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Posted: **Thu Apr 14, 2022 10:10 am**

Jimmy Smallsteps wrote: Thu Apr 14, 2022 9:32 am
Torquemada 1420 wrote: Thu Apr 14, 2022 9:09 am
Dan54 wrote: Thu Apr 14, 2022 3:20 am
I not sure why you think that, he's shown no problems coming into line at midfield when playing 15. I prefer him at 15 myself, just because he the type of 15 I like at test level, perhaps a liitle more that Jordan. Not a biggie, and not knocking Will Jordan, just what I think is best for test at 15.
I'm not buying into that either. I'm guessing those stats are similar to Fickou.
We may very well see then, won't we?

I'm not suggesting JB is a 12: just that not for the lack of physicality reasons you cite. With his kicking game too, would he not be more like an old school, 2nd 5/8th?

Posted: **Fri Apr 15, 2022 4:15 am**

Torquemada 1420 wrote: Thu Apr 14, 2022 10:10 am
Jimmy Smallsteps wrote: Thu Apr 14, 2022 9:32 am
Torquemada 1420 wrote: Thu Apr 14, 2022 9:09 am

I'm not buying into that either. I'm guessing those stats are similar to Fickou.
We may very well see then, won't we?
I'm not suggesting JB is a 12: just that not for the lack of physicality reasons you cite. With his kicking game too, would he not be more like an old school, 2nd 5/8th?

I don't see a really tall, relatively slender 12 working that well in the cut and thrust of modern test rugby which promotes a fast rush defence and lots of heavy contact in the inside channels.

Posted: **Fri Apr 15, 2022 5:38 am**

Has anyone seen Jordie pass the ball?

Posted: **Fri Apr 15, 2022 6:04 am**

Acid test for The Blues on how far they've really come under Leon. This has to be match of Soup so far. Can' wait.

Posted: **Fri Apr 15, 2022 6:20 am**

Torquemada 1420 wrote: Fri Apr 15, 2022 6:04 am Acid test for The Blues on how far they've really come under Leon. This has to be match of Soup so far. Can' wait.

Yep, should be a cracker.

Crusaders: Will Jordan, Sevu Reece, Braydon Ennor, David Havili, Leicester Fainga’anuku, Richie Mo’unga, Bryn Hall, Cullen Grace, Tom Christie, Ethan Blackadder, Zach Gallagher, Scott Barrett (c), Oli Jager, Codie Taylor, Joe Moody.
Reserves: Ricky Jackson, George Bower, Fletcher Newell, Dominic Gardiner, Pablo Matera, Mitch Drummond, Fergus Burke, George Bridge

Blues: Stephen Perofeta, AJ Lam, Rieko Ioane, Bryce Heem, Mark Telea, Beauden Barrett, Finlay Christie; Hoskins Sotutu, Dalton Papalii (c), Tom Robinson, Josh Goodhue, Luke Romano, Ofa Tuungafasi, Kurt Eklund, Alex Hodgman.
Reserves: Ricky Riccitelli, Jordan Lay, Nepo Laulala, James Tucker, Adrian Choat, Taufua Funaki, Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, Zarn Sullivan/Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens

Posted: **Fri Apr 15, 2022 6:24 am**

Gumboot wrote: Fri Apr 15, 2022 6:20 am
Torquemada 1420 wrote: Fri Apr 15, 2022 6:04 am Acid test for The Blues on how far they've really come under Leon. This has to be match of Soup so far. Can' wait.
Yep, should be a cracker.

Crusaders: Will Jordan, Sevu Reece, Braydon Ennor, David Havili, Leicester Fainga’anuku, Richie Mo’unga, Bryn Hall, Cullen Grace, Tom Christie, Ethan Blackadder, Zach Gallagher, Scott Barrett (c), Oli Jager, Codie Taylor, Joe Moody.
Reserves: Ricky Jackson, George Bower, Fletcher Newell, Dominic Gardiner, Pablo Matera, Mitch Drummond, Fergus Burke, George Bridge

Blues: Stephen Perofeta, AJ Lam, Rieko Ioane, Bryce Heem, Mark Telea, Beauden Barrett, Finlay Christie; Hoskins Sotutu, Dalton Papalii (c), Tom Robinson, Josh Goodhue, Luke Romano, Ofa Tuungafasi, Kurt Eklund, Alex Hodgman.
Reserves: Ricky Riccitelli, Jordan Lay, Nepo Laulala, James Tucker, Adrian Choat, Taufua Funaki, Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, Zarn Sullivan/Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens

I have a sneaker thah The Blues will get over the line but can't risk going against the Saders in the FR

Posted: **Fri Apr 15, 2022 6:26 am**

You are watching it from here right Torq?

https://sanzaarrugby.tv/watch

Annoying how they haven’t released an app yet. Or have they and I missed it?

