Super 14 2010

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First round next friday. I will post up more info when first teams are announced.

Preseason results don't ever offer any light on what the season will be like, so discussing those is pointless.

Cheetahs, Lions, Highlanders and Reds to make the semis imo

I wouldn't write any of those off, except cheetahs.

Is there a biggie group on Jimungo picks at all?

As with every year I'm disturbed at the fact that there is rugby in February, but we can't keep playing the same broken record. It ain't gonna change any time soon. On that note - let's do some picks motherfuckers!



gc.

ok I'll be in for Super picks as well, migfht make me actually watch some rugby. Would love to see Carlos engineer a few wins for the Lions in that unique manner of his. Un fkn real the Blues didnt make him a good offer. Alis injury is like Karma imo. Dissing King Carlos! Best forward gone! Fuck you!

No future in signing Carlos though. Brett potentially has a big future ahead of him.



gc.

There is a Biggie group already. Join up!

Where is this biggie group?

http://jimungo.com/groups/biggie/default.aspx

lol. aplogies for my juveline outburst. For some reason I thought I was messaging just smf and *Re-Action*

First game on friday night. Blues have named their squad:

BLUES: Rudi Wulf, Rene Ranger, Isaia Toeava, Benson Stanley, Joe Rokocoko, Stephen Brett, Alby Mathewson, Viliami Ma'afu, Serge Lilo, Jerome Kaino, Anthony Boric, Kurtis Haiu, John Afoa, Keven Mealamu (captain), Tony Woodcock. Reserves: Tom McCartney, Charlie Faumuina, Filo Paulo, Peter Saili, Chris Smylie, Daniel Kirkpatrick, Paul Williams.

Starting Wulf instead of Paul Williams at the full back is an interesting choice....

- All about the canes this year IMO

- Cunty; tough as usual

- Another competitive year ahead for the chiefs

- Highlanders will do better than last, but not much

- Auckland, lol.

How many S12s does Auckland have?
And Canes?

"lol"?

lol indeed.

Blues to spank the canes tonight 13+, you heard it here 1st. In fact....this is probably the only place you will hear it. Ima gettin ma sports betting thang back on (PS I am terrible @ sports betting)

seriously though...I like the look of the Blues squad, losing Ali sucks but if our backline gels they will be electric. Couldnt understand why Wulf was picked ahead of Williams but it turns Williams isnt 100%. he will be an AllBlack very soon imo

Williams is very solid imo. He needs to be a little more confident and things will start happening for him, big time. I must admit however, I believe Wulf is the most talented outside back to come out of North Harbour. I will get shot for saying this, but that's what I think. He's no full-back tho. We'll see how he goes.

I'm looking forward to Hurricanes playing Cruden off the bench too.

I'm also hoping Highlander will whip Crusaders.

lol@me. 1st sports bet in forever and my multi pwned at the 1st hurdle. Fkn Pam Lam imo

Fuck, Blues played like shit in the second half. Apart from that big hit on Cruden, they had nothing...

Blues would have won with Carlos at the helm.


FACT.

OR LAVEA.

Had the Canes -13, looks like my betting will go the way of last year and will drive me batty.

First game of round two teams:

BLUES: 15 Paul Williams, 14 Rudi Wulf, 13 Isaia Toeava, 12 Benson Stanley, 11 Joe Rokocoko, 10 Stephen Brett, 9 Alby Mathewson; 8 Viliama Ma'afu, 7 Serge Lilo, 6 Jerome Kaino, 5 Anthony Bporic, 4 Kurtis Haiu, 3 John Afoa, 2 Keven Mealamu (capt), 1 Tony Woodcock. Reserves: 16 Tom McCartney, 17 Charlie Faumuina, 18 Filo Paulo, 18 Peter Saili, 19 Chris Smylie, 21 Daniel Kirkpatrick, 22 Rene Ranger.

HIGHLANDERS: 15 Israel Dagg, 14 Ben Smith 13 Jason Shoemark, 12 Jayden Hayward, 11 James Paterson, 10 Michael Hobbs, 9 Jimmy Cowan (capt); 8 Steven Setephano, 7 Alando Soakai, 6 Adam Thomson, 5 Tom Donnelly, 4 Josh Bekhuis, 3 Clint Newland, 2 Jason Rutledge, 1 Jamie Mackintosh ( vc ). Reserves: 1. Jason Macdonald, 17 Chris King, 18 Hayden Triggs, 19 John Hardie, 20 Sean Romans, 21 Robbie Robinson, 22 Fetu'u Vainikolo.

I don't know what Wulf still doing in the team.

WE WIN!!!!!!!!!

Chiefs 72 - Lions 65 ...saw the last 10 minutes. Looked like a crazy game. Field was shocking. Churned up and divots coming out of the turf as players ran.

lol Crusaders lol

ffs. My multi was Auckland/Otago HTFT and Queensland 13+ SFO grrrr

That Chiefs score is beyond ridiculous, thats not rugby. the UK papers will be laffing at us

great start fro the Chiefs though, 2/2 in SA

Entire second half was absurd

Chiefs were up by 40 at one stage!

lol Crusaders lol

Yes, a team with 7 titles is very lol

When is the last time anything you support got a title vadz?

