Hawke's Bay v Waikato (RS)

[Nepia]

@yeetyaah said in Hawke's Bay v Waikato (RS):

Well deserved winners Hawke's Bay. Best team in the NPC all year.

Was a spirited challenge by Waikato despite the currently odd scoreline. Had to overcome some injury trouble too.

[gt12]

@yeetyaah said in Hawke's Bay v Waikato (RS):

Well deserved winners Hawke's Bay. Best team in the NPC all year.

When they get their counter attack going, they are fun to watch too.

[ARHS]

Geez that was the most physical game of the npc. Well done HB. Waikato severely beaten up.

[KiwiMurph]

@yeetyaah said in Hawke's Bay v Waikato (RS):

Hawke's Bay. Best team in the NPC all year.

Taranaki would like a word.

[WillieTheWaiter]

That last shoulder charge pisses me off in general.. That's what a red card should be for.. dirty cheap shots..

[Yeetyaah]

Take a shot every time McClutchie says "boys"

[Yeetyaah]

@kiwimurph Mickey mouse teams don't count.

[Stockcar86]

I hope Cridge's ankle is OK, otherwise we may see Flanders at lock next game...

[Tim]

@yeetyaah said in Hawke's Bay v Waikato (RS):

@kiwimurph Mickey mouse teams don't count.

https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/provincial/300427646/recap-waikato-v-taranaki--national-provincial-championship

[Yeetyaah]

@tim my point being they're in the championship division lmao

[Steven Harris]

@nepia sign of a good team when nowhere near their best , but still get the job , not just done , but out of the park on the scoreboard ..
Linclon McClutchie despite his team not at their best never dropped his standards in the whole 80 .
Congratulations to the Magpies on a stellar Ranfurly Shield season.

[Tim]

@steven-harris said in Hawke's Bay v Waikato (RS):

Linclon McClutchie

Most weekends my Dad messages me to ask what Super Rugby team he has a contract for. He can't understand why he wasn't picked up by the Hurricanes.

[Stargazer]

@tim said in Hawke's Bay v Waikato (RS):

@steven-harris said in Hawke's Bay v Waikato (RS):

Linclon McClutchie

Most weekends my Dad messages me to ask what Super Rugby team he has a contract for. He can't understand why he wasn't picked up by the Hurricanes.

Nobody who doesn't know about Wellington owning a share in the Hurricanes franchise does.

[Stargazer]

Mood:

[ACT Crusader]

@williethewaiter said in Hawke's Bay v Waikato (RS):

That last shoulder charge pisses me off in general.. That's what a red card should be for.. dirty cheap shots..

Add to that Toala putting his hands up and asking the the ref “what did I do?”. Clear as day shoulder charge with no attempt whatsoever to wrap arm(s) around. Should always be a red.

Any update on Tongia? He was down for a bit

[Stargazer]

[Bones]

@act-crusader I'm happy with yellow, Tongia clearly changed direction to run straight at Toala, cutting down Toala's time. If that hadn't happened then maybe he gets a wrap. So, reckless/dangerous for me, but not completely malicious.

Wouldn't have moaned about a red though.

[Stargazer]

If a no-arms tackle doesn't make contact with the head-neck area, it's not going to be a red.

[KiwiMurph]

Enari and Ratima with far better halfback displays than Perenara for the ABs.

[Nepia]

@act-crusader said in Hawke's Bay v Waikato (RS):

@williethewaiter said in Hawke's Bay v Waikato (RS):

That last shoulder charge pisses me off in general.. That's what a red card should be for.. dirty cheap shots..

Add to that Toala putting his hands up and asking the the ref “what did I do?”. Clear as day shoulder charge with no attempt whatsoever to wrap arm(s) around. Should always be a red.

Any update on Tongia? He was down for a bit

You're rubbing it on a bit thick, he slightly put his hands up at the time and then acknowledged the card with a gesture to the ref as he walked off.

On replay I think @Bones is correct Tongia cut in just as Toala was setting for the tackle.

I would post diagramed pics if I was Australian and/or not lazy.