Just like last week, there was a big penalty count against us in the 1st half, but we somehow still came out of the half with the lead, then in the 2nd half, we adapt a bit and really start taking control of the game.

Patty and the backrow were very good tonight. Akira will get another start next week after that performance.

Setpiece is functioning really well this season, and we still have Karl T to come back into the team.

The defense in tight was a bit iffy at first, but it just got better as the game went on. Was nice to keep them tryless.

Nice of the team to dedicate the win to Blues fan, Constable Michael Hunt.

I'm OK....

@crucial said in AB EOYT 2018:

@rotated said in AB EOYT 2018:

Doesn't feel like a Bledisloe test week. Could be because it's a dead rubber? Maybe because it is in Japan? Maybe because it's already Wednesday and Hansen hasn't baited Cheika yet.

Don't expect the last one to happen this week as the most rancid bait will be saved Eddie no doubt.

Plus the team hasn’t been named yet.
When is that by the way?

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We didn't boo Lomu when he left the Blues. Cane fans are just horrible human beings.

Now that Beauden can't even make the starting line-up, he must be regretting not signing with the Blues...

Every team should play without a 10.

I'm not saying this because I'm a Blues fan...

@kev I like the idea of red cards being 20 minutes and the player who got the red card isn't allowed to come back on after that 20 minutes is up, it has to be another player.

@Toddy We can only hope.

He looks good in black and white.

NMS without a lethal step is just Michael Collins.

Just did a simulation of tonight's game and here's the result.

It's never wrong.

https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/super-rugby/300240681/sunday-profile-out-of-the-darkness--akira-ioane-opens-up-on-his-road-to-redemption

Joe gets the win. Judges scored it 119-109, 115-113, 117-111. That 119-109 is pretty dodgy though.

Parker needs to leave Barry. He's made no progress in years.

Joe really isn't impressing.

Last round now. It could be close if it goes to the cards.

Fa has the crowd on his side.

Not a great fight so far.

Joe is winning, but Fa is making it as ugly as possible. I don't blame him though.

Fa should get a warning for all this clinching though. Parker is definitely frustrated with it.

Looks like the Blues might stay in Wellington.

Why does Plummer get those long distance attempts? He's like 1/20 from long range.

Flanders to lock?

Ngani's been hearing all the disrespek about his ball skills, now he's playing like a traditional 12.

Why did you delete your comment @Canes4life ?

@kiwiwomble I hope so or he'll be fired soon too.