Wellington v Taranaki
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Wainui looked sharp today. A pleasant surprise for this Saders fan...
Garden-Bachop wasn't too bad today either.
Aumua is explosive alright. It will be interesting to see what the AB coaches think and what they see his future is.
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The AB selectors need to select Aumua as quick as possible, this means for the EOYT as an apprentice. If not, it would remind me of what the great french hooker, Philippe Dintrans, said about his selection : he played his best rugby when he was 20 or 21 yo because he was explosive and very fit. When he was finally selected, he was more powerful but had lost that explosiveness. Aumua could be fantastic off the bench next year and for the WC.
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@cgrant said in Wellington v Taranaki:
The AB selectors need to select Aumua as quick as possible, this means for the EOYT as an apprentice. If not, it would remind me of what the great french hooker, Philippe Dintrans, said about his selection : he played his best rugby when he was 20 or 21 yo because he was explosive and very fit. When he was finally selected, he was more powerful but had lost that explosiveness. Aumua could be fantastic off the bench next year and for the WC.
Coles, Cody Taylor and Aumua in an AB squad. That's some serious quality. I hope he's given a chance at higher honours sooner rather than later as well. Still not convinced about Harris or Coltman.
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@Rugger-Quizzes said in Wellington v Taranaki:
Was annoyed initially that the Lions had signed Kirifi to be honest but he looks to be a pretty decent player.
Fidow destroyed a few times in the scrums which will surprise nobody.
Aumua outstanding though. What a prospect he is!
I've finally watched the game
The Wellington scrum was good until both props were replaced around the 55 minute mark. they were destroyed in one scrum but the next scrum hard on defense they destroyed the Taranaki scrum. I have been impressed with Fidow and hope the Canes sign him up pronto. Hes still only 20 so lots of upside
Kirifi is not the biggest 7 so needs to bulk up but he's good. Kemara Hauiti-Parapara was impressive (a third Canes HB option) and Jackson Garden-Bachop has improved a lot after his time with the Rebels. or maybe having a decent coach at wellington now is having an impact
