Super Rugby 2024: NZ, Drua & Moana matches

[Dan54]

Geez Crusaders can't take a trick, Barrett out for 6 weeks now with broken finger.

 

[Dismal Pillock]

ScoBar out for up to six weeks with a broken finger

 

[zer0]

Come now. That is most unbecoming.

This is the Crusaders we are talking about. The Canterbury Crusaders. The team that represents the mighty Canterbury region and the Nelson metropolis. The gravitas of this national - dare I even say, global - institution is immeasurable. This is not some trifling national team or some such nonsense. No. We mush show due respect and reverence to the Crusaders, as is befitting their illustrious standing.

 

[waiopehu oldboy]

CHIEFS (1-15): Aidan Ross, Samisoni Taukei'aho, Reuben O'Neill, Manaaki Selby-Rickit, Jimmy Tupou, Samipeni Finau, Kaylum Boshier, Luke Jacobson (c), Cortez Ratima, Damian McKenzie, Etene Nanai-Seturo, Rameka Poihipi, Anton Lienert-Brown, Daniel Rona, Shaun Stevenson

RESERVES: Bradley Slater, Ollie Norris, George Dyer, Josh Lord, Tom Florence, Xavier Roe, Josh Ioane, Quinn Tupaea

DRUA (1-15): Haereiti Hetet, Mesulame Dolokoto, Jone Koroiduadua, Mesake Vocevoce, Ratu Leone Rotuisolia, Etonia Waqa, Vilive Miramira, Meli Derenalagi (c), Simione Kuruvoli, Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula, Junior Ratuva, Michael Naitokani, Iosefo Masi, Selestino Ravutaumada, Ilaisa Droasese

RESERVES: Zuriel Togiatama, Emosi Tuqiri, Samuela Tawake, Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta, Elia Canakaivata, Peni Matawalu, Kemu Valetini, Taniela Rakuro

 

[waiopehu oldboy]

Fifth anniversary of the mosque mass-shootings. First time I can recall it falling on a game night (defo the first time it's fallen on a Friday) so will be interesting to see how it's marked & which of the dignitaries (& politicians) in town for the commemoration turn up.

 

[Sully]

A moments silence. Was respectful.

 

[zer0]

New Crusaders 10 going well, I see.

 

[Sully]

I haven't seen a miss that bad since Giteau's shocker.

 

[Wilson]

Pressure is really building on the Crusaders here, feels like they're just hanging on out there.

 

[zer0]

For all their endeavour the Hurricanes have a poor return on their efforts so far. Even the penalty goal would've left them a bit shortchanged.

And those CGI advertising "banners" over the stand were right diabolical.

 

[waiopehu oldboy]

New Crusaders 10 going well, I see.

At least Cameron had the decency to return the favour...

For all their endeavour the Hurricanes have a poor return on their efforts so far. Even the penalty goal would've left them a bit shortchanged.

Trying to play dry weather footy when duck shooting season appears to have come early seldom works.

 

[waiopehu oldboy]

Playing wet weather footy when duck shooting season comes early, on the other hand...

 

[Wilson]

Crusaders have done bloody well to hang on and fight their way back. Hasn't been pretty, but they look absolutely desperate not to go 0-4

 

[zer0]

Brett Cameron is sus. Hurricanes should go full France and play absolutely everything off Roigard.

 

[Wilson]

Shanked kick aside, Hohepa has made a massive difference for the crusaders. They're looking much more in control than the last few weeks. Rest of the team look to be finding their feet as a result.

 

[zer0]

Brett Cameron is sus.

 

[zer0]

Jesus H Christ on a unicycle. Don't take another lineout. just tap pls.

 

[zer0]

 

[LeCheese]

lol what dumb fuckery

 

[Wilson]

Crusaders spend 80 minutes trying desperately to prove they're still a threat only for a player with over 150 caps and ten years of service with the club to do the dumbest shit possible and undo it all. Must have seen all his mates on the sideline and decided he'd like a few weeks off too.