Chiefs vs Crusaders: MATCH THREAD: Sat 1st August

Ali's Choice · Post by **Ali's Choice** » Sat Aug 01, 2020 12:53 am

Mr Mike wrote:
Ali's Choice wrote:
Mr Mike wrote:
Ali's Choice wrote:Our backrow of Christie, Sanders and Havili is the least experienced and least capable backrow in the history of Crusader rugby. That's not hyperbole, that just fact.
Dean Coleman, Angus Gardiner and Todd Blackadder started against the Chiefs without even a single Super Rugby cap between them.
Was that in 1996 back in the first season of SR?
Well spotted.

I'd kill for a player of Angus Gardner's quality right now. He was one of my favourite players back in the day. The fact that he was never test capped just shows the depth that we have historically enjoyed at 7.

Adrianmole · Post by **Adrianmole** » Sat Aug 01, 2020 1:05 am

Ali's Choice wrote:Shit news for Chiefs fans that Alaimalo is out of the rest of the competition. Caleb Clarke is a f**king grub.

Clearly accidental contact.

Adrianmole · Post by **Adrianmole** » Sat Aug 01, 2020 1:06 am

Crusaders will be far too slick, 15-20 margin.

Ali's Choice · Post by **Ali's Choice** » Sat Aug 01, 2020 1:08 am

Adrianmole wrote:
Ali's Choice wrote:Shit news for Chiefs fans that Alaimalo is out of the rest of the competition. Caleb Clarke is a f**king grub.
Clearly accidental contact.

Clarke knew he was going to land on Alaimalo. Where else was he going to land? The outcome probably wasn't intended.

Enzedder · Post by **Enzedder** » Sat Aug 01, 2020 1:46 am

Cruden's 100th and some other fellow has a bit of an anniversary as well. Could add some extra emotion into the game

Ali's Choice · Post by **Ali's Choice** » Sat Aug 01, 2020 1:50 am

Enzedder wrote:Cruden's 100th and some other fellow has a bit of an anniversary as well. Could add some extra emotion into the game

Yes, congrats to both Sam Whitelock (150) and Aaron Cruden (100) on their significant milestones. Both players have been wonderful players and great servants of NZ rugby.

Enzedder · Post by **Enzedder** » Sat Aug 01, 2020 1:52 am

Ali's Choice wrote:
Adrianmole wrote:
Ali's Choice wrote:Shit news for Chiefs fans that Alaimalo is out of the rest of the competition. Caleb Clarke is a f**king grub.
Clearly accidental contact.
Clarke knew he was going to land on Alaimalo. Where else was he going to land? The outcome probably wasn't intended.

No chance of stopping the try and plenty of time to pull out.

Ali's Choice · Post by **Ali's Choice** » Sat Aug 01, 2020 1:57 am

Enzedder wrote:
Ali's Choice wrote:
Adrianmole wrote:
Ali's Choice wrote:Shit news for Chiefs fans that Alaimalo is out of the rest of the competition. Caleb Clarke is a f**king grub.
Clearly accidental contact.
Clarke knew he was going to land on Alaimalo. Where else was he going to land? The outcome probably wasn't intended.

No chance of stopping the try and plenty of time to pull out.

I agree 100%. I think he was annoyed that the try had been scored and just wanted to hurt Solomon a bit. It was Richard Loe on Paul Carozza minus the forearm.

You cannot just jump on a player who is prone on the ground whilst in the act of scoring atry. In that instance the defender has to be responsible for the safety of the ball carrier. I cannot believe that Clarke didn't receive a lengthy suspension.

trapper · Post by **trapper** » Sat Aug 01, 2020 2:24 am

I’ve seen incidents like that a hundred times without injury, it’s pure bad luck is all and trying to equate it to Loe on Carroza is crazy talk. Get a grip fellas, injuries happen.

I’m happy if the Saders sneak this by 1

Post by **Hong Kong** » Sat Aug 01, 2020 2:59 am

Attn: Ali

Referee: Ben O'Keeffe
Assistant referees: Paul Williams, Richard Kelly
Television match official: Glenn Newman

Enzedder · Post by **Enzedder** » Sat Aug 01, 2020 3:20 am

Chiefs v Crusaders: Saturday 1 August, 7:05pm, FMG Stadium Waikato, Hamilton.
Referee: Ben O'Keeffe.
Assistant Referee 1: Paul Williams.
Assistant Referee 2: Richard Kelly.
TMO: Glenn Newman.

Ali's Choice · Post by **Ali's Choice** » Sat Aug 01, 2020 4:13 am

The OP has been updated with team lists and match officials info. Sorry for the delay, it's been a busy week.

Ali's Choice · Post by **Ali's Choice** » Sat Aug 01, 2020 4:32 am

CHCH Metro Premiership club Rugby is been streamed via the CRFU's facebook page. Maris Albion vs Shirley, the #2 ranked team vs #4.

https://www.facebook.com/canterburyrugb ... SEARCH_BOX

Ali's Choice · Post by **Ali's Choice** » Sat Aug 01, 2020 5:00 am

Interesting to see Manasa Mata'ele playing very well for Marist. He is a top quality player. Not only has he been superb every time he's played for the Crusaders, but I think he has the quality for even higher honours. I think he's clearly a test standard player. The fact that he can't even force his way into the injury depleted Crusaders team suggests that the depth in NZ rugby is still very good.

