@bones actually yeah you are right... Luke Whitelock would look like a superstar in the Blues...

@bones agree to disagree.

Chris B. said:

KiwiMurph said:

Yes it must be all that off the ball niggle that Akira has never been penalised once in his first class career for....

Give me a better explanation?

I think its down to his defence. L Whitelock is almost inverse to Akira as a player and they clearly prefer Luke - poor ball runner but can hit hard in defence. Akira is a decent defender cos he is quick and strong but he doesnt put big hits on in defence and I dont think he ever will tbh - its either something you have or you dont.

Yes it must be all that off the ball niggle that Akira has never been penalised once in his first class career for....

Hooroo said:

This is pretty much my only enjoyment of the NPC as I don't care what division we lie in when you play both anyways.

Southland seem to pull it out when playing for the shield so I won't be gobsmacked if we lose and if there is any team I don't mind having the shield, it is Southland. In saying all that, I hope we crush them.

You clearly haven't seen Southland play this season then....

Well that's the 49ers season done. Jimmy G season likely over with a suspected ACL injury. Time to tank for draft picks.

Hahahaha. Cant say i'm surprised.

Id make Taranaki favourites to win from here. Lot of time left.

Tim said:

Auckland bombed a few tries tonight. Been off their game in many ways.

Still, 11 point lead though.

This game isn't over yet. Especially with 14.

Cracking try that.