The Bay v Tasman
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The team from The BOP Times (subject to change apparently)
- Aidan Ross (C)
- Kurt Eklund
- Jeff Thwaites
- Stan Van den Hoven
- Manaaki Selby-Rickit
- Angus Scott-Young
- Mitch Karpik
- Whetukamokamo Douglas
- Luke Campbell
- Kaleb Trask
- Sekuni Tanimo
- Kaveinga Finau
- Sean Wainui
- Onisi Ratave (not cleared to play)
- Chase Tiatia
Reserves:
- Nathan Vella
- Haereiti Hetet
- Villiami-Pasilio Tosi
- Justin Sangster
- Penitoa Finau
- Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi
- Leroy Carter
- Emoni Narawa
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@snollygoster Two halfbacks in the reserves?
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I'm not exactly sure how official that team is. I got it from the BOP Times website.
Steamers face premiership champs in opening match
The Bay of Plenty Steamers play Tasman in Tauranga on Sunday.
If it is correct it probably does confirm some injuries given there are two half back reserves.
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@snollygoster that looks bloody strong team think the bop b right up there this year few of my blues boys in there good to c
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yeah im also guessing that's why Ratave came out of no where (wider group) into starting team last week, i think we are down a few key players, especially in the backs.
All very good having a great squad on paper, but if they can't stay fit then it doesn't help
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slight change in team, Onisi Ratave obviously still not cleared
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I'm somewhat surprised by everyone's expectations. I watched the North Harbour pre season game last week and we definitely weren't "world beaters". Sure, we have on paper some impressive players but the team is basically untested and people seem to forget that we are playing the reigning champions who are full of talent. Also our bench is pretty average to say the least which I fear will be our achilles heal this year. Anyway, I would dearly love to be proven wrong (and maybe I'm just saying this to soften the blow of a loss). I can't wait for the game though.
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@snollygoster said in The Bay v Ta$man:
I'm somewhat surprised by everyone's expectations. I watched the North Harbour pre season game last week and we definitely weren't "world beaters". Sure, we have on paper some impressive players but the team is basically untested and people seem to forget that we are playing the reigning champions who are full of talent. Also our bench is pretty average to say the least which I fear will be our achilles heal this year. Anyway, I would dearly love to be proven wrong (and maybe I'm just saying this to soften the blow of a loss). I can't wait for the game though.
I agree, I don’t think we have played enough together yet, so am not expecting to win. Also just read Lucas Cashmore and Cassius Misa added to game day team due to late outs.
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Yes in front and based on most of possession and early dominance is probably fair, although the bay butchered one try and just as well forward passes are allowed in this game which allowed one of Tasmans...however in front for now
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