I'm not suggesting JB is a 12: just that not for the lack of physicality reasons you cite. With his kicking game too, would he not be more like an old school, 2nd 5/8th?Jimmy Smallsteps wrote: ↑Thu Apr 14, 2022 9:32 amWe may very well see then, won't we?Torquemada 1420 wrote: ↑Thu Apr 14, 2022 9:09 amI'm not buying into that either. I'm guessing those stats are similar to Fickou.Dan54 wrote: ↑Thu Apr 14, 2022 3:20 am
I not sure why you think that, he's shown no problems coming into line at midfield when playing 15. I prefer him at 15 myself, just because he the type of 15 I like at test level, perhaps a liitle more that Jordan. Not a biggie, and not knocking Will Jordan, just what I think is best for test at 15.
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I don't see a really tall, relatively slender 12 working that well in the cut and thrust of modern test rugby which promotes a fast rush defence and lots of heavy contact in the inside channels.Torquemada 1420 wrote: ↑Thu Apr 14, 2022 10:10 amI'm not suggesting JB is a 12: just that not for the lack of physicality reasons you cite. With his kicking game too, would he not be more like an old school, 2nd 5/8th?Jimmy Smallsteps wrote: ↑Thu Apr 14, 2022 9:32 amWe may very well see then, won't we?Torquemada 1420 wrote: ↑Thu Apr 14, 2022 9:09 am
I'm not buying into that either. I'm guessing those stats are similar to Fickou.
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Acid test for The Blues on how far they've really come under Leon. This has to be match of Soup so far. Can' wait.
Yep, should be a cracker.Torquemada 1420 wrote: ↑Fri Apr 15, 2022 6:04 am Acid test for The Blues on how far they've really come under Leon. This has to be match of Soup so far. Can' wait.
Crusaders: Will Jordan, Sevu Reece, Braydon Ennor, David Havili, Leicester Fainga’anuku, Richie Mo’unga, Bryn Hall, Cullen Grace, Tom Christie, Ethan Blackadder, Zach Gallagher, Scott Barrett (c), Oli Jager, Codie Taylor, Joe Moody.
Reserves: Ricky Jackson, George Bower, Fletcher Newell, Dominic Gardiner, Pablo Matera, Mitch Drummond, Fergus Burke, George Bridge
Blues: Stephen Perofeta, AJ Lam, Rieko Ioane, Bryce Heem, Mark Telea, Beauden Barrett, Finlay Christie; Hoskins Sotutu, Dalton Papalii (c), Tom Robinson, Josh Goodhue, Luke Romano, Ofa Tuungafasi, Kurt Eklund, Alex Hodgman.
Reserves: Ricky Riccitelli, Jordan Lay, Nepo Laulala, James Tucker, Adrian Choat, Taufua Funaki, Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, Zarn Sullivan/Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens
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I have a sneaker thah The Blues will get over the line but can't risk going against the Saders in the FRGumboot wrote: ↑Fri Apr 15, 2022 6:20 amYep, should be a cracker.Torquemada 1420 wrote: ↑Fri Apr 15, 2022 6:04 am Acid test for The Blues on how far they've really come under Leon. This has to be match of Soup so far. Can' wait.
Crusaders: Will Jordan, Sevu Reece, Braydon Ennor, David Havili, Leicester Fainga’anuku, Richie Mo’unga, Bryn Hall, Cullen Grace, Tom Christie, Ethan Blackadder, Zach Gallagher, Scott Barrett (c), Oli Jager, Codie Taylor, Joe Moody.
Reserves: Ricky Jackson, George Bower, Fletcher Newell, Dominic Gardiner, Pablo Matera, Mitch Drummond, Fergus Burke, George Bridge
Blues: Stephen Perofeta, AJ Lam, Rieko Ioane, Bryce Heem, Mark Telea, Beauden Barrett, Finlay Christie; Hoskins Sotutu, Dalton Papalii (c), Tom Robinson, Josh Goodhue, Luke Romano, Ofa Tuungafasi, Kurt Eklund, Alex Hodgman.
