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Hurricanes player ratings vs Brumbies | Super Rugby Pacific

Billy Proctor and TJ Perenara of the Hurricanes push Nic White of the Brumbies off the ball during the Super Rugby Pacific Quarter Final match between the ACT Brumbies and the Hurricanes at GIO Stadium on June 04, 2022 in Canberra, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

Déjà vu for the Hurricanes in Canberra. Eliminated by the Brumbies in the Super Rugby quarterfinals following an epic tussle at GIO Stadium.

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In an eerily similar fashion to 2022 there was a late concession of points which wasn’t clawed back despite a herculean effort from captain Ardie Savea.

The Hurricanes end 2023 with a 9-6 record. Last week’s victory against the Crusaders is an obvious highlight in an otherwise frustrating campaign which saw them go 0-4 against the Chiefs and the Blues.

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Here’s how the hurricanes rated:

15. Josh Moorby – 6

Tried to inject himself from the back on attack but lacked his usual incisiveness. Kicking was nothing to write home about.

14. Daniel Sinkinson – 7

A brave effort from the diminutive young winger. Made a joint-high 14 tackles as a lot of traffic was sent down his channel. His 53rd-minute break was the best of his 10 carries.

13. Billy Proctor – 6

Always rock solid defensively and makes few errors. Rarely breaks the opposition line however which might leave him out of the All Blacks midfield conversation.

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12. Jordie Barrett – 5

An unusually quiet night for Barrett who was tightly marked and offered little. He did make a quality try-saving tackle in the first half.

11. Kini Naholo – 7

Scored the opening try, looked for work, and finished with an impressive 17 carries. Not always the best on defense positionally, but he did win a turnover in the second half with a well-timed tackle.

10. Brett Cameron – 7

The Hurricanes backline has looked far more confident, threatening, and organised with Cameron running the cutter. Young Aidan Morgan really struggled in the last Blues and Chiefs losses and was surplus for requirements the rest of the season. Cameron kicked 18 points tonight with only one blemish from the tee. He was generally sound in his option-taking though was somewhat unfortunate to get trapped five meters out when the Hurricanes were ahead 33-25. The subsequent rolling maul try turned momentum the hosts’ way.

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9. Cam Roigard – 7

Didn’t snipe as frequently with the ball in hand but he distributed quickly, and his left foot kicking clearances were precise. Has made a strong case in 2023 for All Blacks selection.

8. Brayden Iose – 7

Made 11 tackles and nine carries in a busy shift where he didn’t quite replicate the pyrotechnics of the Crusaders victory. If he can stay injury free the future is bright. He made giant strides in 2023.

7. Ardie Savea – 9

Limited impact at the breakdown in the first half but he was among the top tacklers. His second-half display was herculean. Scored a try which trigged a 17-point scoring spree for the Hurricanes and then won a turnover. In the last minute, he won another turnover which presented a chance of victory. Unfortunately, Savea was held up over the line with the last thrust.

6. Devan Flanders – 6

His 60m runaway was reminiscent of Peter Jones and put the Hurricanes ahead 33-25. A panic pass in the 76th minute ruined a promising attack. Had six tackles and 10 carries.

5. Caleb Delany – 7

Was the Hurricanes main supply of lineout ball and ploughed through nine tackles – a player who’s recovered strongly after an injury-ravaged season.

4. James Blackwell 7 – Another industrious display by the veteran who topped the tackle count with 14. His carries are frequent enough but lack the punch of his All Black contemporaries.

3. Tyrel Lomax – 5

Conceded half the Hurricanes penalties in the first half one of which resulted in a try a minute later. Was outmuscled, especially initially, by James Slipper His high tackle count saves him from a lower rating.

2. Dane Coles – 7

Faultless lineouts, carried often without making much headway. Usual bustle at the rucks. Perhaps a surprise he was dragged so early.

1. Xavier Numia – 6

The loosehead side of the scrum was more stable for the Hurricanes. Numia was unable to gain much ground with his carries but defended robustly.

 

Reserves:

16. Asafo Aumua – 6

Lineouts were on target. Aumua was tightly marked on defense.

17. Tevita Mafileo – 6

Resolute in the scrum when it mattered. Carried vigorously.

18. Owen Franks – 5

Conceded a crucial penalty late in the piece otherwise held firm in the scrums and was composed in organising the Hurricanes’ last assaults on the Brumbies line.

19. Isaia Walker-Leawere – 5

Shutdown by the Brumbies’ defence as he tried in vain to puncture holes in tight.

