Crusaders: Champion team dynasty and hiring Pablo Matera for “breaking the rule”

Crusaders: Champion team dynasty and hiring Pablo Matera for “breaking the rule”

New Zealand national team secrets after being blessed in Super Rugby

Celebration of Matera with her son, Dartanian
Celebration of Matera with her son, Dartanian

The Crusaders are already enjoying and continuing the full celebration; The goal is accomplished with honor. Christchurch became the champion of Super Rugby in the Pacific, defeating the Blues 21-7 at home in the final. And with this victory he proves his dominance in the Southern Hemisphere Pablo Matera, the first Argentine in history to be the tournament champion.

Patrick Noriega, He was a brilliant pillar in Hindu training, representing the Puma and then the Australian team, twice close: in 1997 and 2000, he played in the then Super 12 Finals in a Bloom’s shirt, and in both cases his illusion was shattered. In 2019, which seems far away today, Jaguarez clashed in a match of the Crusades, which weighed on his hierarchy. Today, in the structure of the most dominant team, Pablo Matera became the first Argentine champion of the most important competition in the South. We went to hell! – he shouted noticeably excitedly after the final whistle.

Scott Barrett, captain of the Crusaders and a celebration of Super Rugby wins
Scott Barrett, captain of the Crusaders and a celebration of Super Rugby wins

Sport does not always provide revenge, but new opportunities. Matera lives by this, the Jaguars figured in the Super Rugby final three years ago and today, Saturday night in Auckland, one of the high points of the Crusaders, which is absolutely superior to the Blues. Also, because he was in the eye of the storm for weeks, with specific chances of being suspended in the final after being eliminated in the semi-finals. “We are very grateful that the process was really solid and we are delighted that it went well for him and the team,” said coach Scott Robertson, who was happy to have an important player for the team. “It’s a final and for him to come here and play at a high level of rugby and then realize that you could miss the final … he brought his young family all over the world to play and win the championship. He never won anything, so it would be very difficult not to see him in the final .

In the Park of Eden, Matera Had a positive result in the attack -10 wearing- as in defense -10 kicks-. In addition, he participated in two tries of his team: At first he picked up the ball and was inches away from Ingola until he was supported by Brin Hall. In the second, he assisted Revu Ris with the bite of a walking accomplice who worked in his favor. A resource that he normally uses and generally does well beyond his forward status. Formed in Aluminum, he played 77 minutes and was substituted when the game was already over.

The Crusaders are a team of chameleons. It changes and adapts to circumstances. He is not tied to one form and has the virtues that make him the ruling team in the country where rugby is best played: He is the one who performs the most under pressure. He was introduced in the semifinals by the Chips and they were forced to make a record 246 all-time super rugby shots. Today they were offered a ball game and had dominant fixed formations. One of the keys was a lineout in which they stole 10 of the opponent’s 19 shots. Scott Barrett, captain and experienced Sam Whitelock, was vital in this regard. Two leaders in second line, with excellent dedication to team service. Tom Christie was the bloodiest dog in the third place, while Lester Fainganuku was the most sought after in appearance. The game plan is carried out on the court by Brin Hall and Big Ritchie Munga, the author of 11 points and perhaps the most representative player of this era of the Crusaders.

But he is the most important person in this winning cycle Scott Robertson, Brain Out of Court. He took over as head coach in 2017, when the team had accumulated years of frustration and nine seasons without a championship. His influence was immediate and in six years he had won six titles. No one will be able to lead this dynasty led by someone who in his time was an excellent eighth player and today is a coach who marks an era. Charismatic, expressive and very close to the player, he has already won almost half of the 13 titles that the Crusaders add to history and as every year, he has celebrated with his traditional dancing and applause from leaders. At some point Robertson’s path will cross the path of all Blacks.

It is noteworthy that New Zealand teams avoid foreign players who cannot represent the All Blacks. The main idea is to develop the players and feed the internal competition to improve the quality of the team. The system introduced by the country union to help them be the maximum strength of this sport. Hiring Matera was an exception this season and it broke that rule. The player, who arrived as an international figure, is recognized in New Zealand by the Puma’s victory over the All Blacks in 2020, and who, when he adapted to the rhythm of the competition, showed his full potential. The third row left the comfort zone in Paris, at the Stade Francais, and reduced his salary to grow as a player and achieve what no player in the country could have achieved. In every way, the goal is accomplished.

It is a big unknown whether Matera will continue to play New Zealand rugby in 2023. “This is a conversation for next week,” Scott Robertson said when consulted during the final review. In principle, the Argentine will not return to Paris and will have to determine the future. The international calendar will start in the coming weeks and he will join Puma for the Tests against Scotland in Northern Argentina. He will come with the impetus of a super rugby champion and will be key in both the game and the leadership. Going to the World Cup in France, there is no better place than the Crusades.

Source: La Nacion

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