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Posted: **Sat Mar 10, 2018 8:56 pm**

This has made my weekend, both powerhouse teams (crusaders and lions) taking their opposition lightly and end up losing

Posted: **Sat Mar 10, 2018 9:06 pm**

This is what happens when The Lions play NZ teams during the regular season especially early on when there are less injuries.

Posted: **Sat Mar 10, 2018 9:21 pm**

Sounds like Ioane at centre went alright?

Posted: **Sat Mar 10, 2018 9:58 pm**

Just watched the highlights on FB, the first Lions try shouldn't have happened. Lion feed on a scrum, Blues smash them but get penalized.

Posted: **Sat Mar 10, 2018 10:01 pm**

Andalu wrote:Sounds like Ioane at centre went alright?

Superb in the second half and he and SBW combined well. Early on through SBW's usual butter fingers cost us the 1st try and contributed to the 2nd.

But Reiko played superbly in that second half. Three tries from the Ioane family.

Posted: **Sat Mar 10, 2018 10:03 pm**

Just watching the game now. At around 13 minutes in Alex Hodgman cops what looks like a broken arm. Anyone heard how serious it is?

Posted: **Sat Mar 10, 2018 10:14 pm**

booji boy wrote:
Andalu wrote:Sounds like Ioane at centre went alright?
Superb in the second half and he and SBW combined well. Early on through SBW's usual butter fingers cost us the 1st try and contributed to the 2nd.

But Reiko played superbly in that second half. Three tries from the Ioane family.

Good to hear he has that versatility even if I doubt he'll be playing there for the ABs anytime soon.

Posted: **Sat Mar 10, 2018 10:56 pm**

Well that was pretty embarrassing by the Lions

Best SA team by a country mile gets beaten by the worst Kiwi team by a country mile, at home

For all that is impressive about the Lions, there was just no game management at all.

Posted: **Sat Mar 10, 2018 11:05 pm**

Well done Blues. Great result.

Posted: **Sat Mar 10, 2018 11:06 pm**

Magpie26 wrote:Well that was pretty embarrassing by the Lions

Best SA team by a country mile gets beaten by the worst Kiwi team by a country mile, at home

For all that is impressive about the Lions, there was just no game management at all.

Hmm.. maybe the blues aren’t the worst NZ side

..just kidding - but we do have the worst coach by some margin

Posted: **Sat Mar 10, 2018 11:18 pm**

Lions playing at home might have been slightly overconfident.
Will be an interesting game in 3 weeks at Ellis Park v Crusaders.
I fear for the Sunwolves next week in Jo’burg.

Posted: **Sat Mar 10, 2018 11:19 pm**

SecretAgentMan wrote:Just watching the game now. At around 13 minutes in Alex Hodgman cops what looks like a broken arm. Anyone heard how serious it is?

Potentially out for the season.

Posted: **Sat Mar 10, 2018 11:20 pm**

Fear for us in Cape Town bro! Stomps gonna be mad as hell

Posted: **Sat Mar 10, 2018 11:55 pm**

The Native wrote:
SecretAgentMan wrote:Just watching the game now. At around 13 minutes in Alex Hodgman cops what looks like a broken arm. Anyone heard how serious it is?
Potentially out for the season.

Damn.

Just watched the game - what a cracker! The Blues showed a lot of character in that second half. Some nice back play, but the pack really won it for them. Both Ioanes had very good games. I thought Perofeta was good when he came on, threatening the line and nailing all his kicks. Not a bad effort playing outside third-string halfback Ruru, whose passing was less than stellar at times.

Posted: **Sun Mar 11, 2018 12:08 am**

SecretAgentMan wrote:
The Native wrote:
SecretAgentMan wrote:Just watching the game now. At around 13 minutes in Alex Hodgman cops what looks like a broken arm. Anyone heard how serious it is?
Potentially out for the season.
Damn.

Just watched the game - what a cracker! The Blues showed a lot of character in that second half. Some nice back play, but the pack really won it for them. Both Ioanes had very good games. I thought Perofeta was good when he came on, threatening the line and nailing all his kicks. Not a bad effort playing outside third-string halfback Ruru, whose passing was less than stellar at times.

Your man-crush looked good and I don't like Guru's decision making all the time but he gets to the ball and passes it, That is all I want in a sh, not two or four steps.

Posted: **Sun Mar 11, 2018 12:13 am**

It's actually very encouraging knowing that in Perofeta and Gatland there are two young and capable first fives. And Otere Black is also in the squad.

And to think we had to live with Ihaia West for four seasons...

Posted: **Sun Mar 11, 2018 12:17 am**

In Gats we trust

Posted: **Sun Mar 11, 2018 12:23 am**

The Blues were directionless until Perofeta came on, suddenly their major threats ( SBW and Reiko) sparked into life. The reserve tight forwards carried really well also.

