Wellington v BOP

[Canes4life]

@canefan said in Wellington v BOP:

Wellington will probably play amazing now the Shield isn't on the line...

How does JGB keep his spot? Bloody joke.

[foobaNZ]

It's crazy ain't it?

[foobaNZ]

I can understand if Harkin had played poorly, but he's been excellent in his outings. A few jitters initially which is understandable in your debut season but from there he's been great. Really hard to understand.

The Lions & the Canes seem to have this same problem where they'll continue to pick complete journeyman players for year on year, even if a young guy is banging the door down. Same situation with Prinsep and Blackwell.

[mikey07]

@Canes4life Bit of an Old Boys Club I feel.

[Canes4life]

@mikey07 said in Wellington v BOP:

@Canes4life Bit of an Old Boys Club I feel.

The exact thing that has hamstrung us for so many years.

[Canes4life]

Strong start by BOP with three attacking raids so far. Still 0-0 after Higgins makes a crucial turnover.

[Canes4life]

Higgins goes through and scores the first.

Parson’s calling him a superstar in the making.

You’d love that @Bones

[Canes4life]

Apparently a bug going through the Lions so Delany has gone off.

[Canes4life]

Score update: Welly 7 - BOP 8

[canefan]

Nice mauling try there. Probably for the best with JGB at first receiver... A lot of forward runners catching the ball flat footed before trying to push forward. Just like the ABs...

[Canes4life]

Wellington in through Apisai and take the lead again.

Shields apparently into lock. Ropeti comes on at blindside.

[Canes4life]

Jeez that’s a shocking call from the ref there. Avei-Collins hard done by.

[Canes4life]

Kurt Eklund having a superb game. A few important turnovers so far.

[canefan]

If BOP stop dropping the ball they might be able to beat Wellington, assuming they don't raise their game. Lions need to get their hands on some attacking ball

[canefan]

Gritty first half by Wellington, aided by some pretty abject handling from BOP

[Canes4life]

A few players have gone off. Hopefully Preston and Harkin come on soon.

HT Welly 12 - BOP 8

[canefan]

@Canes4life said in Wellington v BOP:

A few players have gone off. Hopefully Preston and Harkin come on soon.

HT Welly 12 - BOP 8

Sickness in the squad during the week apparently

[Canes4life]

First time Savea’s name has been mentioned. He’s a bit of a waste of space.

[Canes4life]

Classic Umaga-Jensen not passing it, should have been a try there.

[Canes4life]

Higgins with a lovely offload to Savea and he dots down. Beautiful.