Apologies are all good, however I would make the point that the Canes match day squad are actually just better than what the Blues rolled out yesterday.

Better form, more All Blacks, and more experience.

The actual result I think is a fair representation of where the squads are at.

So far I'm happy with what this Blues squad have delivered this year and they've somewhat out performed my expectations after losing some key players to injuries and players who have moved on overseas.

The Blues form has been very strong but the Canes have been on fire.

The terminal cancer news would have certainly impacted some of the players emotionally but realistically the Canes at the moment are a better team.

The tournament at the moment is the Canes to lose.

@Steven-Harris said in Hurricanes vs Blues:

Segner has been outstanding in a well beaten team

Really hitting the line hard and some great carries.

@Dan54 said in Hurricanes vs Blues:

@canefan said in Hurricanes vs Blues:

@Jet said in Hurricanes vs Blues:

Too much focus on hair dyeing this week as opposed to the actual rugby stuff.

Good cause mate, Canes simply too good

I think Jet was talking about on here with too much focus on hair dyeing, he's not wrong.

What?

@Dan54 said in Hurricanes vs Blues:

@canefan said in Hurricanes vs Blues:

@Jet said in Hurricanes vs Blues:

Too much focus on hair dyeing this week as opposed to the actual rugby stuff.

Good cause mate, Canes simply too good

I think Jet was talking about on here with too much focus on hair dyeing, he's not wrong.

Go back. Read the thread. Apologise.

@Dan54 said in Hurricanes vs Blues:

@canefan said in Hurricanes vs Blues:

@Jet said in Hurricanes vs Blues:

Too much focus on hair dyeing this week as opposed to the actual rugby stuff.

Good cause mate, Canes simply too good

I think Jet was talking about on here with too much focus on hair dyeing, he's not wrong.

It's in support of Cam Suafoa (former Blues player) who's cancer is now terminal, you do know that right Dan?

The colour of hair doesn't affect their performance or preparation. They usually have a day off each week to do personal stuff. It looks like one of the reserves did a home job with his orange tint.

@canefan said in Hurricanes vs Blues:

@Dan54 said in Hurricanes vs Blues:

@canefan said in Hurricanes vs Blues:

@Jet said in Hurricanes vs Blues:

Too much focus on hair dyeing this week as opposed to the actual rugby stuff.

Good cause mate, Canes simply too good

I think Jet was talking about on here with too much focus on hair dyeing, he's not wrong.

Go back. Read the thread. Apologise.

For what? I have read the thread, I thought Jet was saying everyone on the thread was focussing too much on hair dyeing, but perhaps he wasn't.
What's to apologise about?

@Dan54 said in Hurricanes vs Blues:

What's to apologise about?

All those posters who didn't believe me months ago when I opined that Love looks like a natural 10. You can have your old used one back.

@Dan54 said in Hurricanes vs Blues:

@canefan said in Hurricanes vs Blues:

@Dan54 said in Hurricanes vs Blues:

@canefan said in Hurricanes vs Blues:

@Jet said in Hurricanes vs Blues:

Too much focus on hair dyeing this week as opposed to the actual rugby stuff.

Good cause mate, Canes simply too good

I think Jet was talking about on here with too much focus on hair dyeing, he's not wrong.

Go back. Read the thread. Apologise.

For what? I have read the thread, I thought Jet was saying everyone on the thread was focussing too much on hair dyeing, but perhaps he wasn't.
What's to apologise about?

He said that because he didn't realise WHY they dyed their hair. Once he realised he changed his tune, because he's not tone deaf. Sometimes things are done for reasons that are more important that a game played with a ball

@canefan said in Hurricanes vs Blues:

@Dan54 said in Hurricanes vs Blues:

@canefan said in Hurricanes vs Blues:

@Dan54 said in Hurricanes vs Blues:

@canefan said in Hurricanes vs Blues:

@Jet said in Hurricanes vs Blues:

Too much focus on hair dyeing this week as opposed to the actual rugby stuff.

Good cause mate, Canes simply too good

I think Jet was talking about on here with too much focus on hair dyeing, he's not wrong.

Go back. Read the thread. Apologise.

For what? I have read the thread, I thought Jet was saying everyone on the thread was focussing too much on hair dyeing, but perhaps he wasn't.
What's to apologise about?

