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So top of the table*

*bottom half

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... Aumua has been disappointing. Likewise Fihaki. Our attack is non-functional so may as well mix it up. Maybe playing fullback would take a bit of pressure off Kemara and let him settle in. Would probably still lose. ... You are just not really getting him the ball when he should be your main str...

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I think Lakai has a bigger frame than Ardie and he is certainly bigger than Ardie was over his first few seasons. We can probably also expect to see Lakai put on a few more Kgs of muscle over next season or two.

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Loosie selections will be interesting. With Iose, Flanders, Shields, Kirifi and Lakai all available, Lakai is possibly the best Bench option, covering 7 and 8, but Shields covers 6 and 8, and can play Lock. I'd like to see Shields, Flanders and Kirifi start. You gotta wonder if there is a place for...

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Couch wrote: ↑Sat Mar 16, 2024 10:05 am One must wonder if Brad Shields will even crack the starting XV? We have plenty of depth at loosie

won't be long to the saders steal one.

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Pakia Pakia wrote: ↑Sat Mar 16, 2024 10:12 am
CrazyIslander wrote: ↑Sat Mar 16, 2024 10:11 am Obstruction
Ioane is always bound. The maul continues. The TMO got that wrong.

Yeah seems odd call, was same maul...

But Christie took the ball and forward passed it back to Eckland so right call in the wrong way,

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Akira and Sutotu seems to be on a mission to turn over the ball to the Tahs so far.

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Bindi wrote: ↑Fri Mar 15, 2024 10:19 am Best game I've ever seen Uru play. Really improved this year.

is this the dude with Massive hands?

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Auckman wrote: ↑Sat Mar 16, 2024 9:39 am Reiko is off on HIA and looks groggy

I don't think they even bothered with the assessment, he was in lala land.

Oh you already called it...

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Stuggling Rebels? They are fourth on the table I'll have you know.

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I have a question that some of the proponents of the dark arts might be able to answer. What was going on with all the Scrum free kicks being awarded against the Hurricanes? Were the Crusaders playing it cunning and closing the gap on the mark, or were the Hurricanes encroaching the mark on the loc...

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This game has banana peel written all over it.... For a while there, I thought I had called this nice and early, and it was a close one allright. Sevu Reece was outstanding tonight, and if the Saders had pulled it off, he would have been MOTM for sure. As it stands, not sure the MOTM should come fr...

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JPNZ wrote: ↑Fri Mar 15, 2024 9:06 am Someone tonight mentioned that Reece had signed overseas this week? Surely that can’t be true? Anyone seen/read anything?

I hope not. I understood he was being chased but havn't seen anything confirmed.

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I wonder what the score would be if Reece wasn’t playing ?

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Gee, made hard work of that.

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Can Reece be subbed off please?

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Ted. wrote: ↑Fri Mar 15, 2024 7:53 am isn't exactly cerebral nor working.

Think I said the same thing. Tactical kicking isn’t this teams skill set.

Stick to our strengths.

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Ted. wrote: ↑Fri Mar 15, 2024 6:56 am The weather is going to be a leveller, in fact given the teams involved, it is a massive advantage to the Crusaders.

Yup

Still, must be some Sore crusaders. There were some big hit there.

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Stitched up by the draw somewhat as well. Not the easiest of starts.

Nothing that will stop you being able to get into the playoffs though.

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The Story on Billy Guyton does not make for good reading.

https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/350212549 ... lly-guyton

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Bullshit. And telling renters that this is for them ? 🤣🤣🤣 All the Govt is going is reinstating normal interest deductibility based on basic taxation principles. That the previous Govt undermined. Whilst claiming it’s for renters , with a tear in his eye . Remember when National were arguing that re...

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Have Labour pledged to repeal the repeal of the removal of interest deductibility for rental properties? Yep and repeal the repeal of the CGT that's not a CGT the 10 year brightline test. That doesn't apply to the family home ... except when it does. (Another Grant Robertson scam). Thank God we don...

