The Silver Fern

    • Register
    • Login
    • Search
    • Categories
    • Recent
    • Users
    • Tipping
    • Thread Topics
    • Highlights
    • Team Sheets
    • NPC Results
    • Upvote Leaderboard
        • TSF
        • Home Page
        • Browse Posts
        • Tipping
        • Tipping Home
        • Submit Your Tips
        • Current Tips
          Rugby Info
        • Team Sheets
        • Highlights
        • Rugby Results
        • AB Results
        • SR Results
        • NPC Results
          Forum Links
        • Leaderboard
        • Popular Topics
        • Topic Tags

    Auckland v Waikato

    Rugby Matches
    auckland waikato
    16
    47
    290
    Loading More Posts
    • Oldest to Newest
    • Newest to Oldest
    • Most Votes
    Reply
    • Reply as topic
    Log in to reply
    This topic has been deleted. Only users with topic management privileges can see it.
    • Duluth
      Duluth last edited by Duluth

      James Lay (University)
      Leni Apisai (Ponsonby)
      Marcel Renata (University)
      Scott Scrafton (Grammar TEC)
      Hamish Dalzell (College Rifles)
      Adrian Choat (Waitemata)
      Blake Gibson (Ponsonby)
      Sione Tuipulotu (Eden)
      Jonathan Ruru (University)
      Harry Plummer (Grammar TEC)
      Salesi Rayasi (Marist)
      TJ Faiane (c) (Pakuranga)
      Tumua Manu (College Rifles)
      AJ Lam (Grammar TEC)
      Zarn Sullivan (College Rifles)

      Mike Sosene-Feagai (Marist) Soane Vikena (Ponsonby)
      Jarred Adams (Suburbs)
      Marco Fepulea’i (Ponsonby)
      Liam Hallam-Eames (Grammar TEC)
      Niko Jones (Waitemata)
      Danny Tusitala (Ponsonby)
      Simon Hickey (Grammar TEC)
      Tanielu Tele’a (Marist)

      Auckland will be back at Eden Park for Round 8 of The Mitre Cup with the Stan Thomas Trophy on the line against top of the table, Waikato.
      
      Both teams will be looking to help secure their semi-final spot when they meet on Saturday night.
      
      TJ Faiane and Salesi Rayasi will return from Injury for the Premiership fixture with Tanielu Tele’a moving to the bench.
      
      Eden Loose Forward, Sione Tuipulotu will come into the back of the scrum for Akira Ione who is away with All Black duties. Niko Jones will return to the bench, looking for his third appearance of the season.
      
      The last time the two teams met was in Round 4 of the 2019 season where the fixture ended in 6 minutes of extra time and a 20-20 draw. Head Coach, Alama Ieremia recognises the importance of the game at this point of the season.
      
      “Waikato have been in strong form recently and we are at a point in the season where every win is highly valuable. The team are well aware of the importance of these last few weeks of round-robin, so we need to be on form come Saturday night”.
      
      It will be Club Day at Eden Park on Saturday with each player representing their local Club on the field. Fans are encouraged to come to the game in their Club colours and support their community.
      
      Kick-off is at 7:05pm from Eden Park this Saturday.
      
      1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
      • Tim
        Tim last edited by

        Faiane and Rayasi coming back is a big plus, but there are still questions over the loose forward combo.

        1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
        • Tim
          Tim last edited by

          Thoughts on James Lay being picked over Jarred Adams?

          1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
          • KiwiMurph
            KiwiMurph last edited by

            Looks like Vikena is the bench hooker according to Auckland website.

            I hope that's true.

            Duluth 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 2
            • Duluth
              Duluth @KiwiMurph last edited by

              @KiwiMurph said in Auckland v Waikato:

              Looks like Vikena is the bench hooker according to Auckland website.

              I hope that's true.

              Thanks. Looks like they changed it

              I prefer Vikena on the bench after last week

              1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
              • Tim
                Tim last edited by

                It could well be argued that Sosene's throwing cost Auckland the Harbour game.

                1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 2
                • Hooroo
                  Hooroo last edited by

                  I'm a little surprised at the odds for this game. They may well be right but I assumed it would be a bit closer.