Posted: **Fri Apr 15, 2022 6:33 am**

Ymx wrote: Fri Apr 15, 2022 6:26 am You are watching it from here right Torq?

https://sanzaarrugby.tv/watch

Annoying how they haven’t released an app yet. Or have they and I missed it?

Yes. But pretty p*ssed at having paid for it, that it's now on Sky too. No app that I am aware of. Ironic because Sky Go is only an app..... and it's dogsh*te!

Posted: **Fri Apr 15, 2022 7:03 am**

Bunglies "top" of the table

Posted: **Fri Apr 15, 2022 7:07 am**

Why do sides do that. Zero gain option. Should just clear it 1st chance unless it's really on.

Posted: **Fri Apr 15, 2022 7:18 am**

Not a great start for BB

Posted: **Fri Apr 15, 2022 7:25 am**

Far too easy from a 5m scrum. Jordan gets the first try.

Posted: **Fri Apr 15, 2022 7:29 am**

Old BB

{EDIT} And good work from the TMO. No messing around.

Posted: **Fri Apr 15, 2022 7:39 am**

Great stuff Blues. And should have had courage of my convictions

Posted: **Fri Apr 15, 2022 7:40 am**

Great play from BB to create the half gap for Papali'i. He steps Richie Mo and scores with ease.

17 to 7 Blues after 32 minutes

Posted: **Fri Apr 15, 2022 7:41 am**

Weak tackling by Hall and RMo.

Posted: **Fri Apr 15, 2022 7:43 am**

Kiwias wrote: Fri Apr 15, 2022 7:41 am Weak tackling by Hall and RMo.

Came from another dim pen by Christie.

Posted: **Fri Apr 15, 2022 7:47 am**

Gee the Blues are now shutting down the Crusaders very quickly. No space

Posted: **Fri Apr 15, 2022 7:50 am**

Perofeta taps and goes thru a huge gap. Havilli tackles and strips the ball after the tackle. Yellow card

Perofeta missed a sitter - that's 6 easy points missed. 17 to 7 at half time

Posted: **Fri Apr 15, 2022 7:51 am**

Enzedder wrote: Fri Apr 15, 2022 7:47 am Gee the Blues are now shutting down the Crusaders very quickly. No space

Contrasting styles here. Blues playing at a much higher pace whereas Saders trying to play a more structured game.... which is not working because as you say, Blues cutting the space and making the breakdown a mess.

Posted: **Fri Apr 15, 2022 7:57 am**

Torquemada 1420 wrote: Fri Apr 15, 2022 7:51 am
Enzedder wrote: Fri Apr 15, 2022 7:47 am Gee the Blues are now shutting down the Crusaders very quickly. No space
Contrasting styles here. Blues playing at a much higher pace whereas Saders trying to play a more structured game.... which is not working because as you say, Blues cutting the space and making the breakdown a mess.

I’m not watching the game, way out in the sticks right now…. But this is something of a trademark for Leon MacDonald. When the Blues nail it they do it this way. Rangi and Razor coaching the ABs would be a thing of beauty.

Posted: **Fri Apr 15, 2022 7:59 am**

Guy Smiley wrote: Fri Apr 15, 2022 7:57 am
Torquemada 1420 wrote: Fri Apr 15, 2022 7:51 am
Enzedder wrote: Fri Apr 15, 2022 7:47 am Gee the Blues are now shutting down the Crusaders very quickly. No space
Contrasting styles here. Blues playing at a much higher pace whereas Saders trying to play a more structured game.... which is not working because as you say, Blues cutting the space and making the breakdown a mess.
I’m not watching the game, way out in the sticks right now…. But this is something of a trademark for Leon MacDonald. When the Blues nail it they do it this way. Rangi and Razor coaching the ABs would be a thing of beauty.

I hope it never happens!

Posted: **Fri Apr 15, 2022 8:07 am**

Perofeta continuing his good form on attack, but he simply has to nail those easy kicks.

