@canefan said in Waratahs vs Hurricanes:

@Canes4life said in Waratahs vs Hurricanes:

@DurryMexted said in Waratahs vs Hurricanes:

He nor Naholo showed up in the injury list
Taine Roiri (hamstring): 6 weeks
Jai Tamati (ankle): 7-9 weeks
Brett Cameron (knee): Expected to miss season
Harry Godfrey (knee): Expected to miss season
Ruben Love (ankle): 2-4 weeks
Josh Timu (foot): 5-7 weeks

Wonder if perhaps he didnt travel with the team so no point flying them to sydney for this game is the rationale?

Laidlaw mentioned they wanted to keep a few guys fresh in NZ for the Force next week.

Maybe we should try and put a strong team out to win the points that are immediately on offer? Have we learned nothing from Lautoka?

That team looks pretty strong to me, good enough to do the business. Need to sharpen up though.

No point pushing guys like Lomax if they aren’t quite ready. It’s a long season.

TAB Odds:

Waratahs $2.20
Hurricanes $1.65

Bit of an early critical game for the Hurricanes. You don't want to be 1 from 3 against MP, Drua, and the Tahs.

@Tim said in Waratahs vs Hurricanes:

TAB Odds:

Waratahs $2.20
Hurricanes $1.65

Bit of an early critical game for the Hurricanes. You don't want to be 1 from 3 against MP, Drua, and the Tahs.

Too right, a good test to see where both sides actually are.

The Canes have won the last 8 against the Tahs so would be nice to keep that run going.

We don't want to be in a similar situation to last year by chasing our tail again.

Interesting to note that this game will be the Hurricane's last out of New Zealand for the rest of the regular season. Makes it an even more important game to win with the Force next week, and then the Highlanders and Reds to follow. All very winnable games if we play to our potential.

Big Joseph out after injuring his ankle in the warm-up.

Pedestrian first attacking raid by the Canes

Real loopy, slow long pass there.

Tahs look very comfortable on defense

Waratahs defence a lot more aggressive this year.

Jordi stop the big cut out passes everytime

Fuck me we need Delany back. IWL is the biggest liability.

A strong 10 mins for the Tahs. Thought they would take the 3 there to get some reward

@kidcalder said in Waratahs vs Hurricanes:

Jordi stop the big cut out passes everytime

He’s got no ability to get us over the gainline. Been saying it for so long. Get him back to fullback.

@Canes4life Lol I dont know how IWL keeps getting chances. Feel like he’s always laughing everything off too

Strong start by Reilly. Better player than Potter

@Landers92 said in Waratahs vs Hurricanes:

@Canes4life Lol I dont know how IWL keeps getting chances. Feel like he’s always laughing everything off too

He’s a clown. Dumbest player I’ve ever seen on a rugby field.

Excellent patience Tahs.

Worrying signs for Canes. Not surprised with a 6 day turnaround from Fiji

@KiwiMurph said in Waratahs vs Hurricanes:

Excellent patience Tahs.

Worrying signs for Canes. Not surprised with a 6 day turnaround from Fiji

No excuses, they had a bye in the first round.

Roigard needs to start sniping. Like bro, keep the defense line guessing,

@Canes4life said in Waratahs vs Hurricanes:

@KiwiMurph said in Waratahs vs Hurricanes:

Excellent patience Tahs.

Worrying signs for Canes. Not surprised with a 6 day turnaround from Fiji

No excuses, they had a bye in the first round.

Tahs are coming off the bye. 14 day turnaround vs 6. It's a factor.

That was nicely done Canes. Nice catch pass

@KiwiMurph said in Waratahs vs Hurricanes:

@Canes4life said in Waratahs vs Hurricanes:

@KiwiMurph said in Waratahs vs Hurricanes:

Excellent patience Tahs.

Worrying signs for Canes. Not surprised with a 6 day turnaround from Fiji

No excuses, they had a bye in the first round.

Tahs are coming off the bye. 14 day turnaround vs 6. It's a factor.

Nah no excuses. These guys should be definitely fit enough and it’s early in the season.

Nice try. Waratahs were short on that side, they shifted and brought Moorby in.

Jordie better get his kicks tonight or give the tee to Harkin.

Aumua looks like a beast

What’s the point in having a club socks round if players are not gonna at least pull their socks to at least acknowledge the clubs they are playing for credit to the guys that are making the effort

Lovely try Canes. Harkin looking very good at 10.

Can see why they were throwing those long passes now. Waratahs a bit compressed on defence.

@Steven-Harris said in Waratahs vs Hurricanes:

What’s the point in having a club socks round if players are not gonna at least pull their socks to at least acknowledge the clubs they are playing for credit to the guys that are making the effort

A bit silly aye.

Awful throw Aumua

Man Aumua has everything but a good throw. It’s so frustrating.

Waratahs might be trying a bit hard to play Vern-ball. A few times they've needed one or two quick passes.

I'm loving the commentary and analysis. Hooper is excellent.

Do we have a really good defensive lineout with Dearns or has it just been poor opposition?

Good scrum Canes.

@Victor-Meldrew said in Waratahs vs Hurricanes:

I'm loving the commentary and analysis. Hooper is excellent.

Main caller is good too

said in Waratahs vs Hurricanes:

Awful throw Aumua

And again

@Fale009 said in Waratahs vs Hurricanes:

Do we have a really good defensive lineout with Dearns or has it just been poor opposition?

He’s always been a good defensive lock when it comes to lineout,

For fuck sake Aumua:. His throwing his killing us.

Great D from Jordie

Just like last week, Aumua’s missed lineouts are letting them right in the game.

Either get your lineouts straight or fuck off.