Auckland v Wellington
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The Auckland team was on the NPC site (provincial.rugby) yesterday but not confirmed by Auckland until today
There wasn't an exact time for team naming like in SR. However most teams seemed to come out today between 2pm & 2:30pm
No idea if they'll keep that up
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@Duluth said in Auckland v Wellington:
No idea if they'll keep that up
Naming your team on Thursday for a wednesday game might prove problematic.
@Bones said in Auckland v Wellington:
@Duluth said in Auckland v Wellington:
No idea if they'll keep that up
Naming your team on Thursday for a wednesday game might prove problematic.
3D chess! Confuse the opposition!
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I saw a post on Bunningsnpc IG page earlier saying
Team namings 2pm Thursdays | 2pm Tuesdays* | Friday 2pm*
*Storm week teamshttps://www.instagram.com/p/C-Yslf6BrTD/?igsh=MTBnNmNpNm1wM29pbw==
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@Canes4life said in Auckland v Wellington:
@Duluth said in Auckland v Wellington:
15 Tjay Clarke
14 Riley Higgins
13 Peter Umaga-Jensen
12 Julian Savea
11 Pepesana Patafilo
10 Jackson Garden-Bachop
9 Kyle Preston1 Xavier Numia
2 Penieli Poasa
3 Siale Lauaki
4 Hugo Plummer
5 Filo Paulo
6 Brad Shields
7 Du'Plessis Kirifi
8 Peter Lakai16 Leni Apisai
17 Yota Kamimori
18 PJ Sheck
19 Akira Ieremia
20 Dominic Ropeti
21 Mitch McLeod
22 Callum Harkin
23 Matt ProctorLol Riley Higgins at 14, why? Savea can move on like his brother for all I care. If Higgins is going to be the 12 for the Canes, he needs to be playing there. I doubt Patafilo, Higgins and Clarke will see much ball with Savea and Umaga-Jensen as the midfield. Proctor should be starting aswell. Savea should be on the bench.
> Unfortunately it seems like we have another coach with rocks in his head.
Delany must still be returning from injury.
Agree. Another year of dumb backs selections. The bigger issue with the midfield is PUJ though. Savea's decision making is ok. PUJ is terrible. And Higgins is a much better defender than PUJ
Having said that the HB, 1st 2nd combo is far and away better than the rubbish we had starting most games last year. But Higgins clearly should start in midfield and any coach who can't see this
what is Penieli Poasa like
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Interested to see how Harford goes. There was loads of hype about him a few years ago.. I guess those people have to say he's shit now because he moved North
I remember him having a few good moments but always thought the chat was way over the top. He did look good in the Blues preseason, although I think that was at fullback.
This will only be his 6th NPC start
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Interested to see how Harford goes. There was loads of hype about him a few years ago.. I guess those people have to say he's shit now because he moved North
I remember him having a few good moments but always thought the chat was way over the top. He did look good in the Blues preseason, although I think that was at fullback.
This will only be his 6th NPC start
@Duluth said in Auckland v Wellington:
Interested to see how Harford goes. There was loads of hype about him a few years ago.. I guess those people have to say he's shit now because he moved North
I remember him having a few good moments but always thought the chat was way over the top. He did look good in the Blues preseason, although I think that was at fullback.
This will only be his 6th NPC start
Was there hype? I remember some people, and I was one of them, thinking he looked as though he had some tools that may be useful at Super level.
I guess it's a good sign for him that another set up outside of Canterbury see him as good enough for their NPC squad. I hope he does well.
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@Duluth said in Auckland v Wellington:
Interested to see how Harford goes. There was loads of hype about him a few years ago.. I guess those people have to say he's shit now because he moved North
I remember him having a few good moments but always thought the chat was way over the top. He did look good in the Blues preseason, although I think that was at fullback.
This will only be his 6th NPC start
Was there hype? I remember some people, and I was one of them, thinking he looked as though he had some tools that may be useful at Super level.
I guess it's a good sign for him that another set up outside of Canterbury see him as good enough for their NPC squad. I hope he does well.
@Crazy-Horse There were some people on here mentioning in All Blacks threads
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@Crazy-Horse There were some people on here mentioning in All Blacks threads
@Duluth said in Auckland v Wellington:
@Crazy-Horse There were some people on here mentioning in All Blacks threads
Really? I suppose that's not surprising though given both the Highlander 10s were mentioned this year.
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@Crazy-Horse There were some people on here mentioning in All Blacks threads
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@African-Monkey Probably him. I consider him the thought leader of the Cantabs
Harford also got the TJ love in the commentary
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Yeah Harford is a good player and one that Canterbury let walk. Crusaders didn’t have him around so blues have taken a shot and looks like he’s decided to remain there for club and NPC. Slightly different 10 than you’d expect but definitely has the skills to be a big contributor. Loves taking on the line. Wouldn’t be shocked if he remains at 10 whenever Plummer is unavailable. In saying that, I have no idea where Auckland see Sullivan playing so all of a sudden Harford could be your third choice 10. Spoiled for choice!
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@Duluth O’Reilly ruled out with injury so that list you posted above was correct. Apisai comes onto the bench. 🤮
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I’m interested to see how Tanielu Tele’a goes at 12. Only ever seen him used on the wing or 13. Him up against the bus, 2 big lads.
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Steve Devine is a much better TAB promoter than Dagg.
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Great start by Auckland. Awesome D from Wellington.
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All Auckland atm but Wellington again hold on.
