Canes playing like the Petone Boys High First XV after a big night out.
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And even the replacement hooker adheres to the Creevy offside line interpration as he enters that maul to win the turnover from a cleay offside position.
@MrDenmore I have it on good authority from Ken Laban that Petone's James Blackwell actually attended Wellington College.
Geez I hope Ben Smith is fit for the WC after Jordies mare tonight would worry me in a tight contest
There had better not be a Hurricanes player with a smile on their face during the shaking of hands formalities after this debacle.
Hurricanes have been seven shades of shite in this game. For all the strange refereeing decisions the Argies have looked unbelievably competent in comparison to the muppetry of the Canes.
@antipodean yep, even Pickerills incompetence couldnt outshine the shitness of the canes
The Jaguares were unlucky last week and were close to winning against the Landers. They've steadily improved since their weak start of the season. It would be awesome if they won the SA conference.
@taniwharugby said in Hurricanes vs Jaguares:
amateur hour out there...canes not looking like contenders presently.
We have flattered to deceive all season
That was entertaining:)
Without reading the thread I’m guessing the ref is at fault according to everyone on here
@SammyC said in Hurricanes vs Jaguares:
That was entertaining:)
Without reading the thread I’m guessing the ref is at fault according to everyone on here
Somehow he even managed to tie the shoelaces of the Hurricanes pack together.
@canefan said in Hurricanes vs Jaguares:
@taniwharugby said in Hurricanes vs Jaguares:
amateur hour out there...canes not looking like contenders presently.
We have flattered to deceive all season
There's only been one rather vocal over-confident Canes fan on here this year. The rest of us can see we are not gelling like we have in previous years, despite our remarkably good win/loss ratio. We've been lucky to scrape by a number of times. Credit to the Jags they were miles ahead of us tonight.
@SammyC said in Hurricanes vs Jaguares:
That was entertaining:)
Without reading the thread I’m guessing the ref is at fault according to everyone on here
He did not help but the Hurricanes were so far removed skill wise from what you expect to see from fulltime professional players there would be a good chance of a prosecution under the Trades Description Act succeeding if they advertised that as a professional rugby match.
So in the last two seasons, the Jaguares have beaten the Blues, Chiefs and Hurricanes in NZ. Who would have thought that possible when they first entered the competition?
@No-Quarter yep well said mate
@Stargazer great to see they will be a tough opposition come finals
@No-Quarter said in Hurricanes vs Jaguares:
@canefan said in Hurricanes vs Jaguares:
@taniwharugby said in Hurricanes vs Jaguares:
amateur hour out there...canes not looking like contenders presently.
We have flattered to deceive all season
There's only been one rather vocal over-confident Canes fan on here this year. The rest of us can see we are not gelling like we have in previous years, despite our remarkably good win/loss ratio. We've been lucky to scrape by a number of times. Credit to the Jags they were miles ahead of us tonight.
Same as last year. We get by with moments of brilliance but underneath it all our pack are journeymen at best (except for Ardie and Dane)
@Stargazer tbf with the roster they have had, they should be turning us over more.
BUt as you say, hopefully they realise thier potential and kick on to win the SA pool
Aumua is the classic example of the kid who was bigger and stronger than everyone growing up so neglected working on basic skills and fitness.
Those Jordie Barrett fans still pumping for him to cover 10 in the ABs?
When SBW did that in goal ball kill he at least had an excuse that his league playing instinct took over. Despite that he was pilloried for it. JB has no such excuse except being a dumb ass.
As the ref said 'you took the risk'. He would have been far better making a legal attempt and hoping the Jags player didn't make it.
Congratulations to the Jaguares, clever tactics to target the Hurricanes where they are weakest: up front.
Jordie Barrett and TJP flapped around under pressure in this game when cool, calm heads were needed. Vaea Fifita is a bigger cause for concern IMHO. When the going gets tough, he gets lazy.
@jegga said in Hurricanes vs Jaguares:
@Duluth said in Hurricanes vs Jaguares:
Highlights?
The Canes looked pretty good in the first 60 seconds.
I do enjoy watching the Jaguares backs when they are in full flight
@SammyC said in Hurricanes vs Jaguares:
Aumua is the classic example of the kid who was bigger and stronger than everyone growing up so neglected working on basic skills and fitness.
A bit like Akira??? :smirking_face:
@Chris said in Hurricanes vs Jaguares:
Geez I hope Ben Smith is fit for the WC after Jordies mare tonight would worry me in a tight contest
It’s arguable that Barrett is the best fullback in the ABs setup. His first name isn’t Jordie however.
Ben Smith is our best right wing
@ACT-Crusader said in Hurricanes vs Jaguares:
It’s arguable that Barrett is the best fullback in the ABs setup. His first name isn’t Jordie however.
Ben Smith is our best right wing
Best 14 & 15
The coaches seems to like having a fullback-ish winger. Jordies shocker really helps a winger like Bridge