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2014 Super Rugby: Highlanders v Blues (Round 2)
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<blockquote data-quote="Larksea" data-source="post: 625404" data-attributes="member: 43875"><p>Benji made a positive impact on this game for the blues I expect him to start fairly soon. They also Have Mealamu, Nonu and Kaino to come and Kerr should be a better option than Nokes.</p><p></p><p>Missing that bonus point was a shocker though you can't emphasize how important bonus points are, at the end of the season play off positions and standings will be decided by single points.</p><p></p><p>I'm still feeling positive about the blues, I think they have a lot more in them. They have a sick backline that will surely come together at some point. Saili, Pautau, Moala, Nonu, Halai. man if Benji can mix and put these guys away they are going to light up the competition. They also really need Kerr to come to the party.</p><p></p><p>Where maybe the highlanders dont have much more, they dont have depth and they will struggle to perform at the level they did for an extended period. But they look like a better team than last year already and hopefully they wont be a one man band like they were. One bright point for the highlanders I failed to mention was Feketoa. I saw him before the game and he looked crazy big and in some shape. His footwork matched it.</p><p></p><p>I also think its worth re evaluating the Highlanders squad, I didn't realize actually how many really classy players they have hidden in the ranks.</p><p></p><p>Richard Buckman - I actually really rate him, he has enough speed to be a danger but his main asset is his decision making and skillset. He seems to have a low error rate and make the right decisions on the field, wider training group but I expect to see him a lot more after a really solid first game.</p><p></p><p>Patrick Osborne - we know how good this guy is I thought when he was leaving the chiefs he was going overseas but hes here at the highlanders. Very good signing.</p><p></p><p>Winston Stanley - good hes back in NZ, midfield depth.</p><p></p><p>Ged Robinson - hes been arguably one of the best hookers in Australia, back in NZ because he wants to have a shot at the all blacks? Is he full squad or wider group? Very good player.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Larksea, post: 625404, member: 43875"] Benji made a positive impact on this game for the blues I expect him to start fairly soon. They also Have Mealamu, Nonu and Kaino to come and Kerr should be a better option than Nokes. Missing that bonus point was a shocker though you can't emphasize how important bonus points are, at the end of the season play off positions and standings will be decided by single points. I'm still feeling positive about the blues, I think they have a lot more in them. They have a sick backline that will surely come together at some point. Saili, Pautau, Moala, Nonu, Halai. man if Benji can mix and put these guys away they are going to light up the competition. They also really need Kerr to come to the party. Where maybe the highlanders dont have much more, they dont have depth and they will struggle to perform at the level they did for an extended period. But they look like a better team than last year already and hopefully they wont be a one man band like they were. One bright point for the highlanders I failed to mention was Feketoa. I saw him before the game and he looked crazy big and in some shape. His footwork matched it. I also think its worth re evaluating the Highlanders squad, I didn't realize actually how many really classy players they have hidden in the ranks. Richard Buckman - I actually really rate him, he has enough speed to be a danger but his main asset is his decision making and skillset. He seems to have a low error rate and make the right decisions on the field, wider training group but I expect to see him a lot more after a really solid first game. Patrick Osborne - we know how good this guy is I thought when he was leaving the chiefs he was going overseas but hes here at the highlanders. Very good signing. Winston Stanley - good hes back in NZ, midfield depth. Ged Robinson - hes been arguably one of the best hookers in Australia, back in NZ because he wants to have a shot at the all blacks? Is he full squad or wider group? Very good player. [/QUOTE]
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