QF - Wellington vs Hawkes Bay
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@Canes4life I have been wondering what happened to him I remember seeing his name and being like nah can’t be him he’s not a Hooker. Be interesting to see how he goes like having a 4th loose forward.
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@mikey07 Some people say revenge for the Ranfurly Shield loss. No. That's bullshit. Even if the Bay won the game there not getting the Shield back. That argument is complete crap. This game is about who goes onto the semi-final. The loser packs there togs and chilly bin and heads to the beach. Wellington are in superb form no question. In Lakai, they have found a real talent. I've said it before, but the Bay as yet haven't put it together for 80 minutes yet. The performance against Ta$man was very good, but still not 80 minutes. I also think the weather could play a part. If it's a shitty day, then clearly the game could be decided in the first half. If it's a good still day then this could go anyway. Both these teams are evenly matched. Because it's finals footy the intensity and pressure will be on, and will intensify in the last 20 minutes. Whoever handles that best will progress. Either way it can and will be a great game.bolded text
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@Billsy111 said in QF - Wellington vs Hawkes Bay:
@mikey07 Some people say revenge for the Ranfurly Shield loss. No. That's bullshit. Even if the Bay won the game there not getting the Shield back. That argument is complete crap. This game is about who goes onto the semi-final. The loser packs there togs and chilly bin and heads to the beach. Wellington are in superb form no question. In Lakai, they have found a real talent. I've said it before, but the Bay as yet haven't put it together for 80 minutes yet. The performance against Ta$man was very good, but still not 80 minutes. I also think the weather could play a part. If it's a shitty day, then clearly the game could be decided in the first half. If it's a good still day then this could go anyway. Both these teams are evenly matched. Because it's finals footy the intensity and pressure will be on, and will intensify in the last 20 minutes. Whoever handles that best will progress. Either way it can and will be a great game.bolded text
Early signs for Saturday is that it's going to be beautiful day so no excuses for either side.
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@Winger yeah they've been announcing their squad two days out from the match for most of the season. I hope they aren't having injury issues that are preventing them from delaying their squad for Saturday.
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@Canes4life said in QF - Wellington vs Hawkes Bay:
@Winger yeah they've been announcing their squad two days out from the match for most of the season. I hope they aren't having injury issues that are preventing them from delaying their squad for Saturday.
That's my concern. Injury issues.
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@foobaNZ I think Folau would close the game out from the bench, like he did in his previous outing. Folau is seriously better on defence compared to Enari, so it's frustrating he's not there. I'll be filthy if Wellington get even one of their ABs back, and we don't.
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Wellington Lions to take on Hawke’s Bay:
- Xavier Numia, Oriental-Rongotai
- Asafo Aumua, Avalon
- PJ Sheck, Tawa
- James Blackwell, Petone
- Dom Bird, Upper Hutt RAMS
- Caleb Delany, Old Boys University
- Du’Plessis Kirifi, Northern United (C)
- Peter Lakai, Petone
- TJ Perenara, Northern United
- Jackson Garden-Bachop, Northern United
- Pepesana Patafilo, Tawa
- Peter Umaga-Jensen, Wainuiomata
- Billy Proctor, Marist St Pats
- Julian Savea, Oriental-Rongotai
- Ruben Love, Wainuiomata
IMPACT
- Josh Southall, Petone
- Solomona Sakalia, Northern United
- Tietie Tuimauga, Marist St Pats
- Taine Plumtree, Old Boys University
- Keelan Whitman, Marist St Pats
- Richard Judd, Paremata-Plimmerton
- Aidan Morgan, Marist St Pats
- Connor Garden-Bachop, Northern United
Unavailable for Selection: Vince Sakaria, Connor Collins, Iona Apineru, Josh Toómaga, Siale Lauaki, Pekahou Cowan, Riley Higgins
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Lol what the fark are we doing. JGB controlled things nicely against CM but it doesn't mean he will do that against the better teams.
Absolutely dumb decision by the Lions coaches. Morgan deserves to lead this team through the playoffs on the back of some impressive form. What does that do to a players confidence? FFS.
