Hawkes Bay v Auckland
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@hikastags said in Hawkes Bay v Auckland:
@brodean said in Hawkes Bay v Auckland:
The defence has been shocking. Same problem as the the ABs. Poor coaching and loose forwards not doing enough
It's abysmal. This is supposed to be some of NZs best young talent too.
As I type this our 2024 NZ U20 captain Taele gets steamrolled and HB scores.
Hickey is absolutely in love with Taele and especially Simpson. They can do no wrong.
Hes (Hickey) not really well liked by most of the playing group. -
Just watched. HB played well. Sullivan and co on fire. Far too many mistakes and bad decisions by Auckland backs. Telea looked good though.
Weird thing is that are something like 17 super players in the Auckland 23 and about 10 non super players in HB team -
@Nogusta said in Hawkes Bay v Auckland:
@hikastags said in Hawkes Bay v Auckland:
@brodean said in Hawkes Bay v Auckland:
The defence has been shocking. Same problem as the the ABs. Poor coaching and loose forwards not doing enough
It's abysmal. This is supposed to be some of NZs best young talent too.
As I type this our 2024 NZ U20 captain Taele gets steamrolled and HB scores.
Hickey is absolutely in love with Taele and especially Simpson. They can do no wrong.
Hes (Hickey) not really well liked by most of the playing group.I dont mind Simpson getting game time - it's not like there is anyone else - and he is still only 19 in shambles of a team. It's good for his development.
Jono Hickey is an absolute nepo baby fraud of a coach though who shouldn't have the position he does - what's his claim to fame? Being a shit Auckland 9 and a worse player than his bog-average brother? Neither of whom were up to Super Rugby level.
Whoever is the defence coach is absolutely stealing a wage. If Auckland had a half decent defence they would probably be mid table.
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Hickey is absolutely in love with Taele and especially Simpson. They can do no wrong.
Hes (Hickey) not really well liked by most of the playing group.Both Taele & Simpson try do too much and end up making a shit load of errors. The optics are gross.
I think Simpson would benefit massively from getting out of Auckland.
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Auckland look poorly coached. Simpson while promising at schoolboy and u20 levels doesnt look ready yet at this level.
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@hikastags said in Hawkes Bay v Auckland:
Hickey is absolutely in love with Taele and especially Simpson. They can do no wrong.
Hes (Hickey) not really well liked by most of the playing group.Both Taele & Simpson try do too much and end up making a shit load of errors. The optics are gross.
I think Simpson would benefit massively from getting out of Auckland.
Taele is a decent defender at least, Simpson is an absolute turnstile.
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The evidence is overwhelming; Bates & Co. need to be sacked and the fraud squad called in to investigate.
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@MacDazzler said in Hawkes Bay v Auckland:
@Nogusta . What's happened to Perofeta?
Hammys just given up on him. He had a calf issue which came right but the hammy took a hammering overcompensating. Medicos recommended just complete rest and reset as it wasn't responding to any treatment
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@MacDazzler said in Hawkes Bay v Auckland:
Auckland look poorly coached. Simpson while promising at schoolboy and u20 levels doesnt look ready yet at this level.
Definitely has got some talent but theyve just thrown him in there hoping 'he'll come right'.
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That Le Roux Milan is a decent player. Good size too about 6’3-6’4 and looks around 100kgs, really active on both sides of the ball.
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Simpson had the blinkers on as well, missed his outsides on a few occasions and opted to kick.
