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2014 Super Rugby: Highlanders v Blues (Round 2)
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<blockquote data-quote="ABs2011" data-source="post: 625457" data-attributes="member: 57663"><p>Final comment from me re Benji. He is not ready to lead a winning Super Rugby team and it has effectively been acknowledged by everyone that really matters (Henry JK and Benji himself). He should have played ITM cup. I don't know why he didn't, I can only assume Benji had it written into his contract before signing thinking he would make the transition comfortably and therefore prioritsed rest over learning the game. IF this is the case then <strong>this was a bad mistake</strong>. If this was not the case, and JK an Henry thought it was better not to have him play an ITM cup season in prep for Super Rugby then <strong>this was a bad mistake</strong>. Either way.... <strong>BAD MISTAKE </strong>he is a million dollar man and he is on the bench and not yet ready to take a starting spot in an underperforming team....</p><p></p><p>Re my Highlanders comments, glad to see some more balanced opinions. As I said I stand to be corrected in some areas and acknowledge I was too harsh on a few players, Hardie in particular. I still stand by my comment on their team depth though, I think it is a concern IF you are hoping the Highlanders will be playoff contenders, and as the season goes on I believe the inevitable injuries will prove me right, but that is just my humble opinion... <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>I do however wish them well. They are a fun team to watch, the atmosphere in the stadium seems great, and they have some exciting talent down there.</p><p></p><p>I'll go out on a limb here and suggest they finish the season in 9th (4th in the NZ conference, a win in front of the blues and a win behind the Canes <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> )</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ABs2011, post: 625457, member: 57663"] Final comment from me re Benji. He is not ready to lead a winning Super Rugby team and it has effectively been acknowledged by everyone that really matters (Henry JK and Benji himself). He should have played ITM cup. I don't know why he didn't, I can only assume Benji had it written into his contract before signing thinking he would make the transition comfortably and therefore prioritsed rest over learning the game. IF this is the case then [B]this was a bad mistake[/B]. If this was not the case, and JK an Henry thought it was better not to have him play an ITM cup season in prep for Super Rugby then [B]this was a bad mistake[/B]. Either way.... [B]BAD MISTAKE [/B]he is a million dollar man and he is on the bench and not yet ready to take a starting spot in an underperforming team.... Re my Highlanders comments, glad to see some more balanced opinions. As I said I stand to be corrected in some areas and acknowledge I was too harsh on a few players, Hardie in particular. I still stand by my comment on their team depth though, I think it is a concern IF you are hoping the Highlanders will be playoff contenders, and as the season goes on I believe the inevitable injuries will prove me right, but that is just my humble opinion... :) I do however wish them well. They are a fun team to watch, the atmosphere in the stadium seems great, and they have some exciting talent down there. I'll go out on a limb here and suggest they finish the season in 9th (4th in the NZ conference, a win in front of the blues and a win behind the Canes :) ) [/QUOTE]
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