Auckland vs BoP

Stargazer

@Daffy-Jaffy Not sure whether he has played at openside. It's possible, but I can only remember him at 6 and 8.

Daffy Jaffy

@booboo Joe Ravouvou used to play for Eden, does that count?

Nogusta

@DrivingMaul how does Emoni Narawa go? Hearing the Blues have him in their sights.

KiwiMurph

@DrivingMaul how does Emoni Narawa go? Hearing the Blues have him in their sights.

He was outstanding off the bench last week for BOP. A real handful. Be interesting to see how he goes starting.

mariner4life

is this tonight?

Stargazer

@mariner4life No, tomorrow (5.05pm NZT).

mariner4life

ah shit, mid-afternoon here. Not ideal

KiwiMurph

The value of a nice high kickoff by Hollinshead.

Steven Harris

Good response Auckland ,Seriously you just scored the try, no need for the spray..

African Monkey

@Steven-Harris Might be a bit of a friendly rivalry between Rayasi and Tiatia both Hurricanes teammates.

Donsteppa

It’s a good thing Chase Tiatia is a great attacker, because he’s a dreadful defender. No more silly half pie mid field kicks from us please.

KiwiMurph

@Steven-Harris yeah what's doing there. This BOP team looks well drilled so I wouldn't be mouthing off if I was Rayasi.

KiwiMurph

Renata really has terrible ball control - it's heart in mouth stuff every time he has the ball.

Steven Harris

@KiwiMurph BOP look very structured on the carry..

African Monkey

@KiwiMurph Yes they do look very good. A lot to like about this BOP side.

KiwiMurph

Some poor kicking by both sides so far.

Leiula looks to be reverting to the mean after his strong outing last game.

Donsteppa

@KiwiMurph Yep, some very aimless hoofing of the ball down field from both teams.

Steven Harris

That’s a strong wind, must be worth a few points me thinks

Donsteppa

Pedestrian play from Judd and Papali’i.

Steven Harris

A good finish from Rayasi, one of the benefits of having a big halfback..great conversion

The Silver Fern