@Bovidae said in Blues v Hurricanes:
A word about the ARs. I know the obvious forward pass was mentioned but Perofeta's knee was clearly on the ground right in front of Petrie before the ball was stripped leading to the Viljoen break.
Clear forward pass before FF try.
@pakman said in Blues v Hurricanes:
@Canes4life said in Blues v Hurricanes:
@canefan said in Blues v Hurricanes:
Scary moments there, CC looked like he'd done his ACL for a moment there
Viljoen is a whippet
Illegal strip. Blues knee on ground.
Typical BoK call against the Blues
@cgrant said in Blues v Hurricanes:
Tosi is not a fern favorite, isn't he ? He had a storming game and no one noticed it. He did all the carries which Numia used to do, and consistantly made the hard yards. His passing and scrummaging were also excellent. He has really stepped up this year.
No, I think the fern likes him
@reprobate said in Blues v Hurricanes:
@cgrant He'd be in everybody's 23 at this point, surely?
I wouldn't mind seeing a bomb squad of Aumua, Numia and Tosi to finish off a test. Those three are the best ball carrying front rowers in the comp and they all hold their own at scrum time.
@Canes4life said in Blues v Hurricanes:
@reprobate said in Blues v Hurricanes:
@cgrant He'd be in everybody's 23 at this point, surely?
I wouldn't mind seeing a bomb squad of Aumua, Numia and Tosi to finish off a test. Those three are the best ball carrying front rowers in the comp and they all hold their own at scrum time.
I think Numia vs Norris may be a tight contest, for me Norris is better in the loose - but others who know more than me have expressed scrum doubts. Tosi is a certainty and we are lucky to have 3 (and even 4 with Bell) very good hookers. Whoever misses out will be unlucky, but there will be injury and rotation opportunities no doubt.
Been saying it for years now, but I'd also go the other direction and start Aumua. I want brutal close runners and tight defence to start the game, and our best thrower on at the end of the game and that's Taylor.
@reprobate said in Blues v Hurricanes:
@Canes4life said in Blues v Hurricanes:
@reprobate said in Blues v Hurricanes:
@cgrant He'd be in everybody's 23 at this point, surely?
I wouldn't mind seeing a bomb squad of Aumua, Numia and Tosi to finish off a test. Those three are the best ball carrying front rowers in the comp and they all hold their own at scrum time.
I think Numia vs Norris may be a tight contest, for me Norris is better in the loose - but others who know more than me have expressed scrum doubts. Tosi is a certainty and we are lucky to have 3 (and even 4 with Bell) very good hookers. Whoever misses out will be unlucky, but there will be injury and rotation opportunities no doubt.
Been saying it for years now, but I'd also go the other direction and start Aumua. I want brutal close runners and tight defence to start the game, and our best thrower on at the end of the game and that's Taylor.
I'd have Norris and Numia over Bower in all honesty.
@Canes4life said in Blues v Hurricanes:
@reprobate said in Blues v Hurricanes:
@Canes4life said in Blues v Hurricanes:
@reprobate said in Blues v Hurricanes:
@cgrant He'd be in everybody's 23 at this point, surely?
I wouldn't mind seeing a bomb squad of Aumua, Numia and Tosi to finish off a test. Those three are the best ball carrying front rowers in the comp and they all hold their own at scrum time.
I think Numia vs Norris may be a tight contest, for me Norris is better in the loose - but others who know more than me have expressed scrum doubts. Tosi is a certainty and we are lucky to have 3 (and even 4 with Bell) very good hookers. Whoever misses out will be unlucky, but there will be injury and rotation opportunities no doubt.
Been saying it for years now, but I'd also go the other direction and start Aumua. I want brutal close runners and tight defence to start the game, and our best thrower on at the end of the game and that's Taylor.I'd have Norris and Numia over Bower in all honesty.
Given a 14 test schedule + midweek games I suspect all of them will get opportunities in black this year.
@KiwiMurph this tour could work out well and unearth someone who probably would not have otherwise had a shot (this year at least) but thrives at the higher level
@KiwiMurph said in Blues v Hurricanes:
@Canes4life said in Blues v Hurricanes:
@reprobate said in Blues v Hurricanes:
@Canes4life said in Blues v Hurricanes:
@reprobate said in Blues v Hurricanes:
@cgrant He'd be in everybody's 23 at this point, surely?
I wouldn't mind seeing a bomb squad of Aumua, Numia and Tosi to finish off a test. Those three are the best ball carrying front rowers in the comp and they all hold their own at scrum time.
I think Numia vs Norris may be a tight contest, for me Norris is better in the loose - but others who know more than me have expressed scrum doubts. Tosi is a certainty and we are lucky to have 3 (and even 4 with Bell) very good hookers. Whoever misses out will be unlucky, but there will be injury and rotation opportunities no doubt.
