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Super Rugby 2021

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    #362
    Caranica
    Registered Users Posts: 10,019 ✭✭✭✭Caranica


    sydthebeat wrote: »
    Pablo matera signs for her crusaders just cos you know, he can....

    Sheeesh

    All that cash they're getting from Leinster had to go somewhere!


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    #363
    sydthebeat
    Subscribers Posts: 41,054 ✭✭✭✭sydthebeat


    Dane coles has such a punchable face


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    #364
    Bazzo
    Registered Users Posts: 7,047 ✭✭✭Bazzo


    sydthebeat wrote: »
    Dane coles has such a punchable face

    He's not very likeable at all


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    #365
    sydthebeat
    Subscribers Posts: 41,054 ✭✭✭✭sydthebeat


    Bazzo wrote: »
    He's not very likeable at all

    He's king of the cheap spot.
    He's lucky today he didn't get sent off for standing on a guys neck


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    #366
    Yeah_Right
    Registered Users Posts: 5,961 ✭✭✭Yeah_Right


    Haven't seen the game but I always thought that Dane Coles is the sort of player you love to have on your team but he would be so annoying to play against. A lot like Itoje. I love Coles when he plays for the ABs and hate him when he plays against the Blues.


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    #367
    hahashake
    Registered Users Posts: 827 ✭✭✭hahashake


    sydthebeat wrote: »
    Pablo matera signs for her crusaders just cos you know, he can....

    Sheeesh

    Interesting choice from both sides. Obviously a quality player though, he will add a lot to their very green loose forwards.


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    #368
    accensi0n
    Registered Users Posts: 2,745 ✭✭✭accensi0n


    Yeah_Right wrote: »
    Haven't seen the game but I always thought that Dane Coles is the sort of player you love to have on your team but he would be so annoying to play against. A lot like Itoje. I love Coles when he plays for the ABs and hate him when he plays against the Blues.

    Now maybe Itoje has a tendancy to do things like this that I havn't noticed, but I think the difference is Itoje doesn't do scummy things like this:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZ3IOUlF0TI


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    #369
    sydthebeat
    Subscribers Posts: 41,054 ✭✭✭✭sydthebeat


    accensi0n wrote: »
    Now maybe Itoje has a tendancy to do things like this that I havn't noticed, but I think the difference is Itoje doesn't do scummy things like this:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZ3IOUlF0TI

    his stamp on harmons neck later in the game was way worse


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    #370
    Dubinusa
    Registered Users Posts: 8,149 ✭✭✭Dubinusa


    Is Regan still playing ?


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    #371
    hahashake
    Registered Users Posts: 827 ✭✭✭hahashake


    Dubinusa wrote: »
    Is Regan still playing ?

    As far as I know he is still in contention but he was brought in as an injury replacement, once the players returned from injury, he dropped down the pecking order. Don't think he played badly, just fully fit the Highlanders have 4 second rows ahead of him.


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    #372
    Bazzo
    Registered Users Posts: 7,047 ✭✭✭Bazzo


    accensi0n wrote: »
    Now maybe Itoje has a tendancy to do things like this that I havn't noticed, but I think the difference is Itoje doesn't do scummy things like this:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZ3IOUlF0TI

    Yep that was absolute scum, then looks straight at the ref with a grin after the other player reacts...

    Didn't notice the stamp later tbh as was only half watching


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    #373
    Yeah_Right
    Registered Users Posts: 5,961 ✭✭✭Yeah_Right


    accensi0n wrote: »
    Now maybe Itoje has a tendancy to do things like this that I havn't noticed, but I think the difference is Itoje doesn't do scummy things like this:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZ3IOUlF0TI

    Itoje definitely does annoying stuff to wind up the opposition like that. Glad Coles got pinged for it.

    Didn't see the stamp so can't comment on it.


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    #374
    Bazzo
    Registered Users Posts: 7,047 ✭✭✭Bazzo


    Don't get to watch super rugby at all these days as I've left for work Friday and Saturday by the time it kicks off so you'll have to forgive me if I'm behind the times but found it gas that Canes' 7's first name was "Du'Plessis" despite clearly being of Polynesian heritage. Looked it up and his auld lad named him after Morne Du Plessis


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    #375
    Caranica
    Registered Users Posts: 10,019 ✭✭✭✭Caranica


    hahashake wrote: »
    As far as I know he is still in contention but he was brought in as an injury replacement, once the players returned from injury, he dropped down the pecking order. Don't think he played badly, just fully fit the Highlanders have 4 second rows ahead of him.

    Yes, they extended his contract to the end of the season. Moving back up here in the summer.

    https://www.odt.co.nz/sport/rugby/ospreys-signs-otago-pair-collins-regan


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    #376
    sydthebeat
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    Michael Collins is a great signing!!!

    And Jack too of course, but he's starting out on his career


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    #377
    swiwi_
    Registered Users Posts: 4,479 ✭✭✭swiwi_


    That is a savage signing for the crusaders. Had no inkling of that. Welcome pablo.


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    #378
    Caranica
    Registered Users Posts: 10,019 ✭✭✭✭Caranica


    Not a classic. Blues experience won through in the end. Can't help but feel Crusaders will wipe the floor with Chiefs next weekend, even though Chiefs will be back to full strength.