He said that because he didn't realise WHY they dyed their hair. Once he realised he changed his tune, because he's not tone deaf. Sometimes things are done for reasons that are more important that a game played with a ball

Of course they are and everyone (well I do) am pleased to see the support for friend and team mate. I was asking what I was meant to apologise for. Seems some confusion going on here .lol

@Bones
Yes, in an npc thread.

@cgrant geez they must have been watching someone else eh

To me, the Canes and Blues are perfect representations of the ABs - where they are now (Blues) and where they actually should be (Canes)
Blues are perfect illustrations of hanging onto players past their best BB, Christie, Tu'ungafasi....
Canes are building a young squad, but they want to play for each other, and they are excited to play for each other., its infectious..anf the PACK! They are carrying hard, defending hard, and play as one..
The whole team execute, create, attrack and defend seamlessly. It's a joy to watch.
Blues do have bright spots. Segner, AJ Lam, CC, Vai are among their best. They will be better with the return of Paps.
Canes/Chiefs next week will be interesting

@Jailbreak7 said in Hurricanes vs Blues:

To me, the Canes and Blues are perfect representations of the ABs - where they are now (Blues) and where they actually should be (Canes)
Blues are perfect illustrations of hanging onto players past their best BB, Christie, Tu'ungafasi....
Canes are building a young squad, but they want to play for each other, and they are excited to play for each other., its infectious..anf the PACK! They are carrying hard, defending hard, and play as one..
The whole team execute, create, attrack and defend seamlessly. It's a joy to watch.
Blues do have bright spots. Segner, AJ Lam, CC, Vai are among their best. They will be better with the return of Paps.
Canes/Chiefs next week will be interesting

I was thoroughly impressed by Segner and Malachi-Wrampling on Saturday, they both had massive shifts and are two loosies the Blues must lock down long term with Papali'i and Sotutu moving on at seasons end.

A trio of 6. Barnes 7. Segner and 8. Malachi-Wrampling is definitely a trio the Blues should stick with.

I think that's the best game I've seen Segner play now that I think about it. For me he was probably the best loosie on the park, in a losing side and up against several AB contenders.

@reprobate said in Hurricanes vs Blues:

I think that's the best game I've seen Segner play now that I think about it. For me he was probably the best loosie on the park, in a losing side and up against several AB contenders.

Yeah, he was the best loosie on the park on Saturday, impressive considering Flanders and Lakai were very good. If he can consistently bring that physicality, he'll be an AB contender for sure.

@Jailbreak7 said in Hurricanes vs Blues:

To me, the Canes and Blues are perfect representations of the ABs - where they are now (Blues) and where they actually should be (Canes)

So the ABs should poach, steal (Roigard) and import (Dearns)?

Serious question.

@Canes4life said in Hurricanes vs Blues:

@reprobate said in Hurricanes vs Blues:

I think that's the best game I've seen Segner play now that I think about it. For me he was probably the best loosie on the park, in a losing side and up against several AB contenders.

Yeah, he was the best loosie on the park on Saturday, impressive considering Flanders and Lakai were very good. If he can consistently bring that physicality, he'll be an AB contender for sure.

At 7?

@nostrildamus said in Hurricanes vs Blues:

@Canes4life said in Hurricanes vs Blues:

@reprobate said in Hurricanes vs Blues:

I think that's the best game I've seen Segner play now that I think about it. For me he was probably the best loosie on the park, in a losing side and up against several AB contenders.

Yeah, he was the best loosie on the park on Saturday, impressive considering Flanders and Lakai were very good. If he can consistently bring that physicality, he'll be an AB contender for sure.

At 7?

Yep, if he continues to play like he did on Saturday he’d be an option.

@Jailbreak7 said in Hurricanes vs Blues:

To me, the Canes and Blues are perfect representations of the ABs - where they are now (Blues) and where they actually should be (Canes)
Blues are perfect illustrations of hanging onto players past their best BB, Christie, Tu'ungafasi....
Canes are building a young squad, but they want to play for each other, and they are excited to play for each other., its infectious..anf the PACK! They are carrying hard, defending hard, and play as one..
The whole team execute, create, attrack and defend seamlessly. It's a joy to watch.
Blues do have bright spots. Segner, AJ Lam, CC, Vai are among their best. They will be better with the return of Paps.
Canes/Chiefs next week will be interesting

The Blues squad in the weekend was younger than the Canes squad.