No right to win in that fashion after the prep they had. Tana probably saved his job for now

Posted: **Sun Mar 11, 2018 12:36 am**

The Native wrote:It's actually very encouraging knowing that in Perofeta and Gatland there are two young and capable first fives. And Otere Black is also in the squad.

And to think we had to live with Ihaia West for four seasons...

One win doesn't make a season

Look at the Aucks getting all smug

Posted: **Sun Mar 11, 2018 12:46 am**

It's amazing how unstoppable the Blues looked when they were all buzzing and full of adrenaline, would love to see the ABs like that on a regular basis.

Posted: **Sun Mar 11, 2018 12:49 am**

Salient wrote:
The Native wrote:It's actually very encouraging knowing that in Perofeta and Gatland there are two young and capable first fives. And Otere Black is also in the squad.

And to think we had to live with Ihaia West for four seasons...
One win doesn't make a season Look at the Aucks getting all smug

I thought you would have learned your lesson?

Salient wrote:
Tehui wrote:Same shit, different year for the Blues.

You can always blame Ihaia West. Oh, hang on.
And when Ihaia turns it on for the Canes this evening the truth about the Blues will be exposed, the truth is out there Bro

We lose this game with West at the helm - like you did when the Bulls beat you.

Posted: **Sun Mar 11, 2018 1:00 am**

Salient wrote:
The Native wrote:It's actually very encouraging knowing that in Perofeta and Gatland there are two young and capable first fives. And Otere Black is also in the squad.

And to think we had to live with Ihaia West for four seasons...
One win doesn't make a season Look at the Aucks getting all smug

I'd love you to explain the logic behind your thought process that equates to me being smug saying that the Blues have three decent first fives in the squad and getting rid of a complete liability.

Are you Ihaia West's significant other?

Posted: **Sun Mar 11, 2018 1:08 am**

The Native wrote:
Salient wrote:
The Native wrote:It's actually very encouraging knowing that in Perofeta and Gatland there are two young and capable first fives. And Otere Black is also in the squad.

And to think we had to live with Ihaia West for four seasons...
One win doesn't make a season Look at the Aucks getting all smug
I'd love you to explain the logic behind your thought process that equates to me being smug saying that the Blues have three decent first fives in the squad and getting rid of a complete liability.

Are you Ihaia West's significant other?

I think this explains it:

Posted: **Sun Mar 11, 2018 1:09 am**

The Blues have so much talent but seem obsessed with impossible off loads. Just good solid rugby will make them a decent team. With a bit of luck and intelligence they could have been 3-0.

Posted: **Sun Mar 11, 2018 4:31 am**

Masterji wrote:The Blues have so much talent but seem obsessed with impossible off loads. Just good solid rugby will make them a decent team. With a bit of luck and intelligence they could have been 3-0.

A decent team will see them finish mid-table. If/when they learn when the offloads will stick they'll be a good side. They need tempering, not restriction.

Posted: **Sun Mar 11, 2018 5:27 am**

Watching the replay now and the Blues gifted the Lions 14 points, missed 6 points in missed penalties and Nic Berry enabled the Lions to score the first try with a baffling scrum penalty. A bit of luck and it could've been a 44-16/14 rout to the Blues. That's Rugby though.

Posted: **Sun Mar 11, 2018 7:54 am**

Fantastic, I hope this signals the end for the Lions, such a bunch oc tossers

Posted: **Sun Mar 11, 2018 8:09 am**

There seems to be some misconception on how shit the Blues are. They were 8-1-6 in 2016 and 7-1-7 in 2017. That's average of course, but they're hardly rubbish. It seems to be blown out of proportion because they play NZ teams more often.

Posted: **Sun Mar 11, 2018 8:16 am**

Big Nipper wrote:Fantastic, I hope this signals the end for the Lions, such a bunch oc tossers

Jens been in yet?

Posted: **Sun Mar 11, 2018 8:28 am**

Very disappointed with this result, Blues are the worst Kiwi franchise, chalk it up boys, another Kiwi title...unless the Rebels can stop them

Posted: **Sun Mar 11, 2018 8:36 am**

True Blue wrote:There seems to be some misconception on how shit the Blues are. They were 8-1-6 in 2016 and 7-1-7 in 2017. That's average of course, but they're hardly rubbish. It seems to be blown out of proportion because they play NZ teams more often.

