Moana Pasifika v Highlanders
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I could plausibly believe Renton was dropped, because he gave away a dumb penalty and then was hooked, but again I can categorically say there is a hip niggle too…
I suspect this is might be a situation where the niggle is a good excuse to give someone else a run. Both can probably be true.
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from what little ive seen of renton i very much doubt he would want to keep his spot just because he was named captain, if other put their hand up i think he would give then a boost, he is very much moving into the group of players that seem to "get it", not just their for the paycheck
so, if its rest...no issue....if other are surpassing him....no issue...if its just trying to build depth...no issue
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The difference between dropped and rested, will be if Broughton plays well and gets dropped for the round five game against the Hurricanes. Then Renton was rested. If Broughton plays well, and is retained. Renton was dropped. If Broughton has an average game, and Renton comes back, we don't really know...
@SouthernMann said in Moana Pasifika v Highlanders:
The difference between dropped and rested, will be if Broughton plays well and gets dropped for the round five game against the Hurricanes. Then Renton was rested. If Broughton plays well, and is retained. Renton was dropped. If Broughton has an average game, and Renton comes back, we don't really know...
For the first time in a long time, it is a case of who do we have to leave out, rather than who should we play.
Broughton has had two great cameos, Withy has been outstanding, responding to missing out on the captaincy really well.
Only position there is no real competition is prop, but overall the picture is great.
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@SouthernMann said in Moana Pasifika v Highlanders:
The difference between dropped and rested, will be if Broughton plays well and gets dropped for the round five game against the Hurricanes. Then Renton was rested. If Broughton plays well, and is retained. Renton was dropped. If Broughton has an average game, and Renton comes back, we don't really know...
For the first time in a long time, it is a case of who do we have to leave out, rather than who should we play.
Broughton has had two great cameos, Withy has been outstanding, responding to missing out on the captaincy really well.
Only position there is no real competition is prop, but overall the picture is great.
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Disappointing for Folau. He has been good. Another good opportunity for Nath Hastie
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If Hastie was KO’d at training it’s weird that the Landers would say today he’s now starting. If it comes out that Hastie is out for the game, Adam Lennox would come on to the bench with Arscott being the starter.
@Landers92 I actually thought Lennox may have come onto the bench anyway...
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If Hastie was KO’d at training it’s weird that the Landers would say today he’s now starting. If it comes out that Hastie is out for the game, Adam Lennox would come on to the bench with Arscott being the starter.
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@Landers92 he was definitely on rubber leg street after copping a Naeata forearm on the chin tryna tackle him.
Maybe he passed the head knock protocol checks?
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@Nogusta haha classic. Would be the biggest hit he’s put on this season. Hopefully Hastie is all good, don’t like the thought of Arscott being thrown in.
@Landers92 I actually thought he was handy in his 26 minutes last week... but the stats say 2 carries and 2 tackles in that time... he was a last minute addition after they couldn't get Tengbald for this season, but supposedly he has impressed in training.
Unless injuries hit, I don't really see him having much involvement from here on though.
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Hurley out as well. Gilbert to fullback and Manson in.
Big loss. Especially defensively against Kyren Taumoefolau. Big night for Manson on D
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Hurley out as well. Gilbert to fullback and Manson in.
Big loss. Especially defensively against Kyren Taumoefolau. Big night for Manson on D
@SouthernMann 2 of the quickest wingers in NZ on the same paddock this evening
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Saula Ma'u is looking in top notch nick. He looks like he had really leaned up over the break.
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Few late injuries... could be telling.
Maybe they're struggling with JJs infamous training regimes ?
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Excellent work the 2 late replacements
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How rapid is Manson ?
