SR Final: Crusaders v Jaguares

sparky

Good luck to the Crusaders....

Not that you will need it, you've been the best team in Super Rugby these last three years by a country mile.

Chester Draws

@sparky said in SR Final: Crusaders v Jaguares:

Good luck to the Crusaders....

Not that you will need it, you've been the best team in Super Rugby these last three years by a country mile.

Not by a country mile this year. Too many losses, and a rather too tight semi-final to claim that.

Kirwan

@Jaguares4real said in SR Final: Crusaders v Jaguares:

@Yeetyaah

It's surprising to see Auckland, Waikato Otago fans etc supporting the Crusaders tomorrow night

I;d though local rivalries would supersede everything else in Super Rugby and Club rugby

Pretty much why our international team is so strong, we are country first then club. Some exceptions, but that’s generally true (looking at you Hooroo)

kiwiinmelb

@Kirwan said in SR Final: Crusaders v Jaguares:

@Jaguares4real said in SR Final: Crusaders v Jaguares:

@Yeetyaah

It's surprising to see Auckland, Waikato Otago fans etc supporting the Crusaders tomorrow night

I;d though local rivalries would supersede everything else in Super Rugby and Club rugby

Pretty much why our international team is so strong, we are country first then club. Some exceptions, but that’s generally true (looking at you Hooroo)

The funny thing about that , if there is a group of supporters least likely to support other Nz teams , it probably is the crusader supporters , north island teams anyway

Gunner

@Jaguares4real said in SR Final: Crusaders v Jaguares:

@Yeetyaah

It's surprising to see Auckland, Waikato Otago fans etc supporting the Crusaders tomorrow night

I;d though local rivalries would supersede everything else in Super Rugby and Club rugby

Not for me.
I support any NZ team over an overseas team.

@Kirwan said in SR Final: Crusaders v Jaguares:

@Jaguares4real said in SR Final: Crusaders v Jaguares:

@Yeetyaah

It's surprising to see Auckland, Waikato Otago fans etc supporting the Crusaders tomorrow night

I;d though local rivalries would supersede everything else in Super Rugby and Club rugby

Pretty much why our international team is so strong, we are country first then club. Some exceptions, but that’s generally true (looking at you Hooroo)

This. Country miles before club, esp since club is a franchise that keeps changing it's borders. As a Canes supporter I wasn't unhappy that we lost the semi, as an NZ team is more likely to win if is Saders at home, rather than Canes away, for the final.

Yeetyaah

@Gunner Fair enough. I support any team playing the Crusaders, unless it benefits the Chiefs for them to win.

@Yeetyaah I'm a Crusaders follower and they've been a rewarding side to follow. But I'll always support the NZ team in finals. I enjoyed the success of the Chiefs when they raised their game, then the Hurricanes and the Highlanders.

If the Jaguares are good enough to win tonight, good on them. I won't be hearbroken if they manage to win. They'll deserve the title. Their achievement in reaching the Final is an accomplishment in itself - if they get the title, it's a big deal .

If they were playing another NZ side, I'd be supporting the Kiwi team.

Rancid Schnitzel

@Jaguares4real said in SR Final: Crusaders v Jaguares:

@Rancid-Schnitzel said in SR Final: Crusaders v Jaguares:

Between Mr Touchline kicks are easy and Mr Lots a caps and emojis it's difficult to decide who to go for in this game.

Probably have to be the Saders. Will always support a NZ team over a touring national team.

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I understand it's convenient to now mention JaGuArEs ArE a TeST sIdE now they've starting winning

Crusaders only have 15 All Blacks in their match day 23 when everyone is healthy plus two soon to be capped ABs in Ennor + Reece

Maybe the Jaguares are playing All Blacks dressed in red......

Twas a joke. With one Super side it's only natural that there will be heaps of Pumas. Unlike that fat nard Phil Kearns I have no problems with the Haguaries. He only had an issue when they started winning.

As to support, it's a no brainer for me to support the Saders. Further on that, I would happily see my Canes finish rock bottom every year if it meant the Allblacks winning forever.

nzzp

@Rancid-Schnitzel said in SR Final: Crusaders v Jaguares:

As to support, it's a no brainer for me to support the Saders. Further on that, I would happily see my Canes finish rock bottom every year if it meant the Allblacks winning forever.

Hey, us Blues fans have already made that deal with the devil

Didn't see any pro RWC wins when we were good, did ya?

Rancid Schnitzel

Sorry if his has already been asked, but are you a bonefide Falklands invader @Jaguares4real or do you really just like Argentinian rugby? There's certainly a lot to like these days?

Bones

@kiwiinmelb said in SR Final: Crusaders v Jaguares:

@Kirwan said in SR Final: Crusaders v Jaguares:

@Jaguares4real said in SR Final: Crusaders v Jaguares:

@Yeetyaah

It's surprising to see Auckland, Waikato Otago fans etc supporting the Crusaders tomorrow night

I;d though local rivalries would supersede everything else in Super Rugby and Club rugby

Pretty much why our international team is so strong, we are country first then club. Some exceptions, but that’s generally true (looking at you Hooroo)

The funny thing about that , if there is a group of supporters least likely to support other Nz teams , it probably is the crusader supporters , north island teams anyway

Hmmm... I don't know a heck of a lot of saders supporters but most of the Canes supporters I know aren't supporting the crusaders this weekend...

