Crusaders v Hurricanes : MATCH THREAD : Sat 25th Jul

[terangi48]

Jeez......what a game........still trying to work out how these guys get stuck together for the next week.......it's intensity is like three months of continuous state of origin...

[JPNZ]

Very gracious, AC. . I'm still in my boozy cloud.What does this mean for the permutations of the comp? I would love the Blues to sneak a lead, but on the evidence of tonight, if the Saders don't secure the win, the Hurricanes deserve the title.

Crusaders with a 2 point lead and a game in hand. Need two wins from the last 3 games vs Chiefs, Highlanders and Blues. Crusaders also have around +40 better point differential than the blues and Canes if things get tight.

[Kiwias]

Scott Robertson was very gracious in defeat, giving full credit to the Canes.

[Gumboot]

Ngani Laumape has a broken arm and is probably gone for the year.

[Kiwias]

Ngani Laumape has a broken arm and is probably gone for the year.

Really bad news about Laumape and it was announced today that Julian Savea is back with the Canes.

[FujiKiwi]

Sorry to hear about Laumape. He's been on fire.

[JM2K6]

It was heartbreaking watching him try to applaud the fans as he walked off the field... ouch.

Have to say this was a fun game, and the most hyped players (Mo'unga and J Barrett) both had really excellent matches. Tough day at the office for Jordan in defence, though.

[Ymx]

Sorry to hear about Laumape. He's been on fire.

That’s really gutting. Thinking he an ALB were quite the exciting mid field prospect. And I’m a saders fan

[FujiKiwi]

It's even more ominous with Goodhue showing a potential form slump the way he did the other night. He didn't have a good game. Hopefully just a one off.

[Un Pilier]

It's even more ominous with Goodhue showing a potential form slump the way he did the other night. He didn't have a good game. Hopefully just a one off.

Yes, Goodhue had a poor game. Another cracking match, though. I have enjoyed this series so far.