Match thread

Chris B.

@Chris Yeah - Ennor didn't look good after he made that kick in the second half - looked like Dan Carter in 2011!

Probably need Big Levi on the bench, though arguably Sevu could cover centre. Don't think Macca's recent efforts warrant selection.

Chris

@Chris-B said in QF Crusaders v Reds:

@Chris Yeah - Ennor didn't look good after he made that kick in the second half - looked like Dan Carter in 2011!

Probably need Big Levi on the bench, though arguably Sevu could cover centre. Don't think Macca's recent efforts warrant selection.

Yep I am thinking the same way.

Tordah

@KiwiMurph said in QF Crusaders v Reds:

@SBW1 said in QF Crusaders v Reds:

Is this a must win or is there another lifeline should the Crusaders lose?

Crusaders are safe unless both Chiefs and Crusaders lose

such a shit system. Hate it. If Crusaders and Chiefs both win, Hurricanes can just not turn up against the Brumbies and nothing will change, do I understand that correctly?

Mr Fish

@Tordah A win for the Hurricanes in that scenario would change their semi-final opponents from the Chiefs to the Crusaders.

Duluth

Tamaiti Williams, Codie Taylor, Fletcher Newell, Scott Barrett, Antonio Shalfoon, Ethan Blackadder, Tom Christie, Christian Lio-Willie, Noah Hotham, Rivez Reihana, Sevu Reece, David Havili (c), Braydon Ennor, Chay Fihaki, Will Jordan

Replacements: George Bell, George Bower, Kershawl Sykes-Martin, Tahlor Cahill, Cullen Grace, Kyle Preston, James O'Connor, Dallas McLeod

Duluth

Sef Fa'agase, Richie Asiata, Zane Nonggorr, Josh Canham, Ryan Smith, Joe Brial, Fraser McReight, Harry Wilson, Tate McDermott (c), Tom Lynagh, Filipo Daugunu, Hunter Paisami, Josh Flook, Lachie Anderson, Jock Campbell

Replacements: Josh Nasser, Jeffery Toomaga-Allen, Nick Bloomfield, Angus Blyth, John Bryant, Kalani Thomas, Dre Pakeho, Tim Ryan

Chris B.

@Duluth The Crusaders email I received says Jamie Hannah and Johnny McNicholl on the bench?

Actually, I hope your version is right!

KSM is a bit of a surprise.

Duluth

@Chris-B

Yeah, the team I posted is from the super rugby site. It looks different from the team on the Crusaders website

You'd assume the Crusaders have their own team correct

Chris B.

@Duluth Stuff website has your team... who knows!

Chris

@Chris-B said in QF Crusaders v Reds:

@Duluth Stuff website has your team... who knows!

The Crusaders Instagram has Cahill and McLeod on the bench

ACT Crusader

Johnny Mac has been a standout for us, so very unlucky to miss out.

Only surprise in the forwards is Sykes-Martin getting the bench spot.

Chris B.

5"C with a fresh southerly wind blowing.

Chris B.

I'm reminded of a quote from Queensland's Jeff Thomson, playing cricket in England.

"At home, it's not even as cold as this in my fridge".

KiwiMurph

Thankfully next year Crusaders are moving into a stadium with a roof.

Bones

Will Jordan tap back genius.

antipodean

The more I watch Tate, the higher I consider the chances of Lions success if he's starting.

KiwiMurph

Sick hands Havili....