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Dan54 wrote: Fri Feb 21, 2025 7:15 pm
Kiwias wrote: Fri Feb 21, 2025 8:43 am
Dan54 wrote: Fri Feb 21, 2025 8:32 am Geez it wan't JOC who cost Crusaders, they got beaten up in forwards, (Chiefs loosies were a class above) and after that man for man the Chiefs whole backline looked better.
The scrums were pretty equal in 1H but we got mullered in the 2H.
Yep fair enough too kiwi, it was maybe when Newell went off? But loosies were in another class anyway.mind you helps when tighties get on top.
Agreed, the Chiefs loosies played really well against quality opposition. They adjusted to Jacobson's early injury without missing a beat. Finau was into everything - when he gets his timing right he's a genuine menace - and Parker's had a great start to the season.
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Canes vs Drua just about to kick off in Napier...
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Deepsouth wrote: Fri Feb 21, 2025 2:14 pm
Guy Smiley wrote: Fri Feb 21, 2025 7:46 am MacKenzie’s been pretty average. Missed a few conversions and now out on the full from kick off.
Bit better than Baunden thoug.....
It was a really shitty, gusty wind last night.
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Canes are in early thru Roigard, against Drua.
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Good start by the Canes.

Hoping our 'Arry plays well and makes the 10 jersey his own.
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That was so dumb of Kirifi.
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Drua race ahead 22-12.

Canes way too loose with the ball. Some of the passing has been abysmal, and they can't blame the conditions.
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Having 2 men in the bin doesn't bloody help, either. :mad:
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That looks like a beautiful day in Napier, Jesus I wish I was there. That is a lovely little ground.
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Drua ahead 22-19 at HT.

Glad Harkin's OK - I didn't really want Godfrey playing the whole game at fullback.
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Razzle dazzle! :clap:
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That was classic Fijian rugby.
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Afternoon rugby lads...

just a joy to watch.
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Canes win a messy old thriller 38-34.
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Guy Smiley wrote: Sat Feb 22, 2025 5:14 am Afternoon rugby lads...

just a joy to watch.
I missed most of this due to the demands of snow clearing in the drive and our side street. :mad: :mad:
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Kiwias wrote: Sat Feb 22, 2025 5:46 am
Guy Smiley wrote: Sat Feb 22, 2025 5:14 am Afternoon rugby lads...

just a joy to watch.
I missed most of this due to the demands of snow clearing in the drive and our side street. :mad: :mad:
Sounds like the perfect excuse to just park up indoors and watch the footy.
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Highlanders vs Blues just about to kick off in Dunedin.
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Kiwias wrote: Sat Feb 22, 2025 5:46 am
Guy Smiley wrote: Sat Feb 22, 2025 5:14 am Afternoon rugby lads...

just a joy to watch.
I missed most of this due to the demands of snow clearing in the drive and our side street. :mad: :mad:
That sucks - was probably the match of the season - if you like Barbarians style rugby
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Highlanders v Blues. A celebration of the truly awful haircuts we see in New Zealand rugby.
And are there two g’s in Bugger Off?
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Berry making a lot of calls in the Blues favour here.
And are there two g’s in Bugger Off?
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Dan54 wrote: Fri Feb 21, 2025 7:15 pm
Kiwias wrote: Fri Feb 21, 2025 8:43 am
Dan54 wrote: Fri Feb 21, 2025 8:32 am Geez it wan't JOC who cost Crusaders, they got beaten up in forwards, (Chiefs loosies were a class above) and after that man for man the Chiefs whole backline looked better.
The scrums were pretty equal in 1H but we got mullered in the 2H.
Yep fair enough too kiwi, it was maybe when Newell went off? But loosies were in another class anyway.mind you helps when tighties get on top.
Blackadder I thought had a good game but he was fighting a lonely fight. Finau was a bloody monster.
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Blues ahead 14-13 at HT.
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Gumboot wrote: Sat Feb 22, 2025 5:50 am
Kiwias wrote: Sat Feb 22, 2025 5:46 am
Guy Smiley wrote: Sat Feb 22, 2025 5:14 am Afternoon rugby lads...

