SF Crusaders v Chiefs
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@Machpants said in SF Crusaders v Chiefs:
@Victor-Meldrew said in SF Crusaders v Chiefs:
@Machpants said in SF Crusaders v Chiefs:
Fuck me that defence, ABs take notice please
Bridge & Havili were both outstanding....
Well they stood out
At least one person got the double-entendre.
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@Machpants said in SF Crusaders v Chiefs:
Fuck me that defence, ABs take notice please
Razor's coaching of defensive ruck work & the breakdown in general is second to none, the Crusaders actions without the ball on defense is one of the main reasons I wanted him as All Black coach after Hansen departed in 2019.
Wayne Smith was our latest defensive guru in NZ's golden run between 2010-2016 & ever since then we've been lacking an effective brickwall defense along with innovative ruck & breakdown play - these are both areas that Razor has outstanding knowledge & expertise in. Ray is the man to lead us back to WC glory.
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@kiwi_expat said in SF Crusaders v Chiefs:
@Machpants said in SF Crusaders v Chiefs:
Fuck me that defence, ABs take notice please
Razor's coaching of defensive ruck work & the breakdown in general is second to none, the Crusader's actions without the ball on defense is the reason I wanted him as All Black coach after Hansen departed in 2019. Wayne Smith was our latest defensive guru in NZ's golden run between 2010-2016 & ever since then we've been lacking an effective brickwall defense and innovative ruck & breakdown play - these are both areas that Razor has outstanding knowledge & expertise in. Ray can lead us back to WC glory.
Big credit also to the crusaders defensive coach Tamati Ellison, He has brought a hardness to the D line.
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@Dice said in SF Crusaders v Chiefs:
For a guy so big, Takei'aho's motor is something else. He's just into everything.
My MoM. I know sod-all about front-row stuff, but he looks the real deal around the field.
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@Victor-Meldrew said in SF Crusaders v Chiefs:
@Machpants said in SF Crusaders v Chiefs:
@Victor-Meldrew said in SF Crusaders v Chiefs:
@Machpants said in SF Crusaders v Chiefs:
Fuck me that defence, ABs take notice please
Bridge & Havili were both outstanding....
Well they stood out
At least one person got the double-entendre.
There was a double entendre?
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@Crucial said in SF Crusaders v Chiefs:
Niggle stops at the final whistle.
Reece doesn’t.Probably the one thing I fucking hate in rugby players.
As J P De Villiers once said in an old-fashioned way: "I'll get every cheap shot that I can get in during the game, but once the final whistle goes, that's it. We are all gentlemen then."
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@Frank said in SF Crusaders v Chiefs:
QT does not look to be much more than a bash merchant with a not particularly good passing game.
After today, Havili looks to have the AB 12 position nailed on.
(In all seriousness, I thought his D today was really, really good)
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I think Jordan answered any questions about his defence in this game. He was superb.
Taukei'aho carried 24 times. 33% more than anyone else in the Chiefs. Clearly the best hooker in New Zealand.
Goodhue was very accurate too.
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@Victor-Meldrew said in SF Crusaders v Chiefs:
@Frank said in SF Crusaders v Chiefs:
QT does not look to be much more than a bash merchant with a not particularly good passing game.
After today, Havili looks to have the AB 12 position nailed on.
(In all seriousness, I thought his D today was really, really good)
I'm not looking for a bite, but I assumed he was off the field for most of the match after his HIA/injury. It was only when he did that one really good punt, and TJ pumped one out over him, that I realised he was on the field.
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I just thought his defence when he came back was really good. Agree rest of his play pretty average.
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@Victor-Meldrew said in SF Crusaders v Chiefs:
@Frank said in SF Crusaders v Chiefs:
QT does not look to be much more than a bash merchant with a not particularly good passing game.
After today, Havili looks to have the AB 12 position nailed on.
(In all seriousness, I thought his D today was really, really good)
Missed 13% of tackles attempted. Equal third worst in the Crusaders.
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@Victor-Meldrew said in SF Crusaders v Chiefs:
I just thought his defence when he came back was really good. Agree rest of his play pretty average.
I didn't notice him so can't really comment.
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@antipodean said in SF Crusaders v Chiefs:
Taukei'aho carried 24 times. 33% more than anyone else in the Chiefs. Clearly the best hooker in New Zealand.
Does he have any weaknesses? Line-outs seemed accurate, but a genuine question as I'm ignorant on front-row stuff.
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@Nepia said in SF Crusaders v Chiefs:
@Victor-Meldrew said in SF Crusaders v Chiefs:
I just thought his defence when he came back was really good. Agree rest of his play pretty average.
I didn't notice him so can't really comment.
If he were a tight-forward, that would be a compliment. But he isn't.
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@Victor-Meldrew said in SF Crusaders v Chiefs:
@antipodean said in SF Crusaders v Chiefs:
Taukei'aho carried 24 times. 33% more than anyone else in the Chiefs. Clearly the best hooker in New Zealand.
Does he have any weaknesses? Line-outs were accurate but a genuine question as I'm ignorant on front-row stuff.
I'm as ignorant on front row stuff as any other attractive individual, but he looks superb all over the paddock. Can even throw into a lineout.
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@antipodean said in SF Crusaders v Chiefs:
@Victor-Meldrew said in SF Crusaders v Chiefs:
@Frank said in SF Crusaders v Chiefs:
QT does not look to be much more than a bash merchant with a not particularly good passing game.
After today, Havili looks to have the AB 12 position nailed on.
(In all seriousness, I thought his D today was really, really good)
Missed 13% of tackles attempted. Equal third worst in the Crusaders.
In true Fern tradition, I stand corrected.
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@antipodean said in SF Crusaders v Chiefs:
@Victor-Meldrew said in SF Crusaders v Chiefs:
@antipodean said in SF Crusaders v Chiefs:
Taukei'aho carried 24 times. 33% more than anyone else in the Chiefs. Clearly the best hooker in New Zealand.
Does he have any weaknesses? Line-outs were accurate but a genuine question as I'm ignorant on front-row stuff.
I'm as ignorant on front row stuff as any other attractive individual, but he looks superb all over the paddock. Can even throw into a lineout.
Yep. I like his directness and motor. He'll be nailed-on 1st choice 2 at this rate.
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@Victor-Meldrew said in SF Crusaders v Chiefs:
@antipodean said in SF Crusaders v Chiefs:
@Victor-Meldrew said in SF Crusaders v Chiefs:
@Frank said in SF Crusaders v Chiefs:
QT does not look to be much more than a bash merchant with a not particularly good passing game.
After today, Havili looks to have the AB 12 position nailed on.
(In all seriousness, I thought his D today was really, really good)
Missed 13% of tackles attempted. Equal third worst in the Crusaders.
In true Fern tradition, I stand corrected.
Full disclosure: Stats aren't mine, I just selectively quote those that agree with my biases.
