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2014 Super Rugby: Hurricanes vs Blues (Round 10)
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<blockquote data-quote="Darwin" data-source="post: 636635" data-attributes="member: 24910"><p>Lots of changes for the Blues, not many for the Canes. Interesting to see the Canes have stuck with Leiua at 12 even though Bateman is fit. I was a bit uncertain about Bateman in the midfield before the last Canes games but he performed his core roles pretty well (apart from dropping a bit of ball) so possibly deserves another shot. Slightly surprised Goodes has been given the start rather than Schwalger, as it will be a bit test against that Blues front row. Good to see Ardie Savea back on the bench. </p><p></p><p>The Blues forward pack looks the strongest it has been all season. Interesting to see Kaino and Luatua switching places at 6 and 8 though. I'm surprised to see Noakes back at 10 again. I've never been a big fan, but his style of play will probably suit the predicted wet weather conditions. Good to see Saili back and 13 and Moala back on the wing (where he is more effective). I think Visinia is a good choice on the wing. His fullback skills will be handy on wet conditions, and Halai hasn't exactly been in great form this season.</p><p></p><p>Overall I think this is a hard game to call. I think the Blues have the better pack, but the Hurricanes have the better halves pairing, which can be crucial in wet conditions. I'm going to be pick the Blues by 5, but for me it could go either way.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Darwin, post: 636635, member: 24910"] Lots of changes for the Blues, not many for the Canes. Interesting to see the Canes have stuck with Leiua at 12 even though Bateman is fit. I was a bit uncertain about Bateman in the midfield before the last Canes games but he performed his core roles pretty well (apart from dropping a bit of ball) so possibly deserves another shot. Slightly surprised Goodes has been given the start rather than Schwalger, as it will be a bit test against that Blues front row. Good to see Ardie Savea back on the bench. The Blues forward pack looks the strongest it has been all season. Interesting to see Kaino and Luatua switching places at 6 and 8 though. I'm surprised to see Noakes back at 10 again. I've never been a big fan, but his style of play will probably suit the predicted wet weather conditions. Good to see Saili back and 13 and Moala back on the wing (where he is more effective). I think Visinia is a good choice on the wing. His fullback skills will be handy on wet conditions, and Halai hasn't exactly been in great form this season. Overall I think this is a hard game to call. I think the Blues have the better pack, but the Hurricanes have the better halves pairing, which can be crucial in wet conditions. I'm going to be pick the Blues by 5, but for me it could go either way. [/QUOTE]
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