Brumbies put boot into Canes

Brumbies put boot into Canes

18 May 2012

JON CARDINELLI writes that great goal-kicking was the difference in the Brumbies’ 37-25 victory over the Hurricanes in Wellington.

How did the Hurricanes conspire to throw this match away? They scored their fourth try in the third quarter and looked to be cruising to an important win, but faded badly in the last 20 minutes and allowed the visitors to score 19 unanswered points.

It will be regarded as an ugly win for Jake White’s team even though they bagged five log points from a difficult visit to Wellington. It was also ironic that some form of kicking would propel the Brumbies to a fantastic result, as their kicking from hand was nothing short of aimless.

They controlled the earlier periods of play and shot to a 10-0 lead, but were subsequently punished for some poor tactical punts. Too often the high balls or tactical probes were too long, allowing a dangerous Hurricanes back three to collect and counter-attack with damaging results.

The Hurricanes forwards also came back strongly, and TJ Perenara scored in the 17th minute after the heavies had set a great platform. Victor Vito added the hosts’ second from a neat set-piece move, and the Hurricanes looked to have seized the initiative right before half-time.

Perenara snatched his second after the break, finishing an opportunity that was rooted again in strong forward play and poor kicking by the Brumbies.

Rookie flyhalf Zack Holmes managed to goal a penalty during this period, but the Canes kept on coming, and another strong drive from the lineout had the Brumbies defence stretched. Reserve prop Jeffrey Toomaga-Allen barrelled over from a subsequent surge, and at 25-16 the Canes were set for a fine finish.

But while the Canes had done well to win the battle for territory and punish Brumbies errors, they had failed to capitalise via an accurate goal-kicking performance. Following Toomaga-Allen’s try, they were nine points ahead, but wayward goal-attempts meant they had left a further nine points out on the field. It was this inaccuracy, as well as an unforgivable lapse in the last quarter, that would result in them losing the game.

The Brumbies were guilty of poor kicking out of hand, but they stuck to their tactics and began to enjoy the benefits in the dying stages. Their forwards also came back strongly, and it was some neat inter-passing between the visiting tight forwards that resulted in a try by lock Sam Carter.

They looked to have botched a scoring opportunity when they knocked on five metres out from the Canes’ tryline, but won a tighthead at the ensuing scrum. Michael Hooper swooped on the loose ball and emerged from a pile of bodies. The accurate goal-kicking boot of Holmes ensured that they made the lead five points instead of three.

The Brumbies flyhalf completed a memorable first start with a seven pointer moments later, and at 37-25, the game was over. The Canes attempted to close the gap in last 10 minutes but coughed up possession at the critical moment. In the end, a determined Brumbies defensive effort denied the Canes a losing bonus point.

The result sees the Brumbies consolidating their place at the top of the Australian conference and keeping the Reds at arm’s length. Following such a gutting loss at home, the Hurricanes should struggle to stay in the play-off race.


364 Comments

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  • 101.Hurricane: Reply to this comment
    18 May 2012, 10:59 am

    @Great White Shark(Predawn)-95:
    Your kidding right?

  • 102.Bagel: Reply to this comment
    18 May 2012, 10:59 am

    @Hurricane(Hurricane)-98: Seems your kicking is letting you down.

  • 103.Great White Shark: Reply to this comment
    18 May 2012, 10:59 am

    @viewer(viewer)-73:

    Your view is one eyed and lacking rugby nous.

  • 104.Heavens Game: Reply to this comment
    18 May 2012, 11:00 am

    @sharks_lover(sharks_lover)-97: three against three thousand… now they fcked… :lol:

  • 105.Great White Shark: Reply to this comment
    18 May 2012, 11:00 am

    @Hurricane(Hurricane)-101:

    How’s that?

  • 106.sharks_lover: Reply to this comment
    18 May 2012, 11:00 am

    @Heavens Game(Heavens Game)-100: :lol:

  • 107.poppa69: Reply to this comment
    18 May 2012, 11:00 am

    @Soxsi(Soxsi)-99: since death by cancer is a funny topic on this forum, then anything goes chump…

  • 108.Fern is not a stud,he is merely no19: Reply to this comment
    18 May 2012, 11:01 am

    Hahaha Sharkslover
    I think the dynamic of HG is just not understood.

  • 109.Charging Rhino: Reply to this comment
    18 May 2012, 11:01 am

    @poppa69(poppa69)-66: Hate is a strong word buddy. But if you decide to HATE a country based on a handful of people giving you a hard time on some insignificant rugby blog (in terms of the bigger picture) … well then I don’t think anybody can change that about you. But I do feel sorry for you that you allow yourself to be ruled by it and judge 47 million people by it.

