Canterbury Crusaders

[Amobokoboko]

Thread for the Saders fan

This is the line up for the Highlanders - Saders game.

Crusaders:
1. Wyatt Crockett, 2. Corey Flynn, 3. Owen Franks, 4. Brad Thorn, 5. Chris Jack (c), 6. Sam Whitelock, 7. George Whitelock, 8. Kieran Read, 9. Andy Ellis, 10. Dan Carter, 11. Zac Guildford, 12. Adam Whitelock, 13. Robbie Fruean, 14. Tom Marshall, 15. Sean Maitland. Reserves: Francis Smith, Ben Franks, Luke Romano, Jonathan Poff, Kahn Fotuali'i, Matt Berquist, Tom Taylor, Willi Heinz, Matt Todd, Luke Whitelock, Nic Barrett (blank jersey), Andrew Olorenshaw (blank jersey), Brendon O'Connor (blank jersey), Tyler Bleyendaal (blank jersey).Highlanders:1. Bronson Murray, 2. Jason Rutledge, 3. David Te Moana, 4. Jarrad Hoeata, 5. Josh Bekhuis,6. Nick Crosswell (c), 7. Alando Soakai, 8. Elliot Dixon, 9. Jimmy Cowan (vc), 10. Robbie Robinson, 11. Kade Poki, 12. Matt Saunders, 13. Siale Piutau, 14. James Paterson, 15. Ben Smith<O></O>
Reserves: 16. Brayden Mitchell, 17. Chris King, 18. Joe Tuineau, 19. John Hardie, 20. Aaron Smith, 21. Ben Atiga, 22. Telusa Veainu, 23. Adam Thomson <O></O>

 

[Shaggy]

Ummmn ...*A-Hem* ... we actually call them just "The Crusaders" now, and not "The Canterbury Crusaders", so that us fans from the other unions that make up the franchise, such as Tasman (Nelson and Marlborough unions), Buller, West Coast, Mid Canterbury, and South Canterbury, don't get offended

... hehe, anyway, on behalf of all us Crusaders fans, thanks for starting the thread

I Just heard on NZ's Radio sport that the Crusaders won the match against the Highlanders 40 -21,and can confirm this here:

http://tvnz.co.nz/rugby-news/crusaders-beat-highlanders-4023586

Looks like a few tries were scored, and that most players came through unscathed, with only Crusaders winger Zac Guilford in doubt for the season opener against the Blues, with a sore hamstring.

 

[TRF_Ezequiel]

Wasn't it Canterbury Crusaders, Waikato Chiefs, Wellington Hurricanes, Auckland Blues? What happened to that?

 

[Amobokoboko]

As the Crusaders are so good, they are a brand on there self.

 

[Shaggy]

Wasn't it Canterbury Crusaders, Waikato Chiefs, Wellington Hurricanes, Auckland Blues? What happened to that?

Hehe ... and the Otago Highlanders ... but as theses franchises are made up/represented by a number of ITM cup, Lochore Cup, and Meads cup sides, the province name was dropped from all of the names a few years ago.

Here's a more detailed report on the pre-season match against the Highlanders

http://www.crusaders.co.nz/news/crusaders-beat-highlanders-in-final-pre-season-match/465/news.aspx

 

[Mehrtsisagod]

Good to see Fruean has continued his outstanding form. Here's hoping Guildford recovers and can get back in the All Blacks frame.