BOP v Northland

[Duluth]

Keeping half an eye on this game. Northland falling off tackles easily in that last phase

[taniwharugby]

not sure that was 'clearly' grounded, but IMO there was no way it wasnt grounded.

[taniwharugby]

too many errors, need to sort quick or this will get ugly

[kev]

Playing into the wind they turned the ball over too easily.

[taniwharugby]

we are making so many errors with what little ball we have, and BOP are punishing us with some fast accurate rugby

[kev]

Very poor tackling

[bayimports]

AB rejects Sotutu and Narawa making statements this weekend

[KiwiPie]

This is a lot of fun to watch so far ....

[kev]

Now’s it embarrassing,

[bayimports]

Narawa special again

[bayimports]

Oh lucky there, surely that doesn’t count

[KiwiPie]

@bayimports said in BOP v Northland:

Oh lucky there, surely that doesn’t count

Looks like it does. When things start to go wrong for you they really go wrong

[bayimports]

Part of me wants Northland to score late to give Manawatu a chance to be lowest scoring team of the weekend

[bayimports]

Will take it

[Mauss]

Just watching this game now. I felt like last week BOP didn't use their backline enough against Wellington, lots of predictable pick and go's without a lot of deception. Totally different against Northland, playing with a lot more width and variety.

Cashmore is really good at organizing a backline. He plays with zero hesitation, either directly attacking the line or otherwise quickly transferring the ball to his outsides to give them plenty of space to work with. Smart and silky player.