Auckland v Canterbury

[nzzp]

@kiwimurph said in Auckland v Canterbury:

Excellent half from Auckland. Really good intensity.

ruck work and defence most impressive. Forwards looking good, which is great.

On balance, basedon a half of rugby, I like the 50/22 rule. Rewards good kicking - and will help us develop fully skilled wingers who can kick, or whoa re so damn good that kickign is optional.

Ruru is playing really well. Physical, good kicks, some good rips and defence. Long way back for Canterbury from here... but with the wind, exits will be hard. Big second half coming up

[Duluth]

@kiwimurph

How has Lane been going? Probably easier to tell on tv

[shark]

We've been a rabble thus far. Hopefully a decent halftime chat and then turning with that breeze will make a difference but it's a big deficit.

It's an inexperienced Canterbury side but also plenty of promise there. Not the best opening game to get with the injuries we've got and we need guys like McKay, McLeod and Stowers to step up and support the vets to make it easier for the new blokes to slot in and make a difference.

Just looking at who we're missing who you would reasonably expect to be there and I count McAlister, Dunshea and the entire first choice loose forward trio but the backs are near full strength if you exclude ABs from the reckoning.

[KiwiMurph]

@duluth his bulk does seem to have helped. Is far more in the contest from previous versions of Lane.

[nzzp]

Twice now Rayasi gets tackled after kicking. Third time teh charm?

[Tim]

Too casual there.

[KiwiMurph]

Here comes the comeback

[nzzp]

@kiwimurph said in Auckland v Canterbury:

Here comes the comeback

lucky for the Cantabs, came from nothign

[nzzp]

Heem has been really solid for Auckland and Blues this year. Shows the value of experience

[KiwiMurph]

@nzzp as he gives away a high tackle penalty

[nzzp]

@kiwimurph said in Auckland v Canterbury:

@nzzp as he gives away a high tackle penalty

all my fault

[KiwiMurph]

@nzzp said in Auckland v Canterbury:

@kiwimurph said in Auckland v Canterbury:

Here comes the comeback

lucky for the Cantabs, came from nothign

This half is already far different though.

[Nepia]

Now I know why we haven't had to put up with Big Head Bates commentary lately, he appears to be an assistant at Auckland.

[nzzp]

@kiwimurph said in Auckland v Canterbury:

@nzzp said in Auckland v Canterbury:

@kiwimurph said in Auckland v Canterbury:

Here comes the comeback

lucky for the Cantabs, came from nothign

This half is already far different though.

yep, big wind effect

[nzzp]

@kiwimurph said in Auckland v Canterbury:

@nzzp said in Auckland v Canterbury:

@kiwimurph said in Auckland v Canterbury:

Here comes the comeback

lucky for the Cantabs, came from nothign

This half is already far different though.

big test now for Auckland

[Stargazer]

That's a dream debut right there.

[Tim]

Auckland need to tighten up.

[KiwiMurph]

@nzzp said in Auckland v Canterbury:

@kiwimurph said in Auckland v Canterbury:

@nzzp said in Auckland v Canterbury:

@kiwimurph said in Auckland v Canterbury:

Here comes the comeback

lucky for the Cantabs, came from nothign

This half is already far different though.

big test now for Auckland

They look in big trouble to be honest

[Duluth]

Wind still there but it’s the weakest it’s been all match

[nzzp]

straight at lineout? pfft.

'missed the catch'... yeah