just a joy to watch.
I missed most of this due to the demands of snow clearing in the drive and our side street. :mad: :mad:
Sounds like the perfect excuse to just park up indoors and watch the footy.
Not when balanced against how angry Ms. Kiwias would be on her return from work to a snowed-in driveway. :cry:
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Kiwias wrote: Sat Feb 22, 2025 6:52 am Not when balanced against how angry Ms. Kiwias would be on her return from work to a snowed-in driveway. :cry:
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I know global warming is crazy but snow in NZ this time of year? :shock:
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Kiwias is an expat. Lives in Japan.

Blues are grinding this out up front. Highlanders just not making the ground.

And yet... as I typed that they ran 70 meters to return a BB aimless kick for a try.

23-21 Landers
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Torquemada 1420 wrote: Sat Feb 22, 2025 7:07 am
Kiwias wrote: Sat Feb 22, 2025 6:52 am Not when balanced against how angry Ms. Kiwias would be on her return from work to a snowed-in driveway. :cry:
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I know global warming is crazy but snow in NZ this time of year? :shock:
I live in Japan.
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Telea's lazy getting back there :thumbdown:
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Enzedder wrote: Sat Feb 22, 2025 7:21 am Kiwias is an expat. Lives in Japan.

Blues are grinding this out up front. Highlanders just not making the ground.

And yet... as I typed that they ran 70 meters to return a BB aimless kick for a try.

23-21 Landers
AJ Lam does not get shrugged off like that very often
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Where has Daniel been the last 4 years?
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Enzedder wrote: Sat Feb 22, 2025 7:25 am Where has Daniel been the last 4 years?
In the bin?
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If you want to change a rule that ruins the game, it’s this one. Down to thirteen men for the rest of the game because of injuries.

Should the ‘lose a player because uncontested scrums’ be a thing when there’s a card involved?
And are there two g’s in Bugger Off?
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Terrific stuff from the Highlanders in that last twenty.

Abject from the Blues. All AB back line can’t get past thirteen men. Reminds me of watching Edinburgh.
And are there two g’s in Bugger Off?
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The short-handed Highlanders upset the reigning champs 29-21. Great stuff, Landers!

Blues start the season 0-2.
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Gumboot wrote: Sat Feb 22, 2025 7:53 am The short-handed Highlanders upset the reigning champs 29-21. Great stuff, Landers!

Blues start the season 0-2.
Blues looking the epitome of "talented but lazy".
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Barrett with another pissy grubber kick when his team desperately needs to keep the ball in hand. Sure enough it leads to the dagger 3 by the Highlanders.

I can't wait until Perofeta is back.

And running Riccitelli into the ground worked a treat. Bottled those lineout throws and was limping for the final 30 minutes.
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Brilliant stuff by the Clan!!!
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What a win by the Force.

Absolutely bonkers game! :lol:

Brumbies will do well to get close next week... Can't beat a 13-man Force outfit.
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Moral Dilemma wrote: Sat Feb 22, 2025 10:23 am What a win by the Force.

Absolutely bonkers game! :lol:

Brumbies will do well to get close next week... Can't beat a 13-man Force outfit.
Yup, the Chiefs have been seriously impressive so far, especially in the 2nd half of both games.
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Kiwias wrote: Sat Feb 22, 2025 7:21 am
Torquemada 1420 wrote: Sat Feb 22, 2025 7:07 am
Kiwias wrote: Sat Feb 22, 2025 6:52 am Not when balanced against how angry Ms. Kiwias would be on her return from work to a snowed-in driveway. :cry:
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I know global warming is crazy but snow in NZ this time of year? :shock:
I live in Japan.
Of course. Forgot :oops:
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https://x.com/Highlanders/status/1893899085557453248

This kid was awesome, Dmacesque in stature and looks and sounds like a teenager when interviewed, not a pro rugby player in his 20s. Both Highlanders games have been fun so far, they are a joy to watch.

I think Super rugby has not been as good as this since the original S12 days. Already looking forward to next week's games.
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