@Canes4life said in Waratahs vs Hurricanes:
@jimmyb said in Waratahs vs Hurricanes:
Waratahs tackling has been awful at 78%. Hurricanes terrible set piece has been let off the hook with that
They’ll need to be a lot better come playoff time with their throwing. Devery has been so much better since coming on.
Must be nice being able to assume your team will
Make the playoffs!
@jimmyb said in Waratahs vs Hurricanes:
@Canes4life said in Waratahs vs Hurricanes:
@jimmyb said in Waratahs vs Hurricanes:
Waratahs tackling has been awful at 78%. Hurricanes terrible set piece has been let off the hook with that
They’ll need to be a lot better come playoff time with their throwing. Devery has been so much better since coming on.
Must be nice being able to assume your team will
Make the playoffs!
Sorry that should have been if. But my sentiment remains the same. You can’t throw like that and expect to win big games.
@Canes4life said in Waratahs vs Hurricanes:
@jimmyb said in Waratahs vs Hurricanes:
@Canes4life said in Waratahs vs Hurricanes:
@jimmyb said in Waratahs vs Hurricanes:
Waratahs tackling has been awful at 78%. Hurricanes terrible set piece has been let off the hook with that
They’ll need to be a lot better come playoff time with their throwing. Devery has been so much better since coming on.
Must be nice being able to assume your team will
Make the playoffs!Sorry that should have been if. But my sentiment remains the same. You can’t throw like that and expect to win big games.
Only joking. Can’t win on a 64% lineout and 80% scrum. A lot of kiwi teams are struggling with consistency at the set piece which is v concerning
Very happy with that performance and no new injuries.
Should get Lomax, Naholo, Higgins and Delany back next week as well.
Harkin, Lakai and Proctor (aside from the interception) were all very good.
Roigard hasn’t even done anything yet which shows the Canes are in a good space.
Of course, he has played only one game at 1st Five but Harkin looks like he's the best in NZ in this position. Speed, good hands, safe under the high balls and very long kicking from hand. He seems to have all the attributes. I don't know much about his goalkicking though.
A few dumb actions aside (as usual), IWL was outstanding IMO. His physicality is a big asset for the Canes front five. Flanders was also very good.
@cgrant said in Waratahs vs Hurricanes:
Of course, he has played only one game at 1st Five but Harkin looks like he's the best in NZ in this position. Speed, good hands, safe under the high balls and very long kicking from hand. He seems to have all the attributes. I don't know much about his goalkicking though.
A few dumb actions aside (as usual), IWL was outstanding IMO. His physicality is a big asset for the Canes front five. Flanders was also very good.
Well his kick won Wellington the NPC in 2024. Not a bad kicker at all.
I kind of hope we don’t move Harkin out of 10 now but I’m sure Laidlaw will once Love comes back.
I've been busy all day and have just seen the score. Fantastic. That's a spanking!
Looking forward to catching up with a replay.
Go the mighty Hurricanes!
@Bones said in Waratahs vs Hurricanes:
@sparky as long as it doesn't interfere with Glasgow Vs Bulls. That will be a game for all ages.
From kids to grandparents, will be riveting stuff.
@Canes4life said in Waratahs vs Hurricanes:
@cgrant said in Waratahs vs Hurricanes:
Of course, he has played only one game at 1st Five but Harkin looks like he's the best in NZ in this position. Speed, good hands, safe under the high balls and very long kicking from hand. He seems to have all the attributes. I don't know much about his goalkicking though.
A few dumb actions aside (as usual), IWL was outstanding IMO. His physicality is a big asset for the Canes front five. Flanders was also very good.Well his kick won Wellington the NPC in 2024. Not a bad kicker at all.
I kind of hope we don’t move Harkin out of 10 now but I’m sure Laidlaw will once Love comes back.
I'm not sure he believes in leaving a guy in when he's hot
Did the Waratahs forget to send out another back when Sualili went down in the warm up?
Cant tell much about the Canes attack when there are gaps in the midfield you can literally drive a truck through.
However, Harkin does appear to have plenty of time on the ball. On the Sullivan try, I really liked the way he re-assessed the pass option, saw the kick option, and executed, all with plenty of time. Has a good pass but also nice doff hands and squared up when coming around on the loop. Much to like there.
I didn't watch the whole game, but Cam looks to be playing within himself at the moment. He looks very controlled and is making good decisions. I did notice his box kicks from our own half were actually contestable. His general play kicking was excellent
