QF Crusaders v Reds
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How are we positioned for the game against the Reds? Any injuries or coming back from injury?
@SBW1 said in Brumbies v Crusaders:
How are we positioned for the game against the Reds? Any injuries or coming back from injury?
Your best player Jordan should be ready to go.
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Fletcher Newell,Cullen Grace,David Havilli and Will Jordan should be back for this weeks Reds game.
@Chris said in Crusaders 2025:
Fletcher Newell,Cullen Grace,David Havilli and Will Jordan should be back for this weeks Reds game.
Pretty much full strength?
I'd expect something close to:
Williams, Taylor, Newell, Barrett, Shalfoon, Blackadder, Christie, Lio-Willie
Hotham, Reihana, Reece, Havili, Ennor, Fihaki, JordanBower, Bell, Calder, Cahill, Grace, Drummond, OÇonnor, McLeod
They might bench Christie and start Grace - Kellow could make the bench, but he wouldn't make my team this week.
They might pick Moananu over Bell.
Cahill, Hannah, Strange? Seems like Cahill has the inside track, but that's probably not set in stone.
I haven't been impressed (imprest?) with Preston in the past couple of weeks. I'd go with Drummie, but they probably won't.
Possibility that McNicol makes the bench instead of McLeod, but I think we're better covered with Dallas there. McNicol could push Fihaki out.
Tamaiti might have to play another big shift - and switch sides for 20 minutes depending on Fletch's conditioning.
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@Chris said in Crusaders 2025:
Fletcher Newell,Cullen Grace,David Havilli and Will Jordan should be back for this weeks Reds game.
Pretty much full strength?
I'd expect something close to:
Williams, Taylor, Newell, Barrett, Shalfoon, Blackadder, Christie, Lio-Willie
Hotham, Reihana, Reece, Havili, Ennor, Fihaki, JordanBower, Bell, Calder, Cahill, Grace, Drummond, OÇonnor, McLeod
They might bench Christie and start Grace - Kellow could make the bench, but he wouldn't make my team this week.
They might pick Moananu over Bell.
Cahill, Hannah, Strange? Seems like Cahill has the inside track, but that's probably not set in stone.
I haven't been impressed (imprest?) with Preston in the past couple of weeks. I'd go with Drummie, but they probably won't.
Possibility that McNicol makes the bench instead of McLeod, but I think we're better covered with Dallas there. McNicol could push Fihaki out.
Tamaiti might have to play another big shift - and switch sides for 20 minutes depending on Fletch's conditioning.
@Chris-B said in Crusaders 2025:
@Chris said in Crusaders 2025:
Fletcher Newell,Cullen Grace,David Havilli and Will Jordan should be back for this weeks Reds game.
Pretty much full strength?
I'd expect something close to:
Williams, Taylor, Newell, Barrett, Shalfoon, Blackadder, Christie, Lio-Willie
Hotham, Reihana, Reece, Havili, Ennor, Fihaki, JordanBower, Bell, Calder, Cahill, Grace, Drummond, OÇonnor, McLeod
They might bench Christie and start Grace - Kellow could make the bench, but he wouldn't make my team this week.
They might pick Moananu over Bell.
Cahill, Hannah, Strange? Seems like Cahill has the inside track, but that's probably not set in stone.
I haven't been impressed (imprest?) with Preston in the past couple of weeks. I'd go with Drummie, but they probably won't.
Possibility that McNicol makes the bench instead of McLeod, but I think we're better covered with Dallas there. McNicol could push Fihaki out.
Tamaiti might have to play another big shift - and switch sides for 20 minutes depending on Fletch's conditioning.
Ennor maybe the one out of your team he has a sternum injury.
100% percent that forward pack and reserves for me I hope we select Cahill on the bench he has been more physical than Strange and Hannah,
McLeod may start at centre,which leaves McNicol,Springer or Amua for that last bench spot. -
@Chris-B said in Crusaders 2025:
@Chris said in Crusaders 2025:
Fletcher Newell,Cullen Grace,David Havilli and Will Jordan should be back for this weeks Reds game.
Pretty much full strength?
I'd expect something close to:
Williams, Taylor, Newell, Barrett, Shalfoon, Blackadder, Christie, Lio-Willie
Hotham, Reihana, Reece, Havili, Ennor, Fihaki, JordanBower, Bell, Calder, Cahill, Grace, Drummond, OÇonnor, McLeod
They might bench Christie and start Grace - Kellow could make the bench, but he wouldn't make my team this week.
They might pick Moananu over Bell.
