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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...

FujiKiwi wrote: Sat Jul 25, 2020 9:53 am 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.

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

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

Gumboot wrote: Sun Jul 26, 2020 11:40 pm 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.

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

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.

FujiKiwi wrote: Mon Jul 27, 2020 3:19 am 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

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.

FujiKiwi wrote: Mon Jul 27, 2020 10:28 am 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.