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He wont go so far as calling it a myth but Hurricanes full-back James Marshall believes the impact of travel in Super Rugby is overstated.In a time-honoured tradition, the discrepancies between home and visiting teams has come under the playoff spotlight.By finishing as top qualifiers, the Hurricanes are guaranteed three successive home games if they reach the final.It so happens that all three will be against opponents who have travelled from South Africa in the days beforehand, including the Chiefs for this Saturdays semifinal.History heavily favours the home team in such games but Marshall believes the improved methods used by travelling teams have reduced its negative consequences.I dont think it affects you on game day but it affects your preparation, Marshall said.Youve got a shorter week, youre tired up until Thursday or Friday, but once you get to the game, I dont think it really affects you.Marshall fully expects the Chiefs to unleash their high-octane style in Wellington, led by mercurial opposite number Damian McKenzie, who scored 25 points in their 60-21 quarterfinal rampage against the Stormers in Cape Town.Marshall, who was as efficient as ever in a 41-0 whitewash of the Sharks, expects a colourful spectacle.The Chiefs looked awfully impressive. They played their style and the Stormers couldnt really keep with them.I thought we played well too so its going to be a hell of a match.Marshall can understand why Hurricanes supporters are on tenterhooks over the fitness of captain Dane Coles. The All Blacks hooker is in doubt after suffering rib cartilage damage against the Sharks.However, he reminded fans of how the Hurricanes were written off pre-season following the loss of five All Blacks, including midfield greats Maa Nonu and Conrad Smith.Colesys massive for our team so (if fit) it would be a big lift for the team, he said.But people have been saying that were missing people all year, people like Nonu and Smith, and weve had guys step up and prove that a team is more than one player.Air Max 90 Black Buy . The Cleveland Indians, Tampa Bay Rays, and Texas Rangers all won on Sunday meaning the Rangers will host the Rays in a play-in game on Monday. Air Max 90 Ultra Outlet . P.A. Parenteau scored early in the third period to help the Avs edge Toronto 2-1 on Tuesday night. Cory Sarich also scored for Colorado (3-0-0), which is off to its best ever start. http://www.outletairmax90cheap.com/outlet-air-max-90-essential-cheap.html .com) - The game was all punts and field goals before Kodi Whitfields catch. Cheap Air Max 90 Womens China . The Redskins announced Monday that the quarterback who led the team to the Super Bowl championship in the 1987 season will serve as a personnel executive. Cheap Air Max 90 China . Houston won 3-0 to advance to face New York in the Eastern Conference semifinals. Last in the game, Di Vaio and Romero got into a shoving match with several Houston players. Romero appeared to elbow and kick Houston defender Kofi Sarkodie.Anaheim Ducks forward Rickard Rakell has been added to the World Cup of Hockey roster for Team Sweden and will replace St. Louis Blues injured forward Alexander Steen, the team announced Friday.Steen, 32, had shoulder surgery in June and will not be able to compete in the tournament.Of course it is a blow to our team that Alex cant participate in the World Cup of Hockey because he possesses a unique set of skills on our team, Sweden coach Rikard Gronborg said. However, Rickard Rakell will be a very strong offensive power on our team. What he accomplished last season in Anaheim is just a sample of what kind of player Rickard will be in the near future.ddddddddddddRakell, 23, had 20 goals and 23 assists for 43 points in 72 games for the Ducks in 2015-16. Steen had 17 goals and 35 assists for 52 points in 67 regular-season games for the Blues. The veteran forward added 4 goals and 6 assists for 10 points in 20 playoffs games last season. ' ' '