Highlanders v Chiefs
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@ARHS I didn't claim he was there yet, but there's clear progress.
If you want to talk about tackling, there's a far greater worry. Shaun Stevenson is - rightly so - talked up as a possible ABs bolter, but making only 2 tackles from 5 attempts against the Highlanders isn't good enough! (Assuming those SANZAAR stats are correct)
@Stargazer that was a critisim of James Lowes as well ,i do wonder however if all the other tools SS brings to the table outweigh any defensive issues
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I say once more...
... enjoyable game if footy.
Anyone who says otherwise is selling something.
@booboo said in Highlanders v Chiefs:
I say once more...
... enjoyable game if footy.
Anyone who says otherwise is selling something.
Not only selling something, but using it too!! I loved the game, like you really enjoyed it, seeing all those skills etc being displayed.
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@Crucial theres a big gap between Super form and international Rugby and Ta’avao was exposed big time
@Steven-Harris said in Highlanders v Chiefs:
@Crucial theres a big gap between Super form and international Rugby and Ta’avao was exposed big time
Bit of an overstatement don’t you think?
Your comment was about initial selection and if that is on form then he deserved it. I agree that he doesn’t reach the same heights around the field and there are better options but that needed testing. When playing against our other front row options he often dominated. -
I say once more...
... enjoyable game if footy.
Anyone who says otherwise is selling something.
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@Stargazer that was a critisim of James Lowes as well ,i do wonder however if all the other tools SS brings to the table outweigh any defensive issues
@Steven-Harris said in Highlanders v Chiefs:
@Stargazer that was a critisim of James Lowes as well ,i do wonder however if all the other tools SS brings to the table outweigh any defensive issues
Poor defence didn't hold back Reece from being selected for the ABs.
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@Steven-Harris said in Highlanders v Chiefs:
@Stargazer that was a critisim of James Lowes as well ,i do wonder however if all the other tools SS brings to the table outweigh any defensive issues
Poor defence didn't hold back Reece from being selected for the ABs.
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@Stargazer said in Highlanders v Chiefs:
Great try from Gilbert. IMO he's been good.
He did miss some important tackles.
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I say once more...
... enjoyable game if footy.
Anyone who says otherwise is selling something.
@booboo said in Highlanders v Chiefs:
I say once more...
... enjoyable game if footy.
Anyone who says otherwise is selling something.
Yeah, better defence and that could have been one for the ages
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Great counter-attacking from Chiefs. Thought several players had a shoddy match despite the score. Slater and Sowakula were error prone as was Vaai who needs a rest. And what was up with Ratima when he came on? Seemed slow and indecisive.
But the backs took their opportunities and Jacobson Cane Ah Kuoi and the front row did the hard yards. The pick and go's worked a treat when tacklers kept being slow to roll away and defenders fanned out.
Weber was my mom. Narawa and Stevenson looking every inch international class again. DMac was very controlled tonite and 8 from 8 will have helped his kicking %.
Thought De Groot and Smith were a class above for Highlanders while the starting loosies were very good too.
@ARHS said in Highlanders v Chiefs:
Great counter-attacking from Chiefs. Thought several players had a shoddy match despite the score. Slater and Sowakula were error prone as was Vaai who needs a rest.
I was surprised that Lord replaced Ah Kuoi as I would have subbed Vaa'i. Agree about Slater and PGS.
And what was up with Ratima when he came on? Seemed slow and indecisive.
A very late sub so maybe an injury niggle.
Weber was my mom.
Weber's passing early was very laboured and inaccurate. He got much better.
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On BOK, while I agree that he is NZ's best ref (hardly praise) how did he not penalise the Highlanders for being offside from some of those Smith box kicks that went almost straight up? I remember the Chiefs being penalised recently when Weber did exactly the same thing.
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@ARHS said in Highlanders v Chiefs:
Great counter-attacking from Chiefs. Thought several players had a shoddy match despite the score. Slater and Sowakula were error prone as was Vaai who needs a rest.
I was surprised that Lord replaced Ah Kuoi as I would have subbed Vaa'i. Agree about Slater and PGS.
And what was up with Ratima when he came on? Seemed slow and indecisive.
A very late sub so maybe an injury niggle.
Weber was my mom.
Weber's passing early was very laboured and inaccurate. He got much better.
