Super Rugby 2025 NZ/ Drua/ Moana matches

[Dan54]

So without watching it or paying any real attention at all I assume they made a massive mistake not entertaining me by playing JOC (James O'Connor) (James O'Connor)?

No mate, JOC (James O'Connor) was a step down from Reihana.
Reihana went ok, and JOC (James O'Connor) seemed to struggle. The only game JOC (James O'Connor) looked to struggle as much was the game he started. I genuinely enjoy watching him play, but sure he not really a contender for Wallabies.

 

[waiopehu oldboy]

Jordan's injury is an MCL which apparently is 1-3 weeks out if not too serious or 4-6 if worse but not season-ending.

 

[waiopehu oldboy]

Week 14

Friday 16/05 Hurricanes v Highlanders 19:05 NZT

Saturday 17/05 Moana v Blues 19:05

 

[waiopehu oldboy]

"A bout of Covid-19 ripped through the [Hurricanes] in the days following their upset 35-17 victory over the Chiefs in round 12, forcing multiple players and coaches to spend their week off laid low at home."

Stuff

www.stuff.co.nz

Everyone back on deck including Brett Cameron.

 

[waiopehu oldboy]

Jordan's injury is an MCL which apparently is 1-3 weeks out if not too serious or 4-6 if worse but not season-ending.

Now being described as a sprain rather than a tear/ rupture so will potentially return in time for the playoff(s). In the meantime I guess it's 15. Fihaki 14. Reece 11. Springer.

 

[Dan54]

"A bout of Covid-19 ripped through the [Hurricanes] in the days following their upset 35-17 victory over the Chiefs in round 12, forcing multiple players and coaches to spend their week off laid low at home."

Stuff

www.stuff.co.nz

Everyone back on deck including Brett Cameron.

Except Naholo too, he's gone for season. Am wondering if it will stuff up his Japan contract?

 

[waiopehu oldboy]

It's a 9-12 month rehab so you'd think it might make all concerned have to rethink things.

 

[waiopehu oldboy]

HURRICANES (1-15): Xavier Numia, Asafo Aumua (co-c), Pasilio Tosi, Zach Gallgher, Isaia Walker-Leawere, Brad Shields (co-c), Peter Lakai, Brayden Iose, Cam Roigard, Ruben Love, Ngatungane Punival, Riley Higgins, Billy Proctor (co-c), Bailyn Sullivan, Callum Harkin

Replacements: Raymond Tuputupu, Pouri Rakete-Stones, Tevita Mafileo, Will Tucker, Du'Plessis Kirifi (co-c), Ereatara Enari, Brett Cameron, Fatafehi Fineanganofo

HIGHLANDERS (1-15): Ethan de Groot (co-c), Jack Taylor, Saula Ma’u, Mitch Dunshea, Fabian Holland, Te Kamaka Howden, Veveni Lasaqa, Sean Withy, Folau Fakatava, Taine Robinson, Jona Nareki, Timoci Tavatavanawai (co-c), Tanielu Tele'a, Jonah Lowe, Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens

Replacements: Soane Vikena, Josh Bartlett, Sosefo Kautai, Oliver Haig, Michael Loft, Adam Lennox, Cameron Millar, Thomas Umaga-Jensen

 

[waiopehu oldboy]

PASIFIKA (1-15): Tito Tuipulotu, Millennium Sanerivi, Feleti Sae-Ta'ufo'ou, Tom Savage, Samuel Slade, Miracle Faiilagi, Ardie Savea (c), Semisi Tupou Ta'eiloa, Jonathan Taumateine, Patrick Pellegrini, Kyren Taumoefolau, Danny Toala, Lalomilo Lalamilo, Tevita Ofa, William Havili

Replacements: Samiuela Moli, Abraham Pole, Chris Apoua, Allan Craig, Sione Havili Talitui, Melani Matavao, Jackson Garden-Bachop, Julian Savea

BLUES (1-15): Joshua Fusitu'a, Ricky Riccitelli, Angus Ta'avao, Patrick Tuipulotu (c), Josh Beehre, Adrian Choat, Dalton Papali'i, Hoskins Sotutu, Taufa Funaki, Beauden Barrett, Caleb Clarke, Xavi Taele, Rieko Ioane, AJ Lam, Corey Evans

Replacements: Kurt Eklund, Mason Tupaea, Marcel Renata, Laghlan McWhannell, Cam Christie, Finlay Christie, Harry Plummer, Cole Forbes

 

[zer0]

> be the Hurricanes
> down by three
> three mins to play
> get a penalty right in front of the sticks
> AllTooEasy.gif
> choose to go for a scrum
> win the scrum
> halfback throws it right into touch

 

[Wilson]

Very disappointing from the highlanders here, had they held the canes out it would've pretty much locked up top 4 for the Reds. At least they didn't let them grab a bp.

 

[Dan54]

Yeehaa Canes, by geez that was a great game to watch. There are a couple of beat up teams that Reds will be stoked after watching that. As will be Crusaders.

 

[Dismal Pillock]

Good fun open game.

Jonah Lowe looking like Jonah getting rid of Lakai en route to 1st try

Cocky Canes with increasingly inventive ways to snooker themselves but hello, Vikena fucks the Landers terminally with a crook throw in the 79th min and thats that. All the toil down the gurgler. Dipshit.

Everyone seems to assume Holland is an AB-elect but, so far, I can't really see why. Only 22-years old, sure, but he's hardly Retallica at 120db.