Hurricanes vs Reds

Frank

Highlights only. Too early in the season.
Plus I am Super Rugby homeless.
Don't support any team in particular.

Bones

Of mild concern is why the fuck did Fehi sign overseas after one season of SR? Looking even quicker this year too. Hopefully planning to come back, could end up a very good 12 too.

Bones

@Frank said in Hurricanes vs Reds:

How did Ruben Love go?

Fairly unflashy but accomplished game, some promising stuff off the boot, steady hand running the cutter.

Frank

@Bones said in Hurricanes vs Reds:

@Frank said in Hurricanes vs Reds:

How did Ruben Love go?

Fairly unflashy but accomplished game, some promising stuff off the boot, steady hand running the cutter.

When I have watched him at 10 he seems reasonably composed.
Certainly seems to have the pace and defensive ability.
Just cant get a read on how well he is really suited at 10 when there is less space against better sides.
Wondering if he'll start to flake like DMac sometimes does.

Canes4life

@Bones said in Hurricanes vs Reds:

Of mild concern is why the fuck did Fehi sign overseas after one season of SR? Looking even quicker this year too. Hopefully planning to come back, could end up a very good 12 too.

Scary thing is he said he was playing with a leg injury last year so was unable to let loose properly, even though he still ripped up. He was obviously not talking shit as he’s really showing his potential this year.

I’m sure he’ll be back, way too good and too young so I’m hoping the ABs are in his ear about it.

Good shout about the midfield, can see that happening in the long run.

How long is his contract? I'd wish it's only one year.

Great money but shit place where to live.

Bones

@cgrant said in Hurricanes vs Reds:

Great money but shit place where to live.

I can definitely think of worse places. Especially worse places with not nearly as good access to Europe, Scotland, Manchester, London.

KiwiMurph

Love's passing skills at 10 are promising. His goal kicking was good today too.

jimmyb

@KiwiMurph said in Hurricanes vs Reds:

Love's passing skills at 10 are promising. His goal kicking was good today too.

He also squared up the defence by running straight, something the tens haven’t done for years. It’s not a coincidence the outside backs have so much space

I actually like him at 10 more than I thought I would. Doesn't over play his hand, and the backs outside him seem to be thriving at the moment, so must be doing something right.

Dan54

Must admit, I hoping he keeps putting in same performances as he has last couple of week, building up a case to be considered at test level at 10.

Canes4life

@Dan54 said in Hurricanes vs Reds:

Must admit, I hoping he keeps putting in same performances as he has last couple of week, building up a case to be considered at test level at 10.

Well when you compare him to the two incumbents atm, he’s looking much tidier.

Don’t forget he showed this form at 10 last year before Laidlaw shifted him back to 15.

If he keeps this form throughout the whole competition, there’s no reason why he shouldn’t be pushing for the AB 10 jersey.

Dan54

@Canes4life said in Hurricanes vs Reds:

@Dan54 said in Hurricanes vs Reds:

Must admit, I hoping he keeps putting in same performances as he has last couple of week, building up a case to be considered at test level at 10.

Well when you compare him to the two incumbents atm, he’s looking much tidier.

Don’t forget he showed this form at 10 last year before Laidlaw shifted him back to 15.

If he keeps this form throughout the whole competition, there’s no reason why he shouldn’t be pushing for the AB 10 jersey.

Couldn't agree more mate. I hoping he keeps it up for both reasons, good for my Canes, and would love to see him earn the AB spot!

Bovidae

@Bones said in Hurricanes vs Reds:

Of mild concern is why the fuck did Fehi sign overseas after one season of SR? Looking even quicker this year too. Hopefully planning to come back, could end up a very good 12 too.

He was a centre at schoolboy level.

Bones

@Bovidae said in Hurricanes vs Reds:

@Bones said in Hurricanes vs Reds:

Of mild concern is why the fuck did Fehi sign overseas after one season of SR? Looking even quicker this year too. Hopefully planning to come back, could end up a very good 12 too.

He was a centre at schoolboy level.

Yeah figured as much - if I recall correctly he was a fair bit chunkier when he made the 7s side. Bizarrely he seems leaner now than he ever was in 7s.