                  Auckland $1:36
                  Waikato $2.95

                  Bovidae 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
                  • Bovidae
                    Bovidae @Hooroo last edited by

                    @Hooroo Auckland's game to lose. 😉

                    1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
                    • KiwiMurph
                      KiwiMurph last edited by

                      Yeah those are weird odds.

                      nzzp 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                      • nzzp
                        nzzp @KiwiMurph last edited by

                        @KiwiMurph said in Auckland v Waikato:

                        Yeah those are weird odds.

                        LOSS INSURANCE TIME

                        Seriously, the Waikato folk seem to grow an extra leg when they come up (joke about total toes increasing to 16)... and they top the table. I think it's more a $1.60/$2.30 type favouritism for the home team

                        1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 2
                        • Bovidae
                          Bovidae last edited by Bovidae

                          Waikato team:

                          1 Robb Cobb (Hamilton Old Boys)
                          2 Samisoni Taukei’aho (Fraser Tech)
                          3 Sefo Kautai (Hamilton Marist)
                          4 Hamilton Burr (Hautapu)
                          5 Samipeni Finau (Hamilton Old Boys)
                          6 Adam Thomson (Morrinsville Sports)
                          7 Luke Jacobson (Hautapu) - Captain
                          8 Liam Messam (Raglan)
                          9 Xavier Roe (Hamilton Old Boys)
                          10 Fletcher Smith (University)
                          11 Gideon Wrampling (Hamilton Old Boys)
                          12 Bailyn Sullivan (Hamilton Marist)
                          13 Quinn Tupaea (Hamilton Old Boys)
                          14 Liam Coombes-Fabling (Fraser Tech)
                          15 Beaudein Waaka (Melville)

                          16 Steven Misa (Hamilton Marist)
                          17 Ollie Norris (Hautapu)
                          18 Josh Iosefa-Scott (Melville)
                          19 James Thompson (Hautapu)
                          20 Hugo Nankivell (Fraser Tech)
                          21 Cortez Ratima (Otorohanga)
                          22 Rivez Reihana (Melville)
                          23 Louis Rogers (University)

                          Waikato team named for Battle of the Bombays clash with Auckland

                          Waikato team named for Battle of the Bombays clash with Auckland

                          Waikato travel up State Highway 1 for their Battle of the Bombay clash with Auckland at Eden Park in week 8 of the...

                          1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
                          • A
                            ARHS last edited by

                            Presumably Mitch Jacobsen still injured. Surprised with Wrampling and Rogers in the mix ahead of Lansdown, Osborne and Te Whare Crosby, but otherwise looks strongest possible lineup. I may head up to Eden Park for this one

                            Bovidae 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                            • Bovidae
                              Bovidae @ARHS last edited by Bovidae

                              @ARHS Yes, shoulder injury I think. No news on Johnstone's health either. There are never any updates when the team is announced.

                              Wrampling provides some size on the wing as Coombes-Fabling and Waaka aren't big. Osborne would too, but he's been shit.

                              I thought Luke did OK at 7 against Boshier and co. Auckland have 2 opensides in their trio.

                              A 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                              • A
                                ARHS @Bovidae last edited by

                                @Bovidae Yes, I was worried about combating the Auckland pair without Mitch - but Luke was very good last week. I have not seen either Osborne or Wrampling impose themselves as much as hoped, but am ok the latter gets the chance - although I prefer Te Whare-Crosby. I am hoping to make it to Eden Park

                                1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
                                • Chris B.
                                  Chris B. last edited by

                                  Hamilton Burr's parents are history fans?

                                  Burr–Hamilton duel - Wikipedia

                                  Burr–Hamilton duel - Wikipedia
                                  Tim 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
                                  • Duluth
                                    Duluth last edited by

                                    Whetton was interviewed at the ground. Should be back next week

                                    1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
                                    • Tim
                                      Tim last edited by

                                      That was classic Jacobson!

                                      1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                      • Tim
                                        Tim @Chris B. last edited by

                                        @Chris-B Love it.

                                        1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
                                        • Dice
                                          Dice last edited by

                                          Not much in it. 14 - 7 to Auckland at half time.