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By geez the poor buggers can't buy a break can they. I not a Crusaders'supporter by any means, but dislike seeing teams getting decimated like this, even when they playing my Canes! Who or what has Penney upset? Indeed - who doesn't enjoy the other NZ teams (except canes) getting pounded the saders...

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Actually.... Do you have a 37yr old Halfback.... What the hell

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I forgot about Moody but he's got a bug anyway. So bower gets to stink up your team sheet.

Interesting that Mafileo has dropped straight out. Is he injured? Or just pandering to UncleFB? Same with my boy Delaney?

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Indeed, Round Robin is a bit of a circus since almost everyone gets into the play-offs. And who's going to dare write-off the Crusaders at that stage?

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Conspiracy theory - The likes of Elon Musk are pushing that stuff like this should be blamed on DEI, taking focus away from the actual issue, cutting corners to increase profit. Something Tesla also does. 100%, the right wing lunatics blaming inclusivity rather than corporate greed is the classic b...

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Thanks Mr Brownstone. If I wasn't so dyed-in-the-wool, I would feel sorry for Crusaders horrific injury list. Just compounds badly with the departures. But I am, so... I'm looking forward to Canes forwards rolling over the Crusaders and continuing their improvement. We have always had good depth in ...

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Not sure why coaches continue to take such a huge risk by opting for a 6-2 bench split? It cost the Blues the match yesterday, they had a halfback playing on the wing for three quarters of the game. I know the Springboks won the last RWC with a 6-2 split, but I don't actually think it in itself was...

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CrazyIslander wrote: ↑Sat Mar 09, 2024 11:23 am Big JTA made an impact

Nice to hear. I played Club Rugby with him, so have a soft spot.

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Fully deserved win to the Canes. Blues did ok not to drop their bundle with that 6-2 rubbish bench. I was going to compliment Perofeta on a very good game but that miss at the end to deny the bonus downgrades my compliment to just good game. 8) Unlucky too, Sullivan and Lam were both looking great ...

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jambanja wrote: ↑Thu Mar 07, 2024 3:37 am
Kahu wrote: ↑Wed Mar 06, 2024 11:11 pm Good on the girls. Not like they have much to lose. Wonder which racist sponsor is upset?

Wilson Parking I bet
Why on earth would someone be racist for not supporting it?

Racist is the wrong term. Classist is more appropriate.

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Right call on Iose above. Higgins gets to start ahead of PUG which is a solid indication of just how good he is. I'm surprised he's stuck around as long as he has, he's on the wrong side of 25, played for the AB's, and yet barely features at this level, even though he's more than capable. Wouldn't ...

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I see the Magpies in the 23 quota is two this year, Rakete-Stones dropping out of the 23 to make way for Flanders. Go the Blues. I quite like Rakete-Stones but I don't think he is mobile enough to be a loose foward. Numia on the otherhand probably could fill in at 6 at a pinch. RS is probably unluc...

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It's ripe for disruption alright.

I would like to see Lakai get a lot more accurate. He is a busy boy but his height and angle when clearing rucks meant he wasn't as effective as he could be.

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I see the Magpies in the 23 quota is two this year, Rakete-Stones dropping out of the 23 to make way for Flanders. Go the Blues. I quite like Rakete-Stones but I don't think he is mobile enough to be a loose foward. Numia on the otherhand probably could fill in at 6 at a pinch. RS is probably unluc...

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Tehui wrote: ↑Tue Mar 05, 2024 7:09 am Hopefully the Hurricanes can figure out how to defend against a lineout drive. They conceded three tries against the Reds in this manner.

And they got in that position from poor discipline. Too many penalties.

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missed most of the game. Glad they could extend it out for me.

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Tussock wrote: ↑Fri Mar 01, 2024 9:01 am Clan needs to score next.

Get possession & territory...

Yup no chance if they don't address this.

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Bad guys take the lead.

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