BOP v Waikato

[Stargazer]

@bovidae said in BOP v Waikato:

By my count, Waikato have their 5th and 6th rated hookers playing in this game. Marshall played for NH against Waikato so I don't know how that works.

I've heard rumours that some players from the Auckland region provinces are now on loan to other provinces.

[barky1]

Would love an injury update from BoP. They never do it. Not sure why. I like how it's mandatory in the NRL.
From the BoP list it might cause an RSI typing it all

[Yeetyaah]

Dunno how to feel about this one. NPC has been less enjoyable for me this season, probably the covid interruption tbh. Both sides playing with some newbs.

[ARHS]

Geez I hope the weather holds. I am wearing supporter gear for both teams so looking forward to it lol.

[Yeetyaah]

These haka hit different

[Yeetyaah]

Great try!

[Stargazer]

Not sure what TJ has been drinking, but Tongia has never played for the Warriors.

[Yeetyaah]

@stargazer yeah I was wondering as well, was just about to google it

[Stargazer]

@yeetyaah He has played league, very briefly, in England and has represented PNG in league, but that's about it.

[Duluth]

Disjointed maul defence

[ARHS]

Spirited contest. Waikato are their own worst enemies at times. Triple T and Narawa having great games for BOP. Mitch J everywhere for Mooloo. Interesting second half in store.

[KiwiMurph]

Ratima again impressive.

Cashmore is fun to watch.

[Yeetyaah]

I'm quite impressed with Tepaea Cook-Savage in this game.

[Duluth]

Red?

[Yeetyaah]

Probably should have been red

[Duluth]

The ref has been friendly on foul play. Could’ve had multiple yellows (2 lifting tackles, 2 shoulder charges) and a red

[Yeetyaah]

TJ gives Matamata the shout-out 🤟

[Yeetyaah]

Leroy Carter is not a winger. Dude dropped so many balls when there was space ahead.

[Bovidae]

Waikato need to find some true locks for 2022 as both the scrum and lineout has suffered when McWhannell isn't on the field. Tucker, Burr and Thompson are all 6s, and the latter has had issues pushing in the scrum. Finau was used as the no.1 option when he played, so has been a big loss.

That said, I thought that Waikato showed some spirit and guts in the 2nd half, and fronted. Leuila and Cook-Savage should have started in earlier games. Ratima continues to develop with every game. Tucker played well in his 50th game.

It is strange seeing so many young players out there for both teams, which has made this NPC like no other.

[Bovidae]

@yeetyaah said in BOP v Waikato:

These haka hit different

Hopefully the tribute to Wainui and dual hakas appear on youtube. That was truely unique for a pro game.