Wellington v BOP

Winger

The electric Billy Proctor

Petone’s Riley Higgins is set to make his Lions debut in the midfield alongside the electric Billy Proctor, while Ruben Love starts at fullback and will again look for support in the form of finishers Pepesana Patafilo and Julian Savea.  

With three players set to make their Lions debut, Crowley said it was a special moment for the players and the Wellington Rugby Academy. 

“It’s really exciting for Wellington rugby to have three boys who, alongside Lakai, have been in the academy together over the past few years, and for them to be able to run out on their home ground and debut together is pretty special. These boys are all very talented in their own way, so we are looking forward to seeing how they contribute out on the paddock,” said Crowley.

Stargazer

@Machpants said in Wellington v BOP:

@Tim said in Wellington v BOP:

Aumua second choice for Wellington now. O'Reilly played well for the Hurricanes this year, but Aumua should head to MP or overseas.

No, he shouldn't. I want all our players here in NPC and SR, even if those are their limits

On top of that, O'Reilly is leaving the Canes.

MN5

@Tim said in Wellington v BOP:

Aumua second choice for Wellington now. O'Reilly played well for the Hurricanes this year, but Aumua should head to MP or overseas.

Considering there are two extremely ancient AB incumbents who will go any day now I think that sort of talk is extremely premature.

Provided he works on his throwing he’ll get back in black again. The rest of the pieces are well and truly in place.

Higgins

@Winger said in Wellington v BOP:

The electric Billy Proctor

Did her really say that or was he just reading a press release written for him by their PR people?

Darren

@Higgins said in Wellington v BOP:

@Winger said in Wellington v BOP:

The electric Billy Proctor

Did her really say that or was he just reading a press release written for him by their PR people?

Steady, reliable, doesn't do much wrong, but electric???
I don't think I have ever seem him with a line break.

Stargazer

I hate how every single game is on a different channel. Just put them all on Sky Sport 2 if Sky Sport 1 is in use for something else at the beginning of the afternoon.

Machpants

@Stargazer said in Wellington v BOP:

I hate how every single game is on a different channel. Just put them all on Sky Sport 2 if Sky Sport 1 is in use for something else at the beginning of the afternoon.

#1stWorldProblems

Higgins

@Stargazer Well that is better than the radio commentary which has crashed even before the game has kicked off

Grooter

Thank you Jules🙂🤑

Higgins

Radio commentary back up and running

Wellington 05 - 03 after about five minutes and a J. Savea try.

Nepia

@FakatavaAllBlack said in Wellington v BOP:

Thank you Jules🙂🤑

That was a dumb way to score a try though. Rather than just drop over the line he lined up the defender and barrelled into him. It's only a minimal risk (losing the ball, actually getting tackled) but no point taking the risk.

Sadly my hope for a 0-0 draw is not going to happen.

Canes4life

Wellington looking slick. Morgan and Love running things nicely.

Peter Lakai looks like a young Ardie. Dominic Bird putting in the big hits.

Grooter

Say what you want about TJ but he's a million times better than wobbly triple t🤣

Canes4life

O’Reilly has been horrible so far.

Canes4life

O’Reilly’s line out throwing is costing us massively in this game. Get him off, he shouldn’t be starting anyway ffs.

Stargazer

Not so sure about that try.

Canes4life

First Wellington try by Riley Higgins. Many more to come for sure.

Stargazer

Love can't kick.

Steven Harris

How bad was TTT in all that play leading up to the Higgins try ..?

Tim

@Steven-Harris I'm surprised BOP hasn't poached a better halfback.

The Silver Fern

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