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    #379
    hahashake
    Registered Users Posts: 827 ✭✭✭hahashake


    Yeah very messy but Chiefs were playing a B-team with 6 debutants and were still in it until the last 1/4. Back to full strength they can challenge (with a bit of luck and DMac magic).


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    #380
    sydthebeat
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    Dominic Bird going back to NZ to join the canes


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    #381
    hahashake
    Registered Users Posts: 827 ✭✭✭hahashake


    sydthebeat wrote: »
    Dominic Bird going back to NZ to join the canes

    How was he for Racing? He's only 30 and a big lump so will be useful for the ABs second row depth.


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    #382
    Yeah_Right
    Registered Users Posts: 5,961 ✭✭✭Yeah_Right


    hahashake wrote: »
    How was he for Racing? He's only 30 and a big lump so will be useful for the ABs second row depth.

    He was good without setting the world on fire. Seemed to be first choice in a lot of big matches in recent years. If he plays well for the Canes and theres a couple of injuries, I could see him getting a few more caps.


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    #383
    hahashake
    Registered Users Posts: 827 ✭✭✭hahashake


    Squads for the NZ and AU SR finals this weekend:

    Crusaders:
    Will Jordan, Sevu Reece, Leicester Fainga’anuku, David Havili, George Bridge, Richie Mo’unga, Mitchell Drummond, Cullen Grace, Sione Havili Talitui, Ethan Blackadder, Samuel Whitelock, Scott Barrett (c), Michael Alaalatoa, Codie Taylor, George Bower.
    Reserves: Brodie McAlister, Tamaiti Williams, Oliver Jager, Mitchell Dunshea, Tom Sanders, Bryn Hall, Dallas McLeod, Braydon Ennor.

    Chiefs:
    Damian McKenzie, Jonah Lowe, Anton Lienert-Brown, Alex Nankivell, Etene Nanai-Seturo, Bryn Gatland, Brad Weber (c), Luke Jacobson, Lachlan Boshier, Pita Gus Sowakula, Mitchell Brown, Tupou Vaa’i, Angus Ta’avao, Samisoni Taukei’aho, Aidan Ross.
    Reserves: Bradley Slater, Ollie Norris, Sione Mafileo, Naitoa Ah Kuoi, Zane Kapeli, Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi, Rameka Poihipi, Chase Tiatia.

    Reds
    (1-15): Feao Fotuaika, Brandon Paenga-Amosa, Taniela Tupou, Ryan Smith, Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, Angus Scott-Young, Fraser McReight, Harry Wilson, Tate McDermott, James O'Connor (c), Jock Campbell, Hamish Stewart, Josh Flook, Jordan Petaia, Bryce Hegarty
    Reserves: Alex Mafi, Dane Zander, Zane Nonggorr, Seru Uru, Liam Wright, Kalani Thomas, Isaac Henry, Filipo Daugunu

    Brumbies
    (1-15): Scott Sio, Lachlan Lonergan, Allan Alaalatoa (c), Darcy Swain, Cadeyrn Neville, Nick Frost, Rory Scott, Rob Valetini, Nic White, Noah Lolesio, Tom Wright, Irae Simone, Len Ikitau, Andy Muirhead, Tom Banks
    Reserves: Folau Fainga'a, Harry Lloyd, Tom Ross, Henry Stowers, Luke Reimer, Ryan Lonergan, Reesjan Pasitoa, Mack Hansen


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    #384
    Squidgy Black
    Registered Users Posts: 21,605 ✭✭✭✭Squidgy Black


    Caleb Clarke skipping the trans-tasman tournament and any chance of the AB tests for NZ 7s, interesting call


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    #385
    Caranica
    Registered Users Posts: 10,019 ✭✭✭✭Caranica


    Squidgy Black wrote: »
    Caleb Clarke skipping the trans-tasman tournament and any chance of the AB tests for NZ 7s, interesting call

    Where did you see that?


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    #386
    Squidgy Black
    Registered Users Posts: 21,605 ✭✭✭✭Squidgy Black


    Caranica wrote: »
    Where did you see that?

    https://i.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/sevens/300301202/all-blacks-winger-caleb-clarke-commits-to-chasing-sevens-gold-at-the-tokyo-olympics


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    #387
    Caranica
    Registered Users Posts: 10,019 ✭✭✭✭Caranica


    Squidgy Black wrote: »
    https://i.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/sevens/300301202/all-blacks-winger-caleb-clarke-commits-to-chasing-sevens-gold-at-the-tokyo-olympics

    Wow! I kinda get it, he needs to get back to scoring from those explosive runs he makes. Realistically it's now or never for an Olympic medal


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    #388
    Shaka Hislop
    Closed Accounts Posts: 486 ✭✭Shaka Hislop


    World Rugby are showing the Reds v Brumbies final live and for free tomorrow


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    #389
    lawrencesummers
    Registered Users Posts: 8,481 ✭✭✭lawrencesummers


    Chiefs vs crusaders Bout to kick off


    Chiefs are going to have to be at their best to have a chance


    And a full house watching, great to see.


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    #390
    ScissorPaperRock
    Registered Users Posts: 2,708 ✭✭✭ScissorPaperRock


    Super try there for the Chiefs. What an offload after drawing in 2/3 defenders.


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    #391
    Shaka Hislop
    Closed Accounts Posts: 486 ✭✭Shaka Hislop


    Captain's referral was used as a delay tactic there, and it worked.


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