucial Chris eves has to be one of the props I would think.
I'm hoping it's a strong squad named

@Bovidae who are the players to look out for apart from the usual players like jordie Barrett .
Carlos price I've been told is really talented but no idea on any others

@Tim said in Crusaders v Blues:

@Bovidae Duffie improved massively over the course of 2016. He had a shocker in his first visit to Christchurch. His work under the highball this year has been as good as anyone's.
Could not agree more! I'm really impressed with him aswell

@Stargazer Cape Town - The Chiefs have announced the arrival of former wing Lelia Masaga, who returns to the side as a back-up option should injuries strike.

Masaga, who left the franchise in 2013 after having made 91 Super Rugby appearances, has been playing his rugby in Japan in recent seasons.

But he is now back in Hamilton, with head coach Dave Rennie admitting the finisher is a decent back-up to have on their books during this year.

"Lelia's a good man so he could well feature (later in the campaign) if we get some injuries," coach Rennie told TVNZ of the 30-year-old wing.