Canterbury vs Taranaki (Ranfurly Shield)

[ACT Crusader]

Biggest game of the season for both sides.

Agree @Tim the Naki 9/10 combination have been superb. Also impressed with the tight 5 for the Naki and their workrate.

[cgrant]

Wainui preferred to Ngatai ?

[Stargazer]

@cgrant If I remember it correctly, this is Ngatai's first game since his latest head knock. They're probably carefully managing him and easing him back into the game; or it's just a lack of match fitness.

[ACT Crusader]

Great start for the Cantabs. 12-0 after 12 minutes

[ACT Crusader]

Richie converts and good guys lead 14-0

[Bones]

Wow, that was a pathetic display of defence by Wainui for the first try. Looks like Taranaki are going to get taught a lesson. Canterbury waltzing through the midfield at will.

[Stargazer]

Taranaki's lack of discipline is going to cost them if they continue like this. Yellow cards are handed out like candy this week.

[Stargazer]

Bateman's old legs are still fast enough for that intercept try.

[Stargazer]

Wow, Tamanivalu. Speed of light.

[Rembrandt]

wheels coming off...damn it was hoping for at least a competitive one

[Stargazer]

This was supposed to be a super clash between arguably the two strongest teams in the competition. I only see one strong team tonight. Come on Naki! That Shield must circulate!

[Stockcar86]

@stargazer said in Canterbury vs Taranaki (Ranfurly Shield):

This was supposed to be a super clash between arguably the two strongest teams in the competition. I only see one strong team tonight. Come on Naki! That Shield must circulate!

I think they heard you

[Stargazer]

It suddenly has become an interesting game again. Only 10 points between the teams now.

[Stargazer]

@stockcar86 Ha, yes, I wish the Magpies listened to me as well!

[Rembrandt]

So the PC I was watching it on crashed after canterburys 3rd try and Ive only just managed to get it on again. what the hell has been happening?

[Stockcar86]

Naki back in the game with an intercept try to Seta, and a good assist from McKenzie for a try by Perofeta

[Stargazer]

@rembrandt In short, Taranaki finally got the ball!

Intercept try to Tamanivalu after a bad throw from Thompson.
Try to Perofeta after some excellent stepping from McKenzie.
Try to Sowakula, who was steamrolling the Cantab defence.

[reprobate]

haha what a terrible set play from an attacking scrum.

[Rembrandt]

so it looks like its going to be one if those games I can't watch if I want Taranaki to win

[Stargazer]

@rembrandt Stuff has live comments here:
http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/provincial/97609792/Live-Canterbury-v-Taranaki-Ranfurly-Shield-clash-Mitre-10-Cup-week-eight