Reserves: Ricky Riccitelli, Jordan Lay, Nepo Laulala, James Tucker, Adrian Choat, Taufua Funaki, Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, Zarn Sullivan/Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens
You are watching it from here right Torq?
https://sanzaarrugby.tv/watch
Annoying how they haven’t released an app yet. Or have they and I missed it?
https://sanzaarrugby.tv/watch
Annoying how they haven’t released an app yet. Or have they and I missed it?
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Yes. But pretty p*ssed at having paid for it, that it's now on Sky too. No app that I am aware of. Ironic because Sky Go is only an app..... and it's dogsh*te!Ymx wrote: ↑Fri Apr 15, 2022 6:26 am You are watching it from here right Torq?
https://sanzaarrugby.tv/watch
Annoying how they haven’t released an app yet. Or have they and I missed it?
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Bunglies "top" of the table
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Why do sides do that. Zero gain option. Should just clear it 1st chance unless it's really on.
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Not a great start for BB
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Old BB
{EDIT} And good work from the TMO. No messing around.
{EDIT} And good work from the TMO. No messing around.
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Great stuff Blues. And should have had courage of my convictions
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Contrasting styles here. Blues playing at a much higher pace whereas Saders trying to play a more structured game.... which is not working because as you say, Blues cutting the space and making the breakdown a mess.
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I’m not watching the game, way out in the sticks right now…. But this is something of a trademark for Leon MacDonald. When the Blues nail it they do it this way. Rangi and Razor coaching the ABs would be a thing of beauty.Torquemada 1420 wrote: ↑Fri Apr 15, 2022 7:51 amContrasting styles here. Blues playing at a much higher pace whereas Saders trying to play a more structured game.... which is not working because as you say, Blues cutting the space and making the breakdown a mess.
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I hope it never happens!Guy Smiley wrote: ↑Fri Apr 15, 2022 7:57 amI’m not watching the game, way out in the sticks right now…. But this is something of a trademark for Leon MacDonald. When the Blues nail it they do it this way. Rangi and Razor coaching the ABs would be a thing of beauty.Torquemada 1420 wrote: ↑Fri Apr 15, 2022 7:51 amContrasting styles here. Blues playing at a much higher pace whereas Saders trying to play a more structured game.... which is not working because as you say, Blues cutting the space and making the breakdown a mess.
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Jordan looks like he's ended any debate over who is best FB in the world at present.
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Red and game over.
Which is a pity because he's just ruined a great contest
{EDIT} Ironic since Saders' coaching team talking about the need to tackle lower at 1/2 time!
Which is a pity because he's just ruined a great contest
{EDIT} Ironic since Saders' coaching team talking about the need to tackle lower at 1/2 time!
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Does not look good for SBTorquemada 1420 wrote: ↑Fri Apr 15, 2022 8:13 am Red and game over.
Which is a pity because he's just ruined a great contest
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A marvelous combination indeedGuy Smiley wrote: ↑Fri Apr 15, 2022 7:57 amI’m not watching the game, way out in the sticks right now…. But this is something of a trademark for Leon MacDonald. When the Blues nail it they do it this way. Rangi and Razor coaching the ABs would be a thing of beauty.Torquemada 1420 wrote: ↑Fri Apr 15, 2022 7:51 amContrasting styles here. Blues playing at a much higher pace whereas Saders trying to play a more structured game.... which is not working because as you say, Blues cutting the space and making the breakdown a mess.
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Why? He’s off for the match, and will probably be cited.Torquemada 1420 wrote: ↑Fri Apr 15, 2022 8:17 amIt's exactly the "tackle" which shows why 20 min red is nonsense.
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Yep, he never looked at the ball, but he clearly had eyes for Hodgman's head. I hope he cops a long suspension.
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Still pretty quick is BB!
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Because Saders still get back to 15Ymx wrote: ↑Fri Apr 15, 2022 8:18 amWhy? He’s off for the match, and will probably be cited.Torquemada 1420 wrote: ↑Fri Apr 15, 2022 8:17 amIt's exactly the "tackle" which shows why 20 min red is nonsense.
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