    I’ve met some ignorant dumb Kiwi’s. But I’ve met a heck of a lot more nice great Kiwi’s too and some really good friends. Far more nice Kiwi’s than bad. I’d like to think the same about SA’s and Aussie’s. Perception is ignorance.
    Anyway who am I???… Just another random guy on an internet site.
    Have a great day.. or evening?

  • 110.sharks_lover: Reply to this comment
    18 May 2012, 11:02 am

    @Heavens Game(Heavens Game)-104: :lol:

  • 111.Great White Shark: Reply to this comment
    18 May 2012, 11:02 am

    Hurricane?

  • 112.Nils: Reply to this comment
    18 May 2012, 11:02 am

    Reds ain’t happy at all.

  • 113.skyewalker: Reply to this comment
    18 May 2012, 11:03 am

    Brumbies turn defence into attack,good job.

  • 114.sharks_lover: Reply to this comment
    18 May 2012, 11:04 am

    @Fern is not a stud,he is merely no19(Fern)-108: I agree

    One of my best mates is Stormersboy, now i know he loves to try wind up HG as Hg does him , but me and M sit and laugh over a cupper coffee, and we laugh about how most dont understand HG in here :lol:

  • 115.Bagel: Reply to this comment
    18 May 2012, 11:04 am

    So those Holmes guy hey? How is playing? I must say I’m pretty scared of these Brumbies…

  • 116.Fern is not a stud,he is merely no19: Reply to this comment
    18 May 2012, 11:05 am

    Poppa you say HG is scum etc
    You are sounding just like him lately
    You dropped to his in your opinion lower standard
    You have lost
    Don’t become what you despise
    I think you are cut from the same cloth as him.

  • 117.Great White Shark: Reply to this comment
    18 May 2012, 11:05 am

    @Charging Rhino(Charging Rhino)-109:

    It all boils down to individual maturity. I still think Kiwis are good people but then that’s my opinion.

  • 118.Heavens Game: Reply to this comment
    18 May 2012, 11:05 am

    @poppa69(poppa69)-107: You been making fun of AIDS long before your Mum’s unfortunate passing… Thats of course if the story is true…Not to say it isnt… But your constant craving for victimhood makes many an anecdote seem slightly unbelievable at best :ShagaBlueSmiley:

  • 119.sharks_lover: Reply to this comment
    18 May 2012, 11:05 am

    @Charging Rhino(Charging Rhino)-109: well said

  • 120.Todd W: Reply to this comment
    18 May 2012, 11:06 am

    I knew the Brumbies were way better than everyone thought, should have bet more than $10 on them. Oh well, still happy!!

  • 121.Soxsi: Reply to this comment
    18 May 2012, 11:06 am

    @poppa69(poppa69)-107:

    Chump = speak for yourself……BLIMP!!!

  • 122.Hurricane: Reply to this comment
    18 May 2012, 11:06 am

    @Great White Shark(Predawn)-111:
    I said your kidding.
    Who i there right mind would underestimate this Brumbies side. They are 5 points
    ahead of the Canes on the log.

  • 123.poppa69: Reply to this comment
    18 May 2012, 11:07 am

    @Soxsi(Soxsi)-121: run along boy. not your fight is it? so fck off..

  • 124.sharks_lover: Reply to this comment
    18 May 2012, 11:07 am

    lol HG dayum you have him in tatters mate

  • 125.Great White Shark: Reply to this comment
    18 May 2012, 11:08 am

    @Heavens Game(Heavens Game)-118:

    Talking about parent’s passing on, two of my wife’s mates have lost their dads within weeks of one another. Heavy ekse.

  • 126.race of tan: Reply to this comment
    18 May 2012, 11:08 am

    Bloomin heck i switched off the game as i thought the canes were goin gto cane the Brumbies, How wrong i was!! Good for the Brumbies, good job Jake White

  • 127.sparticus: Reply to this comment
    18 May 2012, 11:08 am

    Typically TJ Perenara scores 2 tries the week after I take him out of my Fantasy team ! !! Bloody hell !!!!

    PS – Brumbies playing dam well rugby this year , looks well coached as well , the anti Jake brigade must be having a ball lol

  • 128.Hurricane: Reply to this comment
    18 May 2012, 11:08 am

    @Bagel(Bagel)-102:
    yeah you are right.
    Bad kicking and stupid penalties are letting us down.

