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Super Rugby: Blues vs. Crusaders in Auckland (01/03/2013)
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<blockquote data-quote="Darwin" data-source="post: 554363" data-attributes="member: 24910"><p>While I definitely agree that if this incident had happened in another part of the field (and not lead to a try) it would be play on (as the ref had no issue with what he saw). However in slow motion I think it is pretty clear that Dagg should have been penalised, so I think the TMO got it right (despite this I still prefer it when the TMO could only adjudicate on what happened in the in-goal...).</p><p> </p><p></p><p></p><p>This is certainly and interesting point - the lack of explosiveness in the Crusaders forwards has been a concern for me for some time. The forward pack generally does the basics right, but they are lacking powerful ball runners to create go-forward ball for the backs. Romano did a good job for them in this area last season, and I felt they missed him when he went off early against the Blues (Bird did a superb job, but lacks Romano's powerful ball carrying). McCaw was also used a lot as a ball carrier last season, so his absence hurt them in this regard too. I would like to see Owen Franks do a bit more ball carrying this year, as he has been very quiet in this regard over recent seasons. Tupou and Taufua are certainly intriguing prospects, but (unfortunately) I can't see them getting much game-time this season (as Blackadder is very conservative). Unfortunately adding Luke Whitelock to the starting 15 doesn't help the lack of explosiveness either (as you mention). Shane Christie is another option they have in the loose-forwards - he is a specialist 7, but is a real beast with ball in hand, so could be a handy option on the bench (as I can't see him surpassing Todd).</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>I don't think Dagg was on the wing to compensate for Whitelock. Dagg was on the wing to allow Taylor to play fullback, and because the Crusaders were short of wing options (with Guildford, McNicholl, and Baker all unavailable...). I certainly think Dagg should be back at fullback this weekend. I reckon a 11. McNicholl, 14. Marshall/Baker, 15. Dagg back three would actually be pretty handy, but it looks like it will be hard to remove A Whitelock from the wing with Blackadder in charge.</p><p></p><p>In terms of Blackadder 'succumbing to the pressure in Canterbury rugby circles and fans', I don't think this is the case. I think the reason he picks certain players has much more to do with the type/style of player he likes, rather than any pressure on him to pick these players. Blackadder seems to like players in a similar mold to himself - not the most talented players, but those with a massive work-ethic.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Darwin, post: 554363, member: 24910"] While I definitely agree that if this incident had happened in another part of the field (and not lead to a try) it would be play on (as the ref had no issue with what he saw). However in slow motion I think it is pretty clear that Dagg should have been penalised, so I think the TMO got it right (despite this I still prefer it when the TMO could only adjudicate on what happened in the in-goal...). This is certainly and interesting point - the lack of explosiveness in the Crusaders forwards has been a concern for me for some time. The forward pack generally does the basics right, but they are lacking powerful ball runners to create go-forward ball for the backs. Romano did a good job for them in this area last season, and I felt they missed him when he went off early against the Blues (Bird did a superb job, but lacks Romano's powerful ball carrying). McCaw was also used a lot as a ball carrier last season, so his absence hurt them in this regard too. I would like to see Owen Franks do a bit more ball carrying this year, as he has been very quiet in this regard over recent seasons. Tupou and Taufua are certainly intriguing prospects, but (unfortunately) I can't see them getting much game-time this season (as Blackadder is very conservative). Unfortunately adding Luke Whitelock to the starting 15 doesn't help the lack of explosiveness either (as you mention). Shane Christie is another option they have in the loose-forwards - he is a specialist 7, but is a real beast with ball in hand, so could be a handy option on the bench (as I can't see him surpassing Todd). I don't think Dagg was on the wing to compensate for Whitelock. Dagg was on the wing to allow Taylor to play fullback, and because the Crusaders were short of wing options (with Guildford, McNicholl, and Baker all unavailable...). I certainly think Dagg should be back at fullback this weekend. I reckon a 11. McNicholl, 14. Marshall/Baker, 15. Dagg back three would actually be pretty handy, but it looks like it will be hard to remove A Whitelock from the wing with Blackadder in charge. In terms of Blackadder 'succumbing to the pressure in Canterbury rugby circles and fans', I don't think this is the case. I think the reason he picks certain players has much more to do with the type/style of player he likes, rather than any pressure on him to pick these players. Blackadder seems to like players in a similar mold to himself - not the most talented players, but those with a massive work-ethic. [/QUOTE]
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