Comments on: Head on the block: Who will win the Super 14?

By: qaqambile

qaqambile — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 12:52:47 +0000

Is it too early to book my ticket for the final at AMI Stadium? The sheer class and determination to succeed of the Crusaders is wnoderful to observe week in week out year in and year out.Like them or not they have set the standards on consistency and I foresee the 30th of April clash with the Stormers as the final before the final. Mark my words.

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By: Adam Wakefield

Adam Wakefield — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 09:05:24 +0000

Thanks for the comment Craig.

Too say I was shocked by the Reds beating the Crusaders 41-20 would be an understatement. That result completely ruined my prediction. The Crusaders were awful, but the Reds deserve credit for a fine performance.

The Sharks appear to be on the verge of a melt-down unless they register a win or two overseas. They don’t have it any tougher against, you guessed it, the Crusaders who will bounce back from Brisbane with a vengence.

I agree that the race for the top 4 is going to be close. The Bulls, Brumbies and Hurricanes will be there, along with the Crusaders at best guess.

I was at the game at Newlands on Saturday, and the fact the Stormers lost complete interest when they went 20 points up and didn’t appear to be keen to go for that fourth try I feel is an attitude that will cost them dear. I agree with your point on their tight five. Depth will become an issue at some point if they aren’t lucky.

The Hurricanes appear to be playing with real menace along with the Bulls. When they face eachother that should be an interesting fixture.

PS: The Lions reaaaaaallly need to learn how to tackle.

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By: Craig

Craig — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 05:46:47 +0000

Not so sure bout the ’saders after this last performance Adam - they look (like the Sharks) like they’re having trouble adapting to the new “interpretations”. You gotta feel for old Thomas Waldrom though - when you’re having a shocker doesn’t the ball just follow you? They do have a lot of talent though so I wouldn’t write them off completely, but the top 4 is going to be a hectic battle this year. I personally like the Canes to take it this year, battling it out with the Blues, Bulls and Brumbies. The balanced nature of the Bulls team has me pencil them in as my other finalist here and if that final is in Wellington in winter - good luck cause your blood will be blue! The leaky defence of the Chiefs will cost them dearly later in the tournament (though the return of the “woolly hyena” might change that) even though they seem to have adapted to the rugby league / union best so far, and I doubt the Stormers will have the depth in the tight 5 to go all the way - picking up wins on tour is going to be tough.
5 cents.

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By: Adam Wakefield

Adam Wakefield — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 15:41:15 +0000

Thanks for the comment qaqambile.

Lol…good point about a season ticket. Apart from the rain, it would be some pretty awesome rugby to watch. But let’s compliment the Cheetahs and Bulls for a great game last week, along with the referees for doing their best to encourage attacking rugby.

Just read through this again..the writing is pock-marked with very lame errors. Next one will be a sub-editors dream…

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By: qaqambile

qaqambile — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 11:00:23 +0000

I agree 100% with you.The Crusaders will win it.They are class.They say money can’t buy you happiness but I believe that a season ticket to AMI Stadium will result in great happiness.