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Highlanders v Crusaders : MATCH THREAD : Fri 26th Feb
Posted: Mon Feb 22, 2021 10:01 pm
by Ymx
WHEN:
Fri 26th Feb
KICK OFF:
Local - 7.05pm
WHERE:
Dunedin, NZ
VENUE:
Forsyth-Barr Stadium, Dunedin
MATCH OFFICIALS:
Referee: Ben O’Keeffe
Assistant 1: Mike Fraser
Assistant 2: James Doleman
TMO: Brendon Pickerill
TEAMS:
Highlanders:
Solomon Alaimalo,
Connor Garden-Bachop,
Ngantungane Punivai,
Sio Tomkinson,
Jona Nareki,
Mitch Hunt,
Aaron Smith (co captain),
Marino Mikaele-Tu’u,
Billy Harmon,
Shannon Frizell,
Jack Regan,
Josh Dickson,
Siate Tokolahi,
Ash Dixon (co-captain),
Daniel Lienert-Brown
Reserves: Liam Coltman, Josh Hohneck, Jeff Thwaites, Bryn Evans, Folau Fakatava, Josh Ioane, Hugh Renton
Will Jordan,
Sevu Reece,
Jack Goodhue,
Dallas McLeod,
Leicester Fainga’anuku,
Richie Mo’unga,
Bryn Hall,
Cullen Grace,
Tom Christie,
Ethan Blackadder,
Samuel Whitelock,
Scott Barrett (c),
Michael Alaalatoa,
Codie Taylor,
Joe Moody.
Reserves: Brodie McAlister, George Bower, Fletcher Newell, Quinten Strange, Sione Havili Talitui, Mitchell Drummond, Fergus Burke, Chay Fihaki.
Re: Highlanders v Crusaders : MATCH THREAD : Fri 26th Feb
Posted: Mon Feb 22, 2021 10:09 pm
by Ymx
Its that time again.
Although, I must admit I've not yet checked if we have it in the UK yet !!
Re: Highlanders v Crusaders : MATCH THREAD : Fri 26th Feb
Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2021 8:01 am
by stemoc
nope, ppl are being told to get Stan sports in UK via a VPN
Re: Highlanders v Crusaders : MATCH THREAD : Fri 26th Feb
Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2021 2:38 pm
by ASMO
Ymx wrote: ↑Mon Feb 22, 2021 10:09 pm
Its that time again.
Although, I must admit I've not yet checked if we have it in the UK yet !!
it will be here i am sure as i can see a link to the game there already
https://www.vipbox.lc/rugby-live
Re: Highlanders v Crusaders : MATCH THREAD : Fri 26th Feb
Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2021 6:50 pm
by Dan54
Looking forward to game obviously, be interesting to see how Clan go, they may get beaten a bit in tight forwards, but supect their loosies and 9 will make thing a bit tough for Saders. You would think Sader's backs in general will have a little too much gas, although Clan seemed to have unearted a good un in Garden-Bachop at 15.
Re: Highlanders v Crusaders : MATCH THREAD : Fri 26th Feb
Posted: Wed Feb 24, 2021 12:23 am
by Gumboot
Highlanders: Solomon Alaimalo, Connor Garden-Bachop, Ngantungane Punivai, Sio Tomkinson, Jona Nareki, Mitch Hunt, Aaron Smith (co captain), Marino Mikaele-Tu’u, Billy Harmon, Shannon Frizell, Jack Regan, Josh Dickson, Siate Tokolahi, Ash Dixon (co-captain), Daniel Lienert-Brown
Reserves: Liam Coltman, Josh Hohneck, Jeff Thwaites, Bryn Evans, Folau Fakatava, Josh Ioane, Hugh Renton
Re: Highlanders v Crusaders : MATCH THREAD : Fri 26th Feb
Posted: Wed Feb 24, 2021 2:18 am
by mrbrownstone
It's a strong Highlanders team. I had forgotten they signed Alaimalo. That certainly makes their backline look better as fullback seemed to be a bit of a problem last year (to be expected trying to replace B Smith).
