Crusaders v Hurricanes

[Wairau]

crusaders ball security terrible, turnovers conceded 10 after 25m....good work canes

[taniwharugby]

at this stage, not looking likely any try BP from this game...still alot of movement despite the 9-6 score after 30

[Crash]

"Contaminate the ball" priceless from Mehrts

[Wairau]

@taniwharugby for sure, but he'll ignore those details when retelling it.
can't believe it's almost half time, I want 3 halves
looks cold!

[Crash]

Scrum is going to test Barrett's ankle

[Crash]

That was dumb from Crotty

[KiwiMurph]

Crusaders have been very impressive. As has Laumape.

[Wairau]

It's quick because both teams are highly skilled, so relatively few mistakes, no time wasting on lineouts or scrums. Amazing the difference to games with lesser teams.

[taniwharugby]

pretty good game really, 9-9 at half time and probably a fair reflection, Hurricanes made a few more genuine breaks but Crusaders tidied them up.

COuld TJ have been pinged for kicking out at the ball on MOunga?

[Crash]

@KiwiMurph Agreed. It;s like the Saders have said "Damn the torpedoes, everyone expects us to be tired after the SA journey but fark that we're gonna give 'em hell"

[KiwiMurph]

@Crash Yeah when you look at the respective tight 5s on paper its not surprise Saders are dominating there. I've been really impressed with their defensive energy and really giving Barrett x 2 little space.

[hydro11]

I think the Crusaders will win if the game stays as tight as it has been.

[KiwiMurph]

Nisbo mixing up Tamanivalu with Samu - nice to see he's in mid season form
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[hydro11]

Man Savea's defence has been shocking tonight. I know he can make up for it on the other end of the field but there is no excuse for a read like that.

[taniwharugby]

classic...thats the 22m line....as the camera is showing the big "22"

[taniwharugby]

reckon Drummond coulda had the base of the posts there

[taniwharugby]

great drive off the lineout there by Crusaders to pick up the first try.

[KiwiMurph]

Bit sad watching Cory Jane - a shadow of himself in his prime. Also Canes badly miss Proctor - Aso is not a centre.

[Rancid Schnitzel]

@KiwiMurph said in Crusaders v Hurricanes:

Bit sad watching Cory Jane - a shadow of himself in his prime

He runs very hot and cold now. When he's cold he sucks balls.

Should stick Aso on the wing and put Jordie in midfield.

[Tordah]

I'll never understand quick taps and then immediately kicking the ball into touch