v Otago
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weather hopefully clearing for the match after a few showers...assuming the Metservice know what they are talking about...
If we play well, we will win.
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@taniwharugby said in v Otago:
If we play well, we will win.
If we score more points than them, we will win.
Sorry, couldn't help it....
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@taniwharugby I know what you meant, I was just being a smart arse...
I think our lads are due to click again, so here's hoping for lots of points and a win to the good guys.
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I reckon we took Manawatu too lightly. We looked far more dangerous but made silly little errors that we hadn't been making up until that game and I wonder if we got a bit over confident. Hopefully that's a good little wake up call for this game because Otago are much better than Manawatu. Also think we have a bit more balance with Matich or Bond in the starting lineup as they both get through a lot of tackles, so good to see both of them back. I understand starting Douglas for the extra lineout option but think we work better with a mobile loose trio - I would have had Douglas on the bench and either Ram or K Pryor starting.
It's good to see Tamati Tua back - Hohaia started shaky before improving, but I think Tua is going to be the main guy in the midfield next season so will be good to see him get plenty of game time this season. Hopefully throwing 2 intercept passes in 2 weeks doesn't put Goodhue off his passing game! Haha
Hasn't had much chat but I reckon Sam Nock has been a big improver this season, I reckon he will be putting a lot of pressure on Pulu at the Blues.
This is a very important game for us - lose this and we're not in great shape...
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@chiefy07 with Ranger leaving, Tua wil get a huge opportunity next year, although if Goodhue makes ABs, we may lose him too, so Hohaia-Tua next year, both pretty young.
I like the look of Hohaia, has some pace, strength and a step, will be much better for his appearances.
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Not sure what to make of that half.
Mostly untidy by Northland, but we go to half time up 19-6.
Our backs just aren't really in sync tonight, we are creating chances then an inaccurate pass will kill the movement.
Our defence was pretty good, as Otago did a lot of attacking.
Finish it lads!
