Or perhaps it’s upper management, maybe the organisation is too big for clear and concise communication between coach and board. GG Blues fans, I hope your season picks up from here! 4 mins - Crusaders in the middle of the park. Who will stand out more? Barrett can’t arrive soon enough. The Crusaders match with the Blues was a big tense clash that will certainly influence the outcome of this year’s Super Rugby Aotearoa competition. Hoskins Sotutu, Sam Whitelock, Beauden Barrett and more - Saturday's Crusaders vs Blues clash is packed with quality players, Hoskins Sotutu has made quite a name for himself so far in Super Rugby Aotearoa, No 8 Whetu Douglas rejoined the Crusaders in 2019 from Benetton in Italy, Beauden Barrett surprised the world by signing a four-year contract with the Blues, Barrett chats settling in at the Blues and life in Auckland, Crusaders full-back David Havili starts at 15 against the Blues on Saturday, Sam Whitelock has been one of the most consistent performers in world rugby, Blues captain Patrick Tuipulotu has led his side fantastically, Crusaders loosehead prop Joe Moody is part of a fearsome pack, Blues tighthead Ofa Tu’ungafasi has been in superb form, Russian 'Lion' to create 'fear' at heavyweight, Premier League announces pay-per-view fixtures, Bottas outpaces Hamilton in P3, Stroll unwell, Herrera helped convince Cavani to join Man Utd, Man City chief: We're 'considering' Messi move next summer, Calvert-Lewin: I'm no overnight success story, Havertz: Premier League games are 'exhausting', Southgate's selection dilemmas vs Belgium, Rashford awarded MBE for services to vulnerable children, Heat ensure LeBron's Lakers coronation has to wait, Crusaders vs Blues: Super Rugby Aotearoa key head-to-heads, We would like your feedback, please fill in our survey. Super Rugby Despite that, Jordan starts on the bench on Saturday though. Don't see a thread for a match you're watching? We always lose anyway, so might as well drag them down with us. I am from crusaders territory, and used to support them growing up, currently I live literally across the road from eden park. “They’ve shown for a while now that when they’re under the pump they go to their scrum. Join The Roar for live scores from 5:05pm (AEST). It's amazing how the players, coaches and everything in between can change and yet the Blues still stay the same. Follow all the action on the RugbyPass live blog from the Super Rugby match between the Blues and the Crusaders at Eden Park. If Sotutu has been the most impressive forward through Super Rugby Aotearoa, then perhaps the best back has been Crusaders full-back Will Jordan. #rugby #rugbygram #superrugby #hurricanesrugby #calledout, A post shared by RugbyPass (@rugbypass) on Feb 13, 2020 at 4:26pm PST. It would be like if NSW were constantly shit at cricket. “When the Super Rugby schedule comes out you always look first for the Crusaders game,” said Blues head coach Leon MacDonald. RugbyPass is the premier destination for rugby fans across the globe, with the best news, analysis, shows, highlights, podcasts, documentaries, live match & player stats, live blog feeds, and in some territories live streaming of the world's greatest rugby tournaments all in HD. The Blues will be counting on the forwards to give them a better platform this year with the Crusaders losing masses of experience in their squad since last year. ], Was at this game as a neutral and my god being a blues fan must be rough. Just imagine it. I had to park all the way next to st Luke’s , I’m jealous, Those 3 decisions are quite baffling tbh. They're the closest thing we have to the New York Knicks. David Havili, Sevu Reece, Braydon Ennor, Jack Goodhue, George Bridge, Richie Mo'unga, Bryn Hall, Joe Moody, Codie Taylor, Oli Jager, Scott Barrett, Mitchell Dunshea, Cullen Grace, Tom Christie, Tom Sanders. The No 8 had already committed to a contract in Italy with Benetton, however. Go full niggle and 99 mode. As is so often the case in rugby, the scrum will be a vital component to Saturday's encounter. From prop to full-back, we look at some of the key match-ups ahead of Saturday's pivotal Super Rugby Aotearoa clash between the Crusaders and Blues, live on Sky Sports.. Whetu Douglas vs … Since his shock transfer, Barrett has grown in terms of influence and quality of performance in a Blues jersey, and he will be itching to lead his new teammates to what would be a statement result away at the reigning three-time champions. News. