NPR

BOP Piggies putting in the mahi...

Taranaki Snapper wrote: Fri Sep 25, 2020 7:20 am BOP Piggies putting in the mahi...

Aren't they just. Lions engine room looking under huge pressure.

Wellington really missing its All Black players. Those first few rounds of the Mitre 10 Cup, when the AB's were available, will look very different from the remainder of the comp.

This game has a lot of promise. Really enjoying the amount of movement so far

That was a great try - 3 different phases but all combined beautifully for Goosen to score

Ah Kuoi's set piece work looks a bit soft. His defence ain't that great, either.

TTT's playing well.

Wellington forwards are being completely dumb as per usual, especially at lineout time, and simply lazy at the breakdown (Kirifi excepted), Blackwell has reverted to type, but their biggest anchor is at halfback where Parapara won't communicate with anyone and has the slowest, most telegraphed pass in Christendom. No surprise that the Wellington front row are getting their heads muddled up with their sphincters, they are very young after all, but what have we done to fill the gap (nothing at fucking all is the correct answer).

In other words, the Lions are very fortunate to hole a slim lead at the break. Aren't Aso, PUJ, Goosen and Proctor all class. Without those guys, we'd be mincemeat.

BOP have a decent, but not exceptional, set piece. Their halfback is obviously the best of the halves on the filed, but since the first 15 has been a trad too quiet. They had the benefit of Mr Pickerell's doubt and a little more besides.

Wellington forwards are now achieving parity with the BOP pack, and that's allowing the Wellington backs to stamp their class on the match.

Du Pleesis Kirifi playing very well. We really are blessed with 7's when players like him and Boshier can't even make into the 35 player AB squad. Both players are test standard.

Carter's Choice wrote: Fri Sep 25, 2020 8:12 am Du Pleesis Kirifi playing very well. We really are blessed with 7's when players like him and Boshier can't even make into the 35 player AB squad. Both players are test standard.

Yep, you can't help but feel a bit sorry for them, or the likes of Jordan Taufua.

DuPlessantly Kirific...bask in the magnificence that is a Hooker's try...

That was some try

Nice try!

The BOP right wing going for the stupidist hairstyle in rugby prize?

Nasty double-spear...

Taranaki Snapper wrote: Fri Sep 25, 2020 8:27 am Nasty double-spear...

11 went and 12 could have as well.

Taranaki Snapper wrote: Fri Sep 25, 2020 8:27 am Nasty double-spear...

Shades of BOD

ASMO wrote: Fri Sep 25, 2020 8:30 am

Taranaki Snapper wrote: Fri Sep 25, 2020 8:27 am Nasty double-spear...

Shades of BOD

Almost identical - but Kerefi came up swinging.

Well done, Lions. Not sure they have enough to challenge for the title, but a win's a win.

Gumboot wrote: Fri Sep 25, 2020 8:49 am Well done, Lions. Not sure they have enough to challenge for the title, but a win's a win.

As long as they can do enough to stay in the Premiership I'm happy with that ... I have the same expectations for them as I do the Black Caps!!

That try to the Hooker for Wellington was a highlight in a messy game.

Glad Wellington got to blood in some new guys Nd get the BP win to boot

Enzedder wrote: Fri Sep 25, 2020 8:30 am

Taranaki Snapper wrote: Fri Sep 25, 2020 8:27 am Nasty double-spear...

11 went and 12 could have as well.

12 should have gone as well. His part was at l;east yellow, but arguably red as well. Weak referring from Pickerell, who felt he had to even the score up somehow.

Ted. wrote: Fri Sep 25, 2020 9:19 am

Enzedder wrote: Fri Sep 25, 2020 8:30 am

Taranaki Snapper wrote: Fri Sep 25, 2020 8:27 am Nasty double-spear...

11 went and 12 could have as well.

12 should have gone as well. His part was at l;east yellow, but arguably red as well. Weak referring from Pickerell, who felt he had to even the score up somehow.

I agree mate, he was just as culpable if not more.

Makos vs Mooloos, entertaining 1st 20...

Kane Hames is the best emerging Rugby commentator in NZ. Put him on Sky's Super Rugby and All Black comments teams.

Taranaki Snapper wrote: Sat Sep 26, 2020 2:24 am Makos vs Mooloos, entertaining 1st 20...

Ted!!

Carter's Choice wrote: Sat Sep 26, 2020 2:33 am Kane Hames is the best emerging Rugby commentator in NZ. Put him on Sky's Super Rugby and All Black comments teams.

Yep, he's excellent. Think he's a qualified ref as well, so he knows his way around the law book.

Gumboot wrote: Sat Sep 26, 2020 2:43 am

Carter's Choice wrote: Sat Sep 26, 2020 2:33 am Kane Hames is the best emerging Rugby commentator in NZ. Put him on Sky's Super Rugby and All Black comments teams.

Yep, he's excellent. Think he's a qualified ref as well, so he knows his way around the law book.

Just thinking how much I was enjoying his commentary.

No arms...

Dan54 wrote: Sat Sep 26, 2020 2:46 am

Gumboot wrote: Sat Sep 26, 2020 2:43 am

Carter's Choice wrote: Sat Sep 26, 2020 2:33 am Kane Hames is the best emerging Rugby commentator in NZ. Put him on Sky's Super Rugby and All Black comments teams.

Yep, he's excellent. Think he's a qualified ref as well, so he knows his way around the law book.

Just thinking how much I was enjoying his commentary.

He stands out already as we're well used to sub standard talking heads.

Tasman looking great now. 27-5.

David Havili gets three tries.

Carter's Choice wrote: Sat Sep 26, 2020 3:18 am Tasman looking great now. 27-5.

A touch over ten minutes later and it’s 34-17.

Entertaining is one word for it.

i'd dump bridge or jordie for havili in the AB's

Much better second half for both sides. Havili was all class. Roe was very good again, and the young Waikato fullback also impressed. Was that his debut?

Farah Palmer cup right now, but will stream the Canterbury- Hawkes bay game alter tonight
http://rwc19.rf.gd/prime.html

Meanwhile, Southland v NH has just started. Been enjoying watching the Stags this year.

Southland have had lots of attacking opportunities but have lacked accuracy at crucial moments. Could easily be leading this match but instead trail North Harbour 0-7.

Carter's Choice wrote: Sat Sep 26, 2020 5:16 am Southland have had lots of attacking opportunities but have lacked accuracy at crucial moments. Could easily be leading this match but instead trail North Harbour 0-7.

Yeah, they just keep fluffing their chances, a bit like Waikato in the first half against Tasman.

This game is not great viewing so far.