Auckland vs. Northland

African Monkey

Not a terrible 1st half from us. Defence was good but need to improve our exit strategies.

taniwharugby

@African-Monkey I reckon it's looking ominous for you guys, we lack any punch at moment, you guys will get some ball and score.

Dice

I'll pay some French club to sign Jono Hickey.

Tim

@African-Monkey Defence and forward play were good. Need to tidy up areas like restarts.

Dice

Bowden missed a big overlap there.

taniwharugby

And our accuracy at breakdown....

Tim

Awful decision from Trainor to take that quick throw.

Tim

This ref has missed a lot of knock-ons.

Moala and Fekitoa have kept the Northland midfield very quiet.

taniwharugby

@Tim and vice versa....

Yay, Hawkins on to save the day

Tim

Harbour should beat Auckland this year. Hall and Gatland are a much better combination.

Dice

Aso with that matador defense.

Tua ran in front of Macilai to block Fekitoa to attempt a tackle though.

KiwiMurph

This Auckland side is so fucking shit. Trainor's decision making from the back is atrocious.

taniwharugby

@Dice ref missing a fair bit of simple stuff...is he the 7s guy?

taniwharugby

First penalty on the maul was shit, second fair enough

KiwiMurph

@taniwharugby He's done some super rugby stuff, especially as an assistant. But yes he's missed plenty.

Tim

Would like to see TJ Faiane take the ball at 1st receiver.

Chris B.

Come on Northland - get into it!!!!

African Monkey

Ummm.....relegation for us?

taniwharugby

Very messy but I guess it's pretty greasy out there

KiwiMurph

Ummm.....relegation for us?

Yep. This Auckland is very hard to watch. A lot of garbage out there.

The Silver Fern