Southland v Otago
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Didn't Scott Gregory bugger off overseas?
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Yes, this is his first game in NZ since 2023
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@Crazy-Horse said in Southland v Otago:
Didn't Scott Gregory bugger off overseas?
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@Steven-Harris said in Southland v Otago:
Head contacts in the Npc viewed in a different light compared to other levels of rugby
TUJ caused Withy to collide with Timu's head by cleaning him into Timu's path.
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Solid start to the season by the stags.
The disallowed (correct call) was the winning of the game.I'd give Jack Taylor stags mvp
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@sparky said in Southland v Otago:
How did CL-W go?
Added a lot of value. Really smart play both side of the ball.
From a both sides perspective.
Jack Taylor. Was absolutely everywhere. Did his core role really well and then made some top draw plays.
Hastie: was the primary playmaker for Otago. Was a real workhorse through the game. Will make a massive impact in Australia.
Stodart: probably one of his best top grade games. Played the big strong tough bastard role well.
Gilbert: just looks a quality player at this level.
Manson: looked more involved. From what I could see, not too many poor reads defensively.
Mika Muliaina: Some nice touches in his short stint. That floating plass on the right handside was quality. Thought Byron Smith was good too.
The intensity: the two sides went bloody hard at eachother.
Bad:
Cam Millar. Was quite a frustrating performance. Did was he was meant to have done well, poorly at time. It was a heck of a bomb from Manson, but you'd expect a Super quality player to catch those every day of the week.
Southland front five: normally a strength. They struggled at times.
On the whole both teams gave it a good go. Neither look like they will be pushing Ta$man, Canterbury or Taranaki but hopefully Otago could give it a nudge towards the top 8. Which will be a nice change.
