Super Rugby 2016: New Zealand Conference

[waiopehu oldboy]

Onehunga, f*ck yeah!

Represent!

 

[waiopehu oldboy]

Retallick out:

http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/...lick-out-for-up-to-six-weeks-with-broken-ribs

The Chiefs lock & prop churn continues........................

 

[waiopehu oldboy]

NZ CONF TEAM OF THE WEEK - ROUND 2:

1. Moody 2. Taylor 3. Franks 4. Thomson 5. Whitelock 6. Dixon 7. Gibson 8. Read 9. Smith 10. Mo'unga 11. Lowe 12. Ngatai 13. Fekitoa 14. Nadolo 15. McKenzie

 

[Dan54]

Can't disagree with much there WOB, though it was good to see Ardie pushing Blake Gibson for 7 spot.

 

[waiopehu oldboy]

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ typed like a true HorrorCanes supporter

Stumbled across this & thought you might find it interesting:

http://horowhenua.kete.net.nz/documents/0000/0000/2487/HRFU_75_Years_of_Rugby_History_1893-1968.pdf

Lots of familiar names in there, Winiata & Sciascia for starters.

 

[Dan54]

That's great WOB, us older ones from the mighty Nua remember the Winiatas, Sciascias, Sissons ,, De Castros and Hapetas , along with the likes of ken Swain etc will always ne names that spring to mind when discussing families or people that had a great bearing on rugby in the Nua. And most of these men spent many many hours running the game, and there was certainly no money for to compensate for their time. Ahh the days of amateur rugby eh, when we ALL played and ran the game for the love of the game and no other reason!!

 

[waiopehu oldboy]

NZ CONF TEAM OF THE WEEK - ROUND 3

1. Edmonds 2. Ricitelli 3. Toomaga-Allen 4. Ainley 5. Abbott 6. Dixon 7. Savea 8. Vito 9. Perenara 10. Sopoaga 11. Li 12. Ngatai 13. Fekitoa 14. Faddes 15. McKenzie

Special mention for Whitelock who put in a massive shift in not one but two unfamiliar positions.

NZ CONF STANDINGS:

1. Chiefs 10
2. Highlanders 9
3. Crusaders 5 (PD +9)
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4. Blues 5 (-17)
5. Hurricanes 5 (-37)

Starting to get some action v Strayan & Sethficken (incl Argie) opposition so no reason we can't see four NZ teams in the Eight some time soon...................

 

[Dan54]

Yep WOB, not sure I put Perenara in ahead of Smith or Weber, but can't really argue. By gee Ardie stamped his mark for the Canes!!

 

[teach]

Yep WOB, not sure I put Perenara in ahead of Smith or Weber, but can't really argue. By gee Ardie stamped his mark for the Canes!!

Yep, I think there will be a Savea in the All Blacks this year. Just not on the wing.

 

[Anthony Smith]

how do you create a forum of your own?

 

[cyclopath]

how do you create a forum of your own?

This is not the forum for such questions.

 

[waiopehu oldboy]

Yep WOB, not sure I put Perenara in ahead of Smith or Weber, but can't really argue. By gee Ardie stamped his mark for the Canes!!

That was the toughest call this week, all three were really good in their own way but I thought TJP was slightly more influential in terms of the outcome for his team.

Yep, I think there will be a Savea in the All Blacks this year. Just not on the wing.

Early days, mate, think back a year & he was in similar shape (like the t-shirt says, round is a shape ) Plus Ardie will be prepping for Rio in June & hopefully taking a break & admiring his new bling while 4N is happening............. might have to wait for EOYT or even the Lions tour to see him in 7 Black.

 

[waiopehu oldboy]

Damn, Ben Lam gone for ~6mo with a ruptured ACL.

http://www.sanzarrugby.com/superrugby/news/lams-season-is-over/

 

[Dismal Pillock]

how do you create a forum of your own?

This is not the forum for such questions.

How do I create a forum to ask such questions?

 

[cyclopath]

How do I create a forum to ask such questions?

I'm glad you asked.

 

[teach]

That was the toughest call this week, all three were really good in their own way but I thought TJP was slightly more influential in terms of the outcome for his team.



Early days, mate, think back a year & he was in similar shape (like the t-shirt says, round is a shape ) Plus Ardie will be prepping for Rio in June & hopefully taking a break & admiring his new bling while 4N is happening..... might have to wait for EOYT or even the Lions tour to see him in 7 Black.

Yeah I know. I have been impressed with Ardie's game play so far. Big Julian is not as impressive as he used to be.

 

[waiopehu oldboy]

NM-S confirmed as needing surgery, out for six months:

http://www.planetrugby.com/news/milner-skudder-out-for-six-months/

 

[waiopehu oldboy]

Kaino out for up to four weeks:

http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/...rome-kaino-out-for-month-with-shoulder-injury

NZ TEAM OF THE WEEK - ROUND 4

1. Eves 2. Coles 3. Franks 4. Thompson 5. Whitelock 6. Dixon 7. Savea 8. Squire 9. Smith 10. Sopoaga 11. Lowe 12. Ngatai 13. Fekitoa 14. McNichol (Chiefs) 15. Smith

NZ CONF STANDINGS:

1. Chiefs 14 - 3rd overall
2. Highlanders 13 - 5th
3. Crusaders 10 (PD +40) - 8th
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4. Hurricanes 10 (PD -4) - 9th
5. Blues 7 - 10th

 

[waiopehu oldboy]

Chiefs' tight-five woes continue, Pauliasi Manu the latest casualty:

http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/...-super-season-after-rupturing-achilles-tendon

I'd suggest there's an issue with their S&C program but as it's mostly tight forwards going down maybe it's just bad luck....... OTOH it's been going on for some time so maybe their S&C guy(s) just don't "get" tight forwards.

Not exactly NZ CONF news but one-Test AB & former Clan & Tribe prop "Whoppa" Mackintosh is on the move again, from France to the new USA pro league:

http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/...-for-new-professional-league-in-united-states

 

[waiopehu oldboy]

Clean sweep for the kiwi sides after a near-miss last week. Four teams in the Top Eight. Not bad for a conference some expected to struggle due to the post-RWC exodus...............