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2014 Super Rugby: Blues v Crusaders (Round 3)
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<blockquote data-quote="Larksea" data-source="post: 627024" data-attributes="member: 43875"><p>The Crusaders seem to be lacking a bit of cut in attack.</p><p></p><p>I think Elis has had a slow start to the season, the back line seemed to have more time and space when Heinz game on against the chiefs. I also think they are lacking a big carrier in the backs, someone who can really commit defenders and offload.</p><p></p><p>I know richie missed two tackles for those two blues trys but they were both desperate cover tackles rather than standard bread and butter stuff for a 7 in his channel. Overall I've actually thought McCaw has been playing with good energy and actually running the ball well and showing good speed.</p><p></p><p>So has Matt Todd, its really obvious that McCaw is resisting moving to 6 and its understandable. Hes injured now so its off the table for the time being but you would have to think that the crusaders would be better off right now with him at 6 and Todd at 7. Would also think that their loosie setup is so good that they can afford to rotate players a bit. They do have 5 All Black Loosies.</p><p></p><p>With Romano and Crockett benched its asking a lot of McCaw and Read in the ball carrying department, George whitelock can chip in as well but hes not quite the same level. I think the starting pack is just missing one or two genuine ball runners like Todd, Romano or even Crockett who can be good as for a prop. leaves them short overall when they dont have any big guys in the backs to take the ball up.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Larksea, post: 627024, member: 43875"] The Crusaders seem to be lacking a bit of cut in attack. I think Elis has had a slow start to the season, the back line seemed to have more time and space when Heinz game on against the chiefs. I also think they are lacking a big carrier in the backs, someone who can really commit defenders and offload. I know richie missed two tackles for those two blues trys but they were both desperate cover tackles rather than standard bread and butter stuff for a 7 in his channel. Overall I've actually thought McCaw has been playing with good energy and actually running the ball well and showing good speed. So has Matt Todd, its really obvious that McCaw is resisting moving to 6 and its understandable. Hes injured now so its off the table for the time being but you would have to think that the crusaders would be better off right now with him at 6 and Todd at 7. Would also think that their loosie setup is so good that they can afford to rotate players a bit. They do have 5 All Black Loosies. With Romano and Crockett benched its asking a lot of McCaw and Read in the ball carrying department, George whitelock can chip in as well but hes not quite the same level. I think the starting pack is just missing one or two genuine ball runners like Todd, Romano or even Crockett who can be good as for a prop. leaves them short overall when they dont have any big guys in the backs to take the ball up. [/QUOTE]
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