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. #SuperRugbyhttps://t.co/oKVpFMQi3y, — RugbyPass (@RugbyPass) February 14, 2020. Crusaders vs Blues: Match preview. Whomever of Whitelock or Tuipulotu - both the demonstrable pack leaders of their respective sides - can marshal their forwards the better and get the lineout functioning the slicker, will almost certainly be on the winning side. WATCH: Fijian flyer Sevu Reece has extended his contract with New Zealand Rugby and the Crusaders. It’s a similar story for the Crusaders, who have changed their halves combo, bringing in Richie Mo’unga (who was unavailable for the match against the Chiefs) and Bryn Hall, and promoted youngster Cullen Grace to a starting role in the loose forwards thanks to an injury to Whetukamokamo Douglas. Akira chillin' at fullback waiting for kick returns where he gets 20/30 metres to build up a head of steam before flattening whichever poor bastard gets in his way. A scrum that's three massive front rowers, five locks, and weighs about two tonnes. For several years, Whitelock has been one of the premier performers not just in Super Rugby, but on the world stage and Test level. That has not been the case in 2020, however, and certainly not during Super Rugby Aotearoa. The match kicks off at 7:05PM (NZT) from Eden Park in Auckland. A cool crisp night in Christchurch and the Blues were pumped up out of the gate and they shook the Crusaders in the first quarter. Blues have some nice players but they really lack the leadership. But to what mindset? The official Crusaders website. The third round of Super Rugby kicks off with a game between the competition’s first two title-winners as they both look to record their second win of the season. They might end up costing him his job, Counterpoint: embrace being the evil empire and actually enjoy watching rugby. Beaudy won’t fix the problem, and I don’t know what will. Beudy being back early should be awesome. Have some exciting players but no way to make it work. The Blues meanwhile, have struggled enormously in this facet in recent years. Saturday’s Super Rugby action gets off with a bang in the top of the table clash between the Crusaders and Blues. It’s taken five rounds for us … Since the start of Super Rugby Aotearoa, Blues skipper Tuipulotu's performances seem to have gone to a different level. Subs: Andrew Makalio, George Bower, Michael Alaalatoa, Luke Romano, Sione Havili, Mitchell Drummond, Brett Cameron, Will Jordan. There's little debate that Blues No 8 Sotutu has been the standout player in Super Rugby Aotearoa to date - but up against the Crusaders pack on their own turf, he'll face a vastly different challenge. We found great talent in mark telea and sotutu, but I mean they weren’t really lacking in those areas beforehand anyway. They unearth great young talent, I wish I knew what they needed other than a good 10. Keep up to date with the latest score, stats and join the conversation from anywhere in the world in our Live Match Centre (click here). As a result, Havili earns the nod to start at 15, up against All Blacks playmaker Barrett in Christchurch. They go to their lineout and try to pick penalties off it,” said Coventry. As was proved in the 2019 Rugby World Cup final between England and South Africa, you simply cannot win a game of rugby without a competing scrum. I am baffled as to why parsons, Ruru, and your pick of 10 for the evening are even still starting. As such, Sotutu vs Douglas is sure to be one to keep an eye on. From prop to full-back, we look at some of the key match-ups ahead of Saturday's pivotal Super Rugby Aotearoa clash between the Crusaders and Blues, live on Sky Sports. The champions know how to sap up pressure and win crucial moments, … I could get behind this. Access Free 30 Day Trial to Ad Free Rugby Content on The XV Now, Recap: Blues vs Crusaders LIVE | Super Rugby. “It would be nice to turn the tables a little bit, wouldn’t it – but we’ll just be looking for parity and see what happens in that battle.”. His power, physicality, work-ethic and set-piece nous is outstanding. I am from crusaders territory, and used to support them growing up, currently I live literally across the road from eden park. In 2019, he returned to the Crusaders and with Read now moved on to Japan since the 2019 World Cup, Douglas will be looking to put down a marker. That’s it rant over, time to drown the sorrows, Do you bother going to the games or just open the window to have the live experience from the comfort of your couch? It really is incredible how the blues manage to be so shit for such a long time given their catchment area advantage. “They try to find faults in your concentration levels so we need to be right up there throughout the match.

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