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[2017 Super Rugby] The FINAL: Lions vs. Crusaders (05/08/2017)
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<blockquote data-quote="TRF_stormer2010" data-source="post: 868239" data-attributes="member: 39190"><p>Lions vs Crusaders in 2017 can only be assessed by the common opponents they faced;</p><p></p><p>- Played 9 games against common opponents before playoffs:</p><p></p><p>- Points for Crusaders 383</p><p>- Points for Lions 385</p><p>+2 point advantage to the Lions</p><p></p><p>- Points against Crusaders 163</p><p>- Points against Lions 143</p><p>+ 20 point advantage to the Lions</p><p></p><p>A 22 point spread across 9 games means there is nothing in it. Less than random penalty this way or that. Lions' home advantage will count for more than that spread. I am nervous about the referee. I just hope the pressure being put on him beforehand doesn't get to him. It certainly is getting to me. </p><p></p><p>Crusaders have been well able to shut teams out, particularly during the latter half of the season. They are just as apt to pounce on any mistake. Lions need to be way wayyyy more accurate and pragmatic than they were against the Hurricanes in the opening 40 minutes. The Lions have made a habit of scoring their tries and winning points in the last 20 though. I think this one is going to be no different.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TRF_stormer2010, post: 868239, member: 39190"] Lions vs Crusaders in 2017 can only be assessed by the common opponents they faced; - Played 9 games against common opponents before playoffs: - Points for Crusaders 383 - Points for Lions 385 +2 point advantage to the Lions - Points against Crusaders 163 - Points against Lions 143 + 20 point advantage to the Lions A 22 point spread across 9 games means there is nothing in it. Less than random penalty this way or that. Lions' home advantage will count for more than that spread. I am nervous about the referee. I just hope the pressure being put on him beforehand doesn't get to him. It certainly is getting to me. Crusaders have been well able to shut teams out, particularly during the latter half of the season. They are just as apt to pounce on any mistake. Lions need to be way wayyyy more accurate and pragmatic than they were against the Hurricanes in the opening 40 minutes. The Lions have made a habit of scoring their tries and winning points in the last 20 though. I think this one is going to be no different. [/QUOTE]
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