Pffft get outta here with your powder-puff rugby...
Farrell: <has a great run of form> | England fans: "OH mA GerRD HeS tHe bEsT plAYeR iN thE woRLd!"
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Pffft get outta here with your powder-puff rugby...
Farrell: <has a great run of form> | England fans: "OH mA GerRD HeS tHe bEsT plAYeR iN thE woRLd!"
:D
I thought they were both clear cut penalty tries the second more than the first as was a guaranteed push over try if not collapsed the scrum. I wish more refs were like that guy, no fucking about teams want to foul then penalty try although he did bottle it at the end with what was a clear deliberate knock on.
I more meant in the context that he let the Saders get away with collapse after collapse at the other end and did feck all.
But yeah in isolation it was a legit call.
Blues defo have a lot more starch about them this season in any event. Hopefully they kick on from this.
I do like a bit of Super Rugby, and nice to see the Crusaders playing in an English style. I'll have them to win it this year.
^ Ouch... Stop that.
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Soup 19 delivering up another tight one - Waratahs 19 20 Hurricanes.
Blues looking impressive against a good team, but then I think back to previous years, Blues always competed well in the more difficult games then fell apart against ordinary opposition.
Canes looked like they've used all their 'get out jail free' cards in the first game of the year.
For some reason, and I'm not exactly sure what or even really why, I hate the Waratarts with a burning fucking intensity.
:dunno:
As much as the Reds???
It'll be interesting to see if an Aussie or Bokk team can make the semis in a WC year - you'd think they should.
(BTW Mr.Robertson a certain thugish League no.10 in a white shirt seems to have learnt to pass! If he learns to tackle before the WC then...)
Quite like the Red and especially now that they're coached by the legend Brad Thorn. But the Waratarts... Nah, fuck those guys.
As for Farrell he can tackle he just needs to use his arms.
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To be honest mate your the only Kiwi I know who has never left NZ preferring to live in Australia.
As an Aussie I follow all the NZ teams and love their style of Rugby.
Cheating and plying the rules yes but great ball movement and fantastic drive and defence.
My poor run for today ends after not losing a bet yesterday, unlucky on first 2 games today but Sharks -11 And back in the money.
The best and worst from the opening round of Super Rugby.
BACK OF THE WEEK
Braydon Ennor - Crusaders
Ennor, only 21, is normally an outside back but he played centre against the Blues and on this effort, he could push Jack Goodhue for the red and black No13 jersey and possibly demand higher honours. He has extreme pace but also excellent power and game awareness. One to watch.
FORWARD OF THE WEEK
Akira Ioane - Blues
It says something when your No8 is your main attacking threat, but such is Ioane's talent. Few other loose forwards could have scored his try in the second half when he galloped in from 30m. It was typical Ioane, celebrating his 50th game for the Blues. More of this and he could be something special.
WORLD CUP WATCH
Ma'a Nonu - Blues
The 36-year-old is back and the verdict is...he was pretty good. Nonu ran over the top of Richie Mo'unga and sent Jordan Taufua into next week with a huge hit on the sideline to prove that the power and desire is still there. Not sure about the pace but the signs are promising.
UPS
Quade Cooper
Unable to make Super Rugby with the Reds, Cooper has settled into his new home in the Rebels halves perfectly. Cooper put in a huge shift during his side's win over the Brumbies in Canberra on Friday night.
Anton Lienert-Brown
Stepping up as one of the leaders in the Chiefs squad this year, Lienert-Brown was a force for the Chiefs from the outset. His ability to beat defenders and put supporting players in space led to two of the Chiefs tries, he made all nine of his tackles, and showed he's comfortable putting his foot to the ball when needed.
DOWNS
Richie Mo'unga
It wasn't an ideal start to the year for Mo'unga, who was wayward on all three of his shots at goal, missed five tackles, conceded a couple of turnovers and didn't have much of an impact in the Crusaders attack. He can only improve.
Waratahs
Allowed a try inside the final five minutes, missed a game-winning penalty, failed to capitalise on great territory throughout the game and had double figure turnovers. The game against the Hurricanes was one the Waratahs really should have won.
