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[2015 Super Rugby] Sharks vs. Crusaders (Round 8) 04/04/2015
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<blockquote data-quote="MotherRucker1" data-source="post: 718705" data-attributes="member: 72442"><p>In some ways I think that's a stronger team without Carter and McCaw. Damn, I never thought I would say that. But Carter is simply not at his astounding best, and I think McCaw thrives in the All Blacks environment a lot more. Or at the very least, when he plays at blindside alongside Todd - who I'm a massive fan of. It still isn't perfect. Nepo Laulala starting is annoying. Would rather see Owen Franks there, unless he's injured. I don't think our backline is very strong on paper, let alone on the field. Obviously we have a couple of injuries, and I continue to question our 'side to side' strategy. Despite all this, there are some really good players in our team. IMO we have a very good loose trio. Taufua is a monster at times. I was wrong last week, but I'll back them again. I still think they can get a win out of this South African tour. Both teams are reasonably even in my view, Crusaders with a better points difference...obviously helped by sailing past the Lions and Cheetahs. Key for me is starting well in that first half, creating a solid platform. Chasing a score in South Africa is hard. </p><p></p><p>No problems cracking down on our sneaky tactics. I just hope the reception we get in Durban isn't of the head-stomping variety <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite7" alt=":p" title="Stick Out Tongue :p" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":p" /> Keep your guns in your pocket and your powder dry and it should be a good contest!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MotherRucker1, post: 718705, member: 72442"] In some ways I think that's a stronger team without Carter and McCaw. Damn, I never thought I would say that. But Carter is simply not at his astounding best, and I think McCaw thrives in the All Blacks environment a lot more. Or at the very least, when he plays at blindside alongside Todd - who I'm a massive fan of. It still isn't perfect. Nepo Laulala starting is annoying. Would rather see Owen Franks there, unless he's injured. I don't think our backline is very strong on paper, let alone on the field. Obviously we have a couple of injuries, and I continue to question our 'side to side' strategy. Despite all this, there are some really good players in our team. IMO we have a very good loose trio. Taufua is a monster at times. I was wrong last week, but I'll back them again. I still think they can get a win out of this South African tour. Both teams are reasonably even in my view, Crusaders with a better points difference...obviously helped by sailing past the Lions and Cheetahs. Key for me is starting well in that first half, creating a solid platform. Chasing a score in South Africa is hard. No problems cracking down on our sneaky tactics. I just hope the reception we get in Durban isn't of the head-stomping variety :P Keep your guns in your pocket and your powder dry and it should be a good contest! [/QUOTE]
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