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bluebokPro3,977 posts
04 May 2018, 12:13
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04 May 2018, 12:13#1

The one thing that can be said about Super Rugby this year, is that there are no easy games. No more gimme's! The NZ teams are dominant as far as outright wins, but the reality is that many of their wins were by very small margins. One knock on, one missed tackle, one ref call and those results could.should have gone the other way,. Had that been the case the whole feel of the competition would be different. Also, there is no one team that is totally dominant, as has been the case in years gone by. It really is true that any team can beat any other team. Jaguars vs Chiefs for example. 


When viewing the overall results, one may not think so, but there is really not that much between the teams. In other words, it is closer than it appears, and I think that is good for rugby. 

sharkbok
sharkbokCaptain23,255 posts
04 May 2018, 12:20
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04 May 2018, 12:20#2
I think SuperRugby is improving again. The Australian conference is still weak-, especially with the Sunwolves.
However, the SA conference has certainly improved from last year- especially the Jaguars who finally seem to have found their confidence. The Jaguars have arguably just completed the most successful tour in the history of the Super Rugby. 
The SA forward packs have been solid on the overseas tours. A change in intensity in this years tournament may see game plans changing. 
CL
clevermikeCoach57,555 posts
04 May 2018, 14:38
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04 May 2018, 14:38#3

The Jaguares this year thus far has beaten the Lions, the Brumbies, the Blues and the Chiefs..   Big achievement since all those four has either been the winners or runners-up in the Super Rugby history.

Only the Lions won was at home - the other three were away matches,

That guy Tuculet is tendering to be the best full back in world rugby - really coming on lately.  

This is also a good sign for the Pumas in the Rugby Championship this year.  The Super Rugby is better this year than last year - even though they have lost all their games - it as touch and go at times.

The two outstanding players for them is Lappies Labuscgne and Britz.   Hope we doi not run into those playing for Japan in 2019.  They will play the fool with our aspirant loosies at home.      

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DbDraadCaptain26,388 posts
04 May 2018, 17:02
#4
04 May 2018, 17:02#4

One should remember that the Jags is basically a test side. They should have played like this from the get go a few seasons ago.

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