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Guinness Pro 12 2014/15: Round 1
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<blockquote data-quote="Bluemoon" data-source="post: 670325" data-attributes="member: 38204"><p>Cardiff have recruited quite well over the summer, and barring injuries should be stronger than last year. Mark Hammett (the new DOR from the Hurricanes) didn't arrive until the first preseason game so hasn't had time to make a huge impact. In preseason, Cardiff did not look particularly well drilled, especially against Exeter. I suppose this isn't a surprise knowing a new DoR was on the way.</p><p></p><p>I feel Cardiff's defence has been very poor over the last two years and that seems to be the case again. There isn't a lot of structure and it will cost Cardiff more than one game this season if it doesn't improve quickly.</p><p></p><p>In saying that there were some encouraging signs in attack today with Patchell and Corey Allen looking sharp and a few players on the bench putting their hands up. 41 points and a BP win I'll take happily considering the rustiness and potential new systems settling in. I think the real test will be against Glasgow next week, who will bring a big pack and will be confident after their last performance.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Bluemoon, post: 670325, member: 38204"] Cardiff have recruited quite well over the summer, and barring injuries should be stronger than last year. Mark Hammett (the new DOR from the Hurricanes) didn't arrive until the first preseason game so hasn't had time to make a huge impact. In preseason, Cardiff did not look particularly well drilled, especially against Exeter. I suppose this isn't a surprise knowing a new DoR was on the way. I feel Cardiff's defence has been very poor over the last two years and that seems to be the case again. There isn't a lot of structure and it will cost Cardiff more than one game this season if it doesn't improve quickly. In saying that there were some encouraging signs in attack today with Patchell and Corey Allen looking sharp and a few players on the bench putting their hands up. 41 points and a BP win I'll take happily considering the rustiness and potential new systems settling in. I think the real test will be against Glasgow next week, who will bring a big pack and will be confident after their last performance. [/QUOTE]
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