@Bovidae said in Highlanders v Chiefs:
I was surprised that Lord replaced Ah Kuoi as I would have subbed Vaa'i.
Not seeing Vaa'i as a future lock for the ABs at this stage.
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@Bovidae said in Highlanders v Chiefs:
I was surprised that Lord replaced Ah Kuoi as I would have subbed Vaa'i.
Not seeing Vaa'i as a future lock for the ABs at this stage.
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@Bovidae said in Highlanders v Chiefs:
I was surprised that Lord replaced Ah Kuoi as I would have subbed Vaa'i.
Not seeing Vaa'i as a future lock for the ABs at this stage.
Seems lightweight in the collision and lacks mongrel.@Frank said in Highlanders v Chiefs:
@Bovidae said in Highlanders v Chiefs:
I was surprised that Lord replaced Ah Kuoi as I would have subbed Vaa'i.
Not seeing Vaa'i as a future lock for the ABs at this stage.
Seems lightweight in the collision and lacks mongrel.Well as he already an All Black I suspect you missed something.
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@Frank said in Highlanders v Chiefs:
@Bovidae said in Highlanders v Chiefs:
I was surprised that Lord replaced Ah Kuoi as I would have subbed Vaa'i.
Not seeing Vaa'i as a future lock for the ABs at this stage.
Seems lightweight in the collision and lacks mongrel.Well as he already an All Black I suspect you missed something.
@Dan54 said in Highlanders v Chiefs:
@Frank said in Highlanders v Chiefs:
@Bovidae said in Highlanders v Chiefs:
I was surprised that Lord replaced Ah Kuoi as I would have subbed Vaa'i.
Not seeing Vaa'i as a future lock for the ABs at this stage.
Seems lightweight in the collision and lacks mongrel.Well as he already an All Black I suspect you missed something.
I said future lock - I think he has been promoted too soon.
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@Dan54 said in Highlanders v Chiefs:
@Frank said in Highlanders v Chiefs:
@Bovidae said in Highlanders v Chiefs:
I was surprised that Lord replaced Ah Kuoi as I would have subbed Vaa'i.
Not seeing Vaa'i as a future lock for the ABs at this stage.
Seems lightweight in the collision and lacks mongrel.Well as he already an All Black I suspect you missed something.
I said future lock - I think he has been promoted too soon.
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@Dan54 said in Highlanders v Chiefs:
@Frank said in Highlanders v Chiefs:
@Bovidae said in Highlanders v Chiefs:
I was surprised that Lord replaced Ah Kuoi as I would have subbed Vaa'i.
Not seeing Vaa'i as a future lock for the ABs at this stage.
Seems lightweight in the collision and lacks mongrel.Well as he already an All Black I suspect you missed something.
I said future lock - I think he has been promoted too soon.
@Frank I know he's returning from injury, but I would like to see more of Lord. Seems like he's bulked up a fair bit too.
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Great impact from Fakatava. Maybe brought on a bit too late? He's definitely returning to form.
@Stargazer said in Highlanders v Chiefs:
Great impact from Fakatava. Maybe brought on a bit too late? He's definitely returning to form.
Why must you incessantly talk up any Super Rugby player who hails from the Hawkes Bay? Your bias is mental.
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@Stargazer said in Highlanders v Chiefs:
Great impact from Fakatava. Maybe brought on a bit too late? He's definitely returning to form.
Why must you incessantly talk up any Super Rugby player who hails from the Hawkes Bay? Your bias is mental.
@Frank I can write my opinion when I want to. Deal with it! It being a minority opinion doesn't make it more fluffing than when you read most other threads where posters say something positive about a player. I'm passionate about my team and players. I also rather look at the positives than the negatives (if present). You should try it sometimes. Much better than the constant moaning on the Fern by a bunch of GOM.
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@Frank I can write my opinion when I want to. Deal with it! It being a minority opinion doesn't make it more fluffing than when you read most other threads where posters say something positive about a player. I'm passionate about my team and players. I also rather look at the positives than the negatives (if present). You should try it sometimes. Much better than the constant moaning on the Fern by a bunch of GOM.
@Stargazer Bag on , I another that can't just see the negatives all the time. And if I like things about my favourite players/teams etc etc, I will also tell people!