Been saying it for years now, but I'd also go the other direction and start Aumua. I want brutal close runners and tight defence to start the game, and our best thrower on at the end of the game and that's Taylor.I'd have Norris and Numia over Bower in all honesty.
Given a 14 test schedule + midweek games I suspect all of them will get opportunities in black this year.
You're right and there will also likely be more injuries before this Super season concludes.
@Canes4life said in Blues v Hurricanes:
I wouldn't mind seeing a bomb squad of Aumua, Numia and Tosi to finish off a test.
I thought you meant at the back to defuse bombs, and I got interested!
@nzzp said in Blues v Hurricanes:
@Canes4life said in Blues v Hurricanes:
I wouldn't mind seeing a bomb squad of Aumua, Numia and Tosi to finish off a test.
I thought you meant at the back to defuse bombs, and I got interested!
Tosi running from the back fence would be fun to watch.
@Canes4life this isnt the (AB) way
@reprobate said in Blues v Hurricanes:
@cgrant He'd be in everybody's 23 at this point, surely?
Maybe. If Newell and Lomax are both fit ... it's a terrible problem to have.
@Canes4life said in Blues v Hurricanes:
@reprobate said in Blues v Hurricanes:
@Canes4life said in Blues v Hurricanes:
@reprobate said in Blues v Hurricanes:
@cgrant He'd be in everybody's 23 at this point, surely?
I wouldn't mind seeing a bomb squad of Aumua, Numia and Tosi to finish off a test. Those three are the best ball carrying front rowers in the comp and they all hold their own at scrum time.
I think Numia vs Norris may be a tight contest, for me Norris is better in the loose - but others who know more than me have expressed scrum doubts. Tosi is a certainty and we are lucky to have 3 (and even 4 with Bell) very good hookers. Whoever misses out will be unlucky, but there will be injury and rotation opportunities no doubt.
Been saying it for years now, but I'd also go the other direction and start Aumua. I want brutal close runners and tight defence to start the game, and our best thrower on at the end of the game and that's Taylor.I'd have Norris and Numia over Bower in all honesty.
Agreed. I've been a little negative on Numia's scrummaging at the highest level but his play has been so good you'd have to try him at test level given Williams is likely out this year.
Hadn't honestly even thought about Norris until the last few Chiefs games. He's looked good. Core jobs done well and I think he's got what Rennie is looking for ie, fitness, workrate, BIGGA etc.
@reprobate said in Blues v Hurricanes:
@cgrant He'd be in everybody's 23 at this point, surely?
Not sure as Newell and Lomax are probably better scrummagers than he is. But he is the best as an impact player.
What I meant in my post on Tosi is that he does not generate many posts by the Ferners, especially during this game where he was outstanding, his best ever game IMO.
@cgrant said in Blues v Hurricanes:
@reprobate said in Blues v Hurricanes:
@cgrant He'd be in everybody's 23 at this point, surely?
Not sure as Newell and Lomax are probably better scrummagers than he is. But he is the best as an impact player.
What I meant in my post on Tosi is that he does not generate many posts by the Ferners, especially during this game where he was outstanding, his best ever game IMO.
Is Lomax the same standard / form as he was a few years ago?
It's a tighthead fest! Now if we could only develop some big tough blindsides..
@cgrant said in Blues v Hurricanes:
@reprobate said in Blues v Hurricanes:
@cgrant He'd be in everybody's 23 at this point, surely?
Not sure as Newell and Lomax are probably better scrummagers than he is. But he is the best as an impact player.
What I meant in my post on Tosi is that he does not generate many posts by the Ferners, especially during this game where he was outstanding, his best ever game IMO.
I think he's just so entrenched as the next in line behind Newell and Lomax that there's not a lot to say. He's playing very well and his impact off the bench could be a game changer for the All Blacks. Don't think there's much discussion to be had, unless perhaps Lomax is back fit by the end of the season. If that doesn't happen then Tosi has that 18 jersey locked down.
@nostrildamus said in Blues v Hurricanes:
@cgrant said in Blues v Hurricanes:
@reprobate said in Blues v Hurricanes:
@cgrant He'd be in everybody's 23 at this point, surely?
Not sure as Newell and Lomax are probably better scrummagers than he is. But he is the best as an impact player.
What I meant in my post on Tosi is that he does not generate many posts by the Ferners, especially during this game where he was outstanding, his best ever game IMO.
Is Lomax the same standard / form as he was a few years ago?
It's a tighthead fest! Now if we could only develop some big tough blindsides..
Lomax has barely played in the last year but is likely back next week. The Canes are going to have to make a call on chancing their arm with him in the playoffs. Personally, I think he should only come into the team if injuries strike. Lauaki, Numia, Mafileo and Tosi all deserve to play playoff footy and are in form, would be silly to rotate one of them out for Lomax who hasn’t played for ages.
