Hurricanes v Blues : MATCH THREAD : Sat 18th Jul

Where goats go to escape
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FujiKiwi wrote: Thu Jul 16, 2020 10:17 am
Monkey Magic wrote: Thu Jul 16, 2020 9:52 am
What is Narawa like? Still not a Plummer fan.
A speedy winger. Good step, too. He's kind of slight. Not a big lad.

Fun highlights here:

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Hope he goes well
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Eklund played well off the bench last up, so it'll be interesting to see how he goes starting. Don't know much about Sotutu's replacement Aaron Carroll, except he usually plays lock. I think the Canes loosies may have the edge over their Blues counterparts tonight.
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That’s right. With Sotutu, Blues have the edge in the loosies. Without him we don’t. It’s a testament to what an influential player he is at such an early stage in his career.
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brother against brother on opposite ends, when was the last time we had this (backs)? my minds says the mckenzies (chiefs-highlanders both at 10)
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This article takes a look at the brother versus brother dynamic, and labels the Canes favorites.

https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/sup ... inst-blues
Beauden’s been a calming presence but hardly stamped his mark on attack for his new side; Jordie’s been a key man with his massive boot and timely incisions, but also displayed touches of rust.

Second spot on the ladder beckons for the winners, with the Crusaders already six points clear and enjoying the bye at the halfway point.

Despite dual losses to the Blues either side of Covid-19 lockdown, the Hurricanes get the favourites’ tag at home on a forecast chilly but dry night with less of a pesky breeze than for last Sunday’s 17-11 win over the Highlanders.
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I’m really looking forward to seeing the brothers competing. Hopefully we will see a little extra interest by both, and in the tackling, putting the other on their ass.
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FujiKiwi wrote: Sat Jul 18, 2020 12:52 am That’s right. With Sotutu, Blues have the edge in the loosies. Without him we don’t. It’s a testament to what an influential player he is at such an early stage in his career.
What the situation with Sotutu. Is he injured? Rested?
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Just found it

But Sotutu was spotted hobbling due to a knee injury late in last week's loss to the Crusaders and although he completed the match, he is understood to have undergone scans afterwards.
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Just watching the coverage.

Christian Cullen looks about 60.

Has he had a medical condition or ... ?
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Bugger that boomfa
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Jeez. Lumpy made BB look ordinary there
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7-3 canes 4 minutes in.
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Ymx wrote: Sat Jul 18, 2020 7:10 am Jeez. Lumpy made BB look ordinary there
Showed him up big time.
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FujiKiwi wrote: Sat Jul 18, 2020 7:09 am Bugger that boomfa
Lumpy skins Beaudy
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Poor Beauden BOOrett
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BEAUDEN BARRETT!
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Booeauden Boorett scores!!
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Kiwias wrote: Sat Jul 18, 2020 7:11 am
FujiKiwi wrote: Sat Jul 18, 2020 7:09 am Bugger that boomfa
Lumpy skins Beaudy
Blue-eyed Beaudy has already redeemed himself.
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FujiKiwi wrote: Sat Jul 18, 2020 7:16 am
Kiwias wrote: Sat Jul 18, 2020 7:11 am
FujiKiwi wrote: Sat Jul 18, 2020 7:09 am Bugger that boomfa
Lumpy skins Beaudy
Blue-eyed Beaudy has already redeemed himself.
Posted too soon.
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FujiKiwi wrote: Sat Jul 18, 2020 7:17 am
FujiKiwi wrote: Sat Jul 18, 2020 7:16 am
Kiwias wrote: Sat Jul 18, 2020 7:11 am

Lumpy skins Beaudy
Blue-eyed Beaudy has already redeemed himself.
Posted too soon.
Round him first time
Through him second time
HOw will he beat BB the third time?
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no way could Narawa get out of that, this fucking ref really hates fijians!!
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This game is great!!!
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BB should get some tips from DC on how to tackle.
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Can you award a yellow for an offence after an offence?
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Torquemada 1420 wrote: Sat Jul 18, 2020 7:22 am Can you award a yellow for an offence after an offence?
Yes - what do you think a retaliation penalty is? Also, in this case the ball was still live in the offence was cynical.
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Christie dithering a lot.
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Enzedder wrote: Sat Jul 18, 2020 7:29 am
Torquemada 1420 wrote: Sat Jul 18, 2020 7:22 am Can you award a yellow for an offence after an offence?
Yes - what do you think a retaliation penalty is? Also, in this case the ball was still live in the offence was cynical.
I should have said "technical offence".
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cory jane got fat
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What was the flamer halfback doing there?
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blues backrow shit withotu sotutu :/
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Kiwias wrote: Sat Jul 18, 2020 7:18 am
FujiKiwi wrote: Sat Jul 18, 2020 7:17 am
FujiKiwi wrote: Sat Jul 18, 2020 7:16 am

Blue-eyed Beaudy has already redeemed himself.
Posted too soon.
Round him first time
Through him second time
HOw will he beat BB the third time?
He’s got to go over him.
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Is Tu'ungafasi allowed to do that?
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Hit the post from there. Fk me.
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TJ isn’t happy.
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Can no one kick a goal anymore.
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the rain will get worse ..
stemoc
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this game could become a cracker like the Reds-Force game last night..
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😂😂 Black ducked right out of tackling Savea, was at ankle height when he arrived
And are there two g’s in Bugger Off?
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Akira back to shit without Hoskins
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