Super Rugby Aotearoa: Round 10 - [15 - 16 August 2020]

[TRF_heineken]

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Saturday, 15 August 2020

Venue: Forsyth Barr Stadium
Time: 09:05 CAT (SA, GMT+2)
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Sunday, 16 August 2020

Venue: Eden Park
Time: 05:35 CAT (SA, GMT+2)​

 

[Oliver Madden]

Don't think these games will proceed unfortunately given the news about Covid 19 spreading again in Auckland. Certainly don't see crowds being there which is a shame, especially as I believe Eden Park was actually sold out.

If the games were to happen the winners would be:
Hurricanes
Blues

 

[Al Bangor]

Highlanders
Crusaders

 

[Kiwiwomble]

pretty much full strength

 

[TheOvalBall]

It will be such a downer without a capacity crowd at Eden Park.

 

[big ginger 8]

Any word on Ollie Jaeger's injury?

 

[Groundhog]

Any word on Ollie Jaeger's injury?

*Oli Jager. Fake Leinster schoolboys rugby fan alert
Apparently his neck is thankfully fine, but he is concussed and shoulder got a bad knock. Definitely won't be playing right away.

 

[Kiwiwomble]

Time change for tomorrow's game so the canes can fly back to Wellington that night

 

[Al Bangor]

Time change for tomorrow's game so the canes can fly back to Wellington that nightView attachment 8354

Thank you for the update Jabby. I'll be watching it on ESPN+. Let's finish the season out with a win. Go Highlanders!

 

[Al Bangor]

CRUSADERS UPDATE: Blues v Crusaders match at Eden Park will not go ahead
Published: 14 August 2020
Following the Government's latest COVID-19 announcement, the Crusaders' final match of the Investec Super Rugby Aotearoa competition, against the Blues at Eden Park, will not go ahead.

Crusaders CEO Colin Mansbridge said: "Investec Super Rugby Aotearoa has been a fantastic display of unity and togetherness for all New Zealanders.

"While it would have been fitting to finish our campaign in front of a full house at Eden Park, I think the rugby community can be incredibly proud of what we have collectively achieved over the last 10 weeks, and will understand that this decision has been made in the best interests of New Zealanders.

"On behalf of the Crusaders, I want to thank all of our fans for their incredible support throughout the 2020 season.

"We could not have achieved the success we have in 2020 without the loyal support of everyone involved in our organisation, including our commercial partners, staff, the Crusaders Board and our wider Crusaders region. I know they will all be disappointed our final game could not be played, but we are pleased we could share our final home game with everyone last Sunday," Mr Mansbridge said.
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Note - The Crusaders and Blues were both given two points in the standings for this cancelled match.

 

[Al Bangor]

Half Time - Highlanders 14 Hurricanes 14

 

[Al Bangor]

Highlanders dominate the second half and win, 38-21.

This bring an end to Super Rugby Aotearoa. Kudos to the Kiwis!

 

[Kiwiwomble]

Great win for the nuggie and Dixon's big milestones

 

[Al Bangor]

 

[TheOvalBall]

Its incredible to see a NZ team use a driving maul so effectively and accurately and so regularly, like the Highlanders do. Are we watching NZ rugby ? Or what's going on here ?

Aaron Mauger learnt a lot from his time in England.

Hurricanes have 3 disallowed tries ? Is that close to a record ? That's nuts.

 

[Al Bangor]

Final Points

Crusaders 30
Blues 24
Hurricanes 21
Highlanders 14
Chiefs 5

DHL Super Rugby Pacific

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[TheOvalBall]

Really good game by the Highlanders.

 

[Al Bangor]

Its incredible to see a NZ team use a driving maul so effectively and accurately and so regularly, like the Highlanders do. Are we watching NZ rugby ? Or what's going on here ?

Aaron Mauger learnt a lot from his time in England.

Hurricanes have 3 disallowed tries ? Is that close to a record ? That's nuts.

I love the driving maul, it's one of my favorite things about rugby. The Hurricanes kept stepping out of bounds which kept them off the scoreboard two or three times. Thankfully!

 

[TheOvalBall]

Terrible way to end a wonderful tournament, but nothing can be done about it.

 

[Kiwiwomble]

Terrible way to end a wonderful tournament, but nothing can be done about it.

just confirming, you mean the cancelled game rather than the Highlanders v Canes game?