Fucken Crusaders

Blues team for the game against Reds

BLUES: 15 Paul Williams, 14 Joe Rokocoko, 13 Rene Ranger, 12 Benson Stanley, 11 Rudi Wulf, 10 Stephen Brett, 9 Alby Mathewson; 8 Peter Saili, 7 Serge Lilo, 6 Jerome Kaino, 5 Anthony Bporic, 4 Kurtis Haiu, 3 Charlie Faumuina, 2 Keven Mealamu (capt), 1 John Afoa. Reserves: 16 Tom McCartney, 17 Tony Woodcock, 18 Filo Paulo, 19 Viliama Ma'afu, 20 Chris Smylie, 21 Daniel Kirkpatrick, 22 Lachie Munro.

I have a bad feeling about this game... lol

Auckland won the NPC unbeaten in 2007, 2 seasons ago.

Not exactly a long wait between drinks bro.

Stephen Donald - appalling as usual

That was so bad. How can a team with so many good players lose their lead? I blame senior players, like Mils.

BTW Paul Marks is a fucken idiot. By far one of the worst ref in international rugby atm.

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM!!!!

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=10631308

McAlister got another face injury... this guy has some bad luck with his face, doesn't he?

http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/super-14/3451874/Another-injury-setback-for-Blues-Luke-McAlister

lol, he's tackling technique is very "unique" indeed.

Never use to be like this ... its the UK that changed him

I don't remember what it was like before he left overseas. But what I don't get is the fact that he is part of the system, where they have professional coaches/trainers, and they can't spend a bit of time with him going over the technique. I don't know, maybe they do but he's not getting it? Who knows.

I haven't been doing my picks. lol

That Blues game last week was pretty good.. definitely action-packed!

BLUES: 15 Isaia Toeava, 14 Joe Rokocoko, 13 Rene Ranger, 12 Benson Stanley, 11 Rudi Wulf, 10 Stephen Brett, 9 Alby Mathewson; 8 Viliami Ma'afu, 7 Serge Lilo, 6 Jerome Kaino, 5 Anthony Boric, 4 Kurtis Haiu, 3 John Afoa, 2 Keven Mealamu (c), 1 Tony Woodcock. Reserves: 16 Tom McCartney, 17 Charlie Faumuina, 18 Filo Paulo, 19 Peter Saili, 20 Taniela Moa, 21 Daniel Kirkpatrick, 22 Paul Williams.

WARATAHS: 15 Kurtley Beale, 14 Lachlan Turner, 13 Rob Horne, 12 Berrick Barnes, 11 Drew Mitchell, 10 Daniel Halangahu, 9 Luke Burgess; 8 Wycliff Palu, 7 Phil Waugh (capt), 6 Dave Dennis, 5 Kane Douglas, 4 Dean Mumm, 3 Al Baxter, 2 Tatafu Polota-Nau, 1 Benn Robinson. Reserves: 16 Damian Fitzpatrick, 17 Sekope Kepu, 18 William Caldwell, 19 Ben Mowen, 20 Joshua Holmes, 21 Tom Carter, 22 Sosene Anesi.

Referee: Garratt Williamson (NZ).

Go the Blues.

yeah -- was on at the pub and from what i saw it looked like a real good game

Oh and Waratahs purchase of Anesi seems like a worst decision ever.

The one thing that makes me hate rugby occured in the Crusaders vs NSW game on Saturday... a good tackle going punished cause of stupid rules, can't believe he got 10mins in the bin :/

watching the Blues is fkn painfull. Wheres the steel in that team?

Congratulations to Dan Carter.. just became the highest point-scorer even in Super rugby history.

(And isn't far off becoming the highest point-scorer in world / test rugby history either!)

Maestro, re steel. I told you, I'm injured.

And just when are you not injured dude?

Latest is just unlucky. The one before, pushing too far too early. Shit happens.

So, where should Isaac Ross go next year?

Yeah, stink.

They should never have dropped him for the Europe tour last year.

stephen donald all at sea again with his kicking!

0/3 already this week. Hurricanes could easily go down to the Highlanders too. Ouch.



gc.

Blues are gone. Yet another season which will see them midtable.

Oh and I haven't even been doing my pics this year. I think it shows how much really I give a fuck about it. lol

LOOOOOOL. Blues lost to Cheetahs overnight. Fucking useless.

Caught some highlights of the Stormers-Crusaders game and there were some sublime tries scored in that game by the Stormers -- I think I'm gonna make an effort to watch some of their games for the rest of the season

It will be between Stormers and Bulls I reckon. Reds to get into semis. Now that would be sublime!

Stupid Ellis. He should not be playing on this level. Got owned by his opposite. That scrum in Crusaders 22, wtf was he trying to cover open side? Fucking idiot, stay on your player.

Really sums up this Super 14 for me. meh

Crusader were just beginning to get back into the game when this happened. Was very odd to say the least.

They were never going to win, two best teams by far in this years comp is in the finals.

COME ON BULLS!!!!!!

Was hoping it would be Stormers. Well done Bulls, I guess.