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Where goats go to escape
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Enzedder wrote: Fri Jun 20, 2025 8:00 pm
Hugo wrote: Fri Jun 20, 2025 7:40 pm Am I right in thinking that all of the Saders championships were won with either DC, Mehrts or Richie Mo'unga at 10?
You're correct - a team needs a top Fly Half to win a title??

Cruden was the Chiefs one for it's two titles.
That's what I'm thinking. Imo it certainly counts in the Chiefs favour that they will have the best one on the park.
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People are forgetting the Crusaders secret weapon --
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A cold, clear night in ChCh with almost no wind. Perfect for the final.
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Kiwias wrote: Sat Jun 21, 2025 6:37 am People are forgetting the Crusaders secret weapon --
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A cold, clear night in ChCh with almost no wind. Perfect for the final.
:grin: Hopefully its a good match befitting a great season.
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Go, Chiefs!
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C'MON, CRUSADERS

Winning would complete their comeback from the abysmal season we had last year.
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Twice Chiefs have kicked to Jordan - can't keep doing that.
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Moving the ball away from the contact - simple stuff but well executed
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Anyone else getting occasional crackling on the - Sky UK commentary?

fair card, head on head, good score

too many players chatting to the ref.
“Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true.”
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Insane_Homer wrote: Sat Jun 21, 2025 7:25 am Anyone else getting occasional crackling on the - Sky UK commentary?

fair card, head on head, good score

too many players chatting to the ref.
So far it has been the two captains, no problem there
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Shoulder on shoulder and Gus gives a penalty for a high tackle?????
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shouldnt be a pen for the 'high' tackle, but should be a pen for not rolling away and slowing the ball after they went to ground
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Too cute by Dmac there, but nice idea.
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Yet again a player goes off for a YC and then has to undergo an HIA after the 10mins is up. Why not do the HIA while he is sitting out the YC?
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Taylor is deceptively quick
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Crusaders (Havili) kicking well.
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A real statement scrum there from the good guys
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Hugo wrote: Sat Jun 21, 2025 7:43 am Crusaders (Havili) kicking well.
The chases have been excellent too
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Kiwias wrote: Sat Jun 21, 2025 7:44 am
Hugo wrote: Sat Jun 21, 2025 7:43 am Crusaders (Havili) kicking well.
The chases have been excellent too
Yup.

Gripping half of rugby. :thumbup:
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Saders ahead 13-12 after a torrid first half.
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13-12 Crusaders

DMac's been poor so far.

Crusaders look like the better coached side. McMillan need to sort thing out at HT
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Firewater wrote: Sat Jun 21, 2025 7:55 am
Crusaders look like the better coached side. McMillan need to sort thing out at HT
Agreed. Once it got back to 15 aside the Chiefs became a bit sloppy and unstructured in their play.
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I reckon several players will be changing their sprigs for longer ones. It looks pretty greasy underfoot
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Glad to see Havili come back on. Don't like to see early injuries in such a big game.
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First big mistake by Hotham
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Incredible defence from the Saders.
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Hugo wrote: Sat Jun 21, 2025 8:11 am Incredible defence from the Saders.
Without conceding any penalties too
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Should have opted for the scrum at that penalty
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Well, DMac has missed a couple of kicks that could be crucial.
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Defence by both teams is outstanding
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Kiwias wrote: Sat Jun 21, 2025 8:35 am Defence by both teams is outstanding
Yes, neither side deserves to lose this match.
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Chiefs are doing everything they can to not win this game

Jacomb comes on and knocks the ball on.
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Sadists grinding it out and we have no answer
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Enzedder wrote: Sat Jun 21, 2025 8:48 am Sadists grinding it out and we have no answer
Experience in winning finals is a big factor, I suspect
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We need guided missile to ground Air Jordan
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Kiwias wrote: Sat Jun 21, 2025 8:49 am
Enzedder wrote: Sat Jun 21, 2025 8:48 am Sadists grinding it out and we have no answer
Experience in winning finals is a big factor, I suspect
We have more I am guessing, just not winning them
I drink and I forget things.
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Why is Roe kicking everything?
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Enzedder wrote: Sat Jun 21, 2025 8:51 am
Kiwias wrote: Sat Jun 21, 2025 8:49 am
Enzedder wrote: Sat Jun 21, 2025 8:48 am Sadists grinding it out and we have no answer
Experience in winning finals is a big factor, I suspect
We have more I am guessing
You reckon?
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Kiwias wrote: Sat Jun 21, 2025 8:52 am Why is Roe kicking everything?
It is a brilliant tactic
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In this second half the Crusaders have done an incredible job of denying the Chiefs territory. With or without the ball they have the Chiefs pinned.
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Crusaders are easily the better side yet are only 4 points ahead
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