Wilderbeast · Post by **Wilderbeast** » Sat Aug 01, 2020 5:06 am

Is there any super rugby team he wouldn’t start for other than the crusaders?

Ali's Choice · Post by **Ali's Choice** » Sat Aug 01, 2020 5:18 am

Wilderbeast wrote:Is there any super rugby team he wouldn’t start for other than the crusaders?

I couldn't think of any. Not given his past performances, where he has always been excellent. He's scored 16 tries in 23 matches at SR level and always looked dangerous. I would be extremely comfortable if he was permanently in our starting XV.

Peteray · Post by **Peteray** » Sat Aug 01, 2020 7:14 am

I'm backing 'Crudd,' 'OB,' 'One-ball,' 'Azza,' whatever nickname is current, to have a big one today. His hundredth, and a chance to put the Crusaders in a speed wobble is probably enough of a driver, but I genuinely feel that today could be the day everything clicks for the Chiefs.

Kiwias · Post by **Kiwias** » Sat Aug 01, 2020 7:33 am

Caveman Sam hits the 150 mark tonight -- he'll be up for a big performance

sonic_attack · Post by **sonic_attack** » Sat Aug 01, 2020 7:35 am

Where did izzy get his hair. That plum was bald at the start of his career.

sonic_attack · Post by **sonic_attack** » Sat Aug 01, 2020 7:49 am

14K crowd for a bunch of turkeys that can't win a game.

Ted. · Post by **Ted.** » Sat Aug 01, 2020 7:57 am

Yoiu've got far an away the best team in the Aotearoa comp, so sorry Crusaders flans, for entirely selfish reasons I'm backing the Chiefs tonight.

C'MON The CHIEFS!!!

Fat Old Git · Post by **Fat Old Git** » Sat Aug 01, 2020 8:10 am

Ted. wrote:Yoiu've got far an away the best team in the Aotearoa comp, so sorry Crusaders flans, for entirely selfish reasons I'm backing the Chiefs tonight.

C'MON The CHIEFS!!!

Dead to me Ted. Dead to me.

Until the next opportunity for a beer or three....

Kiwias · Post by **Kiwias** » Sat Aug 01, 2020 8:13 am

I actually felt a bit sorry for DMac there

trapper · Post by **trapper** » Sat Aug 01, 2020 8:14 am

Great watching the big man running down the line at full pace... good try.

rugga. · Post by **rugga.** » Sat Aug 01, 2020 8:15 am

Anyone else starting to worry about Mo'ungas goal kicking?

Ted. · Post by **Ted.** » Sat Aug 01, 2020 8:20 am

Refs have reverted to kind. Guys diving over the ruck left right and centre.

And the Cru score off the back of 4 or 5 such moves.

trapper · Post by **trapper** » Sat Aug 01, 2020 8:20 am

That 2-3 minutes of rugby from the Saders, beautiful. What a try.

Fat Old Git · Post by **Fat Old Git** » Sat Aug 01, 2020 8:20 am

Nice.

Ted. · Post by **Ted.** » Sat Aug 01, 2020 8:22 am

Not quite.

Ted. · Post by **Ted.** » Sat Aug 01, 2020 8:28 am

dMac is not a great tactical kicker.

Kahu · Post by **Kahu** » Sat Aug 01, 2020 8:29 am

sonic_attack wrote:Where did izzy get his hair. That plum was bald at the start of his career.

Same place as Marty Crowe and Warney.

This is going to be a massacre. Sad to see Chiefs crowds returning to pre-title levels. Perhaps if NZRU cough cough ahem NZR sorry AC want Australia to reduce a team for a TT comp then Chiefs should also be cut.

Fat Old Git · Post by **Fat Old Git** » Sat Aug 01, 2020 8:31 am

That looks ok to me.

Fat Old Git · Post by **Fat Old Git** » Sat Aug 01, 2020 8:33 am

And I was correct.

trapper · Post by **trapper** » Sat Aug 01, 2020 8:33 am

Boshier is having a hell of a game.

Kiwias · Post by **Kiwias** » Sat Aug 01, 2020 8:35 am

trapper wrote:Boshier is having a hell of a game.

Yep. He'd look quite good in black in this form.

kiap · Post by **kiap** » Sat Aug 01, 2020 8:37 am

Few mistakes creeping in by red

Couch · Post by **Couch** » Sat Aug 01, 2020 8:44 am

Wainui is a trash winger

MungoMan · Post by **MungoMan** » Sat Aug 01, 2020 8:46 am

Kiwias wrote:I actually felt a bit sorry for DMac there

Well-executed tackle but the word choice of tackle.

Against a much bigger man running at pace parallel to the sideline but not tippy-toeing along it, it needed to be a much lower tackle to be a chance of putting any part of the ballrunner into touch.

Auckman · Post by **Auckman** » Sat Aug 01, 2020 8:50 am

Blues need a Chiefs win tonight. Do it for your fellow northerners Chiefs boys.

sonic_attack · Post by **sonic_attack** » Sat Aug 01, 2020 8:50 am

Chiefs looking dangerous enough, they need to reign in the errors though to be a chance. Saders nice and patient and ready to run away with it.