Cantebury vs Auckland

[Dice]

We have the lead with the wind in our favor in the 2nd half, can't ask for much more than that. We should be able to play a more balanced game in the 2nd half.

Sotutu had a nice little cameo while coming on for Papali'i. Best he's looked this season.

[taniwharugby]

@dice although plenty of teams seem to play better into the wind these days...Aucklands to lose

[Tim]

I take it that Nathan Mauger doesn't join his team in the gym.

[Tim]

Plummer is actually very good at holding tacklers up.

[nzzp]

@tim said in Cantebury vs Auckland:

I take it that Nathan Mauger doesn't join his team in the gym.

I know! What a change - gone full Geoff Allott.

Also, big wind - that Ruru kick just went 60 yards

[Steven Harris]

Brilliant try..!

[nzzp]

@steven-harris said in Cantebury vs Auckland:

Brilliant try..!

That's as good a try as yuo'll see. Hat trick for Faiane - magnificent turnaround. Shoudl control the game from here, amazing.

[shark]

Well I'm happy to concede that Auckland are genuine quality. We're in a hole now at 12 down into the breeze. Enough talent on the park for us to come back but it's essential we score next.

[shark]

I'd love to know if that big cross kick leading up to the last try was an attempted clearance or a genuine cross kick for the winger. Given Plummer chose tokick to the farther touch I suspect maybe the latter.

[nzzp]

I love Graham Henry.

Some sensational short passes in this game, asking good questions around the ruck. Saw it with Northland, and it' happening again tonight.

[taniwharugby]

@nzzp yeah you can the difference he is making, have they signed him on as a consultant for the Blues?

[Steven Harris]

Hope that Joe Ravouvou miss is not costly

[nzzp]

@taniwharugby said in Cantebury vs Auckland:

@nzzp yeah you can the difference he is making, have they signed him on as a consultant for the Blues?

They tried that, I'm not sure JK listened to him

[mimic]

Score update and time left?
Sorry.. currently at gym and no wifi lol

[Steven Harris]

Auckland doing their best to keep Canterbury in the game

[nzzp]

@mimic said in Cantebury vs Auckland:

Score update and time left?
Sorry.. currently at gym and no wifi lol

27-15, 15 to play, Auckland lead, Cantebury have the ball

[Nepia]

@mimic said in Cantebury vs Auckland:

Score update and time left?
Sorry.. currently at gym and no wifi lol

27-15 Auckland with 15 to go.

There appears to be no offside at the ruck in this game, I've seen two Auckland rucks where the retreating Canterbury player has just made a tackle.

[nzzp]

Also, Akira hasn't been super impressive, but has not been aggro after the whistle. Kind of weird.

[Steven Harris]

Been impressed with both the Auckland locks Lemalu and Whetton,,defensively very good

[Steven Harris]

When was the last time Auckland won in Christchurch..?