Ross Karl

They created a lot, the Hurricanes against the Chiefs, but they managed to just scramble and force that error and stop them from getting the points that we're so used to seeing.

They were a 40-plus point team every game, the Hurricanes.

I think sides are fairly disciplined against them.

They don't gain a lot of penalties that they're accustomed to to piggyback down there.

And I think defensive structures, because of that rush nature, especially Corey James' defence, it is such a rush nature that when you're not quite in sync... Look, they have had a lot of injuries, a lot of people coming and going, and when you don't have that cohesion...

It can't sort of project, I suppose, in the 22.

And also when you're desperate.

I feel sometimes you can tell a side when their mojo's not there.

And we've spoken about the Crusaders' need for their kicking game and their contestable kicking game.

They're playing quite a lot of rugby between the 240s, which is probably not something we're used to seeing.

So I think with Davey back, they definitely kicked more and looked for the 50-22s or even put the ball down there.

I think they'll get better.

I think they'll slip into the 6s.

I honestly do.

I think with the results over the weekend with the Druar and the Highlanders and the Tars, it's purpose-built for them now.

Yeah, well, they're up to fifth now.

The Brumbies are sixth.

I think the sixth is probably locked and loaded, unless the Druar, you know, they've got a home game.

They've probably got the easiest...

road in for the teams fighting it out so they may push them but I do think the Crusaders even though they've got the bye will slip into the sixth and I think you'll see a better you know don't forget about the Blues little run you know they beat the Chiefs and like the great sides can come and click and