Posted: **Fri Apr 15, 2022 8:10 am**

Jordan looks like he's ended any debate over who is best FB in the world at present.

Posted: **Fri Apr 15, 2022 8:13 am**

Going going to be out for 4 weeks or 6.

Fuck off anyway ya daft prick

Posted: **Fri Apr 15, 2022 8:13 am**

Red and game over.

Which is a pity because he's just ruined a great contest

{EDIT} Ironic since Saders' coaching team talking about the need to tackle lower at 1/2 time!

Posted: **Fri Apr 15, 2022 8:13 am**

No scooter no

Posted: **Fri Apr 15, 2022 8:14 am**

Torquemada 1420 wrote: Fri Apr 15, 2022 8:13 am Red and game over.

Which is a pity because he's just ruined a great contest

Does not look good for SB

Posted: **Fri Apr 15, 2022 8:15 am**

Spoiler

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Guy Smiley wrote: Fri Apr 15, 2022 7:57 am
Torquemada 1420 wrote: Fri Apr 15, 2022 7:51 am
Enzedder wrote: Fri Apr 15, 2022 7:47 am Gee the Blues are now shutting down the Crusaders very quickly. No space
Contrasting styles here. Blues playing at a much higher pace whereas Saders trying to play a more structured game.... which is not working because as you say, Blues cutting the space and making the breakdown a mess.
I’m not watching the game, way out in the sticks right now…. But this is something of a trademark for Leon MacDonald. When the Blues nail it they do it this way. Rangi and Razor coaching the ABs would be a thing of beauty.

A marvelous combination indeed

Posted: **Fri Apr 15, 2022 8:16 am**

The ball was well gone, he targetted the head, moronic.

Posted: **Fri Apr 15, 2022 8:17 am**

That will be the game

Posted: **Fri Apr 15, 2022 8:17 am**

Scooter (again) … shakes head.

Posted: **Fri Apr 15, 2022 8:17 am**

Gumboot wrote: Fri Apr 15, 2022 8:16 am The ball was well gone, he targetted the head, moronic.

It's exactly the "tackle" which shows why 20 min red is nonsense.

Posted: **Fri Apr 15, 2022 8:18 am**

Gumboot wrote: Fri Apr 15, 2022 8:16 am The ball was well gone, he targetted the head, moronic.

I just don’t understand how he didn’t react to the ball popping out. It was right in front of him.

Posted: **Fri Apr 15, 2022 8:18 am**

Torquemada 1420 wrote: Fri Apr 15, 2022 8:17 am
Gumboot wrote: Fri Apr 15, 2022 8:16 am The ball was well gone, he targetted the head, moronic.
It's exactly the "tackle" which shows why 20 min red is nonsense.

Why? He’s off for the match, and will probably be cited.

Posted: **Fri Apr 15, 2022 8:19 am**

Ymx wrote: Fri Apr 15, 2022 8:18 am
Gumboot wrote: Fri Apr 15, 2022 8:16 am The ball was well gone, he targetted the head, moronic.
I just don’t understand how he didn’t react to the ball popping out. It was right in front of him.

Yep, he never looked at the ball, but he clearly had eyes for Hodgman's head. I hope he cops a long suspension.

Posted: **Fri Apr 15, 2022 8:20 am**

Perofeta butchers a try on top of his missed kicks.

Posted: **Fri Apr 15, 2022 8:22 am**

Still pretty quick is BB!

Posted: **Fri Apr 15, 2022 8:23 am**

Ymx wrote: Fri Apr 15, 2022 8:18 am
Torquemada 1420 wrote: Fri Apr 15, 2022 8:17 am
Gumboot wrote: Fri Apr 15, 2022 8:16 am The ball was well gone, he targetted the head, moronic.
It's exactly the "tackle" which shows why 20 min red is nonsense.
Why? He’s off for the match, and will probably be cited.

Because Saders still get back to 15

Posted: **Fri Apr 15, 2022 8:23 am**

Gumboot wrote: Fri Apr 15, 2022 8:19 am
Ymx wrote: Fri Apr 15, 2022 8:18 am
Gumboot wrote: Fri Apr 15, 2022 8:16 am The ball was well gone, he targetted the head, moronic.
I just don’t understand how he didn’t react to the ball popping out. It was right in front of him.
Yep, he never looked at the ball, but he clearly had eyes for Hodgman's head. I hope he cops a long suspension.

Colour me not surprised

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