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[2016 Super Rugby] Chiefs vs. Highlanders (Round 11) 07/05/2016
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<blockquote data-quote="Larksea" data-source="post: 796946" data-attributes="member: 43875"><p>went to the game, it was pretty somber really I think most people myself included expected the highlanders to win. Charlie Ngatai returning was a ray of hope but the real worry was the forwards/scrum. chiefs are way down on their list for front rowers.</p><p></p><p>Ngatai was chiefs best player and his yellow card had a big impact. Technically he did nothing wrong and replays should allow refs to be able to see that and make the right decision. But when a player flips like they the refs feel like they have to card someone? Ridiculous really, 30 guys run around a field at full steam for 80 min odd things will happen at times and not be deliberate. The biggest contributing factor was Dixon jumping before the tackle, its actually his fault. But he basically landed on his backside so no harm done. Play on.</p><p></p><p>Highlanders had the Superior technique at the breakdown and their defense was EVERYWHERE, put my ***** at the ref hat on for a minute. Highlanders looked offside basically the whole game yet only got called for it a a couple of times towards the end when the game was out of reach. It really did stunt the Chiefs attack which had no room even though they seemed to operate with a lot of depth. This was a ref that suited the highlanders in a big way. Chiefs probably should have adjusted tactics better, this wasn't Crudens best moment.</p><p></p><p>chiefs easily seemed to make more breaks and slip more tackles but passes constantly went to ground when they got the upper hand.</p><p></p><p>Highlanders attack wasn't very exciting or interesting but they basically presented naholo with space a close to the line a few times and he will always score in that situation. Aaron smith had a good game even the chiefs crowd gave him a good sendoff.</p><p></p><p>Hardly the end of the line for the chiefs, its not like losing to the lions was, nor was in the end for the Highlanders when they lost to the Reds. Bye now then the rebels at home and after that they need to get back up to speed. This was the wrong night against the wrong team(highlanders are better right now) with the wrong ref. The Chiefs need to get through this tricky mid season period then find form again before the finals. All the injuries will probably mean topping the table isn't on anymore. They need to focus on getting into the finals and finding form then.</p><p></p><p>Anyone else go to the game? Is it just me or is the PA system ridiculously loud? I'll have to take some ear plugs next time.</p><p></p><p><span style="color: silver"><span style="font-size: 9px">- - - Updated - - -</span></span></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>1, Racists? Billcrap... I think the hardest thing for islanders down south is the cold <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /></p><p></p><p>2, Scored by Cruden but that try was Charlie Ngatai's. Charlie is looking superb this season, easily NZ's best midfielder. This wasn't a great game for Cruden. Sopoaga definitely got one over him here.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Larksea, post: 796946, member: 43875"] went to the game, it was pretty somber really I think most people myself included expected the highlanders to win. Charlie Ngatai returning was a ray of hope but the real worry was the forwards/scrum. chiefs are way down on their list for front rowers. Ngatai was chiefs best player and his yellow card had a big impact. Technically he did nothing wrong and replays should allow refs to be able to see that and make the right decision. But when a player flips like they the refs feel like they have to card someone? Ridiculous really, 30 guys run around a field at full steam for 80 min odd things will happen at times and not be deliberate. The biggest contributing factor was Dixon jumping before the tackle, its actually his fault. But he basically landed on his backside so no harm done. Play on. Highlanders had the Superior technique at the breakdown and their defense was EVERYWHERE, put my ***** at the ref hat on for a minute. Highlanders looked offside basically the whole game yet only got called for it a a couple of times towards the end when the game was out of reach. It really did stunt the Chiefs attack which had no room even though they seemed to operate with a lot of depth. This was a ref that suited the highlanders in a big way. Chiefs probably should have adjusted tactics better, this wasn't Crudens best moment. chiefs easily seemed to make more breaks and slip more tackles but passes constantly went to ground when they got the upper hand. Highlanders attack wasn't very exciting or interesting but they basically presented naholo with space a close to the line a few times and he will always score in that situation. Aaron smith had a good game even the chiefs crowd gave him a good sendoff. Hardly the end of the line for the chiefs, its not like losing to the lions was, nor was in the end for the Highlanders when they lost to the Reds. Bye now then the rebels at home and after that they need to get back up to speed. This was the wrong night against the wrong team(highlanders are better right now) with the wrong ref. The Chiefs need to get through this tricky mid season period then find form again before the finals. All the injuries will probably mean topping the table isn't on anymore. They need to focus on getting into the finals and finding form then. Anyone else go to the game? Is it just me or is the PA system ridiculously loud? I'll have to take some ear plugs next time. [COLOR="silver"][SIZE=1]- - - Updated - - -[/SIZE][/COLOR] 1, Racists? Billcrap... I think the hardest thing for islanders down south is the cold :D 2, Scored by Cruden but that try was Charlie Ngatai's. Charlie is looking superb this season, easily NZ's best midfielder. This wasn't a great game for Cruden. Sopoaga definitely got one over him here. [/QUOTE]
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