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Craig HillSuper 14: Round 2 Results (3 out of 5...not bad)
February 23rd 2008 22:00
...and tomorrow I will predict the Dow Jones average for the next 5 years and maybe even read a few palms.
(I'm an experienced palm reader. My children use to stick their hands out frequently and I always saw Mary Reiby and John Flynn disappear...boomtish Thankyerverreemuch. I'm here all week.)
As of writing, 5 matches have been played...and I was right 3 out of 5.
Qld Reds 18 - Hurricanes (NZ) 23
Fri 22/02 5:30pm at Westpac Stadium, Wellington.
I was wrong...but I did say it would be a tight match. Also said that the Hurricanes would be in full force, reeling from their Round 1 loss.
Reds led in the first half but the Angry Koala ran out of steam in the second.
Score was even at 13, midway through the 2nd half but Hurricanes Winger Ma'a Nonu broke the game open by counter attacking and finishing a pretty impressive 80m try, putting the 'canes in the lead 23-13.
Captain John Roe gave hope close to full time when he stole a try, after a lineout near the line.
Unfortunately this try wasn't converted and then the 'Canes put the boot in with a turn-over from the kick off...and the Hurricanes celebrated their first win of the season.
Reds
Tries: Van Humphries, John Roe
Cons: Clinton Schifcofske
Pens: Clinton Schifcofske 2
Hurricanes
Tries: Tane Tu'ipulotu, Ma'a Nonu
Cons: Jimmy Goperth 2
Pens: Jimmy Goperth 3
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Western Force 16 - Cheetahs (SA) 15
Sat 23/02 3:00am at Bloemfontein
I was right. That's all you need to know.
Kidding.
Gits was the hero, scoring all 16 points.
Haven't watched the full match (yet. come on...it was 3am) but have seen highlights.
Despite dominant possesion, the Force trailed by 2 points at half time (12-10) but Giteau rectified this with a penalty.
The Force remained with them in the last minutes and good handling, patience and pressure resulted in the Cheetahs conceding a penalty, which Gits kicked over to save the day.
Cheetahs remain impressive though.
Force:
Tries: Matt Giteau
Cons: Matt Giteau
Pens: Matt Giteau 3
Cheetahs:
Tries: Hennie Daniller, Heinrich Brussow
Con: Jacques-Louis Potgieter
Pens: Conrad Barnard
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Crusaders (NZ) 0 - Bulls (SA) 0
Kidding.
Crusaders (NZ) -10 - Bulls (SA) 0
The Crusaders lost points because Dan Carter's lipgloss was not his colour and...okay, okay. I'm kidding!
Crusaders (NZ) 54 - Bulls (SA) 19
Sat 23/02 5:00am at Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria
It was slaughter.
...and humiliation for the reigning champs. Beaten...badly...on home ground by the same team they tore apart at last year's semi final.
Can't say much else, I didn't watch the match in full (it was broadcast at 5am local time) but watched the highlights and man oh man the Crusaders were on a mission.
I hate Dan Carter. He was magnificent. Prick.
Captain Richie McCaw was also back to brilliant form, which means he's finally recovered from last year's RWC embarassment.Choke. Joke.
The Bulls did look ferocious at first (they led 12-0) but the Crusaders drew blood 10 minutes before half time and before you could cry "ole"...the Crusaders went in to the 2nd half in the lead 17-12.
Thing is...this wasn't the same Bulls team that gave South Africa their first Super Rugby win. The Bulls were missing their great players (Victor Matfield, Bakkie Botha, Bryan Habana)... Plus the weird walkout by their champion Coach Heyneke Meyer and this was a Bulls side severely weakened at the shoulders and left carrying the burden.
Oh well...I was right.
Crusaders:
Tries: Stephen Brett, Andy Ellis, Richie McCaw, Kade Poki, Nasi Manu, Dan Carter, Leon MacDonald
Con: Dan Carter 5
Pen: Dan Darter 3
Dry Heaves: Dusk Devi 9 (...every time that pretty boy stepped up to the plate)
Bulls:
Tries: JP Nell
Con: Morney Stey
Pen: Derick Hougarrd 4
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NSW Waratahs 17 - Chiefs (NZ) 20
Sat 23/02 5:30pm Waikato Stadium, Hamilton.
Well...looks like Coach McKenzie won't be heading back to hospital after all...
(Will fill in the blanks when I'm feelingless sarcastic more positive more able to do so)
The Tahs didn't play a bad game but they messed up chances and didn't follow through with choices. The match was 17-all 4 minutes to full time...and then the Tahs do what they always do. Play an individual game.
Repeat after me people. There is no idiot in team. And I was wrong.
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Brumbies 22 - Highlanders 20
YAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!
Not pretty...the backline...I've seen fresh meat less raw but the Forwards brought us home on home ground.
I was right.
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This post will be updated with extended reviews and results of last 2 matches (played overnight in South Africa) soon.
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images courtesy of Rugby Heaven and Rugby Heaven NZ
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Attention Orblers and Orblees.