Hunt starting over Ioane is interesting, although not totally surprising as I thought Ioane was average last year. Not sure I see the hype there to the same extent as others. Also good to see that Fakatava has rightly leapfrogged Hammington in the pecking order. I hope Punivai gets a good run in the midfield as I think he has some talent, although a shame it comes at the expense of the injured Paea. Hopefully Tompkinson has been working on his tackle technique alongside him.
The forward pack looks relatively settled, with some explosive ball-running loosies. I still don't rate Harmon though and wouldn't start him ahead of Lentjies.
The bench is certainly stacked with experience with former All Blacks in Coltman, Squire, Ioane, and the returning Bryn Evans, plus a future All Black in Fakatava. Should be no lack of impact.
These southern derbies are always great games, especially when played in Dunedin, so let's hope for more of the same. It's certainly a challenging first up prospect for the Crusaders.
Re: Highlanders v Crusaders : MATCH THREAD : Fri 26th Feb
Posted: Wed Feb 24, 2021 3:28 am
by JPNZ
Crusaders:
Will Jordan,
Sevu Reece,
Jack Goodhue,
Dallas McLeod,
Leicester Fainga’anuku,
Richie Mo’unga,
Bryn Hall,
Cullen Grace,
Tom Christie,
Ethan Blackadder,
Samuel Whitelock,
Scott Barrett (c),
Michael Alaalatoa,
Codie Taylor,
Joe Moody.
Reserves: Brodie McAlister, George Bower, Fletcher Newell, Quinten Strange, Sione Havili Talitui, Mitchell Drummond, Fergus Burke, Chay Fihaki.
Re: Highlanders v Crusaders : MATCH THREAD : Fri 26th Feb
Posted: Wed Feb 24, 2021 3:33 am
by mrbrownstone
JPNZ wrote: ↑Wed Feb 24, 2021 3:28 am
Crusaders:
Will Jordan,
Sevu Reece,
Jack Goodhue,
Dallas McLeod,
Leicester Fainga’anuku,
Richie Mo’unga,
Bryn Hall,
Cullen Grace,
Tom Christie,
Ethan Blackadder,
Samuel Whitelock,
Scott Barrett (c),
Michael Alaalatoa,
Codie Taylor,
Joe Moody.
Reserves: Brodie McAlister, George Bower, Fletcher Newell, Quinten Strange, Sione Havili Talitui, Mitchell Drummond, Fergus Burke, Chay Fihaki.
No complaints. I think that is full strength. I like that backline - everyone in their best position. No shuffling Goodhue to 12 and Faiinganuku to 13.
Re: Highlanders v Crusaders : MATCH THREAD : Fri 26th Feb
Posted: Wed Feb 24, 2021 3:42 am
by JPNZ
Yes, two very strong teams. This will be another cracker under the roof.
Also forgot to add David Havili is out this week with Concussion protocols, expected to return next week.
Re: Highlanders v Crusaders : MATCH THREAD : Fri 26th Feb
Posted: Wed Feb 24, 2021 5:53 am
by Certain Navigator
mrbrownstone wrote: ↑Wed Feb 24, 2021 2:18 am
It's a strong Highlanders team. I had forgotten they signed Alaimalo. That certainly makes their backline look better as fullback seemed to be a bit of a problem last year (to be expected trying to replace B Smith).
Hunt starting over Ioane is interesting, although not totally surprising as I thought Ioane was average last year. Not sure I see the hype there to the same extent as others. Also good to see that Fakatava has rightly leapfrogged Hammington in the pecking order. I hope Punivai gets a good run in the midfield as I think he has some talent, although a shame it comes at the expense of the injured Paea. Hopefully Tompkinson has been working on his tackle technique alongside him.
The forward pack looks relatively settled, with some explosive ball-running loosies. I still don't rate Harmon though and wouldn't start him ahead of Lentjies.
The bench is certainly stacked with experience with former All Blacks in Coltman, Squire, Ioane, and the returning Bryn Evans, plus a future All Black in Fakatava. Should be no lack of impact.
These southern derbies are always great games, especially when played in Dunedin, so let's hope for more of the same. It's certainly a challenging first up prospect for the Crusaders.
Along with Drummond, Harmon was pretty easily Canterbury's player of the year in the ITM Cup, so I wouldn't be writing him off just yet.