  • 129.houston, we have a problem...: Reply to this comment
    18 May 2012, 11:08 am

    so far so good….

    niiiiiiice…….

  • 130.Great White Shark: Reply to this comment
    18 May 2012, 11:09 am

    @Hurricane(Hurricane)-122:

    Aha I get ya now.

  • 131.sharks_lover: Reply to this comment
    18 May 2012, 11:09 am

    @Todd W(Todd W)-120: yup , shows what a great coach Jake is, He has taken this nothing side and is making them a very good outfit

    Just like he took the Boks that had reached bottom of the heap levels

  • 132.Heavens Game: Reply to this comment
    18 May 2012, 11:09 am

    @sharks_lover(sharks_lover)-114: Ah so you hanging with Cape Captains of Industry now… Fark careful you dont get brainwashed… Signs are a liking for Pink Feather Boas… Collecting gerbils… Using DHL for any mail… idolising Donkey De Villiers… wearing Blue and white…

    Any 2 of the above then fark off to Kings Park as soon as possible before its too late :wink:

  • 133.RL: Reply to this comment
    18 May 2012, 11:10 am

    Jake the snake is a damn good coach. Way better than Plod and way better than Divvy.

    Skoppy must be going mal with every victory the snake takes.

  • 134.Great White Shark: Reply to this comment
    18 May 2012, 11:11 am

    @sharks_lover(sharks_lover)-131:

    Still gobsmacked as to why bloggers here hate the man so much.

  • 135.Heavens Game: Reply to this comment
    18 May 2012, 11:11 am

    @Fern is not a stud,he is merely no19(Fern)-116: Yoh! Sheezus… Et tu Brutus :lol:

  • 136.Heavens Game: Reply to this comment
    18 May 2012, 11:12 am

    @Great White Shark(Predawn)-125: Very… Not good.

  • 137.Soxsi: Reply to this comment
    18 May 2012, 11:12 am

    @poppa69(poppa69)-123:

    It is my fight when you slander my country and its people. I have 3 words for you…..dumb dof d…s

  • 138.Heavens Game: Reply to this comment
    18 May 2012, 11:13 am

    @RL(RL)-133: LOL… Wetting his pants with JaketheSnake as you speak…

  • 139.Heavens Game: Reply to this comment
    18 May 2012, 11:15 am

    @Heavens Game(Heavens Game)-138: his jakethesnake that is

  • 140.grant10: Reply to this comment
    18 May 2012, 11:15 am

    NZ have to many teams. Look at the Canes and Blues – pathetic rugby! maybe drop 1 NZ team and have 6 SA teams!

  • 141.poppa69: Reply to this comment
    18 May 2012, 11:15 am

    @Soxsi(Soxsi)-137: really? hahaha people should slander your country, it is a cesspool of violence and hatred…

    I have 4 words for you

    jou ma se p.oes

  • 142.Great White Shark: Reply to this comment
    18 May 2012, 11:16 am

    Goes to show once again that skopshyte knows less than farkall about rugby and is a bad judge of character. Dumb as a stump moron.

  • 143.Hurricane: Reply to this comment
    18 May 2012, 11:16 am

    Well i am still happy with my Hurricanes team. Plyed really well and had the game for the taking but lost their way and let the Brumbies back in.
    Good game over all.
    Well done to the people of Brumbies land

  • 144.Heavens Game: Reply to this comment
    18 May 2012, 11:16 am

    @Soxsi(Soxsi)-137: LOL

  • 145.Hurricane: Reply to this comment
    18 May 2012, 11:17 am

    @grant10(grant100)-140:
    Like too many Grant10s at Keo, one has to go, hopefully its you

  • 146.Heavens Game: Reply to this comment
    18 May 2012, 11:18 am

    @poppa69(poppa69)-141: And your Mum’s…?

  • 147.Te Rangatira: Reply to this comment
    18 May 2012, 11:18 am

    Brumbies aye…Good win….Hurricanes disappointing…

  • 148.Hurricane: Reply to this comment
    18 May 2012, 11:18 am

    @Soxsi(Soxsi)-137:
    Were you standing up, hand on heart listening to the South African National Anthem when you wrote that?

  • 149.Dawn: Reply to this comment
    18 May 2012, 11:19 am

    Jaysus.

  • 150.sharks_lover: Reply to this comment
    18 May 2012, 11:20 am

    @Hurricane(Hurricane)-128:Bad Luck

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