Umaga out of Force clash

[luke_the_pom]

this will have to help a little
but there game against Blues was pretty awesome

do we have any chances of an upset? or will we be happy with just a competetive result?

i dont see us winning.... maybe a bonus point for only just loosing at best

[Rodent]

We will have to improve our first up tackling a HUGE amount.... We missed 40 tackles against the Brumbies so against this backline we are really going to have to step up. As for Umaga being out, the game really broke open for the Hurricanes after he went off and Nonu went into centre, which is where he will start against us... I see a Loooooooooong hard day at the office for our boys. Just staying competitive and seeing some improvement in key areas (tackling, scrum half play, fullback).

[Eel]

I think we're screwed. The Hurricanes major strength is our current weakness - the centres.
The longer they go without a win the more the pressure will build.

Maybe getting away from the hype of WA and bonding together on the road might help the team.
They won't be expected to win so I hope they give it a good nudge.

[Mambo No. 5]

Can't see us getting close really. The canes are looking good for the season. However and ex canes supporter said that traditionally the canes win against the good teams and unfold against the weaker teams. Lets hope that the fold and fold badly!

Lets hope for a bonus point to keep us off the bottom

[travelling_gerry]

yeah...i agree...this looks like the game where best expectation is a bonus point and continual improvement....good luck guys...

[Stormtrooper]

Big ask for the Force to win, but gotta be a good test for them.
Hopefully some the Force players will make a name for themselves with tough plays and solid tackling.
Go the Force!!!

[Darren]

Nice avatar Stormtrooper! welcome aboard

[.X.]

I think if we get beaten by 25 points or less we should be very proud.

[Darren]

they may lose the match, but beaten - no

[Eel]

Can't keep myself from being distracted by the "dry rooting" Stormtrooper!