20. Du’Plessis Kirifi – 7

Won two turnovers and his energy was palpable. Unlucky to concede a penalty for not supporting his body weight.

21. Jamie Booth – 6

Passing was quick and accurate in a brief stint.

22. Ruben Love – 5

Limited opportunity. Could have been brought on earlier to replace a quiet Moorby?

23. Bailyn Sullivan – 5

Little ball came his way, 2023 was not as memorable as last year.

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Greg 619 days ago

Slipper certainly had the edge on Lomax. The Brumbies front row might have been advantaged by having the Wallabies second row pushing, but Mafileo made a big difference when he came on for Numia - it was Mafileo getting his side up that enabled Flanders to run for that great try.

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JW 1 hour ago
Where is the new breed of All Black 10?

Maybe Covid-19 did us some favours after all

NZR and Australia had a great opportunity to dump Super Rugby and reset with a more sustainable future, but unfortunately they only had eyes on getting back to playing asap, ditto the South Africans with their departure for the immediate salvation in URC. How ironic, to try to continue it on only to have it ripped up, with your squandered chance at something new gone.

You might look at the guys that have shown a lot of loyalty to us [like Richie]

No, that’s a bad edit. Why does it need to be a lot of loyalty though? If Richie had of won a RWC for New Zealand surely that would make up for a lack of loyalty in this regard? Of course Mo’unga had said goodbye long before that but Beauden Barrett had also, and he got offered a sabbatical deal to return despite no longer technically being on NZRs books. I guess the elephant here is that Richie accepted a 3 year deal, but that’s what the JRLO teams want, not 1 year, not even 2 years. Why does it have to be about his All Black status that determines loyalty as well? Why can’t any NZ player be given a sabbatical after 8 full SR seasons, and still be able to hold onto that dream if they find themselves flourishing in an overseas environment?

The All Blacks’ brand has to be seen to be ultimate sporting success story to attract and sustain sponsorship, which spools the debate all the way back to selection policy and Razor’s ability to pick players plying their trade abroad.

We’ll see if you understand your oxymoron here. No, no other side of the coin presented, not even a cursory to those you know who’ll post lol The reason the brand has been such a success is put solely down to the selection policy, how are you going to change the opinion on that? I don’t think it’s possible, I can see change when they give up trying. Thankfully that looks a long way off and a return to number one immanent for this ‘last hope’ of a rugby stronghold.

Jacomb was on the field for the first 51 minutes, D-Mac played the full 80. During the time with Jacomb at 10 and McKenzie at 15, the Chiefs were losing 6-14.

What were the stats then though? That’s what I’d like to know.

Mo’unga may be on sabbatical in Japan, but absence has if anything increased his importance to New Zealand rugby

Unfortunately JRLO made some changes to their content protection this year, unsure why, so no, his absences has unfortunately morphed into obscurity. Thankfully Rugby Pass TV has come to the table and given one game a week to NZ viewers if anyone is interested (myself it kinda came too late in the piece).


Please to see Jacomb get through his third start with such aplomb. Another tight game this week so perhaps another tight performance needed by him again. The Chiefs have lost their second starting fullback so Dmac might be asked to continue in the position for a while yet.

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JW 2 hours ago
Super Rugby rolls back the years but challenges lie ahead

There is no appetite – either in New Zealand and Australia or Japan – to recreate a separate team like the Sunwolves to sit as a sole representative in Super Rugby.

If theres no appetite, why are you suggesting it?


Any JRLO involvement is a long way off were SR looses its place, and is only a equivalent of the Champions Cup. Which if happened, would still be a general overall win.


Any inclusion of the Jaguares would also require a recalibration of that tournament. Argentina would not be able to field a strong team by themselves (without changing Los Pumas eligibility again, which we don’t want them to do), it needs the full support of Super Rugby Americas, a competition which runs from Feb to Jun as well. I suppose it really depends how many stars UAR could bring back home, Jaquares have been brought back, so maybe they do have an aim, but would they accept hosting their games out of Santiago (just an hr further than Tokyo)?


One thing I could see change is SRP moving to finish in Oct.


Edit: The Sunwolves brand is pretty much Brave Lupus now I’d imagine so this team would need a new name, and I still see Tokyo as being the best place economically to place a new team, but would SRA and MLR get together to share a team their if they don’t have the players to do it individually? It just seems a waste of brand expenditure just for these unions to dip their foot into SR. Perhaps it’s a Hawaiian team?

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