As I tried to point out earlier in the week, the Blues shitness is greatly exaggerated by the conference system. For example;

Last 20 games against foreign teams;

Blues - 16W 3L 1D
Sharks - 13W 5L 2D
Lions - 13W 7L
Stormers - 10W 9L 1D
Jaguares - 9W 11L
Bulls - 8W 12L
Waratahs - 6W 13L 1D
Brumbies - 6W 14L
Reds - 5W 14L 1D
Rebels - 4W 15L 1D
Sunwolves - 2W 18L

Posted: **Sun Mar 11, 2018 8:43 am**

sorCrer wrote:
Big Nipper wrote:Fantastic, I hope this signals the end for the Lions, such a bunch oc tossers
Jens been in yet?

To his credit he made a brief appearance on page 3.

Posted: **Sun Mar 11, 2018 8:44 am**

naki wrote:
True Blue wrote:There seems to be some misconception on how shit the Blues are. They were 8-1-6 in 2016 and 7-1-7 in 2017. That's average of course, but they're hardly rubbish. It seems to be blown out of proportion because they play NZ teams more often.
As I tried to point out earlier in the week, the Blues shitness is greatly exaggerated by the conference system. For example;

Last 20 games against foreign teams;

Blues - 16W 3L 1D
Sharks - 13W 5L 2D
Lions - 13W 7L
Stormers - 10W 9L 1D
Jaguares - 9W 11L
Bulls - 8W 12L
Waratahs - 6W 13L 1D
Brumbies - 6W 14L
Reds - 5W 14L 1D
Rebels - 4W 15L 1D
Sunwolves - 2W 18L

Point well made.

Posted: **Sun Mar 11, 2018 8:56 am**

Missed this game. Hard luck Lions.

At least one South African side won this weekend

Posted: **Sun Mar 11, 2018 8:57 am**

Maniototo Man wrote:
naki wrote:
True Blue wrote:There seems to be some misconception on how shit the Blues are. They were 8-1-6 in 2016 and 7-1-7 in 2017. That's average of course, but they're hardly rubbish. It seems to be blown out of proportion because they play NZ teams more often.
As I tried to point out earlier in the week, the Blues shitness is greatly exaggerated by the conference system. For example;

Last 20 games against foreign teams;

Blues - 16W 3L 1D
Sharks - 13W 5L 2D
Lions - 13W 7L
Stormers - 10W 9L 1D
Jaguares - 9W 11L
Bulls - 8W 12L
Waratahs - 6W 13L 1D
Brumbies - 6W 14L
Reds - 5W 14L 1D
Rebels - 4W 15L 1D
Sunwolves - 2W 18L
Point well made.

Only fair to compare them with the other NZ teams against foreign sides also;

Crusaders - 19W 1L
Chiefs - 17W 3L
Hurricanes - 17W 3L
Highlanders - 17W 3L

Posted: **Sun Mar 11, 2018 10:04 am**

naki wrote:
Maniototo Man wrote:
naki wrote:
True Blue wrote:There seems to be some misconception on how shit the Blues are. They were 8-1-6 in 2016 and 7-1-7 in 2017. That's average of course, but they're hardly rubbish. It seems to be blown out of proportion because they play NZ teams more often.
As I tried to point out earlier in the week, the Blues shitness is greatly exaggerated by the conference system. For example;

Last 20 games against foreign teams;

Blues - 16W 3L 1D
Sharks - 13W 5L 2D
Lions - 13W 7L
Stormers - 10W 9L 1D
Jaguares - 9W 11L
Bulls - 8W 12L
Waratahs - 6W 13L 1D
Brumbies - 6W 14L
Reds - 5W 14L 1D
Rebels - 4W 15L 1D
Sunwolves - 2W 18L
Point well made.
Only fair to compare them with the other NZ teams against foreign sides also;

Crusaders - 19W 1L
Chiefs - 17W 3L
Hurricanes - 17W 3L
Highlanders - 17W 3L

That's quite surprising. Their record is very similar to the three NZ teams in front of them. They just can't buy a trick vs fellow NZ teams. They have to overcome that and start winning at Eden Park. Having said that their one home game this year is easily their worst performance of the season so far.

Posted: **Sun Mar 11, 2018 12:37 pm**

Next home game for the Blues is the 20th of April.

Posted: **Sun Mar 11, 2018 12:59 pm**

sorCrer wrote:
Big Nipper wrote:Fantastic, I hope this signals the end for the Lions, such a bunch oc tossers
Jens been in yet?

Been in last night after the game and congratulated the Blues on their deserved win. What more is there to say?

Posted: **Sun Mar 11, 2018 1:00 pm**

Big Nipper wrote:Fantastic, I hope this signals the end for the Lions, such a bunch oc tossers

Dream on BN, dream on. A mere hiccup

Posted: **Sun Mar 11, 2018 9:30 pm**

Jensrsa wrote:
Big Nipper wrote:Fantastic, I hope this signals the end for the Lions, such a bunch oc tossers
Dream on BN, dream on. A mere hiccup

When's the first Lions v Stormers game?

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