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<blockquote data-quote="Larksea" data-source="post: 550682" data-attributes="member: 43875"><p>Good read.</p><p></p><p>Ben smith is so good that picture of him just side stepped me...</p><p></p><p>Looking forward to Seeing Colin Slade make a comeback. If he has a good run with injuries and kicks well for goal the highlanders are sure to make the playoffs.</p><p></p><p>I think Ben Franks is a massive signing for the hurricanes, not just because of his on field ability but his off field ability as well. He is really hard working and articulate and that will lift the squad and forward pack in particular.</p><p></p><p>I can't imagine the blues having another bad season with Henry in the coaching box. Sure on paper they don't shine and lack proven performers in many positions but they are just destined to punch above their weight and have more motivation and more to prove than any other team.</p><p></p><p>few Major issues with the chiefs,</p><p>No SBW - basically by far the best 12 in the whole competition last year by a country mile. leading the meter and offload stats and proving to be a superb defender. Impossible to replace</p><p>Slow recovery/later return of Richard Kahui - he becomes so important without SBW - he set the standard for defense up till his injury last year.</p><p>Ben Tameifuna is basically a sure thing to have 2nd season blues. He's had off field problems and fittness issues. Looks out of shape, he played a very important role for the chiefs last year. Basically being a major factor in a scrum that was almost impossible to put on the back foot. Afeaki is great around the field but I dont think he can be as big a stone wall as Tamei was in 2012.</p><p></p><p>last note: I want to see Toby Smith prove me right, I recon if he can have an injury free season he will be an All Black. This guy ticks all the boxes.</p><p></p><p>Dont really have an opiion on the crusaders, you expect them to make the playoffs and at that stage be favorites then it just comes down to wanting it more.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Larksea, post: 550682, member: 43875"] Good read. Ben smith is so good that picture of him just side stepped me... Looking forward to Seeing Colin Slade make a comeback. If he has a good run with injuries and kicks well for goal the highlanders are sure to make the playoffs. I think Ben Franks is a massive signing for the hurricanes, not just because of his on field ability but his off field ability as well. He is really hard working and articulate and that will lift the squad and forward pack in particular. I can't imagine the blues having another bad season with Henry in the coaching box. Sure on paper they don't shine and lack proven performers in many positions but they are just destined to punch above their weight and have more motivation and more to prove than any other team. few Major issues with the chiefs, No SBW - basically by far the best 12 in the whole competition last year by a country mile. leading the meter and offload stats and proving to be a superb defender. Impossible to replace Slow recovery/later return of Richard Kahui - he becomes so important without SBW - he set the standard for defense up till his injury last year. Ben Tameifuna is basically a sure thing to have 2nd season blues. He's had off field problems and fittness issues. Looks out of shape, he played a very important role for the chiefs last year. Basically being a major factor in a scrum that was almost impossible to put on the back foot. Afeaki is great around the field but I dont think he can be as big a stone wall as Tamei was in 2012. last note: I want to see Toby Smith prove me right, I recon if he can have an injury free season he will be an All Black. This guy ticks all the boxes. Dont really have an opiion on the crusaders, you expect them to make the playoffs and at that stage be favorites then it just comes down to wanting it more. [/QUOTE]
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