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This weekend Super Rugby AU presents us, the fans, the viewers, the tragics with two curious matches.
In each respective game, there is a team playing with everything on the line and a team playing with complete inconsequence. The Reds have navigated their way through the season in an undeniably professional manner, fronting their strongest and best form 15 in each match. As a result, they have topped the ladder and booked a home final.
Hurricanes to play Western Force at Napier s McLean Park
18 Apr, 2021 07:09 PM
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Jordie Barrett last played for the Hurricanes at McLean Park in April, 2018. Photo / File
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The recent travel bubble announcement between New Zealand and Australia means Western Force will square off against the Hurricanes in a Super Rugby fixture in Napier next month.
New Zealand and Australian rugby fans have been restricted to seeing domestic Super Rugby franchises do battle each weekend, so many of them will be eager to see how teams match up throughout the transtasman competition.
Napier s McLean Park host the match on Friday, May 28 at 7.05pm.
Western Force break Waratahs hearts at the death
Super Rugby Aotearoa: Standings PERTH, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 17: Domingo Miotti of the Force celebrates after kicking a penalty to win the round nine Super RugbyAU match between the Western Force and the NSW Waratahs at HBF Park, on April 17, 2021, in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)
The Western Force beat the NSW Waratahs 31-30 in a tense Super Rugby AU Round Nine clash at HBF Park in Perth, Western Australia.
Domingo Miotti kicked a walk-off penalty to win the ‘Battle of the Basement’ contest between the Western Force and the NSW Waratahs.
Out of their depth? The best XV at this weekâs Wallabies camp
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Dave Rennieâs 40-man Wallabies squad that will assemble in Coogee on Sunday for a three-day camp lacks depth.
On paper, it certainly doesnât feel like a fully fledged international squad and Rennie will know he has work ahead to build that depth.
Shining lights: James OâConnor, Tom Banks and Hunter Paisami.
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Sometimes you donât know if players are good enough until they come into environments like these camps. On the flip side, there are individuals who donât shine at Super Rugby level who are more suited to Test rugby. The trick is finding who they are.