Please read this post 'An Opportunity To Do Some Good'
...and thank you for clicking;
(I'm an experienced palm reader. My children use to stick their hands out frequently and I always saw Mary Reiby and John Flynn disappear...boomtish Thankyerverreemuch. I'm here all week.)
As of writing, 5 matches have been played...and I was right 3 out of 5.
Super 14: Round 2 results
Qld Reds 18 - Hurricanes (NZ) 23
Fri 22/02 5:30pm at Westpac Stadium, Wellington.
I was wrong...but I did say it would be a tight match. Also said that the Hurricanes would be in full force, reeling from their Round 1 loss.
Reds led in the first half but the Angry Koala ran out of steam in the second.
Score was even at 13, midway through the 2nd half but Hurricanes Winger Ma'a Nonu broke the game open by counter attacking and finishing a pretty impressive 80m try, putting the 'canes in the lead 23-13.
Captain John Roe gave hope close to full time when he stole a try, after a lineout near the line.
Unfortunately this try wasn't converted and then the 'Canes put the boot in with a turn-over from the kick off...and the Hurricanes celebrated their first win of the season.
Reds
Tries: Van Humphries, John Roe
Cons: Clinton Schifcofske
Pens: Clinton Schifcofske 2
Hurricanes
Tries: Tane Tu'ipulotu, Ma'a Nonu
Cons: Jimmy Goperth 2
Pens: Jimmy Goperth 3
********************
Western Force 16 - Cheetahs (SA) 15
Sat 23/02 3:00am at Bloemfontein
I was right. That's all you need to know.
Kidding.
Gits was the hero, scoring all 16 points.
Haven't watched the full match (yet. come on...it was 3am) but have seen highlights.
Despite dominant possesion, the Force trailed by 2 points at half time (12-10) but Giteau rectified this with a penalty.
The Force remained with them in the last minutes and good handling, patience and pressure resulted in the Cheetahs conceding a penalty, which Gits kicked over to save the day.
Cheetahs remain impressive though.
Force:
Tries: Matt Giteau
Cons: Matt Giteau
Pens: Matt Giteau 3
Cheetahs:
Tries: Hennie Daniller, Heinrich Brussow
Con: Jacques-Louis Potgieter
Pens: Conrad Barnard
********************
Crusaders (NZ) 0 - Bulls (SA) 0
Kidding.
Crusaders (NZ) -10 - Bulls (SA) 0
The Crusaders lost points because Dan Carter's lipgloss was not his colour and...okay, okay. I'm kidding!
Crusaders (NZ) 54 - Bulls (SA) 19
Sat 23/02 5:00am at Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria
It was slaughter.
...and humiliation for the reigning champs. Beaten...badly...on home ground by the same team they tore apart at last year's semi final.
Can't say much else, I didn't watch the match in full (it was broadcast at 5am local time) but watched the highlights and man oh man the Crusaders were on a mission.
I hate Dan Carter. He was magnificent. Prick.
Captain Richie McCaw was also back to brilliant form, which means he's finally recovered from last year's RWC embarassment.
The Bulls did look ferocious at first (they led 12-0) but the Crusaders drew blood 10 minutes before half time and before you could cry "ole"...the Crusaders went in to the 2nd half in the lead 17-12.
Thing is...this wasn't the same Bulls team that gave South Africa their first Super Rugby win. The Bulls were missing their great players (Victor Matfield, Bakkie Botha, Bryan Habana)... Plus the weird walkout by their champion Coach Heyneke Meyer and this was a Bulls side severely weakened at the shoulders and left carrying the burden.
Oh well...I was right.
Crusaders:
Tries: Stephen Brett, Andy Ellis, Richie McCaw, Kade Poki, Nasi Manu, Dan Carter, Leon MacDonald
Con: Dan Carter 5
Pen: Dan Darter 3
Dry Heaves: Dusk Devi 9 (...every time that pretty boy stepped up to the plate)
Bulls:
Tries: JP Nell
Con: Morney Stey
Pen: Derick Hougarrd 4
********************
NSW Waratahs 17 - Chiefs (NZ) 20
Sat 23/02 5:30pm Waikato Stadium, Hamilton.
Well...looks like Coach McKenzie won't be heading back to hospital after all...
(Will fill in the blanks when I'm feeling
The Tahs didn't play a bad game but they messed up chances and didn't follow through with choices. The match was 17-all 4 minutes to full time...and then the Tahs do what they always do. Play an individual game.
Repeat after me people. There is no idiot in team. And I was wrong.
********************
Brumbies 22 - Highlanders 20
YAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!
Not pretty...the backline...I've seen fresh meat less raw but the Forwards brought us home on home ground.
I was right.
********************
This post will be updated with extended reviews and results of last 2 matches (played overnight in South Africa) soon.
********************
images courtesy of Rugby Heaven and Rugby Heaven NZ
**********************
Attention Orblers and Orblees.
Please read this post 'An Opportunity To Do Some Good'
...and thank you for clicking;
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