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Super 15: Crusaders - Hurricanes @ Westpac Stadium, Wellington(18-06-2011, 08:35 GMT)
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<blockquote data-quote="Darwin" data-source="post: 411509" data-attributes="member: 24910"><p>A tricky game for the Crusaders against a Canes team that seems to be coming right at the end of the season. The Crusaders need to win to secure a home playoff next week, or possibly even a week off if the Stormers lose. It's disappointing the SBW is out injured for this match, as his matchup with Nonu has been anticipated all season, especially after the first match between the Canes and Crusaders was cancelled.</p><p></p><p>I'm expecting the Crusaders to again dominate up front, with Cory Flynn in particular wanting to have a strong match, as he' probably still in a battle with Hika Elliot for the third hooker spot in the AB's RWC squad. The loose-forward battle should be good, with both Matt Todd and Victor Vito both needed strong games to continue to push their claims for AB's selection. </p><p></p><p>I'm hoping Weepu continues to show improvement, though he is going to have to keep a close eye on Andy Ellis. Cruden needs to have another strong game, as there are a few whispers that he is firmly in the AB's frame, and I'm sure a big game against the best in the business will help his cause! It's unfortunate that Conrad Smith is still out injured, as while Leiua is a good player his first instinct seems to be to have a go, rather than fed his outsides. The Canes will want to get the ball to Hosea Gear as much as possibly; he's started to look dangerous over recent weeks, and I don't think Brent Ward will be able to contain him. I'm sure the Crusaders will try to put a lot of pressure on Julian Savea, though Savea did have a largely error free game last week. It will be interesting to see if Zac Guildford can continue to show his exceptional form; personally I'm picking him to score another two tries...</p><p></p><p>Overall I'm picking it might be quite a close match (particularly if the weather is poor, as is forecast), but I'm picking the Crusaders to take it by 5-10 points.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Darwin, post: 411509, member: 24910"] A tricky game for the Crusaders against a Canes team that seems to be coming right at the end of the season. The Crusaders need to win to secure a home playoff next week, or possibly even a week off if the Stormers lose. It's disappointing the SBW is out injured for this match, as his matchup with Nonu has been anticipated all season, especially after the first match between the Canes and Crusaders was cancelled. I'm expecting the Crusaders to again dominate up front, with Cory Flynn in particular wanting to have a strong match, as he' probably still in a battle with Hika Elliot for the third hooker spot in the AB's RWC squad. The loose-forward battle should be good, with both Matt Todd and Victor Vito both needed strong games to continue to push their claims for AB's selection. I'm hoping Weepu continues to show improvement, though he is going to have to keep a close eye on Andy Ellis. Cruden needs to have another strong game, as there are a few whispers that he is firmly in the AB's frame, and I'm sure a big game against the best in the business will help his cause! It's unfortunate that Conrad Smith is still out injured, as while Leiua is a good player his first instinct seems to be to have a go, rather than fed his outsides. The Canes will want to get the ball to Hosea Gear as much as possibly; he's started to look dangerous over recent weeks, and I don't think Brent Ward will be able to contain him. I'm sure the Crusaders will try to put a lot of pressure on Julian Savea, though Savea did have a largely error free game last week. It will be interesting to see if Zac Guildford can continue to show his exceptional form; personally I'm picking him to score another two tries... Overall I'm picking it might be quite a close match (particularly if the weather is poor, as is forecast), but I'm picking the Crusaders to take it by 5-10 points. [/QUOTE]
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