Cahill, Hannah, Strange? Seems like Cahill has the inside track, but that's probably not set in stone.
I haven't been impressed (imprest?) with Preston in the past couple of weeks. I'd go with Drummie, but they probably won't.
Possibility that McNicol makes the bench instead of McLeod, but I think we're better covered with Dallas there. McNicol could push Fihaki out.
Tamaiti might have to play another big shift - and switch sides for 20 minutes depending on Fletch's conditioning.
Ennor maybe the one out of your team he has a sternum injury.
100% percent that forward pack and reserves for me I hope we select Cahill on the bench he has been more physical than Strange and Hannah,
McLeod may start at centre,which leaves McNicol,Springer or Amua for that last bench spot. -
@Chris Yeah - Ennor didn't look good after he made that kick in the second half - looked like Dan Carter in 2011!
Probably need Big Levi on the bench, though arguably Sevu could cover centre. Don't think Macca's recent efforts warrant selection.
@Chris-B said in QF Crusaders v Reds:
@Chris Yeah - Ennor didn't look good after he made that kick in the second half - looked like Dan Carter in 2011!
Probably need Big Levi on the bench, though arguably Sevu could cover centre. Don't think Macca's recent efforts warrant selection.
Yep I am thinking the same way.
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@SBW1 said in QF Crusaders v Reds:
Is this a must win or is there another lifeline should the Crusaders lose?
Crusaders are safe unless both Chiefs and Crusaders lose
@KiwiMurph said in QF Crusaders v Reds:
@SBW1 said in QF Crusaders v Reds:
Is this a must win or is there another lifeline should the Crusaders lose?
Crusaders are safe unless both Chiefs and Crusaders lose
such a shit system. Hate it. If Crusaders and Chiefs both win, Hurricanes can just not turn up against the Brumbies and nothing will change, do I understand that correctly?
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@KiwiMurph said in QF Crusaders v Reds:
@SBW1 said in QF Crusaders v Reds:
Is this a must win or is there another lifeline should the Crusaders lose?
Crusaders are safe unless both Chiefs and Crusaders lose
such a shit system. Hate it. If Crusaders and Chiefs both win, Hurricanes can just not turn up against the Brumbies and nothing will change, do I understand that correctly?
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https://crusaders.co.nz/latest/news/jordan-havili-newell-return-for-qualifying-final-v-reds/
Tamaiti Williams, Codie Taylor, Fletcher Newell, Scott Barrett, Antonio Shalfoon, Ethan Blackadder, Tom Christie, Christian Lio-Willie, Noah Hotham, Rivez Reihana, Sevu Reece, David Havili (c), Braydon Ennor, Chay Fihaki, Will Jordan
Replacements: George Bell, George Bower, Kershawl Sykes-Martin, Tahlor Cahill, Cullen Grace, Kyle Preston, James O'Connor, Dallas McLeod
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https://reds.rugby/news/harry-wilson-ready-for-reds-qualifying-final-in-christchurch-202564
Sef Fa'agase, Richie Asiata, Zane Nonggorr, Josh Canham, Ryan Smith, Joe Brial, Fraser McReight, Harry Wilson, Tate McDermott (c), Tom Lynagh, Filipo Daugunu, Hunter Paisami, Josh Flook, Lachie Anderson, Jock Campbell
Replacements: Josh Nasser, Jeffery Toomaga-Allen, Nick Bloomfield, Angus Blyth, John Bryant, Kalani Thomas, Dre Pakeho, Tim Ryan
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https://crusaders.co.nz/latest/news/jordan-havili-newell-return-for-qualifying-final-v-reds/
Tamaiti Williams, Codie Taylor, Fletcher Newell, Scott Barrett, Antonio Shalfoon, Ethan Blackadder, Tom Christie, Christian Lio-Willie, Noah Hotham, Rivez Reihana, Sevu Reece, David Havili (c), Braydon Ennor, Chay Fihaki, Will Jordan
Replacements: George Bell, George Bower, Kershawl Sykes-Martin, Tahlor Cahill, Cullen Grace, Kyle Preston, James O'Connor, Dallas McLeod
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@Duluth The Crusaders email I received says Jamie Hannah and Johnny McNicholl on the bench?
Actually, I hope your version is right!
KSM is a bit of a surprise.
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@Chris-B
Yeah, the team I posted is from the super rugby site. It looks different from the team on the Crusaders website
You'd assume the Crusaders have their own team correct
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@Chris-B said in QF Crusaders v Reds:
@Duluth Stuff website has your team... who knows!
The Crusaders Instagram has Cahill and McLeod on the bench