                                          Good to have Rayasi and Faiane back. Two of our better players in the first half.

                                          1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
                                          • Mokey
                                            Mokey last edited by

                                            Waikato fullback and hooker letting down the side big time.

                                            1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
                                            • Dice
                                              Dice last edited by

                                              Seems Faiane picked up an injury and now Hickey has replaced him.

                                              1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                              • Dice
                                                Dice last edited by

                                                Great defense by Rayasi to save a try.

                                                1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
                                                • A
                                                  African Monkey last edited by

                                                  Messy game so far. We have them at set piece time but can't seem to string anything more than 3 phases at a time.

                                                  1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
                                                  • Tim
                                                    Tim last edited by

                                                    Scrum right call.

                                                    1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
                                                    • Tim
                                                      Tim last edited by

                                                      Rayasi has got to get some game time in 2021 Super Rugby.

                                                      1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 2
                                                      • Tim
                                                        Tim last edited by

                                                        Great to see Plummer kicking well.

                                                        1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                                        • Tim
                                                          Tim last edited by

                                                          Off the ball tackle from Messam.

                                                          1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                                          • Kirwan
                                                            Kirwan last edited by

                                                            What a fucking great try

                                                            1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
                                                            • Dice
                                                              Dice last edited by

                                                              Sweet. Bonus point in the bag.

                                                              1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                                              • Dice
                                                                Dice last edited by

                                                                Also, back to the top of the table.

                                                                1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 2
                                                                • Kirwan
                                                                  Kirwan last edited by

                                                                  Awesome scrum, Plummer kicking everything, great defence. Fun Saturday night.

                                                                  1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 4
                                                                  • Tim
                                                                    Tim last edited by

                                                                    Closer game than the score suggests, but some nice skill out there from Auckland.

                                                                    1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                                                    • Tim
                                                                      Tim last edited by

                                                                      Tuipulotu had a good 2nd half.

                                                                      1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 3
                                                                      • Snowy
                                                                        Snowy last edited by

                                                                        Three MoTm decisions not too difficult for me.

                                                                        1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                                                        • Bovidae
                                                                          Bovidae last edited by

                                                                          I mentioned that Waikato's lack of size out wide (Waaka and Coombes-Fabling) might be exposed and so it was. Waikato got out-muscled up front too, so never had much go-forward.

                                                                          If Tupaea had scored the game might have been different but Waikato looked a little off the pace all game.

                                                                          Not the end of the world but a big game against BOP next Sunday.

                                                                          B 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 3
                                                                          • B
                                                                            bayimports @Bovidae last edited by

                                                                            @Bovidae said in Auckland v Waikato:

                                                                            I mentioned that Waikato's lack of size out wide (Waaka and Coombes-Fabling) might be exposed and so it was. Waikato got out-muscled up front too, so never had much go-forward.

                                                                            If Tupaea had scored the game might have been different but Waikato looked a little off the pace all game.

                                                                            Not the end of the world but a big game against BOP next Sunday.

                                                                            always a big game between Waikato and the bay, in this weird season it has significant impact for both teams in terms of the comp let alone rivalry

                                                                            1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
                                                                            • A
                                                                              African Monkey last edited by

                                                                              Good finish from us and we were far from our best as well. Having so many kickers in our side helps.

                                                                              Hopefully Faiane isn't too hurt.

                                                                              1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 4
                                                                              • Yeetyaah
                                                                                Yeetyaah last edited by

                                                                                Kinda glad I didn't watch that one. At a mates wedding drunk as shit.

                                                                                B A Duluth 3 Replies Last reply Reply Quote 4
                                                                                • B
                                                                                  bayimports @Yeetyaah last edited by

                                                                                  @Yeetyaah said in Auckland v Waikato:

                                                                                  Kinda glad I didn't watch that one. At a mates wedding drunk as shit.

                                                                                  lol, if you forget there was even a game, you have won 🙂

                                                                                  1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
                                                                                  • A
                                                                                    African Monkey @Yeetyaah last edited by

                                                                                    @Yeetyaah Don't drink too much please.

                                                                                    Yeetyaah 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
                                                                                    • First post
                                                                                      Last post