Stargazer

@Bones Is that sour grapes because they feel like they should have won last week? (genuine question)

MN5

@Stargazer said in SR Final: Crusaders v Jaguares:

@Bones Is that sour grapes because they feel like they should have won last week? (genuine question)

The result was irrelevant. It’s all down to overpriced and limited food and drink choices at the caketin.

African Monkey

@Jaguares4real Yup me too haha. I hope you guys can pull it off as I would never support the Crusaders in a million years despite living in their territory. Should be good fun watching in with my Crusaders mates though haha go the Jaguares!

Bones

@Stargazer nah they reckon they're bored with the crusaders winning all the time and want something different. Of course it's different if it's the ABs... 🙄

@Rancid-Schnitzel said in SR Final: Crusaders v Jaguares:

Sorry if his has already been asked, but are you a bonefide Falklands invader @Jaguares4real or do you really just like Argentinian rugby? There's certainly a lot to like these days?

I don't recall seeing him there...
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taniwharugby

@Bones seems to have been the theme on talkback this week...Crusaders must lose for good of super rugby, but ABs still need to win

Chris

@taniwharugby How pathetic the theory of bringing the team down who has set the standards.Why not the idea of every team lifting to that level makes for a better product than bringing the leading team down to a lower level
Same mentality aimed at the AB,s by overseas fans of other nations.

Damo

@Machpants said in SR Final: Crusaders v Jaguares:

@Rancid-Schnitzel said in SR Final: Crusaders v Jaguares:

Sorry if his has already been asked, but are you a bonefide Falklands invader @Jaguares4real or do you really just like Argentinian rugby? There's certainly a lot to like these days?

He may not know what the Falklands are. I spent a year living in a town in the south of Argentina close to where some of the action happened. Most of the people there genuinely did not know the name Falklands. The are Las Malvinas.

And in case there is any doubt, Las Malvinas son Argentinas.

Bones

@Chris said in SR Final: Crusaders v Jaguares:

@taniwharugby How pathetic the theory of bringing the team down who has set the standards.Why not the idea of every team lifting to that level makes for a better product than bringing the leading team down to a lower level
Same mentality aimed at the AB,s by overseas fans of other nations.

What? How is it bringing the leading team down if a team other than the crusaders wins? OK I'm starting to lean towards the hags now...

Chris

@Bones that is not what I mean the talk of it’s good for SR for the crusaders to lose but the AB,s need to win as mentioned above
Is pathetic same thing The AB,s winning the WC 3 times in a row Must be the same thing not good for world rugby they can’t have their cake and eat it too.
Personally if the Jags win all power to them it would well deserved and not the worst thing for SR but not one argument for SR and a different one for Internationals

Stargazer

@Bones You're easily swayed! :face_with_tears_of_joy:

Bones

@Stargazer said in SR Final: Crusaders v Jaguares:

@Bones You're easily swayed! :face_with_tears_of_joy:

Pretty arrogant to think that if people want a team other than the saders to win they're saying standards need to drop! Maybe the fans need taking down a peg or two... 😁

Chris

@Bones well you aren’t going to do it
I don’t give a flying fuck who you support

Bones

@Chris said in SR Final: Crusaders v Jaguares:

@Bones very calm thanks

As long as the crusaders win eh, otherwise the competition standards have dropped obviously. That'd be something to be furious about, especially if it's because of those Canes fans.

ACT Crusader

I’m getting a little nervous...about the Warriors chances against the Knights...

@Rancid-Schnitzel said in SR Final: Crusaders v Jaguares:

Sorry if his has already been asked, but are you a bonefide Falklands invader @Jaguares4real or do you really just like Argentinian rugby? There's certainly a lot to like these days?

Not Argentinian just a big fan of Los Pumas & ARG rugby

One of the few Tier 1 Nations that are not polluted with Foreign players and Mercenaries

MN5

@Jaguares4real said in SR Final: Crusaders v Jaguares:

@Rancid-Schnitzel said in SR Final: Crusaders v Jaguares:

Sorry if his has already been asked, but are you a bonefide Falklands invader @Jaguares4real or do you really just like Argentinian rugby? There's certainly a lot to like these days?

Not Argentinian just a big fan of Los Pumas & ARG rugby

One of the few Tier 1 Nations that are not polluted with Foreign players and Mercenaries

Surprising cos you'd imagine living in a country with excellent Steak and Red Wine would be quite delightful.

kiwiinmelb

@MN5 said in SR Final: Crusaders v Jaguares:

@Jaguares4real said in SR Final: Crusaders v Jaguares:

@Rancid-Schnitzel said in SR Final: Crusaders v Jaguares:

Sorry if his has already been asked, but are you a bonefide Falklands invader @Jaguares4real or do you really just like Argentinian rugby? There's certainly a lot to like these days?

Not Argentinian just a big fan of Los Pumas & ARG rugby

One of the few Tier 1 Nations that are not polluted with Foreign players and Mercenaries

Surprising cos you'd imagine living in a country with excellent Steak and Red Wine would be quite delightful.

The women aren’t too shabby either

Duluth

Good defence from the Jags so far. Very calm.

Kirwan

Two scrums now that the Crusaders have popped up a prop, Jaco plays on.

Donsteppa

The slight hint of frailties in the 2019 Crusaders are there again tonight, Jags making the most of it so far. 3 - 0 to the Hags after 16.