The interesting selection to me is that of Regan ahead of Selby-Rickett, who hasn't even made the 23 after looking like a real comer last year.
Re: Highlanders v Crusaders : MATCH THREAD : Fri 26th Feb
Posted: Thu Feb 25, 2021 8:42 pm
by JPNZ
Man I'm excited for this game, 1st of the season and under the roof. Its also very good to see Friday night games back so I will have something to look forward to after a week in the office.
Crusaders by 3
Re: Highlanders v Crusaders : MATCH THREAD : Fri 26th Feb
Posted: Thu Feb 25, 2021 8:57 pm
by Ymx
Just one sleep for me.
Now if I can figure out RugbyPass
Re: Highlanders v Crusaders : MATCH THREAD : Fri 26th Feb
Posted: Thu Feb 25, 2021 9:09 pm
by Ymx
Ok anyone else signed up?
Click on sign up to RugbyPass and said I couldn’t, and could only join mailing list.
But app had a link to liverugby.net and so signed up there.
https://www.liverugby.net/
But it’s a site not an app or anything. Can still stream by the looks
Re: Highlanders v Crusaders : MATCH THREAD : Fri 26th Feb
Posted: Thu Feb 25, 2021 9:26 pm
by Ymx
Some of the app links don’t work
https://www.rugbypass.com/signup/
And follow the Supe join link which takes you to liverugby.net
Better than nothing but how do you chromecast it?
Re: Highlanders v Crusaders : MATCH THREAD : Fri 26th Feb
Posted: Fri Feb 26, 2021 6:03 am
by stemoc
Will Jordan scratched, Fihaki at 15, McKay on bench
Re: Highlanders v Crusaders : MATCH THREAD : Fri 26th Feb
Posted: Fri Feb 26, 2021 6:06 am
by Trapper
Here we go! Go Saders!
Re: Highlanders v Crusaders : MATCH THREAD : Fri 26th Feb
Posted: Fri Feb 26, 2021 6:07 am
by Monkey Magic
Fakatava still hasn't made it to a mirror or a barber
Re: Highlanders v Crusaders : MATCH THREAD : Fri 26th Feb
Posted: Fri Feb 26, 2021 6:10 am
by Trapper
Fisticuffs already, Irish prick deserved it.
Re: Highlanders v Crusaders : MATCH THREAD : Fri 26th Feb
Posted: Fri Feb 26, 2021 6:59 am
by Ymx
Balls, missed first half. Any good?
Re: Highlanders v Crusaders : MATCH THREAD : Fri 26th Feb
Posted: Fri Feb 26, 2021 7:05 am
by Enzedder
Yes, a very good watch. Sadists had a lot of penalties against them to even it up
Re: Highlanders v Crusaders : MATCH THREAD : Fri 26th Feb
Posted: Fri Feb 26, 2021 7:11 am
by Enzedder
On-field call will stand for a Sadists try
Re: Highlanders v Crusaders : MATCH THREAD : Fri 26th Feb
Posted: Fri Feb 26, 2021 7:21 am
by Jerome_Kaino
Ymx wrote: ↑Thu Feb 25, 2021 9:26 pm
Some of the app links don’t work
https://www.rugbypass.com/signup/
And follow the Supe join link which takes you to liverugby.net
Better than nothing but how do you chromecast it?
Shame none of the old rugbypass functions are available, play from starts, 15 second forward etc.
Hope they will add this at a later stage
Re: Highlanders v Crusaders : MATCH THREAD : Fri 26th Feb
Posted: Fri Feb 26, 2021 7:23 am
by Kiwias
Monkey Magic wrote: ↑Fri Feb 26, 2021 6:07 am
Fakatava still hasn't made it to a mirror or a barber
The scary thing is that he probably went to a barber to get that done.
Re: Highlanders v Crusaders : MATCH THREAD : Fri 26th Feb
Posted: Fri Feb 26, 2021 7:57 am
by Ymx
Scooter the card magnet.
