Oliver Madden
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- Jun 20, 2018
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Nuggie actually equalled Benders record against the Blues, he becomes our most capped player this weekPredictions:
Highlanders v Hurricanes - The Canes are in a mess and it won't get any better after this game. Highlanders have had the bye and Aaron Smith is equalling Ben Smith's record for most highlanders appearances. Motivation won't be in short supply for the home side. Predicted Score: Highlanders 35 Hurricanes 25.
Chiefs v Blues - can't believe I'm actually predicting a Chiefs win here but their comeback last week will have filled them with confidence. The Blues have got a couple of forwards suspended so I think the Chiefs may squeeze them in the pack. Another plus for the Chiefs is that D-Mac is really hitting his straps now. If he plays well the Chiefs generally play well. Hamilton isn't the Blues' happiest hunting ground and I think they will struggle again on Saturday. Predicted Score: Chiefs 29 Blues 23.
On paper, that team should be capable of beating the Highlanders but we really have not put together an 80 minute performance yet. The only thing that gives me a bit of confidence is that in the last 6 or 7 years we have not had a prolonged period of poor performances. When we have played badly for two or 3 games it hasn't crippled our confidence and we have always bounced back. Hoping for a similarly epic revival on Friday!.
The players must have read this forum!. We turned up tonight and so did Jordie Barrett, all 30 points for him. is it a coincidence that we start hitting form when Coles is back in the team?. He just brings that edge and aggression that we have been missing. It would be typical Hurricanes to go on a winning run now. We won 5 in a row last season and we have the ability to do it again.get off your a55es canes and play some hurricanes rugby. not this crap u been playing so far
always liked webber, tho i felt his form slipped last year. def on the way back this season thoI thought Luke Jacobson was immense for the Chiefs last night and one of their best so far this season. Surely has to be in AB contention again this year so long as he stays injury free. Any doubts that Brad Weber is far and away the best 9 behind Aaron Smith?