2007 Super 14

Konovalov · 02-04-07, 04:39 AM

I can't believe that the Wellington Hurricanes lost to Queensland. I was happy how the Tahs played over in South Africa on Saturday. NSW should be contenders again but I still feel that the Auckland Blues and the Canterbury Crusaders are the teams to beat this year.

baggygreen · 02-05-07, 08:08 AM

*cough* brumbies *cough*

Konovalov · 02-05-07, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by baggygreen

*cough* brumbies *cough*

They have been an entertaining side to watch in the past. I must admit that I haven't seen them play in the last year while being over here in the UK. Do they still play the same attacking brand of rugby that they used to from a few years back?

TarJak · 02-06-07, 05:39 AM

They try to but IMHO they had trouble firing on all cylinders last season. They have a good line up although a few older campaigners might be for the bullet before this season is over.

The Waratahs have a tendency to self destruct at some time during the season although last year they did make the final only to be soundly hammered by the Crusaders.

The Reds have really struggled in the last few seasons and I don't see this year being any different.

I don't think anyone expects the Force to be much of one in their first year, but strage things happen at sea and it will be interesting to see the most isolated team in the competition try to find their feet in what looks like being an interesting season with something like 45 All Blacks being withheld by the NZRU to ensure fitness and rest for the coming world cup.

I'm not sure how the Kiwi's feel about this as it would no doubt weaken some of their sides in this comp, but also give them the opportunity to blood some new faces.

Are there any South Africans about the board who can comment on their teams?

baggygreen · 02-06-07, 06:05 AM

they're getting back into it konovalov, there were glimpses of it in the past 2 seasons but not as much as a few years ago. I actuallly know a lot of the young players they're brought through, and have been to several of their trainin sessions - laurie fisher is really pushing the running rugby idea again, its going to be very nice to watch

Konovalov · 02-06-07, 07:50 AM

Thanks guys for the news back home. I have got Sky Sports now so hopefully I should be able to view some of the Aussie Super 14 games this year.

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Originally Posted by TarJak

Are there any South Africans about the board who can comment on their teams?

Come to think of it South Africa is one country where there doesn't appear to be many subsim members.

TarJak · 02-06-07, 06:47 PM

I gotta say I don't recall anyone from SA being around for a long while. I'm surprised none of the kiwi's are onto this thread yet. Maybe they are embarrassed

by their RU's decision to devalue the Super 14 comp this year in favour of having the All Blacks sitting around watching, getting the nails and hair done....

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baggygreen Sea Lord Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Canberra, ACT, Down Under (really On Top) Posts: 1,880 Downloads: 7 Uploads: 0	cough brumbies cough

02-06-07, 05:39 AM	#4
TarJak Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 17,052 Downloads: 150 Uploads: 8	They try to but IMHO they had trouble firing on all cylinders last season. They have a good line up although a few older campaigners might be for the bullet before this season is over. The Waratahs have a tendency to self destruct at some time during the season although last year they did make the final only to be soundly hammered by the Crusaders. The Reds have really struggled in the last few seasons and I don't see this year being any different. I don't think anyone expects the Force to be much of one in their first year, but strage things happen at sea and it will be interesting to see the most isolated team in the competition try to find their feet in what looks like being an interesting season with something like 45 All Blacks being withheld by the NZRU to ensure fitness and rest for the coming world cup. I'm not sure how the Kiwi's feel about this as it would no doubt weaken some of their sides in this comp, but also give them the opportunity to blood some new faces. Are there any South Africans about the board who can comment on their teams?

02-06-07, 06:05 AM	#5
baggygreen Sea Lord Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Canberra, ACT, Down Under (really On Top) Posts: 1,880 Downloads: 7 Uploads: 0	they're getting back into it konovalov, there were glimpses of it in the past 2 seasons but not as much as a few years ago. I actuallly know a lot of the young players they're brought through, and have been to several of their trainin sessions - laurie fisher is really pushing the running rugby idea again, its going to be very nice to watch

02-06-07, 06:47 PM	#7
TarJak Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 17,052 Downloads: 150 Uploads: 8	I gotta say I don't recall anyone from SA being around for a long while. I'm surprised none of the kiwi's are onto this thread yet. Maybe they are embarrassed by their RU's decision to devalue the Super 14 comp this year in favour of having the All Blacks sitting around watching, getting the nails and hair done....