First use of the held up was certainly a massive favour for the defence
Re: Highlanders v Crusaders : MATCH THREAD : Fri 26th Feb
Posted: Fri Feb 26, 2021 8:00 am
by Gumboot
meh
Re: Highlanders v Crusaders : MATCH THREAD : Fri 26th Feb
Posted: Fri Feb 26, 2021 9:55 am
by Sandstorm
Some match thread......
Re: Highlanders v Crusaders : MATCH THREAD : Fri 26th Feb
Posted: Fri Feb 26, 2021 11:32 am
by Jimmy Smallsteps
QQ: Anyone know when the Landers will stop playing pre-season tens style rugby and actually take a game seriously?
P.S. Someone take the ball off the only slightly undersized prop Liam Coltman. Thx.
Re: Highlanders v Crusaders : MATCH THREAD : Fri 26th Feb
Posted: Fri Feb 26, 2021 11:33 am
by Jimmy Smallsteps
Any truth to the rumour "Heartland" Hammington has signed on to be South Canterbury's reserve halfback?
Re: Highlanders v Crusaders : MATCH THREAD : Fri 26th Feb
Posted: Fri Feb 26, 2021 8:02 pm
by Dan54
Ymx wrote: ↑Fri Feb 26, 2021 7:57 am
Scooter the card magnet.
First use of the held up was certainly a massive favour for the defence
Starting to go off Scooter! Razor needs to sort him out! That was stupid.
Re: Highlanders v Crusaders : MATCH THREAD : Fri 26th Feb
Posted: Fri Feb 26, 2021 11:09 pm
by Biffer
Quite enjoyed that.
Re: Highlanders v Crusaders : MATCH THREAD : Fri 26th Feb
Posted: Fri Feb 26, 2021 11:13 pm
by Tichtheid
Biffer wrote: ↑Fri Feb 26, 2021 11:09 pm
Quite enjoyed that.
Where did you watch it?
Re: Highlanders v Crusaders : MATCH THREAD : Fri 26th Feb
Posted: Fri Feb 26, 2021 11:13 pm
by Tichtheid
Not where, you were in yer ain hoose, but via what media?
Re: Highlanders v Crusaders : MATCH THREAD : Fri 26th Feb
Posted: Sat Feb 27, 2021 12:19 am
by Ymx
Tichtheid wrote: ↑Fri Feb 26, 2021 11:13 pm
Not where, you were in yer ain hoose, but via what media?
https://www.liverugby.net
It’s part of RugbyPass cost £38 for the Supe season
Re: Highlanders v Crusaders : MATCH THREAD : Fri 26th Feb
Posted: Sat Feb 27, 2021 12:22 am
by Tichtheid
Ymx wrote: ↑Sat Feb 27, 2021 12:19 am
Tichtheid wrote: ↑Fri Feb 26, 2021 11:13 pm
Not where, you were in yer ain hoose, but via what media?
https://www.liverugby.net
It’s part of RugbyPass cost £38 for the Supe season
Cheers, it's more than a bit disappointing that there isn't a one stop shop for rugby.
Re: Highlanders v Crusaders : MATCH THREAD : Fri 26th Feb
Posted: Sat Feb 27, 2021 3:16 am
by Jimmy Smallsteps
Dan54 wrote: ↑Fri Feb 26, 2021 8:02 pm
Ymx wrote: ↑Fri Feb 26, 2021 7:57 am
Scooter the card magnet.
First use of the held up was certainly a massive favour for the defence
Starting to go off Scooter! Razor needs to sort him out! That was stupid.
Scott Cardett? It's what he does.
Re: Highlanders v Crusaders : MATCH THREAD : Fri 26th Feb
Posted: Sat Feb 27, 2021 8:22 am
by Biffer
Tichtheid wrote: ↑Sat Feb 27, 2021 12:22 am
Ymx wrote: ↑Sat Feb 27, 2021 12:19 am
Tichtheid wrote: ↑Fri Feb 26, 2021 11:13 pm
Not where, you were in yer ain hoose, but via what media?
https://www.liverugby.net
It’s part of RugbyPass cost £38 for the Supe season
Cheers, it's more than a bit disappointing that there isn't a one stop shop for rugby.
Yeah, that's where I watched. Full game on demand us useful given time zones. Haven't watched this morning's game yet