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2014 Super Rugby Semi-final: Crusaders v Sharks
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<blockquote data-quote="Darwin" data-source="post: 659459" data-attributes="member: 24910"><p>I don't think it would be a shame is the Crusaders won. Sure they haven't been outstanding all season, but which side has? The Waratahs have been the most consistent side this season, but after a very slow start the Crusaders have had a pretty solid season (as have the Sharks and Brumbies). There has been some justifiable criticism of the Crusaders backline play, but the backline has started to look a lot sharper with some key players (Carter, Read & Dagg) back. Despite having a backline that hasn't exactly been firing the Crusaders have still managed to score plenty of points (445 - 2nd overall), and their defense has been pretty good too (322 points conceded - 3rd overall).</p><p></p><p>If the Crusaders win this year I think they will certainly deserve it. Personally I don't think they have any genuine problems. Their forward pack is outstanding, they have a class halves paring, and they have talent wider out (Crotty, Nadolo, Dagg etc). Obviously there are some clear issues with the backline tactics, but I don't feel a complete overhaul is required here - some minor tweaks are all that are required IMO.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Darwin, post: 659459, member: 24910"] I don't think it would be a shame is the Crusaders won. Sure they haven't been outstanding all season, but which side has? The Waratahs have been the most consistent side this season, but after a very slow start the Crusaders have had a pretty solid season (as have the Sharks and Brumbies). There has been some justifiable criticism of the Crusaders backline play, but the backline has started to look a lot sharper with some key players (Carter, Read & Dagg) back. Despite having a backline that hasn't exactly been firing the Crusaders have still managed to score plenty of points (445 - 2nd overall), and their defense has been pretty good too (322 points conceded - 3rd overall). If the Crusaders win this year I think they will certainly deserve it. Personally I don't think they have any genuine problems. Their forward pack is outstanding, they have a class halves paring, and they have talent wider out (Crotty, Nadolo, Dagg etc). Obviously there are some clear issues with the backline tactics, but I don't feel a complete overhaul is required here - some minor tweaks are all that are required IMO. [/QUOTE]
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