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Agree about Braydon Ennor. He was excellent during last year's NPC and he is definitely one to watch.
The Crusaders loosing prop Tim Perry with a broken arm is a blow, but having Joe Moody able to come back in is an option that many teams would like.
I saw a comment by Chris Rattue today that he considers Moody to be the dirtiest player in NZ rugby in his opinion. Or was it 'one of the...'?
Dunno can't remember.
Either way it consolidates his (Rattue's) position as the worst fucking journalist in NZ in mine. Twat.
Worst journo in NZ is a crowded field.
'Tis but one in which he manages to constantly stand out in.
Rattue 2001 - 2015: Richie McCaw is not good enough / past it and needs to retire.
Rattue 2015 - to date: The All Blacks are crap and can't win without Richie McCaw
Super Rugby Round 2
Kickoff times local (TST)
Friday, 22 February
Highlanders v Reds 1935 (1335)
Saturday, 23 February
Sunwolves v Waratahs 1315 (1115)
Crusaders v Hurricanes 1935 (1335)
Brumbies v Chiefs 1945 (1545)
Sharks v Blues 1505 (2005)
Stormers v Lions 1715 (2215)
Los Jaguares v Bulls 1840 (0440 Su)
Rebels - Bye
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hnz had a bad tipping week in round 1, but hope springs eternal and here are this round's predictions...
Clan v Reds -- Clan by 15
Sunwolves ve Waratahs -- 'tahs by 25
Crusaders v Hurricanes -- Sadists beat Canes by 8
Brumbies v Chiefs -- Chiefs by 8
Sharks v Blues -- Blues by 5
Sormers v Lions -- Lions demolish the hapless Stompies by 15
Los Jaguares v Bulls -- out on a limb here and say Jaguares by 5
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Happy viewing!!
They were. That Roscoe Specman looked the goods. He can flat out moooove. Yet, the Bulls were playing a Stompies side that is in complete disarray. If the Jaguares can play with a bit more discipline they might get one over the Bulls.
Good point.
Bulls have made an awesome buy in Duane Vermeulen. Great player.
I think the Rebels may pick up a few points! :chitown:
They've got a good spine in Genia and Cooper, a fairly solid if unspectacular backline all up and some grafters in the forwards so may well do.
Clan v Reds
Super Rugby Round 2
22 February 2019
Where:
Dunedin
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Venue:
Forsyth Barr Stadium
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Teams:
Highlanders:
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15. Ben Smith (cc), 14. Waisake Naholo, 13. Rob Thompson, 12. Teihorangi Walden, 11. Tevita Li, 10. Josh Ioane, 9. Aaron Smith, 8. Luke Whitelock (cc), 7. Dillon Hunt, 6. Shannon Frizell, 5. Josh Dickson, 4. Jackson Hemopo, 3. Tyrel Lomax, 2. Liam Coltman, 1. Ayden Johnstone.
Reserves: 16. Ash Dixon, 17. Daniel Lienert-Brown, 18. Siate Tokolahi, 19. Jack Whetton, 20. Marino Mikaele Tu'u, 21. Kayne Hammington, 22. Marty Banks, 23. Matt Faddes.
Queensland Reds:
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15. Bryce Hegarty, 14. Chris Feauai-Sautia, 13. Jordan Petaia, 12. Samu Kerevi (capt), 11. Sefa Naivalu, 10. Hamish Stewart, 9. Moses Sorovi, 8. Caleb Timu, 7. Liam Wright, 6. Angus Scott-Young, 5. Lukhan Salakia-Loto, 4. Izack Rodda, 3. Taniela Tupou, 2. Brandon Paenga-Amosa, 1. Feao Fotuaika.
Reserves: Alex Mafi, Harry Hoopert, Ruan Smith, Harry Hockings, Fraser McReight, Tate McDermott, Duncan Paia'aua, Isaac Lucas.
Odds: Highlanders $1.10 Reds $7.50
Glanced a headline earlier that Rene Ranger is out for the season, ACL or something.
That dude has no luck. :sad: