Manawatu v Counties

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@gt12

It was rare in SR AU but they had plenty of attacking play. Maybe it worked?

We'll find out I guess, but I think they have a different mindset. At a meta level, this will just make test match rugby more boring - imagine if the Lions or SA could get rewarded for that in this series? Neither of those teams would see the attacking potential.

antipodean

Nice try against a bad defensive line from set piece. Big hole from someone shooting up out of alignment.

Steven Harris

Superb try from the Turbos ..slight change in alignment from the backs after the Steelers had been using the rush D with good effect ..like the look of TK Howden , looks an athlete

Dice

Halliday can kick the crap out of the ball. He might give Jordie a run for his money.

Duluth

Lazy defence close to the ruck from Counties. Well finished by Manawatu though

African Monkey

Brett Cameron looking very good so far. Looks to be enjoying himself without having a massive target on his back like he did throughout his time at Canterbury.

Steven Harris

Great run from the Turbos 7 , but that D from the fullback was just awful, good finish from Cameron ..looks a very good pick up ..!

Dice

Laulala has been pretty bad.

antipodean

@stargazer said in Manawatu v Counties:

Have we heard the school of each player in this game, yet?

I think it took a full five minutes to hear Wainuiomata mentioned...

Bovidae

@steven-harris said in Manawatu v Counties:

like the look of TK Howden , looks an athlete

I've liked what I've seen of him since watching him play for the NZ Schools Barbarians team. Castle confirmed he has signed for the Canes. The size you need for a 6.

Dice

Motuga starts the break with a good pass and then finishes it. Good try.

Steven Harris

Hurley Langton having a stormer ..!

TJ

@antipodean said in Manawatu v Counties:

@stargazer said in Manawatu v Counties:

Have we heard the school of each player in this game, yet?

I think it took a full five minutes to hear Wainuiomata mentioned...

The most annoying part of his commentary for me are the random changes in volume to inject enthusiasm.

Bovidae

I wouldn't say no to Motuga at the Chiefs.

TJ

So much head contact in this game

Steven Harris

Laulala!s night getting worse

antipodean

What clear release?

Dice

This ref has been harsh on Counties at the breakdown.

Dice

@bovidae said in Manawatu v Counties:

I wouldn't say no to Motuga at the Chiefs.

You guys had a chance to call him up as injury cover this year, but chose a few others ahead of him.

antipodean

Leger doesn't look good at five-eighth at this level.

The Silver Fern

Manawatu v Counties