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zer0 wrote:As a penthouse resident at the top of the table, I've no real interest in whatever it is that passes for rugby among the misbegotten SRA cellar-dwellers (perhaps Lizard can enlighten us?), but it seems the Chufs really are going all in on this whinging strategy? If Cane keeps this up, then we'll need to hire Richie as an expensive consultant to come in and give him a slap before every match and interview until he remembers not to be a lil bitch.

Warrenball now Warrenwhinge

Blues have mixed up their team a little by bringing in Scotland's very own Findlay Christie at 9 and Harry Plummer at 12. The change at 12 surprises me for their biggest game of the season especially up against Goodhue who now looks a natural 12 but possibly they want more width or even another kicking option.

While it could be a bluff, I suspect it's going to be a full on kicking barrage, as that's exactly wheat they did to the Stormers when they fielded Black (10), Plummer (12), and Perofeta (15).

While it's extremely unlikely, there will be a delicious irony if they win in Cheechee with the Robbie Deans era Crusadering of kick deep -> defend -> force kick from deep -> counter attack -> ??? - > PROFIT

Also no Nock at all is a bit of a shocker.

Goodhue is a 12 now?

Mikey Brown wrote:Goodhue is a 12 now?

Best centre in the world, the new Conrad Smith.

Well, hence my question?

zer0 wrote:As a penthouse resident at the top of the table, I've no real interest in whatever it is that passes for rugby among the misbegotten SRA cellar-dwellers (perhaps Lizard can enlighten us?), but it seems the Chufs really are going all in on this whinging strategy? If Cane keeps this up, then we'll need to hire Richie as an expensive consultant to come in and give him a slap before every match and interview until he remembers not to be a lil bitch.

The Bloos are the perfect exhibition team. With no pressure on, they can really shine.

Mikey Brown wrote:Goodhue is a 12 now?

Yep, and very good at it. His offloading game has really surprised me

So will the bloos v Cru game be worth a look tomorrow, im thinking of making an effort to see this!

I would think it well worth a watch in your timezone, 8 am ish?

3.15 ish here is more of a stretch, specially given i don't have a solid source for the game.

Both teams stacked with ABs, new talent, weather supposed to be good i believe, get in.

Was a good game. Same as last week, the Crusaders win gets polished by a late try, but is what it is. The Blues back three must've had a hell of an Indian before the match because I've not seen a back three sh*t the bed that badly under the high ball since the 2009 AB's. Would say that was the difference.

Crusaders just too good. Blues unlucky to lose by that much though after being on top until that chargedown. I would still get Barrett to ten as soon as possible even if Black has been playing well. He is a decent 15 but you're missing out not having him at 10.

Any idea if Barrett has a particular preference or was expecting to play a certain amount of 10/15 when he moved? Hard to imagine it wasn’t discussed quite a bit.

Also, this was pretty badass.

Mikey Brown wrote:Any idea if Barrett has a particular preference or was expecting to play a certain amount of 10/15 when he moved? Hard to imagine it wasn’t discussed quite a bit.

Also, this was pretty badass.

Learnt it all from Scott Wight

BB at 15 again. If he doesn't get a game all tournament at 10, he'll be pretty frustrated. He's a good fullback but behind others there for NZ.

Weird position to be in for someone that NZ's pro players apparently rated as boy the country's best 10 and best player in that survey that was making headlines last week.

Australian tournament has not been anywhere near the same quality but Force Vs Reds last night was a very good game. Good enterprising play

Cameo wrote:BB at 15 again. If he doesn't get a game all tournament at 10, he'll be pretty frustrated. He's a good fullback but behind others there for NZ.

Weird position to be in for someone that NZ's pro players apparently rated as boy the country's best 10 and best player in that survey that was making headlines last week.

This is why I was wondering if there had been any open discussion about his position from him or the Blues.

Moving from being Hurricanes 10 to Blues 15 by accident would be a bit ridiculous move for what many were calling the best player in the world a couple of years back.

I guess the idea is he can still step for moments like that try he scored from first receiver, but it does seem like a bit of a waste.

That Laumape try too- didn't realise he was that quick.

What's he going to do? Bugger off to France?

Highlanders Chiefs looked fun. Maul defence not a thing any more though?

A Smith looking like the best player in the tournament for me. Pass as sharp as ever and also looking electric on the ball.

MB - on Barrett, the coaches say that they consider it each week but that he is a 'team player' and isn't pushing them to move him

Saw crusaders v hurricanes

Great referee, not a single high tackle game was effectively self policing

Laumape gave goodhue a hiding, goodhue fell off a fair few tackles

Laumape probably injured for a bit though

BB is such a coat hanger magnet.

Didn't think Jordan was that bad. Bombed a kick but everyone does that sometimes. Took a few good ones and looked dangerous with the ball.

What a game of rugby it was all round though.

It's been a tremendous tournament.

cashead wrote:Hey Lizard! Hey! How do you like them apples, huh?

Fuck up.

I hate rugby now.