Exactly - Highlanders definitely have an upper edge if it rains. I really hope Jane/ NMS are fit for this one. We really need NMS to play FB.
The Canes defo have the upper hand, especially at set piece and that gives them a pretty big advantage to unleash that back line from solid platforms. I reckon Nonu will be a big factor for the Canes since he was AMAZING last week and has been in ever increasing good form and Buckman will have a hard time containing him alone, meaning one of the Landers loosies and/or Aaron Smith would be required to back him up, and that in turn dampens their prospects of dominating loose ball which is what they flourish on. Loose ball will be scare in any event considering Ardie's immense form. I reckon the Canes will keep the ball tight and hang onto it for such extended periods that they will shut the Landers out of the game.
I would have gone/ will be going Canes obviously. Sounds like Ardie and Nehe will be fine, Jane is a bit hit and miss. Thing is, if Barrett can't goalkick (some hip thing) then we'll have to start Marshall at FB which is annoying.
